Looking for Solid automatic Dive watch under $1,000

[No SUBctitute]

I posted the other day about the new Seiko SPB053J1 coming in November 2017 (on the left below). I am looking for a rubber strapped watch (can buy rubber if it comes with steel) to take on vacations on which I visit sketchy areas. I will be going to the beach, snorkeling, sunning, etc.

I also want half decent time keeping. +/- 5 seconds per day would be nice. I guess up to 10 seconds per day is livable. It should be available for under $1000. Oh, and dint look exactly like a Rolex Sub--I have one of those. I have found in the price range two Seikos that carry the 6R15 movement, and I have also found a Longines.

I'd love any suggestions!

[BigAl72]

Sumo is the way to go.
Easy to switch straps.


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[BigAl72]

Sumo is the way to go.
Easy to switch straps.


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[No SUBctitute]

Thanks for input on the Sumo. Here are a few others--smaller brands.

[improviz]

Depending upon how deep you're going snorkeling, a Seiko SHZH55 is well under $1K and finishing/appearance are quite nice, is definitely one of the best bang-for-the-buck automatics out there in my book.

[namussuz bilo]

seiko turtle srp777

[toxicavenger]

So many options:
used Aegir
Scurfa
Mileta
Seiko SRP
Certina DS
Borealis

[denmanproject]

Jenny Caribbean comes in right around 1k, ALOT of watch for the $

[GradyPhilpott]

There should be quite a few watches that fit your criteria made by companies in the Swatch Group.

Seiko is great, as is Orient.

I don't think you're likely to find COSC precision at under $1000, but I could be wrong.

[dysondiver]

casio divers ... 60 pounds ,, a gekko second hand 60 pounds ,,,, save the rest for the next rolex

[No SUBctitute]

Thanks for the Seiko recommendations.

How are the 7S36 and 4R36 movements compared to the 6R15?

Good suggestion on saving money towards next Rolex. However, I do want an automatic dive watch that's good for sketchy vacations that still tells pretty decent time. So I have to balance cost vs. accuracy.

The Seiko Sumo for under $500 with the 6R15 seems like a pretty good buy. Can anyone come up with an automatic dive watch that has accuracy as good as the 6R15 for that price range?

[scarlet knight]

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[scarlet knight]

Above watch can be had for circa $200. Wear it underwater, in bad neighborhoods and good.

[KarlTheToyotaGuy]

This is my Chr. Ward Trident Pro 600m diver.

Black wave dial, ETA, ceramic bezel, 43mm, excellent timekeeping, and an oyster style bracelet with a ratcheting clasp.

I don't know if you may consider a pre-owned watch, but I have posted an ad for it.



They discontinued this "classic" model, but released a new one with an odd logo.

[osamu]

Oris Aquis can be had for under $1k. I don't know if the time keeping is much better than any of the Seikos (my turtle runs within COSC, but the previous owner had it regulated).

I have been thinking of picking up a Seiko Astron or a high accuracy quartz Seiko diver for the situations you describe, but i get the allure of an automatic.

[Spectre007]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Thanks for input on the Sumo. Here are a few others--smaller brands.

Squale 1521.
I own one and take it swimming all the time.
No substitute.
Search is over.
You have a winner

[tmw84]

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Jenny Caribbean comes in right around 1k, ALOT of watch for the $

That's a very shapely Jenny!

[improviz]

OP, you might be interested in the following article on WatchTime, "The 10 Best Dive Watch Brands You Don’t Know About":
http://www.watchtime.com/blog/the-10-best-dive-watch-brands-you-dont-know-about/