Posts in Dive Watches

San Martin SN0116 Watch Review (B & GMT Style) | Better Than Swiss Made?

San Martin’s “Original Designs” line veers away from their usual homage game and delivers something fresh.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Dive Watches, GMT Watches, San Martin Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerAugust 29, 2024San Martin SN0116-G, San Martin SN0116-B, San Martin SN0116 Review, San Martin Avocado, San Martin Root BeerComment

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT Automatic Review | Big, Bright and Bold

At 43.3 millimeters in diameter, and coming in a range of bright bold colorways, this particular model is less of a shrinking violet and more of a Jolly Green Giant.

Automatic Watches, Dive Watches, Everyday Watches, GMT Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, Spinnaker Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerAugust 22, 2024Spinnaker SP-5120-44, Spinnaker Fleuss GMT Review, Spinnaker Fleuss GMT Automatic, Spinnaker Green WatchComment

Are Vaer Watches Any Good? A Full Analysis of Vaer's Top Releases!

I received an email in February 2024...out of nowhere, Vaer was back on my radar!

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Chronograph Watches, Dive Watches, Everyday Watches, Vaer Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurAugust 15, 2024Vaer Watches Review, Vaer Watch Brand Review, Are Vaer Watches Any Good, Are Vaer Good WatchesComment

Orient Triton Watch Review (RA-AC0K04E10B) | Now I’ve Spotted It, I Can’t Stop Seeing It…

Orient's global press release for this watch was "a diver design model with offset crown" - hardly inspirational…

Automatic Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Dive Watches, Orient Watches, Watches Under $300Chris HarkerJune 12, 2024Orient RA-AC0K04E10B Review, Orient Triton Review, Orient Triton Diver Review, Orient Triton Automatic ReviewComment

Citizen Promaster NY0040 | Why Is This Diver Still So Popular 30 Years Later?

Citizen’s famous Promaster line has been lauded since its introduction in 1989, and I’ve finally got my hands on perhaps their most time-tested models; the NY0040.

All Mechanical Watches, Automatic Watches, Citizen Watches, Dive Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurFebruary 26, 2024Citizen Promaster NY0040 Review, Citizen Promaster Diver Review, Citizen NY0040 Review, Citizen Promaster Blue Comments

Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red Review | Ticks All the Vintage Diver Boxes

Enter the Steinhart Ocean One 39 Vintage Red. No, it’s not an exact copy of a vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red, but it comes incredibly close.

Steinhart Watches, Dive Watches, Homage Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Watches Under $300Brett NicholasJanuary 18, 2024Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red Review, Steinhart Ocean One Review, Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Red 39, Steinhart Ocean 1 ReviewComment

Erebus Origin Watch Review | Jody’s Secret Project Revealed!

To find out, I’ll be giving a brief review of the Erebus Origin, which is the launch watch in his collection.

All Quartz Watches, Dive Watches, Quartz Watches, Watches Under $300Ben ArthurNovember 6, 2023Erebus Watches Origin, Erebus Watch Review, Erebus Origin Watch Review, Erebus Origin Dive Watch, Just One More Watch Watch Brand, JOMW ErebusComment

Casio MTD-1053 Review | Is this Casio's Most Underrated Watch?

It appears to offer Duro-rivalling performance, for even less money…did I mention it’s smaller too?

All Quartz Watches, Casio Watches, Dive WatchesBen ArthurNovember 1, 2023Casio MTD-1053D, Casio MTD-1053 Review, Casio Duro Alternative, Casio MDV 106 AlternativeComment

Casio Duro 38mm MDV-10 Review | This Is Not What I Was Expecting!

Unfortunately, while Casio has cut the sizing, they've cut several other corners along with it…

Casio Watches, Dive Watches, All Quartz Watches, Quartz WatchesBen ArthurOctober 2, 2023Casio MDV 10D Review, Casio Duro 38mm Review, Casio Marlin 38mm, Small Casio Duro Comments

Orient Mako 40mm Sport Review | Is This Orient's Biggest Blunder?

Believe it or not, you're looking at that very mistake right now…notice anything strange?

Orient Watches, Watches Under $300, Sports Watches, Automatic Watches, Dive Watches, Everyday Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurSeptember 4, 2023Orient Mako 40mm Review, Orient Mako 40 Review, Orient Sports Mako, Orient Mako Review, Orient Mako RA-AC Review Comment

Old Orient Mako II vs New Orient Mako III – Is It Worth The Extra Money?

I wish I'd remembered to turn my mic on when unboxing. The words that came out of my mouth were "this is FIT!"…

Orient Watches, Watches Under $300, Dive Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Automatic WatchesBen ArthurAugust 20, 2023Mako 2 vs Mako 3, New Orient Watches 2023, New Orient Mako 2023, Orient Mako III Review, Orient Mako 3 Watch ReviewComment

Glycine Combat Sub Review | A Great Submariner Alternative at 1% of the Cost

Even though Glycine is technically owned by Invicta, it is certainly NOT an Invicta you are buying…

Glycine Watches, Watches Under $150, Dive Watches, All Quartz Watches, Quartz WatchesBrett NicholasMay 9, 2023Glycine Combat Sub Review, Glycine Combat Sub 42 Review, Glycine GL1012 Review Comments

Casio Duro Review | The Legendary Affordable Dive Watch

For a tough, daily dive-style beater watch, how does $50 sound?

Watches Under $50, Dive Watches, Quartz Watches, Casio Watches, All Quartz WatchesBrett NicholasMarch 9, 2023Casio Duro Review, Casio MDV 106 Review, Casio Marlin Duro Review, Casio Duro Diver Watch Comments

Seiko SBDY083 Mini-Turtle Review | Proof that JDM Seiko is Superior

Not long ago, I was looking for a capable Seiko diver that could replace my SKX as a Seiko with perfect dimensions…

Watches Under $300, Dive Watches, Automatic Watches, Seiko Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBrett NicholasDecember 14, 2022Seiko Mini Turtle Review, Seiko Prospex SBDY083, Seiko Mini Turtle JDM Comment

Stührling Watch Review | This Watch Is "Amazon's Choice"... But Should It Be?

To try and find out what the crack is, I've got my hands on a couple of pieces from one of the most popular of these oddly-named brands; Stuhrling Original.

Other Watch Content, Stührling Watches, Automatic Watches, Quartz Watches, All Quartz Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Dive Watches, Skeleton Watches, Watches To Avoid, Fashion WatchesBen ArthurNovember 4, 2022Stuhrling Watch Review, Stuhrling Original Watch Review, Are Stuhrling Watches Any Good, Are Stuhrling Watches Good Quality Comments

Orient Kamasu Review (Mako III) | A Must Buy For Dive Watch Enthusiasts

Dive watches. We all love them - some more than others. But, the title of "perfect diver" depends on who you're talking to.

Watches Under $300, Dive Watches, Orient Watches, Automatic Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBrett NicholasOctober 11, 2022Orient Kamasu Review, Orient Kamasu Mako III Review, Orient RA-AA00004E19B Review, Orient Kamasu Green Review Comments

San Martin Original Design Watch Review - Are They Worth It?

Now they're back at it, imploring originality with another pair of watches that they hope tell a different story.

Watches Under $300, San Martin Watches, Dive Watches, Automatic Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Homage WatchesBen ArthurAugust 24, 2022San Martin Original Design Watch Review, SAn Martin SN044-G Review, San Martin SN026-G Review, San Martin Square Watch Review, San Martin Sports Watch Review Comment

Ratio Free Diver Watch Review | The Perfect Seiko SKX Alternative?

With an all stainless steel offering of 42mm in case diameter, a lug-to-lug of just under 47mm, and a case thickness of just under 15mm, it is certainly a well-proportioned tool watch that will live happily on most wrists.

Watches Under $300, Automatic Watches, Dive Watches, Ratio Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Microbrand/Other WatchesBrett NicholasJuly 28, 2022Ratio Free Diver Watch Review, Ratio RTA109, Are Ratio Watches any good? Comment

Spinnaker Piccard Review - The Latest Monster From Spinnaker

Meet the monstrous Spinnaker Piccard – the maddest dive watch you’ll see this year; excluding Invicta of course.

Watches Under $300, Spinnaker Watches, Dive Watches, Automatic Watches, All Mechanical Watches, Microbrand/Other WatchesBen ArthurMay 3, 2022Spinnaker Piccard Watch, Spinnaker Piccard Review, Spinnaker Piccard Automatic, Spinnaker Piccard Watch ReviewComment

Phoibos Apollo Titanium Review | Great Quality, But…

On paper, this should be one of the best brands I've ever reviewed.

Watches Under $300, Automatic Watches, Phoibos Watches, Everyday Watches, Pilot Watches, Dive Watches, Microbrand/Other Watches, All Mechanical WatchesBen ArthurMarch 18, 2022Phoibos Apollo review, Phoibos Apollo titanium review, Phoibos Apollo full titanium, Are Phoibos watches any goodComment

Marathon GPM 34mm & 36mm (Officer’s) Watch Review - Hardy in Form and Function

What’s small, plastic, contracted by the US Department of Defence, and contains radioactive material used in Thermonuclear Weaponry?

Orient Stretto Solar Watch Review (RA-TX0303L) | Best Watch in its Category?

Orient’s new “Stretto” RA-TX03 series is not only punching well above its weight - with a feature-packed movement and some beautiful dials, there's hardly any competition in this field.

Citizen Zenshin (Forza) Watch Review | Know THIS Before You Buy One

What’s more, unlike the Tsuyosa, this watch wasn’t made of stainless steel. Instead, it shipped with a far more ‘advanced’ Super Titanium case. I had to take a look at it.

Vaer C3 Korean Field Watch Review | Great Watch With One GLARING Issue…

As an introduction to affordable field watches, VAER’s C3 Korean US Solar watch is a fantastic place to start.

The New Casio F-91WB Review | But Is It Better Than The Original?

“Less is more" perfectly sums up minimalist design - a concept Casio has embraced in the F-91WB. But have they gone too far?

Zelos Nova 2 Review | These Insane Watches Should Be Way More Popular

This is the new Nova 37mm from Zelos. That’s right, Zelos. The same brand that brought you big-ass tool watch designs.

Zelos Eagle 2 Review | Out Of This World Materials, But…

Zelos decided to throw a whole heap of exotic materials and textures at this timepiece and flog it at a hair under $1000. Does it work?

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS Review (SRPK87) - I Wanted To Like This New Seiko, But...

I’m about to reveal Seiko’s secret formula. The obscure, genius, groundbreaking strategy that keeps this watchmaking juggernaut at the very top of the pecking order.

Christopher Ward Watches Review – A Definitive Review (The Twelve 36mm & Sealander C63 GMT)

Once you pay over a grand, most watches are built to a similar standard (the recent Tag-Kith collab notwithstanding). I mean, £1,500 for a plastic watch? Are you kidding?

The 10 Toughest Watch Brands On The Planet | Great Picks For Every Budget

Here’s a list of the most durable brands I’ve come across; for those of you after a hardy watch that can take a licking and keep on ticking.

VAER S3/C3 36mm Tradition Field Watch Review | A Near-Excellent Thin Field Watch

With over 20 types and variations of field style watch, Vaer has certainly left potential buyers with plenty of choice.

This Bargain Breguet Alternative Is Impressive, Yet Flawed - Orient Bambino Sun and Moon Review

There’s a little something for everyone in Orient’s dress watch line-up. A good example is reference RA-AK0803Y10B reviewed here.

Best Watches on AliExpress - The Complete Guide to Buying Top Chinese Watch Brands

How should you best use the site? What are the hidden gem best AliExpress watch brands, and which should you steer clear of?

The Ultimate Seiko Rolex Killer List - Affordable Seiko Watches That Look Like Rolex

If you love Rolex but don't fancy remortgaging your house, here are affordable alternatives from acclaimed watchmaker Seiko.

Top 20 Casio Watches Of All Time – The Ultimate List of Affordable Casio Watches

If you’re looking to get a great wristwatch for very little money, you can’t go wrong with Casio. They have a legendary reputation for making some of the cheapest and most durable digital watches on the planet.