Divers about 36mm for the missus
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Hi all - simple question really. I'm after a daily for the wife and I think a 36mm diver will do the job. What's out there under £1k?
So far I've seen the Longines VHP (currently half-price for Black Friday) and a few Christopher Wards. Is there anything else you think I should be looking at?
ETA: I can't find any Seikos - do they do any of that size? They'd be my go-to as I really rate the Prospex I got last year.
So far I've seen the Longines VHP (currently half-price for Black Friday) and a few Christopher Wards. Is there anything else you think I should be looking at?
ETA: I can't find any Seikos - do they do any of that size? They'd be my go-to as I really rate the Prospex I got last year.
Edited by Actus Reus on Tuesday 26th November 13:08
Another mid size option is the (quartz) Wenger Sea Force. They’re 36mm. Cheap but the bracelet isn’t wonderful.
Perhaps an older Omega Seamaster quartz? I think they did them in 36mm.
There’s also the Seiko SKX 013 (it’s 37mm and rather lovely)
Perhaps an older Omega Seamaster quartz? I think they did them in 36mm.
There’s also the Seiko SKX 013 (it’s 37mm and rather lovely)
Edited by Barchettaman on Tuesday 26th November 19:10
Not strictly a dive watch but I purchased a CW Twelve in light green for my wife and it’s absolutely stunning, she’s not a watch person but really loved it. I’d recommend it to you as it has a screw down crown so there’s some level of protection. Ignoring all the ‘value’ and ‘price point’ chatter around CW, it’s a great watch, their service is stellar and it puts far more expensive watches to shame.
TownIdiot said:
Would she accept a vintage watch?
Some absolute beauties for well under a grand
Yeah, I've thought about this - not quite sure where to start, really, and I THINK she might prefer modern, though I'm not 100%...Some absolute beauties for well under a grand
The Christopher Ward 12 is what I've been looking at and it does look lovely. I gather they don't do Black Friday deals?
That Longines is lovely, but no, I think that's a more masculine looking piece. The VHP was relatively Unisex to my eye, but I'm leaning toward C Ward now...
Actus Reus said:
Yeah, I've thought about this - not quite sure where to start, really, and I THINK she might prefer modern, though I'm not 100%...
The Christopher Ward 12 is what I've been looking at and it does look lovely. I gather they don't do Black Friday deals?
That Longines is lovely, but no, I think that's a more masculine looking piece. The VHP was relatively Unisex to my eye, but I'm leaning toward C Ward now...
Have a look on Chrono 24The Christopher Ward 12 is what I've been looking at and it does look lovely. I gather they don't do Black Friday deals?
That Longines is lovely, but no, I think that's a more masculine looking piece. The VHP was relatively Unisex to my eye, but I'm leaning toward C Ward now...
Search Diver
And select the decades
UK only
Some lovely stuff
I got a fantastic NOS Aquadive in budget
Whenever I search Chrono24 I wind up wanting to buy her a Seamaster at 5 times the budget...but I'll have another look.
I stumbled across Yema watches yesterday and their 34mm (I think) Diver looks like incredible value at 200 odd quid and might be a bit of a dark horse as it's unlike much else.
I stumbled across Yema watches yesterday and their 34mm (I think) Diver looks like incredible value at 200 odd quid and might be a bit of a dark horse as it's unlike much else.
Davosa:
https://www.davosa.com/en/collections/ternos-mediu...
Lots of options.
Glycine Combat Sub 36:
https://www.glycine-watch.ch/collections/combat?4%...
Don’t pay retail for a Glycine.
Finally, the 34mm Longines HydroConquest is good value pre owned: you should be able to find an automatic for under £500.
https://www.davosa.com/en/collections/ternos-mediu...
Lots of options.
Glycine Combat Sub 36:
https://www.glycine-watch.ch/collections/combat?4%...
Don’t pay retail for a Glycine.
Finally, the 34mm Longines HydroConquest is good value pre owned: you should be able to find an automatic for under £500.
Edited by Barchettaman on Thursday 28th November 06:55
Tissot Seastar is what Mrs Knee went for.
https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/t1202101104100-tissot...
Quartz so no faffing around if she doesn't put it on for a couple of days and waterproof as she is a swimmer (and for holidays).
https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/t1202101104100-tissot...
Quartz so no faffing around if she doesn't put it on for a couple of days and waterproof as she is a swimmer (and for holidays).
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