The 9 Best Dive Watches Under $500

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You’re in need of a new dive watch, but just exhausted your budget on an open water PADI certification, a brand new wetsuit, and maybe even your own tank, BCD, regulator and mask. Whether you’re looking for a desk diver (or real diver), breathe easy (pun intended) because we’ve assembled a handy guide of what we consider to be some of the best affordable dive watches under $500.
Purchase Links:
Casio Duro (MDV106-1A) ($70) - fave.co/3HZbOOC
Orient Kamasu Diver ($261) - amzn.to/3UEohP8
Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 44mm Date ($310) - fave.co/49yyZe2
Tissot Seastar 1000 36mm ($425) - amzn.to/48hIiOF
Citizen Promaster Dive BN0167-50H ($450) - fave.co/3SX2IXN
Luminox Original Navy SEAL 3501 ($495) - fave.co/3SBgCyy
Nodus Sector Dive ($475) - bit.ly/NodusDive
Lorier Neptune SIV ($499) - bit.ly/3hfTjuX
Seiko Prospex SRPE99 Padi Edition ($400) - amzn.to/3OGgMDq
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Casio Duro (MDV106-1A)
03:00 Orient Kamasu Diver
05:48 Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 44mm Date
08:36 Tissot Seastar 1000 36mm
11:16 Citizen Promaster Dive BN0167-50H
13:12 Luminox Original Navy SEAL 3501
15:21 Nodus Sector Dive
18:28 Lorier Neptune SIV
20:20 Seiko Prospex SRPE99 Padi Edition
22:34 Conclusion
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@markloubser2433 4 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation, brisk, to the point and clear photography. Thanks.

@aminsalmee 4 ай бұрын

The Orient Kamasu is underrated af. Been wearing it for years and an absolute beater watch!

@benironside1264 3 ай бұрын

It’s a hell of a watch.. but it’s absolutely not “underrated” it’s mentioned in basically every “best affordable watch” video on the internet 😂

@comedyman112 3 ай бұрын

the Orient Ray II is much classier with the rounded indices

@dennisbudimovic6764 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I have never heared of Dan Henry before but im definitely gonna look into them now.

@sydgerald 4 ай бұрын

I bought a Dan Henry 1970 orange (40mm) when it was first released a few years ago, and it has been a great watch. I bought for USD250 and it's one of my favourite watches to wear. I'm thinking about buying the 1972 Chrono soon.

@bryanryan4504 5 ай бұрын

Lorier definitely makes the best proportioned watches for such a low price

@jjabrony1973 3 ай бұрын

Great selection. Viewers should notice when watching a video, is the content provider actually handling the item they are reviewing. Many just use prerecorded clips from the brands website and talk over the video repeating things they've read or heard from other videos. They don't truly know how the watch wears and feels. This was very well presented and these are watches you're clearly handling yourself. Thank you

@RabbitWatchShop 5 ай бұрын

My recommendation: Seiko’s 38mm ISO 200m solar quartz divers. With an upgraded bracelet from Mark at LIW, it’s perfection on wrist. It’s my dedicated beater watch.

@dino3162 5 ай бұрын

I totally agree.

@resjon7981 5 ай бұрын

@@dino3162Yep. The Seiko SNE573 on the Uncle Oyster is unbeatable under £500.00 its competing strongly to become my only watch.

@pinikpikantv3555 4 ай бұрын

I have the all black night black solar LE. Very light. Changed the straps to nato and barabam baraboom. It feels better and more centered. The original black coated bracelet is off centered irregardless of what I do.

@radovanfeco6762 3 ай бұрын

Amazing video, first time here, but really enjoyed!

@abendiaye3330 5 ай бұрын

I have a Casio Duro (blue dial) with a sapphire crystal mod. I put it on a blue nato strap.

@robbied4766 5 ай бұрын

Sapphire mod and the screw down crown make it a pure powerhouse. It's often under 50 dollars, too.

@steveb4012 3 ай бұрын

Excellent round up of watches at this price. I have two Citizen divers although im not a diver. The BN0150 abd a BJ7111-51M. Love them both and can highly recommend them.

@blackadder1966 5 ай бұрын

I literally just ordered a casio duro around the same time this video was uploaded. After looking at new watches for a few months, i decided on the duro for a couple of reasons: 1. Value. 2. I've been wearing g shock watches for as long as can remember, and I wasn't sure if this type of watch would be as comfortable to wear. The kamasu was my next option, but it was basically 3x the price. Depending how I feel about this watch will depend where i go next. A g shock gwg-b1000 would be nice, but thats 10x the price of duro. For me the duro cost 3-4 hours of my wage, a kamasu would 9-10 hrs and the g shock 30hrs at my hourly rate.

@JedMcMullan 3 ай бұрын

Just ordered a Duro myself off the back of this vid , the design is absolutely what I was looking for . I was eyeing up a Seiko King Samurai , but at this price , I'll take my chances . How is it for you ?

@mrxman581 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great list. Will definitely get the Casio. I was looking ibto a G-Shock, but like this MCM diver aesthetic better.

@jtpalooki7757 4 ай бұрын

Around $300.. the Wise Hitman is a very nice choice and it gives the buyer countless options… dial, bezel, minute hand color, left or right hand crown, date or no date, and straps or bracelet! Incredible lume and quality!

@c.s2001 5 ай бұрын

Excellent reviews.

@martinsyer1430 5 ай бұрын

Glycine should be on everyone's list for best diver under $500... They have sizes for every wrist (offering 39mm now), swiss auto movement, sapphire crystal, 200 meters WR And less 12mm thick

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

And poor lume.

@user-pn8tm5eq3u 5 ай бұрын

My two Glycine watches’ power reserve never lasted as long as they claimed

@stephenw1799 5 ай бұрын

@@user-pn8tm5eq3uthat's not Glycines fault and most lower end movements claims are overstated

@AvidUTuber 5 ай бұрын

Swiss generally provide crappy watches under $1000. Tissot does ok, but still has a fair share of complaints. This price point is Japanese territory

@scollyutube 4 ай бұрын

So does Steinhart.

@watchboxer 5 ай бұрын

great collection and recommendation

@phillyeli215 5 ай бұрын

I would say the Glycine Combat Sub

@theTECHYnewb282 5 ай бұрын

Great list!

@Pablo-vr8sv 3 ай бұрын

Lorier, Tissot, Nodus are a perfect mix of sports, class and elegance. Casio as ever is a rock solid with unbeatable quality and price

@imperialwatchco.1353 5 ай бұрын

Great video as always guys! And a great range shown here! Would love to get you hands on with another sub-$500 option to check out and just say the word! Hope all is well and thanks again for the great video!

@Ksandriks1 5 ай бұрын

I do not recommend everyday beater with mineral crystal. I managed to scratch my Orient dial crystal after couple of days at work. I don't recommend automatic/mechanical movement if you bothered about precise timekeeping. About after a week of wearing auto inaccuracy shows up. Ironically, my cheapest quartz watch are the most precise with falling behind for 1 second in 4 months.

@ink281 5 ай бұрын

Good mix... If you were doing the 10 best under $500 the Scurfa Diver One could be added to this list. Absolutely terrific watch.

@adamg5780 4 ай бұрын

They are great, only if they are ever in stock...

@ink281 4 ай бұрын

@@adamg5780 so true took me forever to get one!

@sathishrao7926 4 ай бұрын

Duro got added to my purchase list !

@saifulhaque9667 5 ай бұрын

Great list 👍🏻 ...love those microbrands

@jcaam8094 5 ай бұрын

Seiko Samurai should be on this list.

@lawrenrich-nf3ni 4 ай бұрын

Had a duro. Well made but large, heavy and clunky. Have a promaster quartz. Love it. Mechanical is not accurate enough for me and solar makes the most sense.

@jorgefajardo2213 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@ismetocal5180 3 ай бұрын

best video I have ever seen WELL DONE !!!

@vuelvoel2011 Ай бұрын

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@ninjasrose1653 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 6.3 inch wrist. So most dive watches are too big lol my short list so far… Seiko solar 38mm Citizen pro master 37mm Vaer D4. Any suggestions welcome. It needs to be quartz though. 👊🏼👍🏼

@SuyongChoi 5 ай бұрын

Good selction! BTW, Tissot seastar 1000 36mm has sapphire glass not mineral glass. The quartz movement is a HAQ with +-10s/year accuracy.

@Graymanone Ай бұрын

I have the Casio Duro which is a nice watch. I also have the Invicta pro diver watch which is a nice watch with great reviews and it has a Seiko movement.

@Jake60k 5 ай бұрын

Love how this guy speaks in the Royal "We"

@Hiconsumption 5 ай бұрын

Ha! We’re a small team over here and our producer is just speaking our collective thoughts 👍

@karlray229 4 ай бұрын

That Dan Henry also reminds me of a vintage Zodiac Super seawolf with the Baton Hands and dial,

@neutronalchemist3241 2 ай бұрын

It's an homage to the Exactus Aquamax of 1967.

@HappyMusicalInstrument-wl1qn 3 ай бұрын

The monoblock Proxima Tuna silver is a beast and most beautiful dive watch period. Under 200$s.

@kjibarrola 4 ай бұрын

Glycine combat sub 36! Highly underrated. They also made a 39

@patrickjflo 12 күн бұрын

That casio marlin looks clean

@casualsuede 5 ай бұрын

The best dive watch is the one you actually take diving! I can't tell you how many times guys have shit on my $140 dive watch which have gone diving in Mexico, Australia, Greece, etc while their Seamaster, Submariner, etc has never touched sea water.

@ryanfisher1454 5 ай бұрын

One that I like is oceaneva. They are a great micro brand and have actually tested their products in the ocean with robots and cameras showing it's reliability. Only a few other brands have done this to include Rolex and I believe omega.

@tomc1944 5 ай бұрын

Vaer is a great watch with American assembly on most models.

@user-fj6cl4qo9i 4 ай бұрын

Thank

@jamesjohnson7905 5 ай бұрын

Any from helm proper tool divers and the miyako could be described as a dress diver

@kweidenthaler 3 ай бұрын

That Nodus is a real looker

@M3LTUP 5 ай бұрын

Best value automatic. Orient Ray2. Best value Qtz. Citizen BN0150 or 51. Both are

@bookofmillions 4 ай бұрын

Can I add: Victorinox Alliance Automatic ❤ has an ETA2892, sapphire glass, marked croen, exhibition case... impeccable Swiss Made 👌

@drakularz1243 4 ай бұрын

whats with the timex m79?

@ruby055 4 ай бұрын

Certain DS Action Gray Market

@emrahustuner7899 4 ай бұрын

Tissot❤ Seiko ❤ Orient ❤ Citizen❤ Casio❤

@vailmcc 3 ай бұрын

Nice list! There's only two actual dive watches on your list, the Citizen and the Seiko. I wouldn't trust any of the others for actual dive work.

@LarryLeggins Ай бұрын

You have have Long Island Watch on this list. Best bang for the buck in the business...

@mekodamov 3 ай бұрын

The list is okay, if you want to get a diver with very, very limited features you'll actually use when diving. Instead of the Citizen Dive, an Aqualand should be in place, as it's in the price range and provides a feature a lot of divers actually use: dept gauge (and quite a good one). Perfect companion in case something happens to your dive computer.

@ajitchawla1984 5 ай бұрын

Citizen is the best I liked

@bryang5288 27 күн бұрын

Thanks because of this vid ima buy the Luminox

@Nighthawkwr200 4 ай бұрын

Sea Quartz 30 is another to add to this list. 300 meters, Sapphire crystal, day-date window, unmatched lume.

@TheVladulovivan 4 ай бұрын

What about Helm Watch divers? 300m iso certified, nh35, safire crystal and insane tool diver look and feel. All that under 300 buks.

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

Calls out the milled scissor clasp with ratcheting extension on the Citizen, proceeds to say nothing about the abysmal pressed clasp on the Luminox.

@chuckthebrother 5 ай бұрын

Vostok Amphibia

@penelopeoates511 5 ай бұрын

I've just farted.

@WardStroud 5 ай бұрын

I love my Duro but.... it's actully a sailfish... :)

@abbath1586 3 ай бұрын

Wish Casio would create a Casio Duro solar 39.

@varundharmavaram 5 ай бұрын

The Zelos Mako v3 should be the first on the list

@jodee8831 Ай бұрын

If you're considering microbrands.. I would not overlook Zelos.. I own a few watches from microbrands.. and when you look at price point, specs, and quality.. it's hard to beat

@turnbasedtoddy7664 5 ай бұрын

Love these picks but the problem with the Duro is it’s massive and most people I don’t think can pull it off. The Kamasu’s proportions are also off with it having a 22 mm lug width. I really like both of those watches, but would never be able to wear them.

@tozzifan 5 ай бұрын

On my 6.5 inch wrist, the Duro stands out but does not overhang. It's not high or unbalanced, but I avoid wearing it loose. It's a size that fits at my limit. On a nato strap it weights 91g / 3.2 oz. The glass diameter is about 33mm, the dial is a bit smaller. It's not a giant watch, but I would prefer a 42 or 40 size.

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

What does lug width have to do with wearability?

@turnbasedtoddy7664 5 ай бұрын

@@e28forever30 well the watch is already big and with a 22 mm lug width it’s gonna make it look even bigger and it makes the dimensions look uneven. IMO

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

@@turnbasedtoddy7664 You’ll be fine.

@jacektravel1 5 ай бұрын

Great video - thanks! To be fair though, nowadays every real diver (the one that does scuba diving) should get a diving computer, not a diving watch. Diving computers hold all the necessary info on your dive without the need to calculate anything. Divers should but diver watches purely for fun..

@divine_2589 5 ай бұрын

I just get in the water with my Casio marlyn, it’s the best watch.

@rishabhrajpahare4213 Ай бұрын

dan henry awsm

@Othusdragonreviews 3 ай бұрын

Seiko FTW

@pauliewalnuts5241 2 ай бұрын

Invicta pro diver should be on this list

@pedroayongmangue7513 2 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@Harouzame 4 ай бұрын

Not including a Glycine Combat sub is criminal

@MichaelSmith-cl1uo 3 ай бұрын

Its been said before.... Orient punches way above its cost these days!! That Seiko is top notch!!!

@Benandanti 24 күн бұрын

No Scurfa Diver One….also an amazing 500m dive watch under $500.

@dannygonzalez6548 5 ай бұрын

Zelos Blacktip Titanium @ launch was $500

@fateequinox8196 5 ай бұрын

Henry Archer for best fit and finish at this price

@vltn3020 4 ай бұрын

Casio Duro for $50 is just too good

@Hyperborean_2 4 ай бұрын

To me Orient does it

@jirigrepl1992 3 ай бұрын

👀 Hi, do you have any problem with the date on Dan Henry 1970? I've come across info on various forums that the date is sometimes not inked. Dan Henry support replied to my polite question that it's a common NH35 fault and all movements are the same, if it bothers me don't buy 😀

@strahinjamilenkovic1917 4 ай бұрын

Seiko,Orient,Citizen No Mistake

@hooplernono7033 Ай бұрын

oldschool, I need a new , digital, what can Y see in dept >10 meters in Baltics? nothing.

@OplzITSCreez 10 күн бұрын

Random but you have a lovely accent/voice! I’m curious where your accent comes from.

@user-rt2zq4jv8x 4 ай бұрын

Vostok Amphibia?

@edwardkeeter762 3 ай бұрын

How can the $285 Helm Vanuatu not be on this list?? ISO certified, 300M, gorgeous automatic tool watch. Throw a Seiko or Citizen sticker on it and it'd be $1,200. I'll put my Helm up against anything in this list with total confidence it'll win.

@amoulet69 2 ай бұрын

Save a bit more and get a nice NTH or other microbrand diver. More exclusivity.

@frozenfenix0 4 ай бұрын

Seiko ssk is around $300

@A-Addas 4 ай бұрын

not having a king turtle in this list istm the biggest hate crime in the 21st century

@s.mahimairajsebastian4283 2 ай бұрын

👍👌

@VictoriaStobbie 2 ай бұрын

Why is the $100 Casio Duro on this list?

@mohamednazief7709 4 ай бұрын

vostok for ever

@ahmetatasoy2890 2 ай бұрын

88 dolar fiyatıyla bence steeldive sd1953 hepsinden daha iyi.

@neilholden1885 5 ай бұрын

100m diver??

@007Chancellor 3 ай бұрын

Not having a Steinhart on this list is just wrong. They blow just about everything included here away.

@Marcus_Cordeiro 2 ай бұрын

I don't know how Cásio does it, but I can't trust a diver watch without a screw-down crown.

@frankwatch1981 4 ай бұрын

🔝🔝🔝

@lorenzc811 5 ай бұрын

Most on the list are dressy looking divers which you do not wear while diving. 😅

@Hiconsumption 5 ай бұрын

We do love ourselves a good desk diver 🤘

@iXus78 4 ай бұрын

Some of these watches are divers look only and not real iso certified dive watch. A bit misleading yr watches selection with yr video title.

@zillsburyy1 4 ай бұрын

i dont know why people fuck around with field watches. just get a diver. they are the easiest to read and you can take them ANYWHERE

@keksbrot4995 4 ай бұрын

and we all know it would be better to save up 500 more.... and we all know it would be better to save up 1000...3000.... The Orient is nice, but the bracelet is not only bat but extremly ass. You can buy another bracelet for 60 but... then you maybe can get something better..idk

@obiwan1772 4 ай бұрын

Hi my name is GLYCINE COMBAT SUB and i destoy all of "The 9 Best Dive Watches Under $500".

@dimitrie17 2 ай бұрын

those wrists are humongous..

@jasondiennis6087 4 ай бұрын

who buys a tank when they get their OW cert?? you can see that the one writing the article isnt actually a diver... seriously lorier as an actual diver?

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

Only real dive watch of the bunch is the Citizen.

@RabbitWatchShop 5 ай бұрын

Incorrect. The watch at the end, a Seiko diver, is a ISO compliant 200m true dive watch. The rest of the watches are diver style, but will suite the casual citizen's needs just fine.

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

@@RabbitWatchShop Incorrect. I missed the Seiko, which is indeed “diver’s 200m” certified, but so is the Citizen, which you obviously missed.

@RabbitWatchShop 5 ай бұрын

@@e28forever30 wrong again. You stated the “only.” I was aware there are two, not one, which is why I pointed that out. Have a good evening 😂

@e28forever30 5 ай бұрын

@@RabbitWatchShop Wrong again. Read your comment again. You stated that ONLY the Seiko was ISO certified. Memory loss?

@RabbitWatchShop 5 ай бұрын

@@e28forever30 we’re done here. If you fail to understand my initial reply in the context of your initial comment, that’s your problem. You just want to be right. That’s not the point. I’m done with this childish argument. Grow up

@marlowkaplan3584 5 ай бұрын

People don't want to hear this but San Martin beats all these watches with fit and finish, quality, bracelet, clasp with on fly micro adjust, crystal with AR coating, lume and most of all price. These legacy companies better step up their game or they will be left behind in the coming years

@chaynemorley 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. so many great offerings from China that are a fraction of the price. 316L, sapphire, nh35 offerings for 70ish euro and San Martin have better finishing then Seikos double their price, I think China is just being ignored by the watch world, agelocer and atelier wen and frankly any Chinese brands would be worth at least 5x more if made in Europe.

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 5 ай бұрын

San Martin is fantastic plus they do water pressure testing. I wear Proxima as well, fantastic.

@Fred-nv8gf 5 ай бұрын

I couldn`t have said it better myself!

@I_love_watches 5 ай бұрын

Just no. If your saying San Martin is better then these "divers" then your definitely were sucking on someone. I dint know copying popular designs makes you the better brand 😂😂😂

@iwantshinythings 5 ай бұрын

Who doesn't love child labor.