HELP! Nice waterproof watch required, max £3000
Discussion
I'm not particularly clued up in this regard, so would really appreciate some suggestions. Criteria as follows:
Waterproof to at least 50m.
Good value.
No odd/strange/frequent maintenance regime.
Not one of those huge watches I've seen, I have a Seiko whose diameter is about 42mm to the outside of the bezel, a size that I find quite acceptable.
Nice & functional.
Max £3000.
Available for immediate purchase.
Probably not a Rolex/Omega/similar brand that I am already very aware of.
Durable - more than capable of coping with daily wear & tear & the odd spot of hard labour.
Thanks in advance.
Waterproof to at least 50m.
Good value.
No odd/strange/frequent maintenance regime.
Not one of those huge watches I've seen, I have a Seiko whose diameter is about 42mm to the outside of the bezel, a size that I find quite acceptable.
Nice & functional.
Max £3000.
Available for immediate purchase.
Probably not a Rolex/Omega/similar brand that I am already very aware of.
Durable - more than capable of coping with daily wear & tear & the odd spot of hard labour.
Thanks in advance.
I suggest you take a look at Damasko http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/damasko-wat...
Extremely tough, good-looking, highly respected watches, and starting at around 1/3rd of your budget..
Extremely tough, good-looking, highly respected watches, and starting at around 1/3rd of your budget..
http://www.classicchronographs.co.uk/home/field-en...
Tool watch - read the gumph on the web site - a no nonsense watch.
Tool watch - read the gumph on the web site - a no nonsense watch.
MrSimba said:
ecain63 said:
Tudor Pelagos, Done!
BFOD!Perfect advice right there!
I've had a look at the Damasko range & quite like the DC56 & DC56Si, not sure how waterproof compliance with DIN8310 means they actually are though.
I had a look at the Offshore watch earlier, but it's not designed to be worn under water, otherwise I would have purchased.
RobCh said:
I suggest you take a look at Damasko http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/damasko-wat...
Extremely tough, good-looking, highly respected watches, and starting at around 1/3rd of your budget..
I'd also suggest Marathon, which are available from the same siteExtremely tough, good-looking, highly respected watches, and starting at around 1/3rd of your budget..
http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/marathon-wa...
I have the CSAR, which is bigger than you want at 46mm, but they do smaller options. Other than maybe Sinn & Damasko, I doubt there are tougher watches
Beachbum said:
I'd also suggest Marathon, which are available from the same site
http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/marathon-wa...
I have the CSAR, which is bigger than you want at 46mm, but they do smaller options. Other than maybe Sinn & Damasko, I doubt there are tougher watches
Ta. Quite like the look of the GSAR.http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/marathon-wa...
I have the CSAR, which is bigger than you want at 46mm, but they do smaller options. Other than maybe Sinn & Damasko, I doubt there are tougher watches
Depends if you want a watch to dive in or just one that's up to the odd dive.
I wouldn't, personally, want to take 3 grands worth of watch into the ocean, it'd be too easy to snag or lose it somewhere. I've got a £130 Citizen for those dives!
If you want something up to the job, there's plenty in the < £3K range, but I'd direct you towards a Sinn 103 personally. I've a 203 Arktis and it's glorious, but I've not dived in it (and probably never will).
I've taken my Longines Hydroconquest down to 30M in warm, clear water. Great watch and WELL under a grand...
M.
I wouldn't, personally, want to take 3 grands worth of watch into the ocean, it'd be too easy to snag or lose it somewhere. I've got a £130 Citizen for those dives!
If you want something up to the job, there's plenty in the < £3K range, but I'd direct you towards a Sinn 103 personally. I've a 203 Arktis and it's glorious, but I've not dived in it (and probably never will).
I've taken my Longines Hydroconquest down to 30M in warm, clear water. Great watch and WELL under a grand...
M.
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