Dive Watches reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 16 posts to rank the best Dive Watches brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Watches, r/MicrobrandWatches, r/PrideAndPinion, r/scuba. Top-rated brands include Orient (4.6/5), Oris Aquis (5.0/5), Oris (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews150
Subreddits4
Posts16
Brands81
Products42
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#1
Orient
4.6
(8)
"They are all fantastic."
"Or Glycine Combat Sub."
"IMO."
"Orient Kanno, got one recently and am loving it, especially for $200"
"It was my first dive watch, great watches."
"I own and like orient, seiko, San Martin, and spinnaker."
"Gonna mention Orient, in addition to Seiko and Citizen."
#2
Oris Aquis
5.0
(7)
"Try an Aquis, you’ll be surprised by the wearability."
"Two years on and still lovin' it."
"Stunning and excellent for the price."
"Such a gorgeous and unique watch, and such a great value for money."
"Hands down."
"Oris Aquis. Hands down."
"Used wave dial seamaster, oris aquis."
#3
Oris
4.8
(5)
"Oris Aquis (39.5)"
"Oris Aquis 39.5mm"
"Love your watch!"
"Can't beat an Oris!! Nice styling and a quality finish."
"I really like Oris as a brand; somewhat underrated, IMO."
#4
Orient Kamasu
4.4
(5)
"This one with the red dial is amazing"
"Orient Kamasu."
"I'm surprised by how well it holds up."
"Orient kamasu."
#5
Seiko
4.2
(5)
"Seiko Marine Master and Prospex."
"You have lots of options in this price range! Seiko and Citizen are the big names in this space."
"Lorier or Glycine or seiko 5 sports."
"My skx007 looks fine and I have 'lady wrists'."
"You can have a kick ass diver for under 150 gbp."
#6
Rado
5.0
(4)
"Then i'd to with Rado Captain Cook 37mm"
"The captain cook is a good call and available in smaller sizes."
"Check out the Rado Captain Cook, for the closest alternative."
"The Rado Captain Cook comes in at 37mm and well under budget. It’s a little longer in the lugs so it will wear slightly bigger than 37. One of my favourites."
#7
Citizen Eco-Drive
4.8
(4)
"If you want quartz, orient if you want automatic."
"100%!"
"The Citizen eco dive is used by both commercial and military divers."
"Citizen eco drive or orient kamasu"
#8
Steinhart
4.3
(4)
"Steinhart Ocean 39's or the Armida ones as well. all are 300m."
"That Steinhart has been my target/dream watch for a while now."
"I love my Steinhart. I think I paid around 500."
"I really like Steinhart's take on them."
#9
Tissot Seastar
4.7
(3)
"Tissot I believe is the best bang for your buck you can buy."
"I'm also looking at the new 36mm Tissot seastar quartz diver."
#10
Glycine Combat Sub
4.3
(3)
"Would be my choice. The movement is based on the ever reliable ETA 2824/ Sellita SW200 used in far more expensive watches than this."
"You might check out the Glycene Combat Sub in 36mm."
"There’s also the 36mm combat sub by Glycine."
#11
Citizen
4.3
(3)
"The best true dive watches in that price range are from Citizen."
"There's a new Citizen Promaster out that's 36.5mm."
"Citizen and Seiko make solid dive watches that can be found for around $150."
#12
Glycine
4.0
(3)
"Glycine."
"If you want Swiss, I would check out Glycine on Ashford.com."
"Lorier or Glycine or seiko 5 sports."
#13
San Martin
4.0
(3)
"Make the best quality under $350."
"They give lots of watch for the money."
"Two words.. San Martin, if you don't care about a Seiko nh35 movement they are perfect."
#14
Lorier Neptune
4.0
(3)
"Lorier Neptune. $500, great for a smaller wrist."
"The Lorier Neptune comes in at 39mm."
"The Lorier Neptune comes in at 39mm."
#15
Baltic
5.0
(2)
"Baltic make great variations of their Aquascaphe with these vintage designs similar to the ones you mentioned, in different colors, inner rotating bezel, even bronze and titanium versions."
"Baltic Aquascaphe"
#16
Citizen Promaster
5.0
(2)
"Great everyday watches."
"The best true dive watches in that price range are from Citizen."
#17
Tudor
5.0
(2)
"Tudor Black Bay 58 (39)"
"Have you seen the new Black Bay 58? They just rolled it out at Baselworld. Designed from the classic sub specs, it's slightly bigger at 39mm but definitely thin for a dive watch."
#18
Casio Duro MDV106
5.0
(2)
"$75 plus a Strapcode bracelet $110."
"Pocket the rest."
#19
Scurfa Diver One
5.0
(2)
"It’s built much better than any Citizen or Seiko I’ve had at that price point."
"It’s built much better than any Citizen or Seiko I’ve had at that price point."
#20
Phoibos Wave Master
5.0
(2)
"I like the colors and logo a lot."
"I honestly think is fantastic."
#21
Certina
5.0
(2)
"Certina DS Action Diver 38mm, excellent watch!"
"Certina Aqua DS Action Diver (38)"
#22
Scurfa
5.0
(2)
"Honestly, save up and by a scurfa d1. It's legit."
"Scurfa. Their divers are proper diver watches."
#23
Seiko 5 Diver
4.5
(2)
"I love my Seiko 5 diver."
"Realistically don’t need screw down crown for 99% of applications."
#24
Yema
4.5
(2)
"YEMA Superman Heritage"
"Yema heritage quartz is 11mm, available for preorder."
#25
Suunto
4.5
(2)
"Short and simple: Suunto Zoop."
"Suunto d4i or d4i novo is a good one to start with for beginners."
#26
Dan Henry
4.5
(2)
"Easy choice for me: Dan Henry 1975."
"Look at dan henry they have affordable high quality watches."
#27
Hamilton
4.0
(2)
"Hamilton Khaki Navy Subs, seen them for under £750."
"They are awesome, I have one that I wore daily before I purchased the Longines."
#28
Microbrand
4.0
(2)
"Better off getting a well-respected microbrand if CS is your main concern."
"You're still getting a Japanese movement in most microbrands."
#29
Henry Archer
4.0
(2)
"Also Henry Archer, Islander, or Zelos at $500."
"Henry archer watches"
#30
Christopher Ward
4.0
(2)
"Christopher Ward makes a few and they’ll come very under budget especially with their constant sales and promotions."
"I would look at some Christopher Ward or second hand Tudor and omega."
#31
Helm
4.0
(2)
"Helm is good, or the new brand from Just One More Watch dude….. Erabus?"
"Helm is good, or the new brand from Just One More Watch dude….. Erabus?"
#32
Islander
4.0
(2)
"Highly suggest checking out the Islander brand"
"Get an Islander."
#33
Phoibos
4.0
(2)
"I would def check out Phoibos. They make some great looking dive watches."
"I’d strongly encourage you to explore Islanders and Phoibos in your price range."
#34
Fortis
4.0
(2)
"I really like this Fortis Aquatis PVD three hander with a day date."
"Fortis Aquatis are really nice."
#35
Timex
4.0
(2)
"Timex M79 With a different strap"
"I wear this Timex which has a temp and depth gauge."
#36
Spinnaker
4.0
(2)
"Micros in that range will be made in China. Spinnaker?"
"For the price it’s pretty damn good. Fun looking watch with a nice variety of dial textures."
#37
Casio
3.5
(2)
"Something like that Casio for $45 is hard to beat."
"Basic 200m rated Casio is more than fine."
#38
Rolex
5.0
(1)
"At that price range have a look at the Rolex Yachtmaster 37mm."
#39
Sinn
5.0
(1)
"Sinn u2 fully tegimented"
#40
Longines
5.0
(1)
"Longines hydroconquest 39mm diver"
#41
Isotope
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend the Isotope hydriumx series"
#42
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"I got a 40.00 watch on Amazon and it's worked great. I've been on over 200 dives with it with no issues."
#43
H.G.P.
5.0
(1)
"H.G.P. 200m Mecaquartz diver :)"
#44
Boschett
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic piece of engineering for the money."
#45
Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive
5.0
(1)
"Great everyday watches."
#46
Citizen Promaster BN0150-28E/BN0197-08
5.0
(1)
"I’m big on my Promasters. I have a BN0150-28E and a BN0197-08."
#47
UTS 1000M V2
5.0
(1)
"UTS 1000M V2. Nothing better."
#48
Seiko Sumo
5.0
(1)
"I actually got 3 of them for my family to go diving for my wedding."
#49
Citizen Promaster Dive EO2028-06L
5.0
(1)
"It's about $280 right now."
#50
Seiko SNE Series
5.0
(1)
"Amazing watches, especially the SNE569 and its faded bezel."
#51
Seiko SKX Series
5.0
(1)
"They are true ISO dive watches and are classic iconic Seiko design."
#52
Citizen NY0129
5.0
(1)
"Takes them all to school for around 250$."
#53
Islander ISL 18
5.0
(1)
"Makes excellent watches for the price."
#54
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD51
5.0
(1)
"Wearing it right now."
#55
Seiko 5 SRPD55
5.0
(1)
#56
Orient Kamasu II
5.0
(1)
"You can’t find a better deal on a dive watch."
#57
Aragon Virtuoso TI 9015
5.0
(1)
"For the price, that is a steal."
#58
Seiko Samurai
5.0
(1)
"A stunning watch and also does what a dive watch is supposed to do."
#59
G-Shock
5.0
(1)
"Never had a problem."
#60
Seiko SRPE93
5.0
(1)
#61
Citizen Promaster Automatic
5.0
(1)
#62
Orient Mako 40
5.0
(1)
"Really any of the orient divers are awesome."
#63
VAER G7 GMT
5.0
(1)
"I really like the VAER dive watches. I regularly wear their G7 GMT and love it."
#64
Citizen Promaster NY0040
5.0
(1)
"Citizen Promaster NY0040 automatic"
#65
Orient Ray 2
5.0
(1)
"Orient Ray 2. $250. Outperforms many more expensive watches in terms of timekeeping, lume, and just having a gorgeous sunburst dial."
#66
Seiko SKX013/SKX007
5.0
(1)
"Hey man - buy a Seiko SKX013 or SKX007 depending on how big your wrist is."
#67
Helm Khuraburi or Komodo
5.0
(1)
"Helm Khuraburi or Komodo. Worth the wait."
#68
Citizen Promaster BN0150-28E
5.0
(1)
"I’m big on my Promasters. I have a BN0150-28E and a BN0197-08."
#69
Clemence
4.0
(1)
"Clemence Photic Diver - Abyss Black"
#70
Ball
4.0
(1)
"Maybe try Ball Hydrocarbon Oryginal or Submarine Warfare."
#71
Farer
4.0
(1)
"Farer released some new 38.5mm divers."
#72
50 Atmos
4.0
(1)
"I enjoyed the right up and I even just ordered the 50 atmos."
#73
Tropik
4.0
(1)
"He'd be a damn fool to not mention the Tropik SS. I think you nailed some of the best buys and very popular choices in that price range."
#74
Halios
4.0
(1)
"Wow, the Halios Tropik SS is something for that price.. anyone have it or have any experience with it?"
#75
Nodus
4.0
(1)
"Nodus Sector Deep would be my vote."
#76
Tissot
4.0
(1)
"I think the new Tissot Sea star Chrono in quartz is very good watch for dive."
#77
Mares
4.0
(1)
"I have the Mares Puck Pro and I like it a lot."
#78
Proxima
4.0
(1)
"Not a dive diver but capable and overall solid choice if you venture beyond the known."
#79
Deep Blue
4.0
(1)
"Deep Blue."
#80
Freestyle
4.0
(1)
"I have a Freestyle that I really love."
#81
Tisell
4.0
(1)
"Some years ago Tisell is kind of a popular microband from Korea."
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