Recommend me a dive watch

[Ghetto Diver]

....at around a C note

Don't use computer, so obviously timer function is essential. My eyes are at the point of neediing something with BIG numbers/high viz face.

Thanks in advance!

 

[wheelr20]

The Casio G Shock is pretty much nuke proof and you can pick one up, depending on the model, for 50-100 bucks. Some of them are rated for 200 meters, which, I'm guessing, should be good enough.

 

[boulderjohn]

Consider getting a bottom timer. There are several good ones on the market, and they are generally cheaper than a good dive watch. You will get a very easy to read face, it starts timing automatically when you descend, and it will also tell you your depth.

 

[Hatul]

If you must wear a watch under water I second the Casio G shock-- the older style DW-5600E. I recall reading that even Sheck Exley used that on his cave dives.

 

[ajduplessis]

Uwatec bottom timer.

 

[Ghetto Diver]

Thanks all for the replies...

My Timex crapped out after 15 dives. The bottom timer is a good option as well.

I had a laugh at myself when I thouht more about it. Reminds me how I resisted Glocks, then gave in and am hooked.

Been eyeing the Oceanic Veo 100...and for the money and what it offers I don't think I can beat it.

 

[VAL273]

Diving since 82....N Y waters.....bought a Seiko automatic 100m on e-bay from a grey market dealer in Singapore...watch is bullet-proof, self winding, and looks and feels great...cost about 125, went another 20 for the Seiko all stainless bracelet...the dealer has both the watch, with a rubber band, and the watch with stainless band....you can hammer nails with these watches...love mine.....runs about 1 minute fast every month, but I understand many self winders do this......good luck !!