Dive watch selection

[cdm765]

TRF - I want to test your opinions on a tool watch purchase. I currently own a BLRO and a JLC Master Control Moon. I am a regular diver and need a tool watch since I sold my 14060m (like an idiot) out of guilt when I bought my BLRO.

Looking for a non-Rolex diver that I will use diving + rougher water activities. Non-Rolex also because it will be travel companion regardless of geography. Planning for BLRO to be my true “daily” - it is going to take a beating which I love.

For my dive watch - what do you think? Pelagos Black, Pelagos Blue, Pelagos 39, Omega SM 300, other?

[SudiYunus]

Omega

[Krash]

I personally prefer the Omega Seamaster, but all those are good choices. The Omega is going to give you a lot more options with dial colors if that matters to you. I have the blue dial variant.



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[TheDude]

Apple Watch Ultra??

The thing is a legit dive computer.


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[MrGoat]

Seiko prospex. I’m looking at a gold tone one very seriously after a guy that does work for me showed me his.

Rubber strap.
Water resistant.
Automatic.
Dive bezel.
<$1000.
Looks pretty damn cool.


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[HogwldFLTR]

I'm happy with my TT Bluesy; nothing else is needed.

[Old Expat Beast]

I'd also look at the Seiko Prospex range. So many great designs with interesting heritage and great performance and value. Maybe a Turtle or a Willard.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...e=1&use=Divers

[returntorolex]

Another possible option? Pre-owned Breitling Superocean

[Wcdhtwn]

Omega is the best movement and quality. If you’d rather have a Tudor though I’d go with the 39. Just curious, why leave the FXD off the list? That would be my first choice, probably even over the Omega.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'd also look at the Seiko Prospex range. So many great designs with interesting heritage and great performance and value. Maybe a Turtle or a Willard.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...e=1&use=Divers

Thanks for the expanded recommendation Adam!!

They really are pretty great watches.


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[Deepseadog]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'd also look at the Seiko Prospex range. So many great designs with interesting heritage and great performance and value. Maybe a Turtle or a Willard.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...e=1&use=Divers

Wearing my SLA041 right now and loving it! Nice change of pace from the DSSD.

[Etschell]

39 is the best of those. the smp for all its great things fails hard in a few categories for me.

bracelet doesn't taper.
the wart.
terrible bezel design in terms of the grip.
minor gripe is the upsize to 42 mm. original has better proportions.

[Lunaen]

Glashutte Original SeaQ


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[e dantes]

There have been some great suggestions above. I went with the Pelagos 39. I haven’t had it long, but am very happy with it.

Good luck in your search.




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[Andad]

Originally Posted by Krash

I personally prefer the Omega Seamaster, but all those are good choices. The Omega is going to give you a lot more options with dial colors if that matters to you. I have the blue dial variant.



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The Omega is the only one out of the four that meets the ISO
spec for a ‘diver’.

[danwang0520]

I'd go with Omega Seamaster, it's the second iconic dive watch next to the Submariner......with a quality movement and variety of colour options also

Not to mention, it's more affordable than Rolex and makes a great combo with a Rolex in your collection

Current collection: 1) Rolex Submariner(116610LV), 2) Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional(311.30.42.30.01.006), 3) Rolex GMT-Master II(126710BLNR), 4) Breitling B01 Navitimer 43(AB0138211B1A1)

[Watchsprings]

Tudor 39 seems to be perfect for this. I’m still waiting to get the call though. So timing may be an issue on that one.

[DJ2020]

Definitely the Omega for me. Several great colors to choose from, Bracelet and many strap options including the rubber strap from Omega. Superior movement and Metas certified.
Easy choice. I have a white and the black variations.

[denmanproject]

The Pelagos 39 would round out that trio nicely

[denmanproject]

BUT if you are looking for some other suggestions I would check out Seiko or UN

I adore my SLA037 and the UN diver is a steal at current market prices. Both I would consider a step up from the ones you listed (and roughly same price)

[Blanch]

Omega, but you should look into Seiko.

[Weber35]

Omega, Rolex, and JLC seems like a great trio.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

White dial Seamaster!

Just got this one from my GF for Xmas last week!



StrapCo FKM rubber strap:


Artem Sailcloth strap

[AF_Rob]

I voted "Pelagos Blue" hoping you secretly mean the FXD. My favorite in the lineup currently.

[hbbfam]

Curious why no one mentioned the Planet Ocean (39.5 or 43)?

[Biginboca]

I agree with Planet Ocean. The SMP is ugly with the skeleton hands. Never liked it even when it was first released in the 90’s that bothered me.

If you want something eye catching get the PO, and if you want something low key for travel the Black Pelly 42 is the best tool diver and would be my choice. I love the Pelly’s 42 so much I have all 3 of them lol

[gsingh0317]

Slightly biased but Seamaster, the two tone lume is a neat touch:

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