Divers Watch - Under €200

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Hi, I was wondering if you guys could recommend me anything? I recently bought a Invicta 8926OB but the strap broke after 2 days, it would have been an easy fix but I was already unsure as to the quality of watch and finish so I decided to return. However I did quite like the size and general appearance of it. I would consider the orient mako but I am unsure if it would be too big for my tastes, it seems to measure bigger than the invicta.

If you guys have any suggestions I would be delighted to hear - thanks.

Ionised

Hard to do better than the Seiko SKX007 in my opinion...

Seiko SKX007

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Ionised wrote: »

Hard to do better than the Seiko SKX007 in my opinion...

Thanks - looks good, good bit cheaper than on Amazon, etc. Hopefully will come back into stock.

blue5000

Good choice from Ionised, Seiko is hard to beat in the price range. Have a look at their kinetic watch as well, Seiko SKA 371 or 372, available on line for that price, but not at retail in Ireland. Also known as Seiko BFK.
You could stick on a nato strap on your own watch in the meantime. http://natostrapco.com/ is where I've bought a few.

dsaint1

In stock here a but only ship to UK address. Parcel motel if you have an account setup?

http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-skx009j1-843.htm

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Thanks - good suggestions all around.

I have come across alpha watches - what are the generally likely?

http://www.watch-alpha.eu/en/Sporting/Stainless-steel-band/Alpha-Submariner-automatic-watch-japan-movement-sapphire-crystal.html

Are is something like a seiko a safer option.

dsaint1

You can also get the Snzf17 for well under 200 which I think is a great watch for the price!

Put a mesh bracelet on mine and it's still under 200 euro :-)

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dsaint1 wrote: »

In stock here a but only ship to UK address. Parcel motel if you have an account setup?

http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-skx009j1-843.htm

Hi, have you bought from sky watches? Some good prices on their site.

Eoin

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Thanks - good suggestions all around.

I have come across alpha watches - what are the generally likely?

http://www.watch-alpha.eu/en/Sporting/Stainless-steel-band/Alpha-Submariner-automatic-watch-japan-movement-sapphire-crystal.html

Are is something like a seiko a safer option.

Seiko would definitely be a safer option. Some of Alpha's watches are OK, but they're a homage brand (or basically a replica brand without the logo). I had their Omega Seamaster "tribute" and the bracelet broke after a week. That said I think they may have 2 factories in different locations, and the quality might be better in one of them.

Orient divers are well worth a look too.

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Hi, I have picked out the following 3 as options - any comments..
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-snzf17k1-sports-automatic-mens-watch-snzf17.htm
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-sports-mens-automatic-divers-watch-snzh55j1-snzh55.htm
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-sports-mens-automatic-watch-snzh55k1-snzh55k-snzh55.htm

Alanstrainor

The Orient Mako is definitely not a big watch, I have tiny wrists and the Mako is perfect. Nice in that navy blue colour too. The drawbacks are that the glass is easily scratched, but at around 100 quid it's a good buy. Have had mine a few years now and it's still going strong.

dsaint1

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Hi, I have picked out the following 3 as options - any comments..
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-snzf17k1-sports-automatic-mens-watch-snzf17.htm
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-sports-mens-automatic-divers-watch-snzh55j1-snzh55.htm
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-5-sports-mens-automatic-watch-snzh55k1-snzh55k-snzh55.htm

Either of those watches I'm sure you'll be happy with. I have the snzf17 and the snzh57 which is the same as above in different colour is on the way from skywatches this week

Alanstrainor

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The Orient Mako is definitely not a big watch, I have tiny wrists and the Mako is perfect. Nice in that navy blue colour too. The drawbacks are that the glass is easily scratched, but at around 100 quid it's a good buy. Have had mine a few years now and it's still going strong.

That being said... the SNZF17 looks bitching, and I want one!

blue5000

Try sticking this in your basket on amazon to see if the price drops to around €200. Sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel with Seiko movement, but put together in China.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/JIUSKO-Automatic-Jewel-Silicone-73LSB0202/dp/B00O3I069A/ref=sr_1_7?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1467710954&sr=1-7&keywords=jiusko

Darwin

OP I was thinking exactly the same thing the last few days (diver under €200), so just another two options to throw out. I ended up ordering a Citizen Promaster only yesterday as a daily beater. I also thought about the Bulova Marine Star which seems to be good value, but not sure about the brand and its reliability.

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Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the SNZH55.

I will update with a photo in a couple of weeks when I have it.

Homer

Excellent choice. You won't be disappointed. I also doubt it will be your last seiko

CarltonBrowne

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Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the SNZH55.

I will update with a photo in a couple of weeks when I have it.

You won't regret it. My only criticism is that the OEM bracelet on mine was a little squeaky but I fixed that with some silicon lubricant. Having said this it spent most of its' time on a leather strap.



Might be an idea to start stocking up on 22mm straps.