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2 December 2021, 02:54 AM | #1 |
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Ball Hyrdrocarbon or Tag Heuer Aquaracer
So looking at a 2kish dive watch. These are my options.
Ball Hydrocarbon Original. Tag Heuer Aquaracer. What is everyone's opinion that has owned both? How do these compare? Am I missing something else in the price range? Thank you! |
2 December 2021, 05:09 AM | #2 |
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I like Ball. I had a Madcow Hydrocarbon chrono before. The build quality is right there with Omega (back then, I think Omega stepped up their game since then).
And Ball is more like a niche brand as well. You know if when you know it. :)
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I do like the Tag Aquaracer but don't like the crown restraint mechanism on the Ball. Here's another option in the range, I must say I do like this one too. Seiko Marine Master Limited edition SLA047 300M $2249 on sale! https://www.watchoutz.com/products/s...dx043-sla047j1
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I like the Seiko best. I don’t like the crown area of that Ball, but I generally like Ball watches. I had a Tag Heuer many years ago. No disrespect to their many fans, but not my fave.
Have you taken a look at the Oris Aquis line? |
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Those crown guards on that Ball are awful. So on looks alone the Tag wins for me.
Agree with the poster above though, check out Oris. Maybe stretch that budget a little and get a new Oris Aquis Cal. 400. I think it might be the best dive watch available in that price range.
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Longines Hydro Conquest is a great watch for the money and on some sizes you have the choice of old school aluminium bezel or ceramic for a slight premium.
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I like Ball, but I will go with Aquaracer anytime!
So far I have read only good stuff on the new Aquaracer line. I already own 2 from the previous 2 generations plus the 500m so I am quite contented. At least for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Our nephew had an Oris Aquis in Green.
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This is also a great suggestion
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^^^ this
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If you want something different check out Doxa. Lots of fans and a nice diver.
I’m considering the new (reintro) 600t on rubber. https://doxawatches.com/collections/...41137802936498 |
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Add me to the list that holds the MarineMaster 300m in a very very high regard. My favorite watch.
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Thank you all for the input and great suggestions. The seiko is intriguing. I agree on the Crown latch on the Ball. Kind of strange.
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I forget about Doxa. Hmmmmm interesting,
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First swiss watch i purchased on my 18th birthday was a TH Aquaracer and man was it a workhouse for the next 10 odd years as a daily.
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I got an aquaracer nightdiver. I like it, if anything is a bit unique. Would also look at Seiko marinemasters though they are a bit chunky.
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Let's add some pics for fun. I think both of these (already mentioned above) are great options to consider in your price range.
Also something a little different. I ordered one last week and it should be here any day. Really excited to get it in hand. Will post my review once I receive it.
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Heres a ball minus the crown latch thing. Looks better.
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Out of the two, I'd go with the Tag........however, there are other great choices - Longines Hydroconquest and Seiko diving watches(Turtle/Tuna Can)
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A colleague has a Hydroconquest with a blue dial. It’s a beautiful watch.
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Out or the two, I would choose the Ball. But do look at the Longines Hydro Conquest, it's a great watch.
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I think I would probably go with the aquaracer. As one of my friends own it. They are very easy to get into especially for beginners like me.
However, I am looking forward to buy one of these ASAP. |
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I don't like either... But the Ball does look better than the Tag to me
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