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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Hey guys, I am looking for an tool/diver chrono. Need a watch for harder use, harder conditions and harder environment. For easy day use. Requirements for this watch: > quartz movement > at least 200 m water resistance > if possible a micro brand Some thoughts of me: - Bali Ha'i Projetct Model C - Oscar's Dievas Divergraph ;-) I hope you guys have many suggestions !  Last edited on Sat Aug 17th, 2013 01:36 pm by exc-hulk |
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stew77 Admin 
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So I'm looking at this thread, seeing tool/diver/chrono and with the requirement of Quartz I had to think about it just a bit, as nothing immediately came to mind. I think you've got a couple great contenders there with the Bali Ha'i Model C Chrono and the Dievas Divergraph...both of those models should be tough as nails, and meet your requirements. Then it hit me...Seiko Solar Diver Chronograph...I have not owned this one personally, but it seems to have some good reviews and you know Seiko...it's gonna be very well built and lume like a torch. I'd add that one to your list as it seems to meet all your requirements, and its available in a bunch of color combos (blue highlights, yellow highlights, red highlights, pepsi theme, etc) on both ss bracelet and rubber strap.   |
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stew77 Admin
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Looks pretty cool on a Zulu too! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Hey Chris my friend, big thank you for your reply. Of course, the SEIKO SSCxxx solar diver. I forgot to list this watch when I open this thread.  Love the robust overall look of the SEIKO. Especially the screw down chrono pusher. Like the contrast between the black bezel & pushers and the ss case of the yellow version. The yellow and blue versions are my favorites of this model. Looks really cool on a ZULU. It is not easy to find a quartz chrono like these three  Last edited on Sun Aug 18th, 2013 04:50 pm by exc-hulk |
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stew77 Admin
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I agree buddy! I had to sort of rack my brain to think of something that would fit ALL of your requirements...there really aren't that many that meet all of your criteria! I think you've got 3 good ones to choose from though!  |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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I need all three !  I wonder if Citizen have a cool chrono in there line up.  |
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stew77 Admin
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exc-hulk wrote: I need all three ! Yes...I believe Citizen may have a few options with chrono function and at least 200m water resistence. They have an eco-drive scuba fin chrono (available in Blue or Orange versions, but it looks to me like the strap is integrated to the case...which I don't really like).   Looks like there's also the Aqualand line of Dive Chronos too. (I have to admit, I don't know the Citizen line very well at all).  |
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stew77 Admin
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And then there's a couple more options in the Citizen Eco-drive Promaster Chrono line... This one even includes a depth gauge (Citizen Eco Drive Promaster Depth Meter Chronograph). This first one below isn't bad, but I still think I prefer the chrono-layout of the Seiko Solar Chrono.    |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Hey Chris, thanks a lot for your other suggestions buddy. The Citizen scuba fin chrono looks nice, but like you say - the integrated strap disqualified the watch. But have you the reference for this watch ? The promaster chronos looks cool, but I don't need a watch with depth gauge. I already have Citizen watches with that feature. And this feature pushes the price up. PS: OK, I have the reference for the scuba fin chrono Last edited on Mon Aug 19th, 2013 02:06 pm by exc-hulk |
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stew77 Admin
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Fair enough...looks like you found a reference for the scuba fin models (I agree, the integrated strap deletes it as a contender). Like I said, I don't know the Citizen lineup very well at all...just throwin' em' out there. Are you finding anything else out there? |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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I like the Citizen line up too, but it's nothing like what I'm looking at the moment. This one looks really impressive and technical.  The BaliHa'i Model C is my favorite at the moment. Really nice and unique chrono with big pushers and crown. Cool vintage style. Love the big minute stopwatch hand. And water resist up to 200m On the second place is the SEIKO solar diver chrono. So far I have found nothing more. But I'll keep looking a little longer. Maybe I'll find something more. If you remember anything else, please let me know . Last edited on Mon Aug 19th, 2013 04:24 pm by exc-hulk |
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Patrik72 3T WIS 
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How about a Luminox from the Colormark series? I like mine, but it does not have a screwdown crown. I would not recomend buying the chronograph version new. (Overpriced). Attachment: Varg-jakt.JPG (Downloaded 36 times) |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Hi Patrik, thanks for your suggestion ! Cool stealth look. But that is not what I am looking for. Too "military" for me. |
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Patrik72 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Hi Patrik, No problems! If military aint your thing, may i suggest a... Citizen Promaster Sea AN1130-01E  Attachment: an1130-01e-125368.jpg (Downloaded 31 times) |
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Khronos 3T WIS 
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Sorry, been a bit absent last few months! Inspired by your thread, my good Herr Philipp, i took the plunge today on the Seiko Solar Chrono Diver. I am hopeful I will post pix/review soon but I recommend it with no reservation! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Patrik72 wrote: exc-hulk wrote:Hi Patrik, Military is my thing, but not at this time. This Citizen I have seen a few days ago. The overall look is not 100%. |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Khronos wrote: Sorry, been a bit absent last few months! Hi Khronos, great to hear from you again. I am looking forward to see pics from you. The SEIKO diver solar chrono is on my radar. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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here you go Phil...been taking care of this one for you way under my bed for the past 7 years or so...Reactor,200m quartz chrono...tough as nails,knurled bezel,crown and lugs,thick bracelet,and super bright Reactor lume! Attachment: 021.JPG (Downloaded 18 times) |
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