9 Omega Seamaster Affordable Alternatives: Military Dive Watches $200+
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- The release of the 007 movie "No Time To Die" has been postponed to later this year, and although we’re excited to see the latest Omega Seamaster 300m on James Bond’s wrist, that doesn’t mean we have to forego cool dive watch related content until then. Today I share 9 affordable alternative divers that have also seen action on the wrists of prestigious militaries from around the world, priced from $200 to $10,000.
We’ve explored Omega's involvement with military timepieces, including the production of watches for the MOD, SBS, SAS, RAF, and of course, James Bond himself. Now, let’s take an in-depth look at some of the most underrated military watches you can buy for less (and sometimes far less) than the asking price of the latest Omega Seamaster (Ref. 210.90.42.20.01.001) which retails at $9,200 new. With its deeply vintage military inspired design and style, what else can you get for that money?
Join me for a deep dive into a world where quality, precision, toughness, reliability, and function are a matter of life or death for some of the most elite military organizations.
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I was an infantryman. I served with a ton of Rangers and a few Green Berets. Got to do some training alongside SWCC and observed MARSOC on occasion. Also, I now have a SEAL buddy. The one thing we all had in common was our watches. Omega? Rolex? Tudor? Citizen? No, we all wore Casio G-Shocks.
Any model in particular?
@@mf6532 SEALs actually wore the famous DW-6600. Those are no longer made though. I wear a classic DW-5600 now. I wore a regular F-91W when I started. Most people just wore what they bought at the PX. Literally any G-Shock
Thank you!
Not sure if "affordable" is the correct term. In the series Seal Team, they wore a lot of Suunto Core. I climbed mountains using this watch.
@@joshsher6327 definitely still affordable. Those and Garmin watches are popular
As soon as that beat begins, I know that Hugo's gonna be up to some mischief.
What’s the intro song called??
Ah get in the bin you massive brown noser
@@clegsmegson2627 covid making you a bit disgruntled?
What’s the intro song called? It sounds amazing!
@@ABCD-hb5yn Patrullando by Chito Rana$
Just bought a NY0040 last month, factory refurbished, for a steal of a price. I just love the retro look of it, looks marvelous!
Now I'm just waiting for confinement to be over so I can get my Tudor 9121 back in shape...
TGV you and Hugo need your own sitcom lol. Love the back and forth between you too. An Omega is on my wish list. For now I've got my trusty Casio Duro as my diver.
Cory Ames Im rocking a duro too and with a nice nato I’ve come to have a hard time finding anything I like more at the price point.
Wearing my DURO as I type this.
I'm glad you included the Citizen, it's such an underrated watch, the real SKX killer.
Love that watch, picked one up new for $99 and it really surprised me.
Agreed, the NY-0040 is _way_ overlooked. Next to my Omega Seamaster, it is my favorite piece.
@@VacuumJockey I have the new version NY0087-13EE and love it
Yes, these are fantastic great watches. I am proud that I have collected, as far as I know, a complete set of the various NY004x. These include versions such as the Kamen Rider, Beauty & Youth and Marina Militaire.
And I also have the new Fugu editions from 2018 and 2019.
In 2012 NFW watches designed and manufactured a 500 meter dive watch by working closely with the 7th Special Forces Group, particularly after the unit was moved near the southern coast when they occupied their new compound in the vicinity of Eglin AFB in 2011. What was born from that collaboration is the Shumate Dive watch. The watch is named after Sergeant Major Walt Shumate - the first sergeant major of the famed Delta Force - and considered the founder of the Army Combat Diver Course. The watch is no longer available as they sold very quickly among the Special Forces operators. The founder of NFW watches recently mentioned on social media that he might do a limited quantity release of the Shumate diver watch later this year. I am lucky to own two of these watches. They are amazing.
TGV, thank you for being a little relief in these strange times. I have finally taken the plunge and purchased my first Omega Seamaster. Its a vintage Seamaster professional 300 and I am thrilled! Thank you for the inspiration and on point guidance. Stay well.
You are so welcome my friend, it makes me happy to know I can bring some kind of relief in this crazy time.
Congrats on the Seamster, nothing beat that feeling, enjoy it.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great choice mate, hope you enjoy it..stay safe.
Hi TGV. I wanted to thank you for the entertainment. I have been following your channel for a while now. I plumped for a Citizen NY0040 (blue dial) after watching your videos on it over and over. It was my first ‘beater’ watch but has become my everyday favourite. I also bought NATO straps after watching your videos in which you have unwavering passion for them. Keep up the great work. Jolly good show, my man! =]
Hugo sounds quite the Aristocrat. Well done my good man.
The Marathon diver with the knurled crown is outstanding. This has been one of your best videos from the opening with Mr. Mountbatten all the way to the end. Kudos!
LOL every time I hear that little xylophone I know what’s up. HUUUUUGO!!
Ah get in the bin you massive brown noser
Seems thats all you say... may as well move to something where your comments are appreciated!! Chow
@@SkilfulLeader1 "chow"?
Thanks to you, I've decided to acquire a ny0040-09ee and I am very happy with my choice!
Amazing watch for the money and it was you who enlightened me with joy.
Thanks to all your videos and precise information!
truly a nice job, love the YEMA. cheers mate!
Watch industry: "Let´s advertise our dive watches by promoting extreme water resistance figures no regular customer will ever use for diving."
Sinn: "Hold our tegimented oil can..."
LOL
Thank you Klaus :D
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Need a tour of Hugo's party villa TGV. Lol
And lets also price them so even most of those who can afford them will feel bad once they are beaten up and used for their intended purposes 🤣
@@AhmadSleeq They're tegimented. They don't get scuffed up.
I hesitate to wash my hands with my 500 m dive watch. Every watch collector I know has dive watches and they never use them for diving.
As ever, impeccably researched. Thank you. Perfect timing as I'm looking to expand my diver and field watch collections - some great food for thought there. As a Brit, CWC is on the radar as well although their divers feel a little over priced.
As a former gov't trigger-puller, I deplore the absence of the ubiquitous Casio Dw-5600 and its variants.
Not to mention their inn house movements and engraved casebacks...
What about the MDV106?
Hey man. Appreciate all the content you’ve ever made. I like the parts where you narrate over different art work or pictures about the history of the watches/ companies etc. could be an entire series on its own
So glad you put the NY0040 on the list! I have the one with the blue sunburst dial and it's phenomenal. It's also super cool that it's been tested by the military to 500 meters despite being rated for 200.
Christopher Ward has some great military type watches as well! The diver version is inspired by Omega Seamaster as well, has a British Army seal on the caseback. It is actually in my goal watch list!
Most ppl never heard of the $150 JDM only Hyakuichi 101 hyaku1-003-WH, it's an Aqua Terra 231.10.44.52.04.001 homage powered by a Miyota JS26 GMT with an open reset 60 minute chronograph. It looks fantastic and it's one of my favorite watches, couldn't recommend it enough.
Love the history of the super compressor and the JLC, SO underrated! Amazing work as always and exactly what we watch nuts need in this time 😀. Thank you!
Great video!
The Vostok Amphibia was made to specification for the USSR Navy and utilized a case design, which shared many of the same qualities as the super compressor (the acrylic crystal and the case back would expand under pressure to increase the water ressistance). Apparently the watches also went to space during the 1970s.
The Citizen ana-digi diver JP2000-08E has alledgedly been utilized by members the Danish special forces combat divers, or the "Frog Men". It has been nicknamed the Pingo after the Danish Crown Prince, who supposedly wore this reference during his time in service.
And although not being issued, the modern Seiko Turtles SRP77X have a distinct Vietnam-era, PX store vibe to it, harkening back to its ancestor, the 6105.
Thanks again for your excellent content and stay safe! :)
To me, my Orient Ray has always been a solid alternative to the Seamaster...
Absolutely!
Just imagine if it would be issued to a military force, it would be amazing.
Great idea, I hope Orient achieve that.
Best regards,
TGV
The Hugo segments just keep getting funnier. Great affordable recommendations as ever.
Thank you.
Seiko, CWC, Pulsar... etc 🤣
Excellent video thanks, Stay healthy everyone 👍🏻
Ahhh I love all the details that you include in your videos! Grand! The cherry on the cake is that amazing intro! Cheers from NYC TGV! Cheers!
Gotta love Tudor. They're the perfect tool watch for the distinguished gentleman. The Rolex for the boardroom & the Tudor for the beach.
i misread that and thought you said bedroom not boardroom, lol
What a fantastic smorgasbord of history! Especially for me...my first really good automatic watch was a Zodiac Super Sea Wolf I bought as a senior in high school. My choice at the time was between it and the Doxa; as I recall the Doxa was around $50.00 more, but as a kid my income was limited. Now, many years later I'm sporting a Sinn EZM 3F and loving it. As a side note, back in the 70s I trained with GSG9. You certainly covered all the bases in this video! Extremely well done, Sir. I swear, watch collecting is an addiction I'll never overcome.
Thank you so much!
As for your past and positive spirit, I am honored to have you in the Gentry,
Best regards,
TGV
I love how much history and breadth I get from your "watch list" videos! I know hundreds of RUclipsrs will point to the popular watch currently offering the best "value for money," but you highlight such a broad range, even in a category that seems well-covered. Keep it up!!
My obvious choice with its own combat history is the Seiko Turtle. For something building up its credentials in the present day, I like the Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth - old Royal Navy Seamaster 300 vibes with their own twist in Black+Fauxtina or Blue+no-tina. (They also got the proper license from the Ministry of Defence, and a COSC movement!)
I am so surprised and happy to see the Sinn UX S on your list. It is on my wrist right now and I "combat test" it every day drumming, playing hockey, working on my car etc. I wear it all the time. It gets more wrist time than any other watch.
Thanks for the fantastic surprise and Easter Egg!!!
Take care my friend,
Michael
Great content TGV! All your recommendations are amazing watches. I would have added the CWC Royal Navy diver to make it a top ten list.
Looking forward to the next one (and the Omega review of course).
Regards,
Koen
The Russian Amfibia Reef is another military inspired watch that perhaps could be featured. It's an in house movement. The watch is a tough nut to crack.
Boctok comrade!
The Scurfa Diver One is actually a nice alternative despite being quartz. Water resistant to 500m with a helium escape valve. Hard to beat imo.
drinking in the middle of the day ....... smashed the like button.... I say !
This is the best watch commentary RUclips channel there is.
TGV this intro that you used is just the best! Far superior than the shorter one. Keep doing this exceptional job.
i lol'd so hard when Hugo was chugging. man dont stop bringing him around
Great video TGV! However, I think your definition of "affordable" and mine are very different 😜.
Absolute top video TGV - I always find myself coming back to this episode of the Urban Gentry as it's such a great, informative watch!......no pun intended 😁👍 big love from Perth, Western Australia mate!
Awesome selection of watches TGV. I've seen looking at the Cabot watch company CWC. British military watches. The 1983 quartz Royal navy divers watch is very cool.
Great review as ever - though as a Brit and veteran i still love my CWC SBS and put of my collection is the only i actually take diving - its bullet proof!
The CWC Royal Navy Diver is a good one too.
Well done. I can’t imagine the amount of time it takes to do all that research and find the images that you use. I recently learned of the Yema brand and now they are on my radar. Cheers.
Wow, that kitchen, can’t wait until you start a cooking channel...☺️ I remember your tiny kitchen in NY, quite an üpgrade, cheers...
Plenty of new Promasters about, mine is blue and an absolute strap monster.
Absolute genius intro, a chuckle and a half was had. Great reviews on compressors and divers etc. a great sector of watch styles. Thank you for a great diversion.
Hello TGV,
wow, what great watches. I also have a Superman and all versions of the NY0040 that I know in my collection. I have also been looking for a first generation Kontiki for a long time. And a Sinn GSG9 is also on my wish list.
Greetings and stay healthy
René
Cheers to another quality production!
You’re wearing the Yema
The intro was as always phenomenal! Please look out for Hugo especially in these times, his arms are not entirely made for blowing his snout ;)
I really do love TGV, the only RUclips "watch geek". That does the research and history and cultural significance of these watches. Never dismissive or disrespectful. "Pure Class" . Sorry T, had to borrow your byline. Great stuff. The whole urban gentry ethos, etc. etc.. . But I may be wrong, iam new to both RUclips and the watch community.
Suprised the CWC are not included, considering that they actually still supply to the British military’s SBS divers
I would love to add them, however, I have never had real world experience with, yet! I only talk about watches I have worn, handled, it would not be fair otherwise. I know this is uncommon on youtube, but I feel it is important to be fair when talking/recommending watches. Otherwise, great suggestion, it will happen!
Thank you Mike,
Best regards,
TGV
So I think you gave a thumbs up to the Invicta Reserve Pro Diver no 22855. It is Automatic 300m 26 jewel sapphire glasses with a magnifier and a Swiss movement. I got it for $280 because my wife applied for a JCPenney's credit card and they were giving all kinds of discounts they had it retail for $675. It's beautiful and i think 45 mm so large and a strap monster!
Had Tito's Vodka for the first time on a Miami weekend recently. I'm a Stolichnaya man myself thanks to my Grandfather connections through the old USSR embassy.
I would suggest the Beluga. Excellent russian vodka and my favorite.
Can't go wrong with Russian Standard Gold either. Lol.
Hi mate, just watching your latest video on military watches. I’d like to point out that the ‘broad arrow’ on the face (or back) of watches is called a ‘crows foot’. This identification is on every piece of equipment that the UK MoD purchases. From uniform to tools to aircraft engines. Apologies if you knew this, if not it wasn’t meant to be a lesson. Just wanted to help you out. Keep the good work going fella and stay safe. Best wishes from the uk 🇬🇧
Great video, but the mention of Pim's at the beginning brought back memories. Had my first Pim's back in the late 90's at the Riverside across from Hampton Court. Sat outside, watched the watercraft on the Thames, and enjoyed our Pim's Cup. Usually have several during the course of the summer.
Good evening, TGV. When the Hugo music kicks in, you know you’re in for a treat lol
Great list of wonderful watches! I would mention also the Squale 1521 Marina Militare and the CWC Royal Navy divers.
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!
As for CWC, I have yet to try one, hopefully one day.
Grazie Luca, stai bene!
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry Silverman's in London still sell them mate along with a Phoenix strap ;)
Impressive list of watches but the one that made me rewind and watch again was the Sinn - now that’s certainly a piece to play top trumps with!
Excellent Video as always!! My favourite genre!!! Hope your keeping well Sir... I’m lagging on catching up with the new episodes.. but I’ll definitely get there!!! Keep up the good work!! All the best!! BMJ ENGLAND 🏴
We want more Hugo love his deviances, the (DW) episode still my favorite. JLC what a beauty didn't know about it an amazing piece. Citizen marina militare 😍 always in my heart. TGV and everybody else be safe and well.
Nice piece you got there my Yema Superman 👍🏼👍🏼stunning piece, cheers on the new peace, Congrats.!!
Certainly a couple of watch names i had never even heard of. Thanks very much, great channel.
Great content, factual and informative, really appreciate the insight into brands unfamiliar. Sadly though not enough Hugo! Would you consider 50/50 maybe...?
Some great recommendations there, proving you never need to waste your money on a homage and yet still get a chunk of history on your wrist!
Loved how u pronounced kampfschwimmer! Pretty damn accurate
Surprised there was no CWC in there guvnor. Cracking viewing as ever, stay safe👍
I really wanted to feature them, but I can only talk about watches I have had real world experience with.
Hopefully one day.
Thank you David,
Best regards,
TGV
Congrats on the video well done and the wachts were very interesting !!
Wearing a Marathon field watch right now. Tritium, sapphire, stainless steel case, ETA movement.
Also have one of the newly-updated Marathon Navigators with the sapphire crystal and battery hatch.
Both watches are so light and comfortable to wear that you don't feel them when worn and neither watch "floats" around on the wrist - they stay put.
The longines Heritage compressor is a great alternative to the JLC for everyone lustig after a compressor but not able to afford the JLC.
Thank you for the Gread Video as always and I really love the Intros with hugo his role in your channel has evolved in a great direction.
Great to see Hugo!!! Yay! I reckon you've got the Yema on your wrist, judging by it's unique bracelet. The No Time To Die Omega is actually a Grail for me. There is something aesthetically about it (especially on the Nato) that spells perfection, including the Faux Patina. I love the TONE of the colour of the Patina. It's way out of my price range at the moment so I would love to get a decent homage. But to be called a homage it must have the patina, the tropical brown dial and fully lumed bezel. Haven't seen one yet, but hopefully something will come out soon...
I bought a vintage Tissot Visodate Seastar so I'm gradually moving up the quality line. I love it. Some of my first purchases 3 yrs ago seem a little pedestrian to me now. But I still like my dopey high beat dynabeats and komardirskies and some others. Quirky stuff with style. Sold my Seiko Flightmaster, sigh. Regards from Ontario. Raising a toast to better days ahead. Stay well. You never ever make fun of anyone's watch though you have access to Rolexes.
I'm always impressed with the amount of research you do for your video. Many thanks for your efforts in both enlightening and educating us. I have thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Great video! I think you covered them well. My favorite of the ones mentioned are the Marathon watches. I've owned 4 or 5 and they are all tanks indeed! Thanks for taking the time to do this video.
I would totally watch an entire 24-minute video of Hugo
Enjoyed the watch/time piece history lesson, thank you.
60$ Vistok - enough said 🙏💪
I've to that square, marble building that is on the left screen on your desk. I even took a photo that looks practically identical to this one when I was there. Funny to see it here!
TGV, great video. Thanks. The company that took over from Eterna in supplying the Israeli military was Adi. I have one of their Navy Driver's. I absolutely adore it. Well worth a review for a future more affordable military diver video!!!!
This was a great idea for a watch video. Awesome content here; thanks for putting this together!
Hey T, love your video. Alternatives is my favorite theme because I'm not currently in a position to afford real ones. It would be great to see more videos as we are all in quarantine. Cheers man!
whilst the world is almost stopped, TGV's amazing and so well made entertainement is still ticking offering us a little while for dreamming...thank you to the "little prince" of watches
Ever since I saw your Fortis Cosmonaut 38mm it was my mission to get one!!! Got one now I don’t list after a speedy!!! Thanks for you continued quality of videos! I hope my channel can help the new watch enthusiasts as much as you did for me 4 years ago!
Congrats!!!! Enjoy it, always happy to hear from other Fortis fan.
Thank you Russell, keep up the good work.
Best regards,
TGV
Great content as always TGV, Hugo cracking me up!
Dropped my first video yesterday, would love you to check it out! Thanks for the inspiration :)
The CWC 1980 Royal Navy Divers (Reissue) fits nicely with this selection.
You !!! Darn, as always when watching your reviews or even better: your ‘compilations’ I WANT to buy a new watch... but I can’t stop watching you and Hugo. Keep up the awesome work. You DO inspire! Great Watches Nr2 and Nr3!!! Love the Marathons, cheerio
Lol TGV this is one of my favorites up early watching a rerun hope you doing well
If Hugo has the first iPhone that’d be hilarious! Great video TGV
Excellent pronounciation of the word "Kampfschwimmer"!
Wrist watch check has got to be the Yema. I keep getting ads for Yema and I have to say, every time I see a picture of one I have to stop and stare for a little while!
Great video. Lol at hugo gluging your vodka! Hope you and your wife are ok, stay safe!
I always feel refreshed after watching your videos. Cheers
Christopher Ward C60 Trident is very popular with UK military units. Good price point $600-700. Unit insignia added and personalised. Have had mine 6 years, fantastic timepiece. Top of the range parts within and CW gives great service.
Great video TGV! This is my favorite style of video that you do, I enjoy the historical commentary. You’ve got me interested in Yema now.
Love this video, Hugo is great as always!
Don't the Vostok Amphibia watches also use compression to create a tight seal compressing more the deeper you go, developed in 1968 I believe.
Love Hugo - Just an idea, but you could make a compilation of all or most of the Hugo clips! Thank you for your videos TGV, stay healthy!
Def for the 5th year anniversary of the channel, stay tuned, it's not long now.
O&U!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Looking forward to it!
Thank you very much,
Have a nice week!
I agree your choise for military Diving Watch, juste had the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms « nageurs de combat » for the first French military divers section with Maloubier . Cheers Chaps
I'd be happy if the channel content was entirely about TGV and Hugo's capers!
I love this T-Rex.😂
What a bad boy this Hugo. 😁