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malcolm smith · 14 August 2017, 11:04 AM

I have a budget of $1000 and I am looking for a sports watch preferably between 39-42mm. Any suggestions.

unknown · 14 August 2017, 08:39 PM

I would definitely look at longines
Nice brand, nice history and good watches

Probably some seiko too but I'm not a big seiko fan

osamu · 14 August 2017, 09:47 PM

I would probably say an Oris Aquis, maybe a used Diver 65 in that range.

I have seen used Longines Legend Divers going for that, if it wasn't too big for my wrist due to the long lugs, I would already own one.

If not specifically looking for a diver, maybe a Damasko DA36/DA38 or a Sinn 856.

If $1k is a stretch, and would rather spend much less, choose your favorite Seiko Diver and go with that.

ap1 · 14 August 2017, 11:24 PM

Alpina sea strong used?

stockae92 · 15 August 2017, 06:45 AM

Seiko SBDC051/53

scarlet knight · 15 August 2017, 09:58 AM

Take a look at Sinn or Fortis.

Etschell · 15 August 2017, 10:45 AM

Oris 65.

locutus49 · 15 August 2017, 10:51 AM

G-Shock.

corn18 · 15 August 2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

G-Shock.

^^^This. I love my GW-5000 and if you can pull off 58mm, the new 2000 is a beast.

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SpeakWithMichael · 15 August 2017, 10:59 AM

Orient Mako

denmanproject · 15 August 2017, 11:00 AM

Seiko Shogun
Sinn 556i
Oris Aquis

mps354 · 15 August 2017, 11:46 AM

Another vote for the Oris 65

Gharddog03 · 15 August 2017, 03:13 PM

Oris Aquis
Seiko Sbdc051

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regnant · 15 August 2017, 07:29 PM

Seiko 5 Sports

Jeffwb65 · 15 August 2017, 08:51 PM

Any of the Seiko "New Turtle" models. SRP777(Black dial & bezel on rubber strap), SRP773(Dark Blue dial & bezel on bracelet), SRP779(Pepsi bezel on rubber strap), and SRP775(Gold markers on Black dial and bezel on bracelet). I have the SRP775, and Love it. Very comfortable for such a big case. The gold on dial & bezel is much more subtle in the flesh, not yellow as in pics. And for $1000 You could get all four if You shop carefully.

Seiko_6309_Prospexe.jpg

Andad · 15 August 2017, 09:01 PM

I have a Grovana Diver.

Eight years now, ETA movement, keeps good time, no issues.

Check them out.

RRGHOST1 · 15 August 2017, 09:05 PM

Longines are good. My Hydroconquest is more accurate than any COSC Rolex I have owned, even though its got an ETA movement.

CRM114 · 15 August 2017, 10:33 PM

Hamilton. Oris.

beshannon · 15 August 2017, 11:05 PM

What do you intend to do with your "sports" watch?

Diving, hiking, running?

What size? Bracelet? Strap? Functions?

Need to narrow it down to more than a generic term.

TSD · 16 August 2017, 12:19 AM

^^Lots of good suggestions. Here are a couple that haven't already been mentioned (borrowed review links and pics):

Halios Seaforth
http://wornandwound.com/review/halios-seaforth-review/

Or

Ginault Ocean Rover (if you don't mind the controversy)
https://www.wristwatchreview.com/201...going-on-here/

malcolm smith · 16 August 2017, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What do you intend to do with your "sports" watch?

Diving, hiking, running?

What size? Bracelet? Strap? Functions?

Need to narrow it down to more than a generic term.

Just for daily wear.

wakali · 16 August 2017, 08:31 AM

I would go for independent brands like Seiko, Oris or Sinn. I think Ball is also independently owned. Squale is also a good brand to own. Good luck on the hunt.

wakali · 16 August 2017, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I have a Grovana Diver.

Eight years now, ETA movement, keeps good time, no issues.

Check them out.

I also have the exact same watch but green insert. Built like a tank.

I don't think they make these anymore.

sda619 · 16 August 2017, 02:31 PM

Man now I'm in love with this gpw2000-1a. This is why I try to avoid trf. I was saving up for another watch but this thread is giving me some great ideas.

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Demosthene · 16 August 2017, 09:10 PM

Sinn 556i without a doubt.
Sinn 556 Anniversary Limited Edition with Anthracite Dial in particular!

Sarmenda · 26 August 2017, 09:52 PM

I would definitely go with Longines or Oris, as some have mentioned above. I have a Longines hydroconquest and it runs very well with an ETA movement. Never had any issues and also within your size preferences. The Oris Aquis is on the higher end of your price and size range, but in terms of reliability and even serviceability, it's one of the best bang-for-buck divers out there. A great watch.

SG56 · 26 August 2017, 10:49 PM

Longines or Tag aquaracer. Might get an aquaracer for right around $1k

FTX I · 26 August 2017, 11:16 PM

Longines is great. Love the brand. But if you want to buy new, with your budget I'd get a Seiko for around 250 bucks (if you prefer the one made in japan not malaysia) and I'd save the rest for Omega or Rolex.

maxbaris · 26 August 2017, 11:42 PM

Not in any particular order:

Oris (65, Artix GT)
Alpina
JeanRichard (amazing quality for the price)
Tag F1

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AK797 · 26 August 2017, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG56

Longines or Tag aquaracer. Might get an aquaracer for right around $1k

14 August 2017, 11:04 AM	#1
malcolm smith Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: in this world Posts: 17	Recommend a sports watch under $1000 I have a budget of $1000 and I am looking for a sports watch preferably between 39-42mm. Any suggestions.

14 August 2017, 08:39 PM	#2
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,802	I would definitely look at longines Nice brand, nice history and good watches Probably some seiko too but I'm not a big seiko fan __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

15 August 2017, 06:45 AM	#5
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,881	Seiko SBDC051/53 __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

15 August 2017, 10:45 AM	#7
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Oris 65. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

15 August 2017, 07:29 PM	#14
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Seiko 5 Sports __________________

14 August 2017, 09:47 PM	#3
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I would probably say an Oris Aquis, maybe a used Diver 65 in that range. I have seen used Longines Legend Divers going for that, if it wasn't too big for my wrist due to the long lugs, I would already own one. If not specifically looking for a diver, maybe a Damasko DA36/DA38 or a Sinn 856. If $1k is a stretch, and would rather spend much less, choose your favorite Seiko Diver and go with that.

14 August 2017, 11:24 PM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Alpina sea strong used?

15 August 2017, 09:58 AM	#6
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,143	Take a look at Sinn or Fortis.

15 August 2017, 10:51 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	G-Shock.

15 August 2017, 10:59 AM	#10
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	Orient Mako

15 August 2017, 11:00 AM	#11
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Seiko Shogun Sinn 556i Oris Aquis

15 August 2017, 11:46 AM	#12
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Another vote for the Oris 65

15 August 2017, 03:13 PM	#13
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Oris Aquis Seiko Sbdc051 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2017, 08:51 PM	#15
Jeffwb65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tennessee, USA Watch: Seiko SKX009 Posts: 301	Any of the Seiko "New Turtle" models. SRP777(Black dial & bezel on rubber strap), SRP773(Dark Blue dial & bezel on bracelet), SRP779(Pepsi bezel on rubber strap), and SRP775(Gold markers on Black dial and bezel on bracelet). I have the SRP775, and Love it. Very comfortable for such a big case. The gold on dial & bezel is much more subtle in the flesh, not yellow as in pics. And for $1000 You could get all four if You shop carefully. Seiko_6309_Prospexe.jpg

15 August 2017, 09:05 PM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,898	Longines are good. My Hydroconquest is more accurate than any COSC Rolex I have owned, even though its got an ETA movement. __________________ RRGHOST1

15 August 2017, 10:33 PM	#18
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Hamilton. Oris.

15 August 2017, 11:05 PM	#19
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	What do you intend to do with your "sports" watch? Diving, hiking, running? What size? Bracelet? Strap? Functions? Need to narrow it down to more than a generic term. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

16 August 2017, 12:19 AM	#20
TSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: So Fla Watch: 16660/16710 Posts: 345	^^Lots of good suggestions. Here are a couple that haven't already been mentioned (borrowed review links and pics): Halios Seaforth http://wornandwound.com/review/halios-seaforth-review/ Or Ginault Ocean Rover (if you don't mind the controversy) https://www.wristwatchreview.com/201...going-on-here/

16 August 2017, 08:31 AM	#22
wakali "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Not enough Posts: 41	I would go for independent brands like Seiko, Oris or Sinn. I think Ball is also independently owned. Squale is also a good brand to own. Good luck on the hunt.

16 August 2017, 02:31 PM	#24
sda619 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Jonathan O. Location: San Francisco Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 59	Man now I'm in love with this gpw2000-1a. This is why I try to avoid trf. I was saving up for another watch but this thread is giving me some great ideas. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

16 August 2017, 09:10 PM	#25
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Sinn 556i without a doubt. Sinn 556 Anniversary Limited Edition with Anthracite Dial in particular!

26 August 2017, 09:52 PM	#26
Sarmenda "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago Watch: Omega Posts: 1	I would definitely go with Longines or Oris, as some have mentioned above. I have a Longines hydroconquest and it runs very well with an ETA movement. Never had any issues and also within your size preferences. The Oris Aquis is on the higher end of your price and size range, but in terms of reliability and even serviceability, it's one of the best bang-for-buck divers out there. A great watch.

26 August 2017, 10:49 PM	#27
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Longines or Tag aquaracer. Might get an aquaracer for right around $1k

26 August 2017, 11:42 PM	#29
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 476	Not in any particular order: Oris (65, Artix GT) Alpina JeanRichard (amazing quality for the price) Tag F1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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