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mediame
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I would like to get a diving watch that I could also wear as my day-to-day watch. I would like it to look in the style of something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Meter-Chronograph-AT0660-56E/dp/B0019KBD3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1239604705&sr=8-1

I want it to have the following features:

- timers to measure time
- calendar
- depth gauge to measure how deep I am (this is the feature I am not finding on these types of watches)

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!!!!

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Hi Mediame. Maybe the 3Ts can give you more comprehensive inputs if you were to include a budget for your intended watch.....just my opinion. Regards.

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edit...

you want a chrono, hmm..reserving this spot for further posting ;)

Last edited on Sun May 3rd, 2009 10:27 am by elemental

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Well I think one of our daily posters just picked up one of these...

http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/BJ2000-09E.asp

No affiliation to vendor!!face4.gif

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That is about as much as I would like to spend, $300ish.

1. Anyone know where there might reviews of it? What did the poster think of it?

2. Any idea how big it is?

3. How difficult is it to swap out the black band with a matching stainless steel band?

Thanks!

mediame
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Also, is it a problem to go swimming with one of these watches in a pool with chlorine?

Thanks again!

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I think the watch Paxman suggested would be more suited to be used as an actual dive watch. The watch you had a link to is more of a 'dress diver' I believe.

Here are a few pics of mine on a Hadly-Roma SS bracelet and OEM rubber.

Last edited on Sun May 3rd, 2009 07:20 pm by valvestem

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If your liking that at Amazon check out this page and see if you can find one you like at a better price. Great place to shop if in the USA ;)

http://www.bluedial.com/citizen-watch-men-eco-drive.htm

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Hi Valvestream,

Is the watch that you are wearing in that pic of a Citizen Aqualand Eco-Drive Dive Watch BJ2000-09E?

Where did you get your band?

Thanks

valvestem wrote: I think the watch Paxman suggested would be more suited to be used as an actual dive watch. The watch you had a link to is more of a 'dress diver' I believe.

Here are a few pics of mine on a Hadly-Roma SS bracelet and OEM rubber.

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mediame wrote: Also, is it a problem to go swimming with one of these watches in a pool with chlorine?

Thanks again!

I take it you do not dive?...so that brings up the question why do you need a watch with a depth meter?

mediame
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I just started diving and am practicing in a pool.

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mediame wrote: Hi Valvestream,

Is the watch that you are wearing in that pic of a Citizen Aqualand Eco-Drive Dive Watch BJ2000-09E?
Where did you get your band?

Yes it is a Citizen BJ2000-09E

The watch bracelet came from here: http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/59

The watch is nice, solid, & well made. No worries about winding with the Eco-Drive.

It is a smaller size than most currently populuar diver watches, but fills my 8.5" wrist quite well.

Last edited on Mon May 4th, 2009 10:10 am by valvestem

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I do not seem to see the metal strap on the site that you provided a link to. Do you happen to have a direct link to it?

Thanks!

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mediame wrote: I do not seem to see the metal strap on the site that you provided a link to. Do you happen to have a direct link to it?

Thanks!

Hmmm...thought it was a direct link, hold on,

http://www.globalwatchband.com/group/59/#MB4436W

here you go.

It's the:

Pilot Breitling Style Watch Band (Stainless Steel) Model #MB4436W

20mm lugwidth, straight EL's, Rich said curved EL's would not fit.
Model: MB4436W

Last edited on Mon May 4th, 2009 06:14 pm by valvestem