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Old 5 October 2017, 05:07 AM   #1
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Dive watch under 3k

I am looking at getting a new dive watch under 3k. I am looking at a Breitling Superocean II 42mm and an Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 212.30.41.20.03.001. Am I missing a better option for my price range?
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Old 5 October 2017, 05:35 AM   #2
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I would also suggest a TUDOR Pelagos or a DOXA Aqua Lung.

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Old 5 October 2017, 06:03 AM   #3
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Pelagos or black bay for me. Lots of options though and the 2 you mention are good. Get a discount though.
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Old 5 October 2017, 06:07 AM   #4
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The Seamaster can be bought for really close to $3k from an AD. You can get it for $2500 grey market. That would be my pick in that price range. It simply wears really well
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New as in "brand new from factory" or "new to you but pre-owned is ok"

Pelago, Seamaster Pro with ceramic bezel insert, Oris Aqus, Seiko SBDX001, Tuna would be my top choices.
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Old 5 October 2017, 06:26 AM   #6
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New as in "brand new from factory" or "new to you but pre-owned is ok"

Pelago, Seamaster Pro with ceramic bezel insert, Oris Aqus, Seiko SBDX001, Tuna would be my top choices.
I would prefer new out of the box, but I would do a mint pre owned.
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Old 5 October 2017, 06:27 AM   #7
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I would also suggest a TUDOR Pelagos or a DOXA Aqua Lung.

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I have heard good things about DOXA, but have had trouble finding them except through their own website. Is that the only place to buy a new one?
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Old 5 October 2017, 08:08 AM   #8
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Seamaster 300m for sure.


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Old 5 October 2017, 08:40 AM   #10
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SM300 and Black Bay are awfully hard to beat at those price points.
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Pelagos or black bay for me. Lots of options though and the 2 you mention are good. Get a discount though.
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Old 5 October 2017, 08:48 AM   #12
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Avenger II Seawolf and Steelfish I would add to your list as well. Pelagos is cool.
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I have heard good things about DOXA, but have had trouble finding them except through their own website. Is that the only place to buy a new one?
No, you can buy a brand new DOXA via Amazon.

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