15 of the BEST Dive Watches Under $1,000

In this video, I'll list some of my favorite dive watches for under $1,000. Some of your favorite options from both Japan and Switzerland are here, but I also made an effort to include some watches you might not be as familiar with. If there's anything you think I left out, be sure to comment your picks down below!

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[coffeecyclist]

Timestamps!

1:49 Casio Duro $60
2:49 Vostok Amphibia $70
4:37 Citizen Promaster Diver $280
6:05 Orient Kamasu $280
6:50 Glycine Combat SUB 42 $520
8:15 Seiko SRPE99 PADI $550
9:02 Seiko SRPFO3 $525
9:50 Bulova Devil Diver 41 $750
12:06 Squale 1521 Ocean $859
13:27 Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba $695
14:46 Mido Ocean Star 200 $930
16:02 Doxa Sub 200 $950-990
17:48 Certina DS super PH500m $990
18:26 Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional $995-1025

[OutdoorsIQ]

I love the Patek Easter egg, very funny Teddy!😂

[opticalecho]

Mido deserves more love. I’ve had the Ocean Star featured in this video for 1.5 years and I absolutely love it. I wear it nearly every day. Mido punches above their price point for sure.

[marsoelflaco]

I got an Orient Kamasu, red dial, for Christmas. With 200 meters of water resistance, lume that is bright and lasts for several hours, a moderately sized case that fits well under shirt cuffs, and a lug with that allows for different strap/band/bracket combinations, and an affordable price...it's a great option.
It's my first "real" automatic dive watch, and I'm quite proud of it.✌🏽👍🏽

[gregentwistle]

Nice to see Certina mentioned.
I have a DS diver in my collection and it’s quality for the price point was a nice surprise. The 80hr per reserve, and the micro adjust clasp make this brand a real hidden gem.

[niksoncutts]

As soon as I saw your title I was like "The Vostok Amphibia, it has to be here!" and you did not disappoint.

[cobra]

never heard of a Patek Philippe Kamasu

[craigthecraig]

The Mido Ocean Star is an excellent watch, I recently purchased the GMT Ocean Star for just under 1K from my local watch boutique, since then all my other watches have been comfortably placed in the cupboard.

[NotThatSlow]

On the Seiko side of things, I think the King Turtle and King Samurai are the best bang for buck choices, because they have sapphire crystals and ceramic bezels by default. Just get a couple of straps and be happy.

[timwestlake]

I'm a weekly Floridian lobster diver and use the Citizen Pro Master. I can say this thing takes a beating. I stay between 50 - 130ft regularly. The watch keeps impeccable time and the eco-drive system is flawless....no batteries....no winding....it always works.

[jetdr]

I have had a Tissot 1000 for almost 17 years, still works the same as the day I bought it. It takes a beating. I also have an Omega which is way more comfortable but The Tissot is my work watch.

[mayscat]

I’m strongly considering an Orient Star diver right now. But this video has me second guessing. Great list Teddy!!

[owen]

I own an SPRF03 and have beat the crap out of it and its crystal, and not a scratch on the hardlex. People underestimate the scratch resistance of hardlex. It has been through the woods teaching at scout camp for two weeks straight for 2 years, and through many a bail at the skate park.

Hardlex is better than you think!

[salam-sy]

I bought the Casio Duro, Vostok and the Kamasu, absolutely incredible watches for the money! I use them in a suit while presenting, or in the gym on bracelets and they are just great!

[sxon]

What sets you apart Teddy, is that your channel caters to all walks of life, not just the 7+ figure earners. This is why you’ll be the biggest Horological channel in due time. Pun intended.

[mfan]

If you like the Duro on the plastic strap, you'll love it on the fitted bracelet found on Ali Express. Add the machined clasp for an extra $5 and you really have something that doesn't look or feel like a $60 watch!

[BrittPearceWatches]

A TOP TIER VIDEO, as always Teddy! Man, I've got such a thing for doxa!! If only they weren't so big!

[erikmorenovilla]

After watching a handful of your videos …… I have finally subscribed. I’ve found my self coming back over and over again looking for help with what watch’s are worth buying.

[michaelward]

I have 3 dive watches in my collection currently, but my favorite (that I own...lol) is my Spinnaker SP-5080-02 Hunley. Screw down (large and well knurled) signed crown, 200m water resistance, sapphire crystals front and back, 120 click unidirectional bezel, Seiko NH35 movement, excellent finishing, and it's a lume monster. With an MSRP of $350, it's a great entry level automatic dive watch.

[mj-kxkw]

One other one that I love is the Baltic Aquascaphe. Such a good looking watch with a vintage feel that is very affordable (very much under 1k)