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How does one tackle multiple choices?

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Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2012 04:31 pm

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I'm getting back into the game after a lengthy hiatus and recently a few caught my eye. I found a few watches that fit my current budget and taste. Short of saying "Buy them all", how does one pick the watch to buy first?

I forgot how I did it in the past.
I already have a few worthy divers in my collection. This one will actually see several feet of water after I get my dive cert. It's not like I can't take the others diving but I want a dedicated one (for now) that I don't mind banging around the boat or against other objects. I'm strange like that...

I'm not asking which is best but here are my options since I like them all. I guess I have to flip a coin eventually.

In no particular order:
Helson Sharkmaster 1000
Citizen Autozilla
Armida A1 (would like orange min hand, avail at end of the year)
Aquadive BS100 SS (out of stock for now and REALLY stretching the budget)

Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2012 05:42 pm

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I already have the Autozilla and love it: Mine perform at +1.8 sec/day(seen over 10 days) and I like that it's an in house...With hardened titanium.
From where I stand, I would go for one I was considering lately: The Aquadive...
I love the fact that it's a solid German built case with heritage: It also remind me of my Certina DS3 that I love.
The Zilla and Aqua are very different, also one is available for around 800buks at lowest for a new, the other is sold-out but can show up on forums or the Bay...

The Sharkmaster for me has a minus for the service: It don't open back and it just don't have it's own identity as it's a kind of homage.
The Armida is just not for me and don't measure to the Zilla or Aquadive in my eyes.
To resume: If I hadn't the Zilla already and was standing in your position, I would take it first and wait for an Aquadive who could show-up later on...

Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2012 06:03 pm

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Thanks for your input. The funny thing is, I already have an Ecozilla. I love it and ever since I bought it, I wanted the auto version of it. Fast forward a few years I still don't have the Autozilla. It's always been on my list and always pops up whenever I think about a new purchase.
I've been back and forth the last week narrowing down the list which is above. I'm a guy that lacks patience and needs instant gratification so I might have to bump the AD and Armida off the list for now. I'm looking to purchase within the next month and I know for a fact I can scoop up the Autozilla or Sharkmaster at any time. Decisions decisions.. I think either one should serve me well underwater as a dive tool.

Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2012 06:15 pm

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We was just speaking about the AutoZ. those last days in fact http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=25465&forum_id=30
And as told, you can have it good price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CITIZEN-PROMASTER-AUTOZILLA-1000m-TITANIUM-DIVERS-WATCH-NH6930-09F-NH6931-06E-/230839949326?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item35bf22180e

Posted: Tue Oct 2nd, 2012 10:29 am

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Although I have an A1 and I am very happy with it, I would agree with William. I would go for the Autozilla. I like the Aquadive very much but the Citizen's Bang for buck is unbeatable.

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 05:43 am

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Oh the joy of waiting and watching. The Helson SM1000 destro blue dial is now out of stock. Darn lol. That leaves the Autozilla!
With that said, I started to look at the Marathon GSAR and Helson Turtle again as well as the Doxa 1200T Pro and Sinn U1. They (Doxa and Sinn) are obviously on the upper end of the budget but still within reach.
The cushion cases are growing on me.

Last edited on Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 05:48 am by 21411

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 05:58 am

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21411 wrote:
Oh the joy of waiting and watching. The Helson SM1000 destro blue dial is now out of stock. Darn lol. That leaves the Autozilla!
With that said, I started to look at the Marathon GSAR and Helson Turtle again as well as the Doxa 1200T Pro and Sinn U1. They (Doxa and Sinn) are obviously on the upper end of the budget but still within reach.
The cushion cases are growing on me.

All those models are very different...
Every watch has it's own charms and flaws : You will never be fully satisfied as there is no such thing as the perfect ultimate wrist watch.
Solution is in owning many and wear them with the mood of the day.

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 06:01 am

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I know they are. Just when I thought I narrowed down the upcoming purchase list.. Don't worry. When it's time to get another watch after this, I'll go through the same process.

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 06:19 am

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Man, it's impossible to "narrow down the line"...
There's always new models coming up : Models you never seen of heard of...That's what makes this hobby endless and interesting.
Buy what seems to be falling in your needs right now, you'll get tired of cushion cases if you own only that as anything else.
The AutoZilla is 1000m hardened titanium in-house and you will not find better bang for the buks.
To develop entirely the case, it's hardening process and movement certainly did cost much time&money to Citizen: That's where is the achievement and value for the customer.
Others using ETA mvts can't measure to that.
My meaning is that any "divers" fanatic should own one to start a great collection.

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 07:50 am

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I just missed a vendor that sold it $50 USD less than what was on ebay.

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 07:54 am

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21411 wrote:
I just missed a vendor that sold it $50 USD less than what was on ebay.
With shipping included?

Posted: Wed Oct 3rd, 2012 08:05 am

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Hammerfjord wrote: 21411 wrote:
I just missed a vendor that sold it $50 USD less than what was on ebay.
With shipping included?
Yep! It was $845 shipped worldwide. See what happens when you wait? Opportunities go right on by.

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