Favorite Dive watch?

[diver 85]

Teamcasa, what happened to the right 1/4th of that watch, bitten off by an eel???.......

 

[Teamcasa]

Teamcasa, what happened to the right 1/4th of that watch, bitten off by an eel???.......

I don't know! But it does not feel like it's missing anything. I wear it all the time when on a dive trip. It's feels a little heavy when you first put it on but after a few minutes, I no longer notice it.

I love the ability to track my surface interval without having to use my computer. It really is a very good backup.

 

[dogenia]

Relatively inexpensive if anybody wants to go shopping down here in Curacao. I'll guide, promise.

 

[desmarins]

Personally, I prefer wrist computers to dive watches, as they cost about as much. But I am pretty happy with my Citizen Aqualand; Works well as a pumped-up gauge on steroids.

I’ve had the 1st model back in 1986, and just got a new 2007 model as a gift from a friend. Apart from a few auto-features, not much has changed. They also have a limited version that uses solar batteries, I guess. Nice option for all those eco-oriented divers out there.

 

[dschonbrun]

I use a Baume and Mercier Capeland XL S, 45 mm Titanium, with an expandable strap for use with wet or drysuits.

 

[diveprof]

Circa 1986 Tag Hauer Black Coral. 2000+ dives and still ticking.....

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Quartz, blue face and bezel.

 

[2Tours N Iraq`]

Since everyone is chiming in about their favorite watch, I'm looking for specifics in one. Below is my list of criteria

1. Self-winding or sunlight powered (such as Eco-drive by Citizen)
2. Titanium or stainless steel case w/ scratch resistant crystal face plate
3. Analog with somewhat stiff uni-directional rotating bezel (preferred)
4. Illuminated by tritium or Superluminova
5. Water tight to at least 100 meters
6. Moderate price ($500 or less, preferably less).
7. Able to handle temps from -15 degrees F to 110+ degrees F (-26 C to 43 C) (preferred)
8. Secure Nylon or expandable band capable of fitting over wet and dry suits (if possible as many of these types of bands are available as an after market accessory).

Again, I'm not even sure if such a watch exists but if there is, please let me know. Additionally, if a watch meets all above specifications except for price, please let me know anyway so I can make an informed decision. Thanks in advance.

 

[Nismo]

Since everyone is chiming in about their favorite watch, I'm looking for specifics in one. Below is my list of criteria

1. Self-winding or sunlight powered (such as Eco-drive by Citizen)
2. Titanium or stainless steel case w/ scratch resistant crystal face plate
3. Analog with somewhat stiff uni-directional rotating bezel (preferred)
4. Illuminated by tritium or Superluminova
5. Water tight to at least 100 meters
6. Moderate price ($500 or less, preferably less).
7. Able to handle temps from -15 degrees F to 110+ degrees F (-26 C to 43 C) (preferred)
8. Secure Nylon or expandable band capable of fitting over wet and dry suits (if possible as many of these types of bands are available as an after market accessory).

Again, I'm not even sure if such a watch exists but if there is, please let me know. Additionally, if a watch meets all above specifications except for price, please let me know anyway so I can make an informed decision. Thanks in advance.

I think you should go with the St Moritz Aquamatic II which is what I have. Comes in plain stainless with black or blue face and bezel. Or can get two tone gold and stainless in blue only.

1 Self Winding but can also be manually wound ETA 2824 movement, Google it for more info
2 It is stainless and comes with a mineral crystal but cn be upgraded to the sapphire
3 Analog, resembles heavily a Rolex Submariner. Not sure how stiff you'd call the bezel but it doesn't turn from being bumped
4 No idea on how it glows
5 Good to 300 Meters
6 $399 from Scubatoys.com They have the best customer service! An eBay store is selling them for $350. Don't know how reputable, but they had a lot of great customer feedback. No idea if warrantied if you buy from the eBay store either.
7 No idea on temp
8 You will have to get a replacement band. St Moritz offers a rubber band through them seperately but anything else you will get elsewhere

Check out their website. Their service plan is wonderful and a good price compared to many jewelers.

Overall I am very pleased with it up to this point. I got it in December to replace a watch that flooded. It gains less than 2 seconds per day so I don't need to adjust the time often at all. It looks good, seems to be well built, and gets a lot of compliments. I think most people would be happy with the quality and even happier about the price compared to other swiss makers, using the same internal movement at twice the price and more.

 

[craracer]

(Newbie to forum question) I've got a brand-spanking new ECO Drive dive watch for sale. What forum would I advertise it in (It is ok to sell stuff on this site)?