Our Top 10 Best Dive Watches Under $500 In 2023: Seiko, Citizen, G-Shock, Dan Henry & More

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In today's long overdue episode of our monthly Watch Talk video podcast I'm joined once again by the horological and engineering legend Marc Frankel from Long Island Watch to discuss the ten best affordable divers under $500. Two years ago we posted a video covering the same topic, but as dive watches-and the watch market overall-have changed so much, today we're revisiting this subject to talk about what has changed and to share our list of the best options currently out there. No matter if you are a professional diver in need of some serious gear, just desk diving in style, or perhaps in need of a watch for an upcoming aquatic adventure, this video has you covered-from futuristic to vintage inspired, and all the rest. What's your favorite dive watch? Please share your top picks and recommendations in the comments.
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@ArniesTech Жыл бұрын

Difficult to think about a more natural, yet badass chemistry between two creators 😂😂😂

@alexm2113 Жыл бұрын

What a treat to get an hour long chat with Marc today! Going to queue this up to watch later this evening for sure. 🥂 TGV!

@dannyg6592 Жыл бұрын

My Glycine Combat Sub was my first Swiss mechanical watch. I paid $315 new, an insanely low price for such a well made Swiss diver with a Sellita SW200-1 movement. Excellent watch.

@muzzaball Жыл бұрын

My first Swiss watch too!

@wonderwatch2239 Жыл бұрын

Gave my son a combat sub GMT coke, for his first watch, it’s a bargain stunner off a watch👌

@BluGiant14 3 ай бұрын

Man, I’ve been looking at Glycine for MONTHS. It would be my first Swiss. Nothing but Japanese pieces in my collection

@KhangNguyen-gs2qr 3 ай бұрын

Love glycine especially the airman :) got one for my highschool grad. After 4 years its still one of my favs

@Bearded_Tattooed_Guy 17 күн бұрын

@@BluGiant14 Don't pay retail for Glycine. Look around, and spend your hard earned money where you get best value. There are bargains to be made at e-bay, Gnomonwatches etc... The ETA/Selita movement can be serviced by any watchmaker, so no worries. Love my Glycine Combat SUB GL00185, and wear it at all times, exept as a dress watch. Have a few older models, Incursore, which I adore also. Good luck!

@megasoid Жыл бұрын

Any time you guys do a segment together makes my day. Thanks for the list of watches and being cool people.

@soulsphere1749 Жыл бұрын

Really happy you guys featured the 38.5mm Seiko solar diver. It's picking up a nice little fan base online and it's such a good blend of everything nice in a convenient, wearable diver.

@laststopwatchchannel Жыл бұрын

Watching channels like this made me so interested in watch collecting that I now have enough Casios alone to supply a small army. I have built my own watches and filmed it for my little channel after watching Marc's channel and love the rapport you two have. Thank you for the amazing work and entertainment.

@mattys1467 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant vibe between the two of you as ever. Had to watch this a couple of times over different periods. Brilliant choices that cover the entire spectrum. 👏👏👏👏

@arielargo Жыл бұрын

The Citizen Promaster Automatics are so underrated. I collect them and love them! I have the green bezel, Coke and Pepsi Bezels and Full lume ones. Of Course I also bought the Islander bracelets that I was expecting them for so long and they're awesome too! Glad you guys are giving them some love!

@muzzaball Жыл бұрын

I only have one Promaster but would dearly love the full Lume Fugu. Have you seen mine - BN0065-50E Ti Carbon!

@Mexicanfood182 Жыл бұрын

Big citizen fan divers here too! Have the coke and full lume autos and absolutely love them. Also have the eco drive BN0151 which is great too!

@jwcone Жыл бұрын

Ok I am convinced I now "NEED" to have one

@ahha6304 Жыл бұрын

I instead have Promaster Eco-Drive and just got a GMT one today. But I still wish I have a Fugu, if not an auto titanium one.

@assoverteakettle Жыл бұрын

Totally agree especially on some of Citizen Promaster Aqualand models that feature depth meters, and rapid ascent alarms. Yes, some people may say all those features are bordering on tacky or unnecessary but they are also a feat of engineering and make them true "tool watches" rather than jewellery. I scoff at people who refer to a Submariner as a "tool watch". They are jewellery. Very few sport and rec divers uses dive watches anymore except as a back up to their dive computer and as many have said you are likely to see a Promaster Aqualand on a the wrist of a diver as a backup watch rather than a Rolex. I have three Promasters but my grail watch would be to obtain a vintage, mint, circa late 1990's al0024-06w with full lume dial, depth meter, and rapid ascent alarm with original movement intact.

@LogicKidroy Жыл бұрын

These guys are Legends man, so glad TGV is the whole reason I’m into watches, 5+ years later. Wonderful content!

@arielargo Жыл бұрын

Glycine are such value and also not given the respect they deserve. I own their green GMT and it is such well made! It wraps the wrist really nice, so it doesn't feel that big. Would love to try their 39mm Combat Sub or their Combat 6.

@mitchmatic8029 Жыл бұрын

Great edition. You guys really do have great chemistry. And at first I might think the vid is going to be long, but every time by the time it ends, I aleays wish they were longer, and want more!

@pilotjpbiv7600 Жыл бұрын

Because of TGV’s review of the Glycine Combat Sub a few years back I have bought several of them, and absolutely love them. I have given one to my father and one to my oldest son and they love them too. It is an incredible watch for the money. My black 46 mm looks amazing on a tan NATO strap.

@orwellknew9112 Жыл бұрын

When you are talking about tool watches under $500.00 for diving, it is not possible to leave out the Citizen Promaster Aqualand JP2000-08E. It is a legendary dive watch and is still the go-to dive watch for a lot of scuba divers today. When it comes to specific dive related features, it leaves most others in the dust. Plus, I love the design of the watch. It wears so well on the wrist that you forget you are even wearing it. Here are my favourite things about it: - tool watch look & overall appearance - long history as a dive specialty watch - certified dive watch to 200 metres with many useful dive related functions - records last 4 dives (Date, Start time, maximum depth, dive duration) - displays duration, current depth & max depth of current dive - dive alarms for (duration, depth, ascent rate) - Other functions - perpetual calendar - chronograph (stop watch) - alarm - can set digital time & analog to different time zones - Accuracy - after 8 months mine is running a total 7 sec. fast - s/b accurate to approx. 10 seconds per year (that meets the standard for high precision quartz movements) 24 mm between the lugs provides the band with a strong mechanical advantage when it comes to keeping the case laying flat on your wrist. I’m a big fan and would have that lug to lug width on all my watches if I could. It is just superior to all other options. If that weren’t enough, the case design itself adds even more stability because of the extra width the built-in depth sensor adds to the case. This article (link below) .does a good job of capturing the history of this very special tool watch. www.hodinkee.com/articles/citizen-aqualand-birth-of-a-legend-end-of-an-era

@IntothewestOkotoks Жыл бұрын

Great discussion. I bought one of the Citizen Fugu (the green one NY0151-59X) a few weeks ago, about $400US, and it definitely has a sapphire. I‘ve always ignored Citizen, but I wanted an everyday automatic for travel, and so far I’m very impressed with this watch for the value.

@OscarOSullivan 6 ай бұрын

Got an 8204 NY0040-17L for Christmas 2023

@Csibu89 Жыл бұрын

When you brought up Islander, I was so happy you mentioned the Northport. Why I think that is a groundbreaking design for Islander, is because it isn't a clomage to the SPB143 new 62 mas, but it is different enough to be its own thing. And it is such a perfect watch at this pricepoint, i would say if it isn't better than a $1-2K Seiko, it's at least on par. The case is thinner, the bracelet is a whole other league, it wears much nicer, the Miyota is just so much thinner and offers a high beat at a lower cost than the 6R Seiko calibers. And I haven't even mentioned the USP, that ripple dial... The Northports are amazing. Well done Mark!

@OscarOSullivan 6 ай бұрын

Plus it lines up and runs better

@EEE_MMM Жыл бұрын

It's always so much fun to hear you guys do one of these together! Definitely feels like talking watches with friends. I would like to nominate a Phoibos Voyager GMT, not only is it a 200m WR five watch but it has the NH34 mechanical GMT movement, which makes for a nice extra functionality if you ask me.

@JP-ly7yp Жыл бұрын

The Combat Sub is hands down the the King of value and very happy to see it included. TGV you put me on to them back in the day when as you noted, was selling for $1,000. The watch remains the same to this day. I find it funny how people like to ding Glycine for their Invicta ownership but no one ever says the same for a brand like Zodiac, who are owned by the king of “Mall brands”, Fossil.

@pauldack5129 6 ай бұрын

I had no idea Fossil owned Zodiac. I think people don't treat Zodiac as Glycine because Fossil watches aren't generally offensive to enthusiasts where Invicta can be disturbingly offensive.

@borisperez3129 Жыл бұрын

I do forget to thank you both, your collaborations are truly appreciated by here yours truly. Much obliged, and now that I know I’ll keep my eye 👁 out for Islander models. Love the Lorier

@bobvagene Жыл бұрын

I recently got a Glycine Combat Sub vintage and it's just amazing. Everything from the bezel action to crown action, the bracelet and endlink feel. It feels every bit a $1,000 watch. Mine runs steady at +4 spd. I have slightly more expensive watches but the Glycine "feels" the most expensive. I believe mine has the sw200 movement and winding it is satisfying on a level I dare not describe. My Seiko 5kx feels like a Timex in comparison.

@armandr1613 Жыл бұрын

Hah I'm getting ready to sell one. With intentions of having an all Seiko collection.😂

@OscarOSullivan 6 ай бұрын

@@armandr1613Are any of your Seiko diver’s aligned properly?

@armandr1613 6 ай бұрын

@@OscarOSullivan Yes the save the ocean turtle does but its also cheating because the triangle at 12 is truncated.

@michaelt5617 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my Northport in the blue and white ripple (ISL-195) it is my everyday wear outside of work. No exaggeration, it make me genuinely happy every time I look at it.

@Dr.Gunsmith 10 ай бұрын

I own the Padi blue SNE575 version and the photos don’t do it justice, it’s amazing and I didn’t think I’d love a quartz watch as much as my FlightMaster.

@MisterTurtleTime Жыл бұрын

For those who would like to have an automatic Seiko diver under $500, the SRPE93J1 Turtle is the best choice! (Worn mine for 158 days in row today:) ). Phenomenal list so far TGV and Marc! I'll watch the rest of the show later when I'm done with working🔥

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! I love the turtle, it's still on my list of watches to add. 158 days is impressive, stay awesome. Best regards, TGV

@MisterTurtleTime Жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Can’t wait to see a review on it:) meanwhile, I’ll continue to complete my 365 day challenge with the Turtle! Best regards, Michael / Mister Turtle Time🐢

@vir042 Жыл бұрын

I think you gave the wrong referens? Thats the presage not the turtle ? Maybe I misread your comments :P

@Tom_H327 Жыл бұрын

I love my Turtle. My first Seiko, and is now my work watch.

@MisterTurtleTime Жыл бұрын

@@Tom_H327 cool🤘🏻🖤

@alvinmick218 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos and topics covered! You guys really do a fantastic job in your presentations and your interactions and banter back and forth. You are always entertaining and great fun to watch. This video packs so many interesting and solid choices. I’ve learned to have a pen and paper at the ready to take notes so I can fully investigate each watch mentioned. Your suggestions are always appreciated, immensely helpful, and very entertaining! Coincidentally, I have been looking for a solid performing dive watch to backup the Marathon TSAR medium that I purchased for my niece on active duty in the Navy. I purchased the Marathon from Mark 2 or 3 years ago and with an upcoming deployment, wanted to make sure she has a second watch just in case it’s needed. The solar powered Seiko might be the best choice especially while at sea. Thank you both again for always making such excellent quality and timely videos! 🥃

@osoiiii Жыл бұрын

I picked up the SNE585 not long ago, absolutely wonderful for the price!

@richardtwyning Жыл бұрын

Loved this video and catching it soon after it's released for a change. I really like my Skyhawk for the fact that it will hibernate and spin all the hands to the home position to save energy. The first time I saw a Skyhawk was a much older model than mine, but it was in a jewellers window in Sorrento 😃

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard, the Skyhawk is so cool. Citizen really need more love, well, at least from me! Best regards, TGV

@67NewEngland Жыл бұрын

I love these conversations and it’s nice to hear props given to lower cost watches.

@zambonidriver42 Жыл бұрын

That’s the greatest opening to a video from you two! I was cracking up!

@matthewtiene4417 Жыл бұрын

Such a good list. Glad to see Vaer on here, I have one of their field watches and I’m a huge fan of what they do. I’d also say Scurfa would be a good option for this list too

@ic3man_2000 Жыл бұрын

Great review guys, amazing to see two of my favourite KZfaqrs discussing my favourite style of watches. I honestly love my citizen NY0040, I have the updated movement that also hacks. I've tried it on numerous straps but have gone back to it's original rubber strap just because it looks so cool. I'm now eyeing up the Seiko Arnie after a few weeks of research, and of course, being a teen in the 80s places me firmly as an Arnie fan 😅

@OscarOSullivan 6 ай бұрын

Got the 8204 Citizen NY0040-17L for Christmas 2023 and it is on a green grey CWC G10 NATO

@GinkgoJoe Жыл бұрын

Great editing, brilliant rapport, and stellar choices. (I'd add the Bulova Devil Diver because it's so freaking cool and sneaks under $500 now and then, but 10 is 10.) 👍

@TheShane209 Жыл бұрын

A Mark and TGV video! I can’t wait to watch this Thankyou guys again! And while I may not dive I work for a water company and my turtle is my go too or a g shock. So my watches actually do get submerged regularly haha

@brianaw220 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, for desk divers, you can't go wrong with Seiko's SRPD series. I've got the green one with rose gold accents and it's just gorgeous. I just put a "25-50 anniversary celebration" bracelet on it, and I absolutely love it.

@vipnetworker Жыл бұрын

What is the bracelet you’re referring to? Where can I see one?

@brianaw220 Жыл бұрын

@@vipnetworker It's a jubilee-style bracelet, the other description is for legal purposes - Rolex owns the copyright on "Jubilee Bracelet." I got mine from Strap Code. Marc makes some good ones for the SKX as well as Islander watches.

@Ray.J Жыл бұрын

Funny, in many instances I like to take off the metal bracelet and go with a leather strap but the Islander Mitchell looks killer on a steel bracelet. I recommend when you purchase a Mitchell from Long Island Watch you also order the matching steel bracelet. Loved the video! Been missing you guys and your collaboration videos.

@luist.1919 Жыл бұрын

Another great colab video! I look forward to them each month. Marc is doing great with the Islander watches.

@stevecatalano9856 Жыл бұрын

When you two get together, the videos just BLOWS MY MIND!! 😜

@Roberto68n Жыл бұрын

Is it only me? But I’m so used to see you on the left side of the screen and Mark on the right, that this video is cracking my brain!! Hahaaa Excellent video, as always!!

@pauldack5129 6 ай бұрын

These are the 2 guys I watched when I first started getting into watches about 8 yrs ago. I watched and learned pretty much everything I know about watches from Mark and TGV. I would say I owe my love of watches to them.Thanks guys! Love y'all. Pause. 😊

@barrettwbenton Жыл бұрын

Another great tag-team video in the books. (And: I just *knew* Marc has a spicy sense of humor hidden up his sleeve - right next to his watch, of course )

@kheldaur2107 Жыл бұрын

I´m a finnish man, drunk, eating ice cream at 2:50 am in a friday morning and holy shit this is amazing to watch. The Urgan Gentry is a channel to watch for sure. Love you guys

@neilziesing7761 8 ай бұрын

Watching you two always makes me happy. Thanks for that.

@davidjsutherland Жыл бұрын

It’s Friday! Friday watch day with Marc and TGV! Love this show!

@nextorman Жыл бұрын

Pure class again. Love this "Podcast". Incidentally I received today a Promaster ordered a couple of weeks ago. NY0091 red bezel and metal bracelet❤.

@1313thesurgen Жыл бұрын

Y'all need to do this more often. Great stuff as always. Thanks gents. Cheers!

@amomentarygenius Жыл бұрын

Great chat, and I was really pleased with Marc for bringing up Deep Blue and Vaer.

@plummz Жыл бұрын

Great video and selection of watches. I love my Arnie it's the watch I always seem to grab. I own an early citizen promaster lefty in blue and adore it. The Italian Navy actually tested it to 700meters!

@STEVEN-STEELE Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love U.G. and Marc doing these. U.G. being my favorite YT watch show. I have loved watches especially mechanical from infancy. My Dad who was in the Army used to put his G.I. watch next to me that he realized the ticking from holding me somehow relaxed and helped me to fall asleep. To this day I'll still do this when I'm finding it hard to stop thinking and fall asleep. But watching U.G. and anything to do with them. Began a hobby that I so love. I buy old mechanical watches take them apart. Triage them then repair them. It's taken a few years to build up the tools. But I even have began fixing some clocks. Even though watch parts and their repair can be tedious with many screws being a dust speck. I love to watch lol the small city that is a mechanical watch movement come back to life. Many have simply been over wound. Probably by a young child finding it on their parents night stand and wrenching that crown till it's as tight as a head bolt lol. Releasing the main spring and a good lube brings these back online. As many are basically stuck in the time they were over wound thus no wear and tear on the parts has incurred. Great video guys

@northshoreman Жыл бұрын

My dad wore the original Arnie for as long as I can remember. He passed in 2018, then in '19, Seiko reissued the Arnie. I had to have it. It's a beast of a watch.

@ste4282 Жыл бұрын

I, too, bought the same Squale from Island Watches back in 2015 when I first moved to NYC from the UK. Love it still! No re-buys lol.

@muzzaball Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, it is always awesome to see a vid with you both. I am an owner of Gen 1 Orange Monster and Glycine Combat Sub. The Sub I bought after a Gentry video. I want the Arnie and I own a Ti Promaster but would love the full Lume Fugu. I am sort of surprised that Orient didn't get a spot but you did offer a great range! Cheers.

@river1duck Жыл бұрын

Omg! I barely could get thru the whole salami bit before I started laughing to death. You 2 are like a great comedy act 😊

@nickschulte3915 Жыл бұрын

I adore my Phoibos Wave Master, black face with teal and orange hands and numbers, and had hoped Phoibos would make the list. And I’m glad you added a, I don’t want to say real, but modern, dive watch in at the end.

@terryloh8583 Жыл бұрын

I agree about the Glycine and the Islander. I've had my eye on both for a long time now. I nominate The Seiko Samurai "Save The Ocean" edition. I own the v1 and I absolutely adore it. Bought it for under $300 new. They aren't the value-for-money they used to be, but you can still pick up a Samurai for under $500.

@ajgs97 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always TGV (and Mark too)! I never realized how italian and portuguese were so close, I can understand you. Um abraço de Portugal!

@TopTierTicker Жыл бұрын

The GOATs are back

@TopTierTicker Жыл бұрын

& Editing on point as always T!

@linobianchi7728 Жыл бұрын

Put my Promaster NY0040 full lume proudly on my wrist during the video! Well done TGV & Mark!

@danrobinson2888 Жыл бұрын

Great video ! Interesting to see the Citizen Prodiver, you mentioned the fully limed dial, I have a Promaster Aqualand old diver from my dad, its big and got the full lume dial, a bit of a fugly beast but a real conversation starter

@alfonsoaguado3453 Жыл бұрын

Cool to have you back with affordable watches, don't get me wrong I do enjoy chat and history about rolo, AP, Tudor etc but hard to get my hands on one. Anyway my choice for this range would be King Turtle, with the green pattern dial. I'm totally in love with mine.

@paulgraham1465 Жыл бұрын

I was missing your collab videos. You have great chemistry!

@SingleTrackMined Жыл бұрын

Tbese are the shortest hours on KZfaq. Time just flies by. Thanks guys!

@TheFROG338 Жыл бұрын

guys you always make it feel like we are all sitting ,sharing a drink, and chatting watches...;-)

@patrickhartmann1540 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Marc gives a shout out to one of my favorite watches. SNE585. Thin, no fuss, classic diver looks, 38mm with a bezel that looks all class. Bracelet is still crap though. Have mine on blue rubber.

@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын

8:14 that salami getting its revenge! 🤣 Great video as always, thanks TGV & Marc!

@toddmurphy523 Жыл бұрын

Love the banter between you two... especially when off subject...!!!!

@seancondon2097 6 ай бұрын

Love the format of this video. Trying different setups and different swings with the same head gives a much better picture of the driver's capabilities.

@tiagodvt Жыл бұрын

Certina DS Action Diver needs to be in there, either the 43 for the absolute monster specs or the 38 for the great and rare size nowadays!

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏 Great brand, I have talked about them many years back, I will deffo return to them. Thank you Tiago, very good suggestion. Best regards, TGV

@MaroMarenio Жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Certina should be on your radar definitely 👊

@tiagodvt Жыл бұрын

@@user-yi3ox8wy4k yeah not under 500 sorry. Still, I bought a 38mm brand new from an AD for 630€. Great value for a swiss diver ISO certified to 300m. Ar coated sapphire, 80h of power reserve, etc. Lovely watch and hard to beat. The fact that it is an ISO certified watch to 300m, at 38mm, is crazy imo.

@tiagodvt Жыл бұрын

@@user-yi3ox8wy4k oh it will never see 300m, that's for sure. Not even 10, probably. It's just great to know that it is a though watch. Fiy the ISO certification covers other stuff as well, like anti magnetism, stress tests to the bracelets, shock resistance, etc. Certina has some videos on youtube showing some of their tests. You can also search for the ISO book on google. It is much more than just water resistance.

@davidkarp4593 Жыл бұрын

Fun topic! In this price range, you can't ignore the Nodus Retrospect III. Great looking, assembled in the USA, with an NH35 movement regulated by Nodus to +/- 10 seconds per day.

@andrewwatts970 Жыл бұрын

Can confirm that while is Bologna I purchased an NY00 largely because I saw a bunch of people wearing them, including this older lady who was wearing one on the rubber strap flipped under her wrist which looked really bad ass

@enricopandin3866 Жыл бұрын

The Promaster is so popular here in Italy that they came out with 2 limited editions just for our market in the last year. Both titanium pvd.

@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT Жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s insane!! 😮

@OscarOSullivan 6 ай бұрын

Is that the older generation Fugu?

@S-Ltd1000 Жыл бұрын

Ny0040 full lume was discontinued around 2018/19 but recently re-released with the 8204 hacking movement. One of the few watches I bought twice.

@OldGregg79 Жыл бұрын

19:46 Watching this with my NY0040 on wrist, love this watch! Even ordered the jubilee bracelet from Marc, looking forward to it turning up

@bubbabrannan5915 Жыл бұрын

Good conversation and great watch values. Thank you, gentlemen... 🥃🥃🥃

@johns311 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Love Glycine, I own the blue dial Combat 44mm and love it.

@NeckarPirate Жыл бұрын

I gotta thank you guys. I have never heard of Glycine watches but when I watched your video I had to check them out. I am a big dive watch fan and only use quartz watches when I dive, so I'm geared for an inexpensive high-quality quartz dive watch. I bought 2 based on your review (The Combat sub GMT GL1054 and Combat sub GL1013) and I am really impressed with the quality and look of these watches. I just sized both bands and the watches fit and look perfectly on my wrist. Both watches have clean faces, which is another like of mine. Gonna wear one this week and the other next week. I'm pretty excited. I'm looking pretty hard at an Islander as well, but it's currently out of stock. Thanks again!!

@damiangarcia8679 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, I'm saving for one of those Seiko solar watches.

@bogrot69 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Deep Blue Juggernaut IV about four years ago on the fully milled ss bracelet, sapphire glass, lumed ceramic bezel, powered by a Sellita SW200. It was around 400 dollars and at the time, there was a 40% off code available so I got it for around 260 with taxes!! I still have it and it's in excellent shape. Another great show from the Dynamic Duo! 🤣❤

@grattof Жыл бұрын

That Austin Power's reference cracked me up 😂. Great video. I loved the first seiko

@wtfmrb293 11 ай бұрын

I wasn’t into dive watches. The other day here I came across this Seiko PADI mini turtle. It was on sale for around 270$. Bobs your mother. Now I have a dive watch. Love it. The quality. Insane value for the money

@steffhamburg9031 Жыл бұрын

good to see you Guys doing Reviews together! Cheers from Hamburg

@tomrivington5154 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the Arnie off Islander late last week, arrives tomorrow, can't wait!

@MrBacchus18 Жыл бұрын

Love my Citizen ny-0084 green bezel. Added a good bracelet from Marc ‘s store and I have a good beater diver for around $260. May add a sapphire later.

@Finnergans Жыл бұрын

I have the solar D4 Vaer watch in blue. It is my go-to diver. so classy and the perfect size!

@HRM.H Жыл бұрын

The Zelos Mako HAS to be mentioned in the sub 500 USD divewatch genre. Incredible value for money.

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

I do recall Zelos being in the last top divers vid in 2021, one of Marc picks. I have yet to try myself, but deffo over due. Great nomination, thank you Thomas, Best regards, TGV

@HRM.H Жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry you should 100% check some of their pieces out someday. Very unique designs with a real style of their own. Zelos is ever so slowly pushing more upmarket.

@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu Жыл бұрын

Waiting for the drop on Friday! Definitely going to try to snatch of the mosaic MOP dials!

@gdawgs101 Жыл бұрын

Good luck getting your hands on one, they sell out quick and don't restock often. They do have a drop coming up really soon tho for those interested

@HRM.H Жыл бұрын

@@gdawgs101 they come up for sale everyday pre owned. The Mako isnt rare at all.

@Javi_C Жыл бұрын

Favorite duo back at it again! 👍

@Scum8ag Жыл бұрын

Watching this made me put my NY0085 (NY0040 variant) on for the first time in years since I've owned it. Love these guys! Gonna buy Mark's bracelet for the Citizen too, that is another hole in the market spotted and ehm filled by Mark, well done!

@trentm9372 7 ай бұрын

SOOO Happy to see Deep Blue getting some love! I would have that model if it were 42mm or smaller. I love my three Deep Blues, which includes my only tritium tube watch. Great value and they keep accurate time!

@brianv7350 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is still Mark’s Islander Isl26. Such a great watch and full lume dial!

@mdunawaym Жыл бұрын

My favorite time of the month! I'll grab some popcorn, and see how this installment shakes out!👍

@macguyverson9370 Жыл бұрын

Love these discussions! I need to add an islander to the collection!

@c.cabanilla8963 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as always!!!

@jeroennishikigoi1164 Жыл бұрын

The sadist part of the show is that is ended. I love your podcaststyle with marc. Could keep watching it for a whole day.

@mohammedmesba9257 Жыл бұрын

The Dan Henry looks great. Not only Omega inspired but also Doxa if you look good at the dial. Really like it, thanks for sharing.

@arthurdent358 8 ай бұрын

Your logo, the clock, and the patio are all awesome, LI dude.

@PaynePresents Жыл бұрын

I own a blue and white northport and it’s amazing, one of my favourite watches!

@andal7404 Жыл бұрын

Glycine, by the way, have now introduced 36mm and 39mm combat subs in a nice variety of colours.

@michaelriera6277 Жыл бұрын

Another great conversation with Marc. Islander watches offer tremendous price to quality ratio.

@DM-yq3pr Жыл бұрын

I bought the ny0040 because of the full video review tgv done years ago.. it’s probably my most worn watch.. I considered the updated version but it’s slightly bigger✌️

@archibaldstokes Жыл бұрын

That's a cool 'The House That Jack Built' poster in TGV's room)

@indianasunsets5738 Жыл бұрын

Great list! I've been looking at the Island Rockport too!

@paperback10 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I want to share that the Sellita 200 movements on two of the three Glycines I own have serious winding problems, despite very rare and gentle use. I also have problems with Sellitas in Alpina watches.

@JeeGee114 Жыл бұрын

Same problem with my Combat Sub. It died on me after just 2 years of light wearing. Stayed away from SW200 ever since. No such problems with Seiko or Citizen.