25 EXCELLENT Dive Watches For Small Wrists (They're Affordable Too!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I showcase the best dive watches for small wrists. This roundup of the best dive watches for smaller wrists is ideal for those of you looking for a diver, but have struggled to find something for your skinny frame.
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0:00 Best Dive Watches For Small Wrists
1:14 Invicta Pro Diver 9204OB (37.5mm diameter, 47.3mm lug to lug, 11.2mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/invicta9204OB
2:05 Vostok Amphibia (39.8mm diameter, 46mm lug to lug, 15mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ geni.us/vostokamphibia or meranom.com/en/amphibian-clas...[39],stock_status[7]?tracking=5f0d740b69467
3:33 Maen Hudson 38 MKIII (38mm diameter, 45.4mm lug to lug, 12.5mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ www.maenwatches.com/pages/hud...
4:23 San Martin SN004G (38.5mm case diameter, 39mm bezel, 45.8mm lug to lug, 13mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3lJ7GYq
6:10 Luminox Sea Turtle XS.0301.L (39mm diameter, though varies with bulges, 45.8mm lug to lug, 12.1mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/luminoxseaturtle
8:08 Seiko Mini Turtle SRPC35K1 (42.2mm diameter, 43mm lug to lug, 12.8mm thickness) ➡ US: ebay.us/igt0yw & UK: ebay.us/PuhmKN
9:45 Seiko SKX013 (38mm diameter, 44mm lug to lug, 13.1mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/seikoskx013k
10:43 San Martin SN045-G (40.3mm diameter, 42.9mm lug to lug, 13.5mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3n3mS2j
11:17 San Martin SN029-G (38mm diameter, 47.5mm lug to lug, 11.6mm thickness) ➡ tidd.ly/3lT1du0
12:35 Timex Navi Depth (38mm diameter, 46.5mm lug to lug, 11.6mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ US: ebay.us/hAB2sl or fave.co/3ADlRGF & UK: fave.co/3ygovis
14:35 RLG Odyssea (37.8mm case diameter, 39mm bezel, 45.7mm lug to lug, 13.1mm thickness) ➡ bit.ly/RLGOdyssea *use promo code BWC21 for $30 off*
17:00 AliExpress ‘Homages’ ➡ tidd.ly/3lQT2yD & tidd.ly/3paigdi
18:14 Lorus Sports Dive-Style RRX89FX9 (35.7mm diameter, 40.3mm lug to lug, 10.4mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/lorusrrx89fx9
19:39 Signum 38.5mm Cuda (Opal & Tiger's Eye) (38.5mm diameter, 43.9mm lug to lug, 13.7mm thickness) ➡ bit.ly/SignumCudaOpal & bit.ly/SignumCudaTiger
21:25 Merkur Seizenn Skin Diver (38.2mm diameter, 44.4mm lug to lug, 13.7mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3BuXt6C
23:50 More Best Diver Watches For Thin Wrists
24:25 Marathon MSAR 36mm ➡ bit.ly/MarathonMSAR36
24:52 Glycine Combat Sub 36mm ➡ www.kqzyfj.com/click-8946237-...
25:07 Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba 37mm ➡ tidd.ly/3UavWSH
25:36 Lorier Neptune S3 38.8mm ➡ bit.ly/LorierNeptuneS3
25:56 Baltic Aquascaphe 38mm (39mm with bezel) ➡ bit.ly/BalticAquascapheBWC
26:24 Yema NavyGraf Marine Nationale 39mm ➡ bit.ly/YemaMarineNationale
26:26: Yema Superman Heritage 39mm ➡ bit.ly/YemaSupermanHeritage
26:49 Certina DS Action Diver 38mm ➡ tidd.ly/3nKTA9l & tidd.ly/3yNgfYK
27:11 Seiko SNE57 38mm ➡ www.kqzyfj.com/click-8946237-...
27:36 Seiko SBDN019 38.75mm ➡ partner.discovery-japan.me/pr...
*Correction: San Martin did not provide a discount code, my error*
Purchased with my own money:
Timex Navi Depth, San Martin SN004G, Seizenn Skin Diver, and the Vostok Amphibia
Sent in at my request or for previous videos:
Maen Hudson, San Martin SN045G & SN029G, RLG Odyssea, both Signum Cudas and the Pagani Design 'Submariner' that's seen briefly in the video.
Had their cost covered by Amazon, via a Fashion Influencer Program reward voucher:
Invicta 9204OB, Luminox Sea Turtle, Seiko Mini Turtle, and the Lorus RRX89FX9
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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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Invicta Pro Diver 9204OB (37.5mm diameter, 47.3mm lug to lug, 11.2mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/invicta9204OB
Vostok Amphibia (39.8mm diameter, 46mm lug to lug, 15mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ geni.us/vostokamphibia or meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/?mfp=15-case-width-approx-mm[39],stock_status[7]?tracking=5f0d740b69467
Maen Hudson 38 MKIII (38mm diameter, 45.4mm lug to lug, 12.5mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ www.maenwatches.com/pages/hudson-automatic-collection
San Martin SN004G (38.5mm case diameter, 39mm bezel, 45.8mm lug to lug, 13mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3lJ7GYq
Luminox Sea Turtle XS.0301.L (39mm diameter, though varies with bulges, 45.8mm lug to lug, 12.1mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/luminoxseaturtle
Seiko Mini Turtle SRPC35K1 (42.2mm diameter, 43mm lug to lug, 12.8mm thickness) ➡ US: ebay.us/igt0yw & UK: ebay.us/PuhmKN
Seiko SKX013 (38mm diameter, 44mm lug to lug, 13.1mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/seikoskx013k
San Martin SN045-G (40.3mm diameter, 42.9mm lug to lug, 13.5mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3n3mS2j
San Martin SN029-G (38mm diameter, 47.5mm lug to lug, 11.6mm thickness) ➡ tidd.ly/3lT1du0
Timex Navi Depth (38mm diameter, 46.5mm lug to lug, 11.6mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ US: ebay.us/hAB2sl or fave.co/3ADlRGF & UK: fave.co/3ygovis
RLG Odyssea (37.8mm case diameter, 39mm bezel, 45.7mm lug to lug, 13.1mm thickness) ➡ bit.ly/RLGOdyssea **use promo code BWC21 for $30 off**
AliExpress ‘Homages’ ➡ tidd.ly/3lQT2yD & tidd.ly/3paigdi
Lorus Sports Dive-Style RRX89FX9 (35.7mm diameter, 40.3mm lug to lug, 10.4mm thickness) ➡ geni.us/lorusrrx89fx9
Signum 38.5mm Cuda (Opal & Tiger's Eye) (38.5mm diameter, 43.9mm lug to lug, 13.7mm thickness) ➡ bit.ly/SignumCudaOpal & bit.ly/SignumCudaTiger
Merkur Seizenn Skin Diver (38.2mm diameter, 44.4mm lug to lug, 13.7mm thickness including domed crystal) ➡ tidd.ly/3BuXt6C
Marathon MSAR 36mm ➡ bit.ly/MarathonMSAR36
Glycine Combat Sub 36mm ➡ www.kqzyfj.com/click-8946237-11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fglycine-combat-sub-automatic-green-dial-ladies-watch-gl0341.html
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba 37mm ➡ tidd.ly/3UavWSH
Lorier Neptune S3 38.8mm ➡ bit.ly/LorierNeptuneS3
Baltic Aquascaphe 38mm (39mm with bezel) ➡ bit.ly/BalticAquascapheBWC
Yema NavyGraf Marine Nationale 39mm ➡ bit.ly/YemaMarineNationale
Yema Superman Heritage 39mm ➡ bit.ly/YemaSupermanHeritage
Certina DS Action Diver 38mm ➡ tidd.ly/3nKTA9l & tidd.ly/3yNgfYK
Seiko SNE57 38mm ➡ www.kqzyfj.com/click-8946237-11554237?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomashop.com%2Fseiko-prospex-brown-dial-mens-watch-sne571.html
Seiko SBDN019 38.75mm ➡ partner.discovery-japan.me/products/?affID=0075408&pid=5335
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!!!
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.
Probably the most exhaustive resource on the subject I've seen on TH-cam. Good job Ben!
Commendable research Ben & much appreciated , opened my eyes to a few i hadn't come across, well done.
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.
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
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.
Just discovered this channel a few days ago! It's a gem, informative and hilarious. Thank you so much
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.
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.
Love your channel Ben, you feature interesting watch options and comparisons that I really don't see anywhere else - thanks !
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...
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!
Thank you for all the trouble you had putting the list together, man! I really liked to know about the smaller sized Combat Sub :)
great video!! Im currently wearing the invicta , and I enjoyed seeing all the different options in the video! That San Martin is especially handsome
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.
Another fantastic and informative video! I have too many watches now and now i want even more! Cheers again Ben x
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.
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.
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
Brilliant selections. Thanks for sharing
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.
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!
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.
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.
Thank you so much for this - fantastic video, as with the other reviews of yours I have seen!
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.
Awesome video... Thanks for going through the pain of browsing hundreds of watches for us
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)?
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 :)
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 …
good picks overall. i picked a scurfa for my small wrist and i love it. the silicone strap is outstanding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I appreciate long videos like this. Keep up the good work
Thanks Bruh!
This is you're best video yet thanks for this on behalf of the IBRC (small wrist) community.
Very thoughtful, through and useful. And although my wrist is gigantic, due to being a meat balloon, I found your suggestions well reasoned. The camera gear in the product shots was a nice touch.
The Seiko SRPG is a nice option too, 43mm case diameter, but only 44mm L2L so it wears much smaller. The thick bezel also helps reduce wrist presence. I have the SRPG59 and it looks very handsome. Added a Strapcode Hexad bracelet that matches very well with the finishing and geometry of the case.
what a long but amazing video!!! but now you got me stuck with the Signum Cuda Abalone!
That intro XD
Also this was a great video. I'm absolutely going to check out some of these watches.
Brilliant video bud, must have put so much time into it. Thankfully, it shows and is much appreciated!
Brilliant video with very great options!
One of your most helpfull and best videos ever. Great Job👍
Excellent video my man, nice work!
Great video Ben!! Thank you for the research!!!
Great video. Nicely done Ben. Super duper helpful. Check out the Armida A-11. I don't own one, love to though. I came across them after hours and hours of hunting for small diver options.
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
Best video ever ben well done even though it was super long I really enjoyed it👌⌚🤙🤙 there watches now on my radar 😁
nicely done; lot of really interesting pieces
Wow - applause for the amount of time and effort that obviously went into this one. 👍🏻
Thanks for the video Ben! I really want you to Review some weird Casios
Excellent video and outstanding research!
I have the Maen Hudson Mk 3 and I'm quite pleased with it. If you like the SKX013, consider looking at Long Island Watch's house brand, they have a variety of their Islander divers in 38mm.
Brilliant video Ben. Well researched and hugely informative... a lot of work gone into it. 👏
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 👍
By the way thank you for the great website all look great information! I've learned a lot even at my Advanced age ☺️
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?
I don't even have a small wrist but this is a fantastic video Ben! Average wrist fellows like small watches too!!
That must have taken forever - thanks for showing us a lot of options, much appreciated!
Fantastic video Ben. Very informative. Whilst I’m a larger 7 1/2 inch (wrist) I really enjoyed seeing what’s available. I had a Triwa Sub Ocean Plastic which although measuring 40mm wore a lot smaller so I moved it on. Might not suit everyone as it’s made pretty much entirely of recycled ocean plastics but those looking to do their bit for the environment might be interested. Thanks for this episode, one of your best recently.
Great video! Would love the same video for chronographs 😊
Glad you mentioned the Baltic Aquascaphe. Solid and lightweight despite on full bracelet.
Woah, I was just throwing on my Glycine Combat when you mentioned Glycine Combat Sub! 😁✌
I definitely have a small wrist complex 😥 Some great watches here, amazing deals to be had also, especially with San Martin
The intro is GOLD!
Hey Ben! Love your videos. I just got a Casio W218H as a beater watch. It's really popular right now. You can make a video on it as part of your budget watches casio series.
Your video and other TH-camrs convinced me to get the San Martin SN004G watch. Reminds me a lot of Sean Connery's Rolex when he was playing Bond and the price is reasonable. Will you be doing an in depth review on this watch in the future?
I know this video took a lot of time and effort. Well done dude!!
Superb video Ben. Thanks
Amphibian case 120, 420, and 710. And other good watch is Citizen NY2300. Thank you for your hard work !
Very solid choices, nice video!
I really liked those San Martins. I'll have to look into those.
Thanks for the video! Excited to watch :p
Ben buddy, the San Martin diver is more akin to the Seiko Seamaster 300. Great video/review. Looking forward to the next.
Amazing video. Thanks
I have the 420 case turquoise Vostok amphoia. I have had it regulated and put in on a beautiful chain link bracelet. I love it. As use in the film The Life Aquatic.
The seconds hand of my Scuba Dude was hypnotic in its smoothness.
Vostok komandirskie no doubt an an amazing, small quirky timepiece, with as many options as the colours at the paint isle in B&Q.
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.
Now this is how you have an intro💕
Thank you sir. Awsome video.
Great video Ben. Enjoyed it very much. Was it really half an hour? Who knew? The time passed very quickly 🙂
Just to add to the list, and promote a Canadian company: Momentum Watches make a small quartz diver. Mostly aimed at the ladies with a multitude of bezel colours. But also available with a black bezel. I have and quite like it. Momentum M-Ocean.
I was carrying around a TAG Heuer aquaracer automatic 41 mm as my primary diver but I ended up selling it in picking up a cyma quartz diver at a pawn shop for a steal at $70 and it is really well sized for skinny wrist and it looks really clean. It's the only quartz watch I wear outside of my Casio world timer
I recommend you look at the Skagen Fisk 38mm watches. I can recommend them highly, as I have two. The black one is lovely. The orange one , yes, comes with a hideous teal strap-but ditch that and replace it with a black&gray nato and it’s fantastic! Some may thumb their noses at Skagen, but the build quality is good for the price (good finishing and lume, plus 100m water resistance - with a screw-down crown!). And they’re often on sale, I got mine for 80 and 55 USD.
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!
appreciate the hard work
Great video. Thanks
Great video, Ben. I would like to make a suggestion for a future video. What about Affordable Casio G-Shock. You did videos on several Casio models. What about one exclusively about Casio G-Shock? One example, you can find the Casio Men G-Shock GW-M5610-1ER on Amazon for 85-90 Pounds on Amazon UK depending on the day. What about sub 150 or sub 200 Dollars (or Pounds) Casio G-Shock?
my affordable diver would be Orient Kamasu. i got myself a JDM one ordered online. will get it probably this week
Hey Ben, I'd like to see another video about good, affordable regular watches in a 38mm range for modest tastes or smaller wrist.
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
CWC divers have a super short lug to lug so fit well on my smaller wrist. Plus they have a ton of history and look amazing.
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.
that "tumbled brushing" on the Timex drives me nuts on mine. Great call on pointing it out! I still wear mine though.