I'm not a Vostok 'fanboy', I'm 63 and have owned only one; a scuba dude in a 720 case. Nevertheless, for the money, it was best quality trusted real dive-watch I've ever owned.
Timex Navitimer: I bought one second-hand, full-set, for peanuts (I wanted a quartz to regulate my mechanical watches). The finishing was a joke, it came with two 'natos', a nylon and a leather, both of which were over 1mm shy of the lug width. The dial was as flat as 'a witches tit'. p.s. the second hand had a relationship with the markers like a vampire with garlic. Absolute crap. I sold it online at a reasonable profit, but felt guity about it.
Hmm... Probably it's the trope from the films. Heck, Pierce Brosnan wore a blue Omega Seamaster in all 4 of his James Bond films and Daniel Craig is as well wearing a vintage looking black one
@@FoxMocks I think that's it, I actually got into diver watches because of James Bond. I really like the omega seamaster and older Rolex submariner lineups
Excellent choices, Ben. I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and have several 40-plus divers that I just don’t use. There seem to be some good choices here. Thanks for all the research.
@@joelplascencia3568 I too like the fit of my Orient Rays, even though they are 41.5. I believe it has to do with Orient's wider bands, which distract from the watch's diameter, plus, the lugs turn downward at just the proper angle.
The Luminox looks like the CASIO MRW200H I’m currently wearing on my wrist … and my CASIO costs $40. Quartz movement, 10bar water resistance and frankly AMAZINGLY accurate - losing around 1-2aec a month. For the price it cannot be beat - best for us in the “small wrist” club.
The casio may be $40, but when handlig it, feels more like a $15 watch. And yes, I have one of them. It looks the part, but feels super cheap, the casio. Night and day difference from the Duro.
Just bought that same watch for $19.99. Spectacular, especially with it looking so much like that Luminox Sea Turtle for less than a 1/10th of the price and the same water resistance rating.
Well done, Ben -- a great video. I think you make a point here that just begins to scratch the surface of an issue more manufacturers should consider: generally, men's watches are too, too large. Anything over 40mm is noticeably big on even larger wrists, and watches over 43mm simply look ridiculous. I wish the industry would learn a lesson from its history, and produce more watches in the 38-40mm range.
Great video. In general Seiko Diver Watches usually wear much smaller than the specs would suggest. With my skinny 6 inch wrist, I can pull off an SPR777 Turtle no problem. This actually led me to try on an SLA021 MM300 which also felt fine. I ended up getting the discontinued SBDX017 MM300 which is pretty comfy on my wrist. The last addition to the bunch was an SBDC061 MM200. Also, no problem to wear. I must say though I am not a bracelet guy and all 3 watches are on Phoenix or CWC G10 Nato straps. If you like a watch and think it's too big for you, go and try it on! Especially if it's a Seiko. What they do with their cases is some kind of magic.
I've had the San Martin a few months , it's magnificent , conversion female end links have been released , £7 , they're currently on the slow boat from China to me.
this video was exactly what i was looking for. i have bigger wrists so i never had issues with dive watches in general but my best friend not so much and I know that he would love to get one that wouldnt look dumb on his small wrists. I wanted to get him one as a birthday gift and this video just saved me a lot of time and research. Greatly appreciated.
Such an amazing roundup! You really did your research and I will be referencing this in the future when i have to buy gifts. While i have tiny wrists as well, I just purchased the Orient Kamasu and it fits extremely well. Its short lug length mean that it wears only slightly larger than a 39mm Vostok.
I just got the Kamasu as well, and it fits like a SKX on my 6.5 inch wrist. Same concept like Seiko with short lugs, I wish more brands did that. And female end links, goddammit!
Great video! I also struggle from the skinny wrist syndrome and have really forced myself to only buy 40mm or smaller. My wallet says you should not create more videos with collections for skinny wrists, but I'm sure I would watch it again and put another 3 watches on my wishlist xD
Solid work here Ben, and I actually said to myself close to the end of this video: This must've taken a hell of a time to put togheter. Great work piecing all this stuff together. As an example, that Seizeen sure gives that over priced (IMHO) Timex a match. An NH35 automatic instead of quartz and better bracelet for less money? Now, that's interesting (and yeah, of course I'm aware of the conditions in China when it comes to manufacturing costs compared to the "western world" and bla bla..). These nostaliga releases are often rarely upgraded but instead with way, way more increaseing prices. Its's like a watch from 1980, without any upgrading but you're paying ridiculously prices for this one now. I also appreciate when you give microbrands a notice here, sometimes these are really good value with great quality, even though they cant compete price wise to the all familiar AliExpress brands. Keep up the good work.
I'm familiar with most of the brands you mentioned. You do a nice job of explaining your choices keeping it moving with a more open ended approach. Using price and originality as deciding factors. Good job.
Thanks for this video Ben, I loved the Wilhelm scream 👌 The seiko mini solar tunas are also surprisingly wearable considering their dimensions. This is due to the almost non-existent lugs.
I've got a few watches from this list for my scrawny wrists, but my diver which gets the most wrist time by far is the Armida A11. At 36mm it's smaller than I thought I'd ever go but I absolutely love it. It has an ETA movement for under $400, a milsub-esque design, great lume, and my version has the day at 6'oclock and not just the date which is really unique. Would wholeheartedly recommend to just about anybody seeking a compact diver, it scratches an itch I thought I would only get from tracking down a Tudor Submariner 75090 or an Omega Seamaster 2551.
Great video Ben. I would also like to add the Seiko Monster to the list. Despite the name, the short lug to lug length makes it good for smaller wrists. And they look freaking cool. Plenty of good homages of them too.
Superb video, Ben! Really appreciate all the research work this must have taken. It will be saved as a go-to resource whenever I feel the need to re-scratch the diver itch. Hmmm... I should probably reword that last phrase...
That seizenn has a dual time bezel, just fine for a 3 hander. If it had a 24 hour bezel, then it would make no sense unless it had a gmt hand. This is often mixed up.
I have a 7 3/8” wrist, but I still prefer smaller watches. As I’ve been exploring the world of divers, I’ve been a bit discouraged as it seems like they’re all huge. This video is brilliant and just what I needed! So many great recs on here. Thanks mate!
A wildcard suggestion would be a Seiko Monster. Availability for gen 1 and 2 models is a bit limited now, and the gen 3 and 4 watches are on the expensive side, but they do genuinely wear much smaller than you might think from the dimensions (in my opinion anyway!). My wrist is around 15.5-16cm and while the Monster looks big, it doesn't look like it's too big, if that makes sense. I think it's the short curved lugs, and the shallow height making it fit better.
Thanks for this video. If I had to sum up my interest in watches, it would be the title of this video. I have a 7.25" wrist but I don't like anything larger than 39mm. You showed me a dozen models I wasn't even aware of! I hope watch brands make more 37-38mm dive watches.
Very well curated, Ben! I like the unique case depth and look of the Marathon divers...very unique and cool!. However, the best find of this video for holiday giving is the Lorus Sports RRX89FX9...for a "cheap" watch it still looks very sharp and could be a fun gift for kids and adults alike!
The Lorier Neptune is an awesome vintage styled dive watch even though it is $500 USD!! I know since you are not a fan of homage watches, I really encourage you to check out the Heimdallr Sea Ghost. It's an homage to the Omega Seamaster 300 Professional 007 Edition. However, for $250 USD, you are getting a titanium dive watch with a tropical brown dial, a Seiko NH35 movement, a functional helium escape valve and a really great Milanese mesh bracelet with a deployment clasp. It is a 42mm watch with a 49mm lug to lug, but I find it fits my 6 inch wrist!! It's the maximum I would go for a dive watch. I got it a week before the US premier of No Time to Die and it hasn't left my wrist!! It's a really cool watch for the money
The Long Island watch company makes incredibly good watches. I own two I only own two because they're small and I like larger watches. These are the best watches you can get under $1,000 they average about $3 00 they are built with very high quality. Sapphire crystals sapphire bezel inserts. Bracelets are better than any Seiko bracelet. Best watch for a small wrist person.
Hi Ben, love the vids please keep them coming. Could you do one on dress watches (perhaps featuring an Ingersoll who there doesn't seem to be a lot of quality info about)?
I have a 6.7/8 (180mm) wrist and the best fitting watch I have is the Seiko SKX023J. J = Japanese market and it has a case size of 37mm with 45mm over lugs. I know they no longer make these but it's perfect for my wrist.
Maybe a "long time" to get through video but a really good collection of smaller. I myself have an average sized wrist but prefer sub 40 divers. Hard to find so thanks for this.
As a member of of the small -wrist club I found this very useful -- so much so that I bookmarked it for future reference. Have you done the same for chronographs?
Awesome selection mate, this is exactly what I was looking for. The San Martin looks really impressive as does the seiko turtle. Really like the look of the RLG too. I wouldn't get another yema though despite liking them. Had too many issues with terrible customer services from them.
Your not the first one I've heard complain about Yema I'm thinking there made in China or Hong Kong and assembled in France, this includes there in-house movment . I've got nothing against China or Hong Kong but I don't appreciate being lied to . I'm thinking alot of these french brands do this .
I have the Odyssea and enjoy it. Granted: with a 7.5" wrist I get to pull off a lot of watches, but I can't seem to find a reason to dislike the watch. The bracelet has some QA issues, but not enough for me to RMA the thing. 4.5 stars!
Amazing video. About the Islander 38mm... I own one and it has become my one watch collection for the past 4 months. Perfect everyday watch, it's built like a tank and it's way better looking than the SKX013. I had the opportunity to borrow a 013 a couple weeks ago and it feels cheap next to the Islander. It's a great alternative, and I would call it a homage but the 2.0 version that Seiko never delivered to its customers.
Agreed. For something under $300USD it kicks Seiko's 013 to the curb with hacking and hand winding. And because divers come with bezels, the actual dial size (as opposed to case size) makes it wear even smaller.
This is probably the best list on this subject! Really appreciate you focusing on realistically affordable watches🙌🏽 i’m super curious about islander watches though. Maybe you could review the ISL-63? On paper, it looks like a great dive watch for smaller wrists!
Excellent work on this Ben. So many great watches here. Funny how (to me) that Luminox looks so cheap... probably my least favorite on the list. Top faves are probably the Baltic, RLG, Seiko mini T and that San Martin retro diver. But you really found a lot of gems. Thanks.
One more suggestion: My favourite compact budget diver is my 40 mm Dan Henry 1970: perfect size for my 175 mm wrist, moderate weight, iconic 60s style, crazy lume (beats Seiko). $290.-
Thanks for the comprehensive list. I have a few of the models, and especially fancy the 38mm Islander SKX013 style. Found some unknown to me models, that Ill have to go check out :)
Great to see videos like these. I would even consider the Seiko SRPG15 as I think the lug to lug is 45mm. It's kind of a hybrid field/dive watch though.
Amazing breakdown, very tempted to get the Vostok, I used to have an early Kickstarter Maen Hudson but sold it and this video makes me miss it. One that I've found amazing is the Steinhart Ocean One, though it's an homage to older Rolex submariner models.
To clarify, the Seizenn has an NH36, goodness knows how the SN typo made it's way onto the script lmao. Also, it's 'Carbonox' not 'Carbonex'.
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I'm not a Vostok 'fanboy', I'm 63 and have owned only one; a scuba dude in a 720 case.
Nevertheless, for the money, it was best quality trusted real dive-watch I've ever owned.
Timex Navitimer:
I bought one second-hand, full-set, for peanuts (I wanted a quartz to regulate my mechanical watches).
The finishing was a joke, it came with two 'natos', a nylon and a leather, both of which were over 1mm shy of the lug width.
The dial was as flat as 'a witches tit'.
p.s. the second hand had a relationship with the markers like a vampire with garlic.
Absolute crap.
I sold it online at a reasonable profit, but felt guity about it.
Didn't know you were married and that scissors gag reminds me of the Georgie Burgess snip snip
The vostok movements can be regulated to quite a good spec
36mm marathon diver
I feel that whenever I put on a good diving watch, I transform into a secret agent. Idk why, it just feels that way.
Hmm... Probably it's the trope from the films. Heck, Pierce Brosnan wore a blue Omega Seamaster in all 4 of his James Bond films and Daniel Craig is as well wearing a vintage looking black one
@@FoxMocks I think that's it, I actually got into diver watches because of James Bond. I really like the omega seamaster and older Rolex submariner lineups
Same bro
True 😅😅😅I wanted to buy a vostok so I can feel like a kgb🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well when I was 7, my big cousin had a diver style watch, I am 61 and still feel the same! Cheers!!!
Probably the most exhaustive resource on the subject I've seen on TH-cam. Good job Ben!
Glad to se the RLG in there! That one played a big role in converting me to wearing smaller divers, despite having a 7.5 inch wrist myself.
Outstanding video Ben. Thanks for all the hours you put into this.
… well, its his job and he earns money for it ;)
Yoooo Mics and watches, what else you need?
Oh hey its that microphone guy
Excellent choices, Ben. I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and have several 40-plus divers that I just don’t use. There seem to be some good choices here. Thanks for all the research.
I also have a 6.5-7 inch wrist and the orient kamasu fits like a glove!
@@joelplascencia3568 I too like the fit of my Orient Rays, even though they are 41.5. I believe it has to do with Orient's wider bands, which distract from the watch's diameter, plus, the lugs turn downward at just the proper angle.
The Luminox looks like the CASIO MRW200H I’m currently wearing on my wrist … and my CASIO costs $40. Quartz movement, 10bar water resistance and frankly AMAZINGLY accurate - losing around 1-2aec a month. For the price it cannot be beat - best for us in the “small wrist” club.
Same thoughts here.Plus the casio has a day wheel aswell.Paid £16 for mine about 4 years ago and on its second battery which is fine.Love the look.
The casio may be $40, but when handlig it, feels more like a $15 watch. And yes, I have one of them.
It looks the part, but feels super cheap, the casio. Night and day difference from the Duro.
Just bought that same watch for $19.99. Spectacular, especially with it looking so much like that Luminox Sea Turtle for less than a 1/10th of the price and the same water resistance rating.
does it wear small though? 44mm in diameter..
@@pavlodeshko the Casio? Yes it does, yet I’m not sure about the Luminox …
Well done, Ben -- a great video. I think you make a point here that just begins to scratch the surface of an issue more manufacturers should consider: generally, men's watches are too, too large. Anything over 40mm is noticeably big on even larger wrists, and watches over 43mm simply look ridiculous. I wish the industry would learn a lesson from its history, and produce more watches in the 38-40mm range.
Great video. In general Seiko Diver Watches usually wear much smaller than the specs would suggest.
With my skinny 6 inch wrist, I can pull off an SPR777 Turtle no problem.
This actually led me to try on an SLA021 MM300 which also felt fine. I ended up getting the discontinued SBDX017 MM300 which is pretty comfy on my wrist. The last addition to the bunch was an SBDC061 MM200. Also, no problem to wear.
I must say though I am not a bracelet guy and all 3 watches are on Phoenix or CWC G10 Nato straps.
If you like a watch and think it's too big for you, go and try it on! Especially if it's a Seiko. What they do with their cases is some kind of magic.
I've had the San Martin a few months , it's magnificent , conversion female end links have been released , £7 , they're currently on the slow boat from China to me.
I was looking for the seizenn review for a while. Glad to see it pop up in the most reliable reviewer's list.
Yes, that is a real upgrade to the watch it is homaging.
Just discovered this channel a few days ago! It's a gem, informative and hilarious. Thank you so much
this video was exactly what i was looking for. i have bigger wrists so i never had issues with dive watches in general but my best friend not so much and I know that he would love to get one that wouldnt look dumb on his small wrists. I wanted to get him one as a birthday gift and this video just saved me a lot of time and research. Greatly appreciated.
The intro is GOLD!
Commendable research Ben & much appreciated , opened my eyes to a few i hadn't come across, well done.
Thank you for all the trouble you had putting the list together, man! I really liked to know about the smaller sized Combat Sub :)
Such an amazing roundup! You really did your research and I will be referencing this in the future when i have to buy gifts. While i have tiny wrists as well, I just purchased the Orient Kamasu and it fits extremely well. Its short lug length mean that it wears only slightly larger than a 39mm Vostok.
I just got the Kamasu as well, and it fits like a SKX on my 6.5 inch wrist. Same concept like Seiko with short lugs, I wish more brands did that. And female end links, goddammit!
@@westondavey4871 agree. I have even smaller wrists than that. Bracelet is much better than I expected, but i still prefer the $10 Ali Express Mesh.
I appreciate long videos like this. Keep up the good work
Thanks Bruh!
Nice video. I own an Islander Isl-05. Top quality. 2 years not a scratch. Lume is good and lasts. Fits wonderfully on my 6.3 inch wrist.
Now this is how you have an intro💕
Fantastic review! Great job with putting forth exactly the key information and nothing extra. Thank you!
Brilliant selections. Thanks for sharing
Great video! I also struggle from the skinny wrist syndrome and have really forced myself to only buy 40mm or smaller.
My wallet says you should not create more videos with collections for skinny wrists, but I'm sure I would watch it again and put another 3 watches on my wishlist xD
Solid work here Ben, and I actually said to myself close to the end of this video: This must've taken a hell of a time to put togheter. Great work piecing all this stuff together.
As an example, that Seizeen sure gives that over priced (IMHO) Timex a match. An NH35 automatic instead of quartz and better bracelet for less money? Now, that's interesting (and yeah, of course I'm aware of the conditions in China when it comes to manufacturing costs compared to the "western world" and bla bla..). These nostaliga releases are often rarely upgraded but instead with way, way more increaseing prices. Its's like a watch from 1980, without any upgrading but you're paying ridiculously prices for this one now.
I also appreciate when you give microbrands a notice here, sometimes these are really good value with great quality, even though they cant compete price wise to the all familiar AliExpress brands. Keep up the good work.
I'm familiar with most of the brands you mentioned. You do a nice job of explaining your choices keeping it moving with a more open ended approach. Using price and originality as deciding factors. Good job.
Thanks for this video Ben, I loved the Wilhelm scream 👌
The seiko mini solar tunas are also surprisingly wearable considering their dimensions. This is due to the almost non-existent lugs.
Love your channel Ben, you feature interesting watch options and comparisons that I really don't see anywhere else - thanks !
I've got a few watches from this list for my scrawny wrists, but my diver which gets the most wrist time by far is the Armida A11. At 36mm it's smaller than I thought I'd ever go but I absolutely love it. It has an ETA movement for under $400, a milsub-esque design, great lume, and my version has the day at 6'oclock and not just the date which is really unique. Would wholeheartedly recommend to just about anybody seeking a compact diver, it scratches an itch I thought I would only get from tracking down a Tudor Submariner 75090 or an Omega Seamaster 2551.
0:17 that was a solid head slap XD
Awesome video... Thanks for going through the pain of browsing hundreds of watches for us
Great video Ben.
I would also like to add the Seiko Monster to the list. Despite the name, the short lug to lug length makes it good for smaller wrists. And they look freaking cool.
Plenty of good homages of them too.
Superb video, Ben! Really appreciate all the research work this must have taken. It will be saved as a go-to resource whenever I feel the need to re-scratch the diver itch. Hmmm... I should probably reword that last phrase...
That seizenn has a dual time bezel, just fine for a 3 hander. If it had a 24 hour bezel, then it would make no sense unless it had a gmt hand. This is often mixed up.
You would think he of all people would know this.
I think it was a simple oversight
Was about to say same thing. I actually prefer dual time bezels over dive/countdown bezels
I have a 7 3/8” wrist, but I still prefer smaller watches. As I’ve been exploring the world of divers, I’ve been a bit discouraged as it seems like they’re all huge. This video is brilliant and just what I needed! So many great recs on here. Thanks mate!
This is you're best video yet thanks for this on behalf of the IBRC (small wrist) community.
17:34 what the Timex model? Looks gorgeous
27 minutes of BWC, hell yeah brother
great video!! Im currently wearing the invicta , and I enjoyed seeing all the different options in the video! That San Martin is especially handsome
A wildcard suggestion would be a Seiko Monster. Availability for gen 1 and 2 models is a bit limited now, and the gen 3 and 4 watches are on the expensive side, but they do genuinely wear much smaller than you might think from the dimensions (in my opinion anyway!). My wrist is around 15.5-16cm and while the Monster looks big, it doesn't look like it's too big, if that makes sense. I think it's the short curved lugs, and the shallow height making it fit better.
Thanks for this video. If I had to sum up my interest in watches, it would be the title of this video. I have a 7.25" wrist but I don't like anything larger than 39mm. You showed me a dozen models I wasn't even aware of!
I hope watch brands make more 37-38mm dive watches.
I'm sure you're aware of the Vostok range then, all mid sized 👍
Brilliant video with very great options!
Very well curated, Ben! I like the unique case depth and look of the Marathon divers...very unique and cool!. However, the best find of this video for holiday giving is the Lorus Sports RRX89FX9...for a "cheap" watch it still looks very sharp and could be a fun gift for kids and adults alike!
17:34 if anyone knows, what TIMEX is that?
The shape of the case is really pleasing
The Lorier Neptune is an awesome vintage styled dive watch even though it is $500 USD!! I know since you are not a fan of homage watches, I really encourage you to check out the Heimdallr Sea Ghost. It's an homage to the Omega Seamaster 300 Professional 007 Edition. However, for $250 USD, you are getting a titanium dive watch with a tropical brown dial, a Seiko NH35 movement, a functional helium escape valve and a really great Milanese mesh bracelet with a deployment clasp. It is a 42mm watch with a 49mm lug to lug, but I find it fits my 6 inch wrist!! It's the maximum I would go for a dive watch. I got it a week before the US premier of No Time to Die and it hasn't left my wrist!! It's a really cool watch for the money
Excellent video my man, nice work!
Thank you so much for this - fantastic video, as with the other reviews of yours I have seen!
Another fantastic and informative video! I have too many watches now and now i want even more! Cheers again Ben x
Since the movements are relatively small, I matured and now the smaller the watch the more appealing. I wont put a 200g of paperweight on my wrist.
That intro XD
Also this was a great video. I'm absolutely going to check out some of these watches.
The Long Island watch company makes incredibly good watches. I own two I only own two because they're small and I like larger watches. These are the best watches you can get under $1,000 they average about $3 00 they are built with very high quality. Sapphire crystals sapphire bezel inserts. Bracelets are better than any Seiko bracelet. Best watch for a small wrist person.
the seestern 62mas at 38mm is a great affordable option
I definitely have a small wrist complex 😥 Some great watches here, amazing deals to be had also, especially with San Martin
One of your most helpfull and best videos ever. Great Job👍
Nice to see some amphibia love 💓
Hi Ben, love the vids please keep them coming. Could you do one on dress watches (perhaps featuring an Ingersoll who there doesn't seem to be a lot of quality info about)?
I have a 6.7/8 (180mm) wrist and the best fitting watch I have is the Seiko SKX023J. J = Japanese market and it has a case size of 37mm with 45mm over lugs. I know they no longer make these but it's perfect for my wrist.
Someday, Timex will re-release the T29781 - a Sub-homage with an indiglo backlight.
Well, I can dream, can't I?.
What a solid roundup!
Maybe a "long time" to get through video but a really good collection of smaller. I myself have an average sized wrist but prefer sub 40 divers.
Hard to find so thanks for this.
Amphibian case 120, 420, and 710. And other good watch is Citizen NY2300. Thank you for your hard work !
Vostok komandirskie no doubt an an amazing, small quirky timepiece, with as many options as the colours at the paint isle in B&Q.
what a long but amazing video!!! but now you got me stuck with the Signum Cuda Abalone!
That must have taken forever - thanks for showing us a lot of options, much appreciated!
Brilliant video bud, must have put so much time into it. Thankfully, it shows and is much appreciated!
my affordable diver would be Orient Kamasu. i got myself a JDM one ordered online. will get it probably this week
For anyone who likes the Seiko SKX013, I would recommend you look up the Islander 38mm by Long Island Watch. I love mine!
Great video Ben!! Thank you for the research!!!
As a member of of the small -wrist club I found this very useful -- so much so that I bookmarked it for future reference. Have you done the same for chronographs?
Awesome selection mate, this is exactly what I was looking for. The San Martin looks really impressive as does the seiko turtle. Really like the look of the RLG too. I wouldn't get another yema though despite liking them. Had too many issues with terrible customer services from them.
Your not the first one I've heard complain about Yema I'm thinking there made in China or Hong Kong and assembled in France, this includes there in-house movment . I've got nothing against China or Hong Kong but I don't appreciate being lied to . I'm thinking alot of these french brands do this .
@@juniorjohnson5961 I honestly wouldn't be surprised by this if it were true
Wow - applause for the amount of time and effort that obviously went into this one. 👍🏻
Great video! Would love the same video for chronographs 😊
I have the Odyssea and enjoy it. Granted: with a 7.5" wrist I get to pull off a lot of watches, but I can't seem to find a reason to dislike the watch. The bracelet has some QA issues, but not enough for me to RMA the thing. 4.5 stars!
Amazing video. About the Islander 38mm... I own one and it has become my one watch collection for the past 4 months. Perfect everyday watch, it's built like a tank and it's way better looking than the SKX013. I had the opportunity to borrow a 013 a couple weeks ago and it feels cheap next to the Islander.
It's a great alternative, and I would call it a homage but the 2.0 version that Seiko never delivered to its customers.
Agreed. For something under $300USD it kicks Seiko's 013 to the curb with hacking and hand winding. And because divers come with bezels, the actual dial size (as opposed to case size) makes it wear even smaller.
This is probably the best list on this subject! Really appreciate you focusing on realistically affordable watches🙌🏽
i’m super curious about islander watches though. Maybe you could review the ISL-63? On paper, it looks like a great dive watch for smaller wrists!
Winner of an intro, Ben👍👍👍
Superb video Ben. Thanks
I know this video took a lot of time and effort. Well done dude!!
The seconds hand of my Scuba Dude was hypnotic in its smoothness.
Thanks for the video Ben! I really want you to Review some weird Casios
Very solid choices, nice video!
Just imagine how much better a place the world would be if Casio released a 38mm Duro in all of its color variants.
True 😭😭 @casio
Excellent work on this Ben. So many great watches here. Funny how (to me) that Luminox looks so cheap... probably my least favorite on the list. Top faves are probably the Baltic, RLG, Seiko mini T and that San Martin retro diver. But you really found a lot of gems. Thanks.
One more suggestion: My favourite compact budget diver is my 40 mm Dan Henry 1970: perfect size for my 175 mm wrist, moderate weight, iconic 60s style, crazy lume (beats Seiko). $290.-
That intro was priceless...
Great video Ben well done
Excellent video! My wrist is 16.1 cm.
Great intro dude 😂👌
Very interested in the Seestern 62mas, it's 38mm...
I don't even have a small wrist but this is a fantastic video Ben! Average wrist fellows like small watches too!!
Woah, I was just throwing on my Glycine Combat when you mentioned Glycine Combat Sub! 😁✌
Thanks for the comprehensive list. I have a few of the models, and especially fancy the 38mm Islander SKX013 style. Found some unknown to me models, that Ill have to go check out :)
This video is a godsend !
appreciate the hard work
Good info. Thanks so much. For some reason, watch designers think a dive watch has to look like a hudcap strapped to you wrist.
Love ur channel Ben congratulations
I may have an 8 inch wrist but I sat and watched the entire video some very nice choices
Great to see videos like these. I would even consider the Seiko SRPG15 as I think the lug to lug is 45mm. It's kind of a hybrid field/dive watch though.
Amazing breakdown, very tempted to get the Vostok, I used to have an early Kickstarter Maen Hudson but sold it and this video makes me miss it. One that I've found amazing is the Steinhart Ocean One, though it's an homage to older Rolex submariner models.
Thank you sir. Awsome video.
5:42 - looks stylish :)
6:44 - what Lorus model is it?