HELP! Nice waterproof watch required, max £3000

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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.

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Great, thanks for your suggestions folks.

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MrSimba said:

ecain63 said:

Tudor Pelagos, Done!

BFOD!

Perfect advice right there!

Apparently these also come with two rubber straps, including a longer one to be worn over a wetsuit, which is interesting.

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.

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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.

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Paul Drawmer said:

How wet do you want to get it? The Offshore is 10ATM rated.

Possible occasional scuba diving use, so 18m/19ATM or so short term, to max of probably 40m in future. The watch might never go to 40m, but it will be nice to have the option.

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If that's correct, it could really sway me towards the Offshore, & maybe one or two others.

I've just had another glance at the Pelagos & have never been a massive fan of that look, but am finding it's fairly uncluttered style attractive.

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hbzboy said:

I think in this instance 10 ATM is 10 x ATM pressure? So circa 10m per ATM. Thus 100m waterproof? May be wrong though.

Yep, you're correct.

I fancy this & the Pelagos now.

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Offshore Pro & Pelagos ordered.

I also fancy either a Damasko or Marathon. I have a Sinn sat in a drawer in need of repair, but I need to experience their customer service before proceeding any further.

Thanks for all the help & advice everyone.

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SLR400 said:

The Pelagos does look lovely....
Offshore Professional Field Engineer, I'm wearing mine today and so many people ask about it, great piece of kit, enjoy them both.

Excellent, thanks.

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Some other good ideas and info, thanks chaps.

I'll probably buy a Damasko in a few months and maybe look at the others.

I feel like i belong on the watch equivalent of 'non-petrolheads who own a GTI/CTR/etc' thread.

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Mattt said:

Tribal Chestnut said:

Paul Drawmer said:

How wet do you want to get it? The Offshore is 10ATM rated.

Possible occasional scuba diving use, so 18m/19ATM or so short term, to max of probably 40m in future. The watch might never go to 40m, but it will be nice to have the option.

I hope you're planning to do a refresher course before you dive...

Nope, haven't started yet.

Edit: just re-read my post quoted above, I'll reach that depth one day.

Edited by Tribal Chestnut on Thursday 2nd October 18:02