Watches

[Cumbo]

I've been trying to find a nice looking wrist watch, which could be used for diving. Price range would be around $50-$500, but can be more, if I find something especially nice.

I'd like the watch to have a metal bracelet and (if possible) a screen which won't get scratched. Self-powered gas lights on the pointers (?) are a plus, too.

Some watches, I've found so far (to give you an idea of what I'm looking for):

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Carbon
Christopher Ward C6 Kingfisher (not made anymore?)

Any recommendations? Oh, and I did check out Deep Blue watches already.

 

[rhwestfall]

the Citizen line is a pretty good one. One model even has a depth meter (5' increments, if I remember correctly)...

 

[t4e]

i got this one for my husband

http://www.4-watches.com/casio/mtg900da9v.html

 

[supergaijin]

I bought a G-Shock Frogman in 2004 when I was living in Japan. I've replaced the strap once and it's still going strong. I can't fault the G-Shock for the price and durability

 

[Racer_X]

I'd recommend the eco-drive. While there is a whole line of Citizen watches that have depth gauges, the eco-drive models have a clear advantage: no batteries. No batteries in a diving watch means no hassle in replacing them, no need to open the watch and mess with the gaskets. I have a Citizen Aqualand from 1991, and that's what I'm living with now. To do maintenance on the gaskets and maintenance on the movement is $250 - more than buying a new watch!

One question on the metal band - I know that at depth, the water compresses suits, etc. Anyone ever have a problem with a metal band versus rubber?

 

[supergaijin]

I never had problems diving 7mm wet. Drysuits usually have a thin latex wrist cuff.

 

[craigabarr]

I just got this watch; CITIZEN Aqualand JV0030-19F Watch - CITIZEN Aqualand Collection Watches I know it's not a metal band, but it's an amazing watch, and does so much.

 

[Arturo]

Citizen Hyperaqualand is THE Dive Watch. I´ve owned mine for more than 10 years now and put more that 600 dives on it. You can get it for around US$ 300 and comes with a very resistant rubber strap. Today I purchased on ebay the two tone SS original Citizen bracelet for it and I payed US$ 109. So, for about 400 bucks you can get the best dive watch your money can buy. Furthemore, since it´s totally digital, there is no movement to maintain. Only a battery change every couple years.

 

[Token]

I've got a Citizen Eco-Drive 300m Pro Diver. It's pretty basic...just gives you the time and has a time-elapsed bezel. It's built like a tank however. The solar-charging capabilities are its best feature...the case need never be opened to change a battery, so its seal is never compromised.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I have the same watch. Big, easy to read, and could be used as a weapon if need be! Kinda like my old konica T3n 35mm SLR with an 80 -200 zoom. Beat the crap out of an assailant and then take their picture for their mug shot with it.

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