£500 Automatic Divers watch
Discussion
Hi all,
Looking to spend around £500 and would like to buy my first automatic watch.
I currently have 2 TW Steel watches, a 45mm canteen on a black leather strap and a 48mm pilot on a black leather strap with red stitching.
I also have a MVMT and a Sekonda but these don't get worn anymore.
I'd like an automatic watch as all of my current watches are Quartz.
I love the Submariner look and want a bracelet strap as my 2 mainly work watches at the moment are both leather strap.
I'm quite a big guy so a big face doesn't look stupid.
There's a couple of TW Steels that I like but I'd prefer something different.
I love the steinharts but I'd prefer to try something on rather than order online.
Any help / suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Looking to spend around £500 and would like to buy my first automatic watch.
I currently have 2 TW Steel watches, a 45mm canteen on a black leather strap and a 48mm pilot on a black leather strap with red stitching.
I also have a MVMT and a Sekonda but these don't get worn anymore.
I'd like an automatic watch as all of my current watches are Quartz.
I love the Submariner look and want a bracelet strap as my 2 mainly work watches at the moment are both leather strap.
I'm quite a big guy so a big face doesn't look stupid.
There's a couple of TW Steels that I like but I'd prefer something different.
I love the steinharts but I'd prefer to try something on rather than order online.
Any help / suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I give you a slightly left field choice of the Glycine Combat SUB Automatic with the Green Bezel
http://www.contiwatch.co.uk/?post_type=for-sale&am...
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/products/glycine-watc...
Iguanasell appear to have many different designs of face & bezal ... take your pick
http://www.contiwatch.co.uk/?post_type=for-sale&am...
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/products/glycine-watc...
Iguanasell appear to have many different designs of face & bezal ... take your pick
Edited by T6 vanman on Saturday 20th August 18:49
That's lovely!
I'm leaning towards this at the moment but I'd really rather try it on / buy it in person....
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
I'm leaning towards this at the moment but I'd really rather try it on / buy it in person....
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
SteveS Cup said:
They do an auto version as well, price is about on budget. Well worth a look if you want something similar to a Submariner without it being a copy. Sorry I can't look up the exact URL, but you should be able to find it quite easily.
All nice choices
Over budget but .............
£750 on rubber or £810 on a bracelet,
http://www.hooperbolton.co.uk/sale/ball/ball-watch...
Difficult to beat that for quality
Just picked up a Ball and amazing quality ... Vvvvvvvvvvvvvery nice
Over budget but .............
£750 on rubber or £810 on a bracelet,
http://www.hooperbolton.co.uk/sale/ball/ball-watch...
Difficult to beat that for quality
Just picked up a Ball and amazing quality ... Vvvvvvvvvvvvvery nice
Edited by T6 vanman on Saturday 20th August 20:03
I would look at
Squale 1521
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/squale/1521-black-polis...
Steinhart Ocean
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/steinhart/ocean-two-bla...
Both brands have various models at your price point. Some look more "Rolex sub" homage than others - depends on if you like that look. Colleague in the office has the Steinhart and it's a very nice watch for the money.
You are also getting close to Oris territory at that budget if you want something a bit more well known
Squale 1521
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/squale/1521-black-polis...
Steinhart Ocean
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/steinhart/ocean-two-bla...
Both brands have various models at your price point. Some look more "Rolex sub" homage than others - depends on if you like that look. Colleague in the office has the Steinhart and it's a very nice watch for the money.
You are also getting close to Oris territory at that budget if you want something a bit more well known
Stretch the budget and look at a Chris Ward C60 Trident Pro 600 in 43mm
Just bought the 38mm for my son for his birthday and I'm very impressed with it - feels nice to the touch with a good weight. Bezel ratchet is a bit agricultural, but how many times do most non-divers use it?
The similar C60 Trident 300 is well within budget
Just bought the 38mm for my son for his birthday and I'm very impressed with it - feels nice to the touch with a good weight. Bezel ratchet is a bit agricultural, but how many times do most non-divers use it?
The similar C60 Trident 300 is well within budget
Ocean 44 is definitely at the top of my list at the moment. If I can order it and they'll take the return if I'm not 100% then that may work.
My only concern is the size of the face compared to the thickness of the bezel.
I'd go for the Ocean One but I feel anything less than 45mm will feel small due to my other watches. So the 44 is probably the smallest of want at the moment. I could do with trying on some 42/43mm's I guess.
My only concern is the size of the face compared to the thickness of the bezel.
I'd go for the Ocean One but I feel anything less than 45mm will feel small due to my other watches. So the 44 is probably the smallest of want at the moment. I could do with trying on some 42/43mm's I guess.
Hi Steve
I'd caution you against another Quartz,
With a Quartz you take the view it's disposable due to needing a new battery (MVMT and a Sekonda anyone?), where as with an automatic movement it's just more "special" in my humble eye's..
You've highlighted great taste in styles although I prefer the Ocean Vintage Military or 500 Premium
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
over the 44 with it's "I'm an Ocean 44" on the bezel
I go from a 34 to a 53 and once wearing you forget the size so don't get hung up on a 2~4cm difference in case size
Christopher Ward get a lot of love on here and appear good value
Don't forget to post the resultant purchase once made
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/collections/glycine-watches/products/glycine-combat-sub-phantom-automatic-watch-gl-224-steel-bracelet
Or the Ball I posted earlier before I get it
I'd caution you against another Quartz,
With a Quartz you take the view it's disposable due to needing a new battery (MVMT and a Sekonda anyone?), where as with an automatic movement it's just more "special" in my humble eye's..
You've highlighted great taste in styles although I prefer the Ocean Vintage Military or 500 Premium
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/oce...
over the 44 with it's "I'm an Ocean 44" on the bezel
I go from a 34 to a 53 and once wearing you forget the size so don't get hung up on a 2~4cm difference in case size
Christopher Ward get a lot of love on here and appear good value
Don't forget to post the resultant purchase once made
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/collections/glycine-watches/products/glycine-combat-sub-phantom-automatic-watch-gl-224-steel-bracelet
Or the Ball I posted earlier before I get it
T6 vanman said:
I give you a slightly left field choice of the Glycine Combat SUB Automatic with the Green Bezel
http://www.contiwatch.co.uk/?post_type=for-sale&am...
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/products/glycine-watc...
Iguanasell appear to have many different designs of face & bezal ... take your pick
Im usually the person suggesting Glycine Combats..http://www.contiwatch.co.uk/?post_type=for-sale&am...
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/products/glycine-watc...
Iguanasell appear to have many different designs of face & bezal ... take your pick
Edited by T6 vanman on Saturday 20th August 18:49
GC8 said:
Im usually the person suggesting Glycine Combats..
Sorry Currently banned from getting another watch but Oooooh
https://www.iguanasell.co.uk/products/glycine-watc...
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