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drockadam · 22 November 2011, 09:10 AM

x2 on Steinhart or Defaubre.

jcherskine · 22 November 2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

x2 on Steinhart or Defaubre.

X3 on Steinhart.....good value for money.

gypsy jim · 22 November 2011, 11:54 AM

Marathon GSAR

BarkMaster · 22 November 2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

A Tissot SeaStar might be worth looking at - automatic, Swiss made, 300m water resistant and comes with an automatic helium escape valve. Retails here for around £500, hell of a lot of watch for the money

x2

watchf · 22 November 2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cpsomas

Hi Guys,

I have a friend that wants to get into his first automatic watch but is on a budget. He wants to stay between $500 and $1000 and wants a stainless steel submariner styled sport watch. He's looking at some of the Invicta Pro Divers but I wondered if you guys had some recommendations I can pass along his way. He's not opposed to buying used either. Would you recommend a TAG over Invicta? I know Seiko makes a nice auto too. My friend is looking for the closest watch that resembles a Sub as possible. If you have pics to attach with your recommendations, that would be great!

Thanks guys

Please no Invicta, anything but an Invicta! You will know why if you look through what sort of watches it offers and how most of its watches look uncannily like some other brand especially Rolex.

If your friend has to choose between Tag and Invicta I would suggest Tag. Have a look at Orient as well.

cpsomas · 23 November 2011, 01:04 AM

Thanks again guys! I showed him the Steinharts which he really liked. Do any of you know any domestic sellers that has these? We can't seem to locate one.

Thanks!

Gharddog03 · 23 November 2011, 01:06 AM

Hamilton
Oris
Seiko

cyglee · 23 November 2011, 03:56 AM

Check out Glycine, combat sub model.

KirkWilfred · 23 November 2011, 04:00 AM

check my forsale post for a great Hammy for under 600.

tattooedfagin · 23 November 2011, 05:58 AM

been dribbling over this for some time now Casio GW-3000, the Orange edges the Blue dial for me

manuu · 24 November 2011, 09:42 AM

Highly recommend a Debaufre/Steinhart Ocean 1. You can get used for approx. $350.

lavaman · 24 November 2011, 09:47 AM

If he can get past the "must look like a sub"...

Oris, Sinn, Fortis.

figbo · 24 November 2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cashgap

there are no good answers, every answer will offend someone, and we have no idea what he likes... So, here's my suggestion.

Seiko automatic black monster, $205.00 on amazon, and he's $795.00 closer to his first rolex.

I'm not saying i like it... I'm saying it's my suggestion.

It appears to have lume that can be read from space.

x-2

blackmsport · 24 November 2011, 01:36 PM

Oris Big crown Chronohraph

Great looking watch

seand442 · 24 November 2011, 01:59 PM

Another vote for Debaufre. Their customer service is excellent.

Gretsch · 24 November 2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsy jim

Marathon GSAR

+1

BB83 · 25 November 2011, 01:59 AM

What about a Ball watch? I don't really know much about them but think i saw them mentioned on a similar thread...

Dickson Lim · 25 November 2011, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BB83

What about a Ball watch? I don't really know much about them but think i saw them mentioned on a similar thread...

ROCK SOLID!

lorsban · 25 November 2011, 04:21 PM

I was asking myself this same question but my search was focused on diver's or divers-styled watches. Among my choices were:

1. Ginault BM1
2. Marathon GSar
3. Sin EZM3 (though granted this would cost over $1500.

And then I saw this:

www. ablogtoread.com/seiko-snzf17k1-sea-urchin-is-your-ultimate-submariner-styled-value-watch/

Way under budget, with all the classic styling cues without being an exact copy, this beats all the rest. BUT, it's not a "true" diver. It's good for only 100m and has no screw down crown. Not a big deal for me since I don't even shower with a watch on.

The Stig · 25 November 2011, 04:49 PM

Send more. I think it is better to buy what you really want when you can afford it. I did buy a gently used Omega Sea Master this year for $1,300.00 and it is great. More than the $1K limit but it would be worth it. I suggest waiting for the right deal to come along and the wait will be rewarded. Just my opinion.

cgjane · 25 November 2011, 10:03 PM

Id buy a Seiko Sports watch, or 3 with $1k.

DOUGHN · 25 November 2011, 11:15 PM

Pre-Owned Tudor Sub

w/ Rolex Crown and Rolex Back Case

Wacko · 26 November 2011, 01:07 PM

This has a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms vibe to it and at $295 seems a like good deal

http://shop.skywatchsite.com/content/7-view-all

chrisshank · 27 November 2011, 12:33 PM

Swiss Army or Marathon fo' sho'

Maxtor · 27 November 2011, 01:56 PM

A Mido diver? Have seem some cool ones out there for less than $1K.

gkanga · 29 November 2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gypsy jim

Marathon GSAR

Can't beat a GSAR for ~$1000.

22 November 2011, 09:10 AM	#31
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	x2 on Steinhart or Defaubre. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

23 November 2011, 04:00 AM	#39
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	check my forsale post for a great Hammy for under 600. __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

23 November 2011, 05:58 AM	#40
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	been dribbling over this for some time now Casio GW-3000, the Orange edges the Blue dial for me __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

24 November 2011, 01:59 PM	#45
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Another vote for Debaufre. Their customer service is excellent. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

25 November 2011, 04:21 PM	#49
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	I was asking myself this same question but my search was focused on diver's or divers-styled watches. Among my choices were: 1. Ginault BM1 2. Marathon GSar 3. Sin EZM3 (though granted this would cost over $1500. And then I saw this: www. ablogtoread.com/seiko-snzf17k1-sea-urchin-is-your-ultimate-submariner-styled-value-watch/ Way under budget, with all the classic styling cues without being an exact copy, this beats all the rest. BUT, it's not a "true" diver. It's good for only 100m and has no screw down crown. Not a big deal for me since I don't even shower with a watch on. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

23 November 2011, 01:04 AM	#36
cpsomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lower 48 Watch: SMP 2254.50 Posts: 337	Thanks again guys! I showed him the Steinharts which he really liked. Do any of you know any domestic sellers that has these? We can't seem to locate one. Thanks!

23 November 2011, 01:06 AM	#37
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Hamilton Oris Seiko

23 November 2011, 03:56 AM	#38
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Check out Glycine, combat sub model.

24 November 2011, 09:42 AM	#41
manuu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: M Location: CA Watch: Rolex CHNR Posts: 186	Highly recommend a Debaufre/Steinhart Ocean 1. You can get used for approx. $350.

24 November 2011, 09:47 AM	#42
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	If he can get past the "must look like a sub"... Oris, Sinn, Fortis.

24 November 2011, 01:36 PM	#44
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Oris Big crown Chronohraph Great looking watch

25 November 2011, 01:59 AM	#47
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	What about a Ball watch? I don't really know much about them but think i saw them mentioned on a similar thread...

25 November 2011, 04:49 PM	#50
The Stig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Colorado Watch: Omega Mk IV Posts: 47	Send more. I think it is better to buy what you really want when you can afford it. I did buy a gently used Omega Sea Master this year for $1,300.00 and it is great. More than the $1K limit but it would be worth it. I suggest waiting for the right deal to come along and the wait will be rewarded. Just my opinion.

25 November 2011, 10:03 PM	#51
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Id buy a Seiko Sports watch, or 3 with $1k. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

25 November 2011, 11:15 PM	#52
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	Pre-Owned Tudor Sub w/ Rolex Crown and Rolex Back Case

26 November 2011, 01:07 PM	#53
Wacko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Ray Location: Canada Watch: DJ2,SubLVc,SubND Posts: 159	This has a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms vibe to it and at $295 seems a like good deal http://shop.skywatchsite.com/content/7-view-all

27 November 2011, 12:33 PM	#54
chrisshank Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston, TX Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 183	Swiss Army or Marathon fo' sho'

27 November 2011, 01:56 PM	#55
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	A Mido diver? Have seem some cool ones out there for less than $1K.

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