Automatic Dive Watches?

[muggles]

I have been wearing a Seiko Divers Pepsi Quartz for the last forty years. Loses four seconds a week. Not as fancy as some of the watches mentioned, but quite reliable and much less expensive.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Not automatic, but solar. If I ever fall in a cave I guess time stops. Original was auto and it lost about a minute or so a month. This one seems to do well and doesn't drift. Had it since 2002, been all over the world and never with a tank under water

I had a Tag once, but never wore it because it was too fancy. Sold it and bought gun stuff (now regret it). This one couldn't be weighed with a custom rifle though.

 

[IA1865]

Keep an eye on the listings over at watchrecon. You can find some Omega Seamasters that pop up in your price range. Also look into the Oris Aquis and Sixty-Five as well as the Longines Legend Diver and Hydroconquest.

 

[flyguy1]

One thing to check into before buying an automatic is the service costs. The service interval recommendations range from 3-10 years based on who you ask. Costs vary, but they ain't cheap. Not trying to rain on your parade, as I am obv a fan, just want you to be aware. Note that mine is well used. Received it as an anniversary gift, would never have bought this for myself. I had bad luck with 2 Tag Heuers autos and a Breitling Colt Superocean. They all leaked and were pricey to fix. So I would just stick to something in the lower price range, and find it on sale. Then a few years from now, when the kids are grown, if you want a Rolex or Omega get one.

 

[H82MISS]

I have a Luminox divers watch, good to 200 meters, almost 9 years now, works perfect. Its a little heavy though, but excellent quality for the money. Think it was around $500-600 new.

 

[H82MISS]

But mine uses battery, isn't auto wind like you want to find.

 

[cohunt]

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[Aoudad shooter1975]

Flyguy1 is right...I have 8 auto watches..I have my (2)Rolex and Panerai, Oris, Ball serviced every 5 years and I have them on a winder--my U-boat I have had served 1 in 10 years, my Vostok and Rado have never been in...watches are a rabbit hole...

 

[YZ-80]

The service interval recommendations range from 3-10 years based on who you ask. Costs vary, but they ain't cheap. Not trying to rain on your parade, as I am obv a fan, just want you to be aware.

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Thanks. Good points well taken.

 

[YZ-80]

Well guys just pulled the trigger on a Seiko Gen 3 Sumo. Should be here next week. Got a black band for it too!

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

Nice...has the hulk look!!

 

[YZ-80]

Nice...has the hulk look!!

Yeah, thanks! I like the Gen 3 as it has the 6R35 movement and supposedly a 70 hour power reserve. Researching this really sent me down the Rabbit Hole, that's for sure. Very fascinating stuff indeed! I think there will be more watches. I need a "rotation" of them to wear as they say!

 

[flyguy1]

Beautiful watch! Never heard anything bad about Seiko. Now, it's like, Honey you know I really need just one more for Sundays, and a black one for the duck blind...

 

[Pinoniper]

I realize this is not what you want.

I realize you have already made your purchase.

But it is an interesting rabbit hole.