I think these guys chose what they chose for reasons of styling. Personally, I think the Invictas are hideous. I owned one of the first Invicta models made, and it wouldn't keep time worth a damn.
The water resistance ratings on these watches are comical. Like you could actually take some off-brand diver rated to 500m down to 500m. The only choices here are the Seiko, the Citizen, and the Orient.
It might help to ask what DIVERS think are the best watches. None will say Invicta...
I love Seiko and have been wearing em since 1978, I have my Seiko divers on as I write and love it! totally reliable, stylish and robust. I have Tags and rolex watches which I never wear, for the obvious fearing of being mugged, Seiko is my choice of wear watch for life. Even the cheaper Lorus which Seiko also make are great.
To all those nobodys who tell rubbish as "for poor" etc. Please never ever click on a video which is about watches in GENERAL! If you could even afford a Rolex, AP, JC, Breitling etc. you wouldn't have click on a video which includes "dive watches under 300.00". And before judging about Citizen+Seiko, better inform yourself before telling such nonesense!They both are highly inovative brands and also have their highend you still won't be able to afford! Go and get yor china replicas you douches!
@ExSoen wrong, my friend...i watch cops everyday and you won't find me getting pulled over with a crack rock...people go on sites like youtube to see things they wouldn't ordinarily see in real life, that's why its called entertainment...theory debunked
@A.T I'm really sorry but I don't understand what you said, which should debunk my fact. You want to tell me...you wouldn't see these watches in real life so you go on youtube to entertain yourself on this video? These are no watches which are not affordable but some are solid midclass watches.I tell about myself that I'm interested in all kind of watches and just wanted to know what the opinion of good divers from the host of the video is but then had to read all this rubbish.thats all. greets
@aleckstypes I wear Seiko and I bet I have more high end watches in my safe then you do, numbnuts. These watches have style, which I doubt you know anything about if all you look at is the price of the watch. ...Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt...Oscar Wilde
well it looks like that ,, this video is not about having watches in order, its about watches under 300 dls that have the same meters deep as the swiss dive watches as oris breitling rolex ect..
An Invicta as no.1.. okay.. Apart from that Invicta thingy this is a cool concept (watch top 10). Why no Vostoks in the list?? I like those in the lower price region. Btw, standard quartz is (though accurate) gay&vulgar.
It's interesting that almost EVERY one of these watches is something I would avoid. Japanese automatic movement is a (poorly done) rip off of swiss movement. if you are going auto, go swiss for an extra $100 bucks or so. Invicta = Cheap, lightweight, etc. Would not touch one with a ten foot pole.
I am not a watch "snob" by any means. In fact, I found this video when looking for a nice, classy $500 divers watch. So far, the Christopher Ward watches are far and away superior & start @ $365
man all these watches look nice :D i just... want... a watch... but i'm too poorrrrrrr...god i hate school! can't wait till i work!! ima buy all of these watches :D :D :D
This really is an excellent clip and very informative in helping me choose my next watch. Hey, Invicta watches look VERY similar to my Rolex watches. Dr Guy UK
What about the Vostok Amphibian watch? I can guarantee you they are just as water resistance, and even tougher than any of those dive watches probably put together, and best of all. They are less than $100. I will say I do like Citizen watch over any Seiko watch though. Timex watches are pretty much a joke at this point. They used to be tough though. Now they are cheap Chinese crap.
@LeathermanFan2 Vostok's not bad. Got one in the shop recently and it wasn't half bad. Not exactly well-designed, as many of these dive watches appeal to forum nerds more than real watch guys (aka people with taste), but decent build quality. I'd still go for a Momentum M50 though. Sapphire, 10 year battery life, 500m and 200m with the crown open. 300 bucks on italian rubber and with a 6 year warranty. Citizen and seiko can't match that.
@Nateb123 Yeah the classic Vostok Komandirskies and Amphibians aren't for everybody. They are just for practical use. There were designed to be tough and are. I've owned two Seikos and both of them broke because I thought they were tougher than I thought. I've even seen a few Seiko Monsters that broke too. As for Citizen I own only one and it has been treated just as rough as my solar atomic G-Shocks. I've also read people have had Citizen Eco-Drive for over 20 years without any problems too.
@barkerville That's because it cements you as a person who is blind to aesthetics. You'll just stop caring and wear shoes you bought from gas stations for the rest of your life.
Who would have thought. They link to an Invicta sales site on their website. Like we didn't know that already by even mentioning Invicta in the same breath as legit divers.
Considering Invictas aren't "swiss made" as advertised, why are you to believe the #1 diver has 500m water resist as advertised? Either you aren't very informed about watches, or you sell Invictas.
The people who made this video obviously did not research anything on invicta. Invicta watches are made using CHINESE PARTS. There is nothing swiss about them. It is nothing but the quality of a knock-off rolex with an invicta logo. (and a high price tag, may I add) Invicta gets their watch parts from a manufacturer by the name of Seagull, which also creates movements and other watch parts for many other brand names. Invicta watches are made cheaply for probably around 30 bucks. Amatures!
The people who made this video obviously did not research anything on invicta. Invicta watches are made using CHINESE PARTS. There is nothing swiss about them. It is nothing but the quality of a knock-off rolex with an invicta logo. (and a high price tag, may I add) Invicta gets their watch parts from a manufacturer by the name of Seagull, which also creates movements and other watch parts for many other brand names. Invicta watches are made cheaply for probably around thirty bucks.
@Nateb123 yup.. they claim to have a "swiss movement" but are made in china. they are nothing but the quality of knockoff rolexes with a different name.
Great video!!! I own five of these watches and looking at the orange monster as my sixth. I agree with this video as a rescue diver of over twenty years. Look to Rolex or Omega for higher end but all of these serve the same purpose.
Interesting vid and very useful. Please, would you do one on less priced watches like of around $100? I´m a beginner and don´t want/don´t have too much to spend but would like advice on cheaper ones... possible???
I really liked and appreciated what you did with this vid. Not sure why you got some dislike votes.Anyways I subscribed and look forward to your videos.
"this video isn't really meant to put the watches in any particular order"..
It's not? So I didn't just see a top 10 countdown..aka..in particular order. lol.
I'm also a little confused about your opinion on the Seiko Monster series.
You state in your video that they are "not the most capable of dive watches ever invented" .then proceed to say they are of "high quality". My question is:
Which is it? Are they junk or not? forgiver me, I'm just a beginner. Your advise is needed.
I didn't mean to be ambiguous, but the term capable really has nothing to do with quality. What I meant to say was that although the Seiko watches are legendary and very popular, It's not because they are capable of the deepest diving (compared to say a 1500m Breitling Superocean or a CX Swiss military 6000m). It's because they are high quality for the money.
@watchurselfblog You are quite right my friend The Seiko monster watch is very popular and robust for a great price. As being a Bretling owner, the water resistants on a Bretling diver watch is usually between 2000 meters(superocean steelfish)- 3000 meters(aeromarine avenger seawolf). These watches have way higher water resistants but costs more than $3000.
@watchurselfblog You are quite right my friend The Seiko monster watch is very popular and robust watch for a great price. As being a Bretling owner, the water resistants on a Bretling diver watch is usually between 2000 meters(superocean steelfish)- 3000 meters(aeromarine avenger seawolf). These watches have way higher water resistants but costs more than $3000.
@hansomegq67 The Seiko monster is a great watch. It has a solid automatic movement that is very robust. Don't mistake from this video that the Seiko monster watches aren't good. They are probably the most reliable and precise automatic watch for about $200. Also great video. I give it a thumbs up.
@dmm320 The most reliable and precise automatic watch for 200? It's got a Malaysian movement. There's a reason it isn't part of the Seiko 5 line. Just get a used swiss auto diver for that money. Monster is for online watch noobs who spend time on forums instead of involved in the watch world. Get a Seiko or Citizen Quartz diver and save yourself the embarrassment of a movement you wouldn't find in a fake Rolex.
You think Invicta is the best out of this bunch????!!!! This is truly a review by and for dive watch noobs. The Seiko and Citizen watches in this price range are far above and beyond the others listed. Listing them in positions other than number 1 and 2 shows your ignorance of not only watches but diving and the history of diving watches. I would not even consider owning anything out of the brands you list besides Seiko, Citizen, Orient and maybe Luminox. Ridiculous video!
@watchurselfblog It sure sounds like you put them in a particular order and you picked a few of the classic losers in the watch world. My top 10 dive watches under $300 are all made by Seiko and Citizen with a Casio or two thrown in to cover the quartz watch lovers. Invicta is famous for several things, poor customer service, lack of quality repair and needing repair. Go to a decent watch forum and read up on watches and don't settle for the crap that is sold in the mall and Sam's Club.
Great list!!!!
electro8tee4 6 hours ago
If a dive watch list starts off with an Invicta, it can't be a good list.
vinilove77 1 day ago
I think these guys chose what they chose for reasons of styling. Personally, I think the Invictas are hideous. I owned one of the first Invicta models made, and it wouldn't keep time worth a damn.
The water resistance ratings on these watches are comical. Like you could actually take some off-brand diver rated to 500m down to 500m. The only choices here are the Seiko, the Citizen, and the Orient.
It might help to ask what DIVERS think are the best watches. None will say Invicta...
cobrajet25 2 days ago
повна херня
MrPilkevich 2 days ago
Seiko... mmmm....
jcnbw01 1 week ago
i've got an Luminox 3081.BO, it's an amazing watch!
winterzerotwo 1 week ago
.....wotches
lacroix6323 1 week ago
Casio...lmao.Serious?Casio are kids watches.
caliindica 1 week ago
what about casio ?
Shadooow1 1 week ago
por 300 € te compras mil relojes mucho más guapos que esos
hongodj 2 weeks ago
The Watches from Swizerland are the best!!!
TheLegendSir 3 weeks ago
OMEGA Planet Ocean FTW.
bigtruckseriesreview 3 weeks ago
Actually Ole Oscar quoted Proverbs 17:28. :)
slow2hood 1 month ago
I love Seiko and have been wearing em since 1978, I have my Seiko divers on as I write and love it! totally reliable, stylish and robust. I have Tags and rolex watches which I never wear, for the obvious fearing of being mugged, Seiko is my choice of wear watch for life. Even the cheaper Lorus which Seiko also make are great.
lndac02 1 month ago
7s28 (jap) and turtle. the rest suck... go to ebay
andrewaskins1 1 month ago
To all those nobodys who tell rubbish as "for poor" etc. Please never ever click on a video which is about watches in GENERAL! If you could even afford a Rolex, AP, JC, Breitling etc. you wouldn't have click on a video which includes "dive watches under 300.00". And before judging about Citizen+Seiko, better inform yourself before telling such nonesense!They both are highly inovative brands and also have their highend you still won't be able to afford! Go and get yor china replicas you douches!
ExSoen 1 month ago
@ExSoen wrong, my friend...i watch cops everyday and you won't find me getting pulled over with a crack rock...people go on sites like youtube to see things they wouldn't ordinarily see in real life, that's why its called entertainment...theory debunked
aleckstypes 3 weeks ago
@A.T I'm really sorry but I don't understand what you said, which should debunk my fact. You want to tell me...you wouldn't see these watches in real life so you go on youtube to entertain yourself on this video? These are no watches which are not affordable but some are solid midclass watches.I tell about myself that I'm interested in all kind of watches and just wanted to know what the opinion of good divers from the host of the video is but then had to read all this rubbish.thats all. greets
ExSoen 3 weeks ago
I have a Grand Diver, my dad has a Pro Diver and a Luminox.
jrodigan5 1 month ago
great watches for poor people
aleckstypes 1 month ago
@aleckstypes I wear Seiko and I bet I have more high end watches in my safe then you do, numbnuts. These watches have style, which I doubt you know anything about if all you look at is the price of the watch. ...Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt...Oscar Wilde
lndac02 1 month ago
@lndac02 I believe your Oscar Wilde quote was really by: Abraham Lincoln.
jdh91741 3 weeks ago
Forgot Bernhardt Sea shark, Seiko's snzf17, Orient cer00007 with sapphire,....
Saxohouse 1 month ago
You guys have no idea what you're talking about. These are watch noobie opinions.
kelvartsen 1 month ago
well it looks like that ,, this video is not about having watches in order, its about watches under 300 dls that have the same meters deep as the swiss dive watches as oris breitling rolex ect..
geneve8012 1 month ago
Wow some of the Invicta watches really look like the Rolex models don't ya think??
tenodogblu 1 month ago
Momentum. Nuff said.
ThinBlueLine1969 1 month ago
my favorite diver's watch for unter 300 would be the invicta pro diver 9937ob. the one with swiss movement. love this watch
boelze 2 months ago
An Invicta as no.1.. okay.. Apart from that Invicta thingy this is a cool concept (watch top 10). Why no Vostoks in the list?? I like those in the lower price region. Btw, standard quartz is (though accurate) gay&vulgar.
daspascool 2 months ago
If you are looking for watches, go to definewatches
fabiopetzold 2 months ago
It's interesting that almost EVERY one of these watches is something I would avoid. Japanese automatic movement is a (poorly done) rip off of swiss movement. if you are going auto, go swiss for an extra $100 bucks or so. Invicta = Cheap, lightweight, etc. Would not touch one with a ten foot pole.
I am not a watch "snob" by any means. In fact, I found this video when looking for a nice, classy $500 divers watch. So far, the Christopher Ward watches are far and away superior & start @ $365
ndabunka 2 months ago
man all these watches look nice :D i just... want... a watch... but i'm too poorrrrrrr...god i hate school! can't wait till i work!! ima buy all of these watches :D :D :D
teamofreally 2 months ago
Invicta by far
ppsanchezh 2 months ago
I have EPOS diver, and its is impressive, auto movt
deviatea 2 months ago
Invicta makes some really poor quality watches.
Would you not consider Traser over Luminox?
modblogger1 3 months ago
@modblogger1 I would, if i would give a f* about illumination. But I don't, so Invicta ftw! Best value for money ever.
boelze 2 months ago
Great clip.. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. No flaming needed..
mrkrmoore62 3 months ago
Invicta? Most suckabale watches today, google users opionion before putting it in video. :)
freemusicblogg 3 months ago
This really is an excellent clip and very informative in helping me choose my next watch. Hey, Invicta watches look VERY similar to my Rolex watches. Dr Guy UK
tenodogblu 3 months ago
Seiko Monster rulz :P
vladetadj 3 months ago
INVECTA IS AMERICAN?
fremd27 3 months ago
like watching paint dry.
Mockingbird5150 3 months ago
@Mockingbird5150 would you rather have watch me take a dump? 8-O
deviatea 2 months ago
@deviatea no. not into that. but if you decide to do it, make sure you flush twice.
Mockingbird5150 2 months ago
I can't believe you didn't include the Casio Frogman. Most are well over $300, however you can find a good variety for less than that.
mindtrix00 4 months ago
What about the Vostok Amphibian watch? I can guarantee you they are just as water resistance, and even tougher than any of those dive watches probably put together, and best of all. They are less than $100. I will say I do like Citizen watch over any Seiko watch though. Timex watches are pretty much a joke at this point. They used to be tough though. Now they are cheap Chinese crap.
LeathermanFan2 4 months ago
@LeathermanFan2 Vostok's not bad. Got one in the shop recently and it wasn't half bad. Not exactly well-designed, as many of these dive watches appeal to forum nerds more than real watch guys (aka people with taste), but decent build quality. I'd still go for a Momentum M50 though. Sapphire, 10 year battery life, 500m and 200m with the crown open. 300 bucks on italian rubber and with a 6 year warranty. Citizen and seiko can't match that.
Nateb123 4 months ago
@Nateb123 Yeah the classic Vostok Komandirskies and Amphibians aren't for everybody. They are just for practical use. There were designed to be tough and are. I've owned two Seikos and both of them broke because I thought they were tougher than I thought. I've even seen a few Seiko Monsters that broke too. As for Citizen I own only one and it has been treated just as rough as my solar atomic G-Shocks. I've also read people have had Citizen Eco-Drive for over 20 years without any problems too.
LeathermanFan2 4 months ago
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Seiko is the number 1 !!!!!!
0positivoo 4 months ago
Seiko is the number 1 !!!!!!
0positivoo 4 months ago
Nicely done. Appreciate the info.
2010shango 4 months ago
Invicta #1! Really!
dproffessa 5 months ago
Seiko Black Monster is one awesome watch.Pics do not do the watch justice.Once you get one,you will never look back.
barkerville 5 months ago
@barkerville That's because it cements you as a person who is blind to aesthetics. You'll just stop caring and wear shoes you bought from gas stations for the rest of your life.
Nateb123 4 months ago
Gee guys, why no Nixon? And how did the new Tommy Hilfiger 50000m not get in here?
johnrandomx 5 months ago
Sigh, Invicta.
T0KENAUS 5 months ago
Who would have thought. They link to an Invicta sales site on their website. Like we didn't know that already by even mentioning Invicta in the same breath as legit divers.
cybrsperm 5 months ago
Considering Invictas aren't "swiss made" as advertised, why are you to believe the #1 diver has 500m water resist as advertised? Either you aren't very informed about watches, or you sell Invictas.
cybrsperm 5 months ago
you want a real dive watch? buy a SECTOR WATCH.
NoahSchultzChannel 6 months ago
The people who made this video obviously did not research anything on invicta. Invicta watches are made using CHINESE PARTS. There is nothing swiss about them. It is nothing but the quality of a knock-off rolex with an invicta logo. (and a high price tag, may I add) Invicta gets their watch parts from a manufacturer by the name of Seagull, which also creates movements and other watch parts for many other brand names. Invicta watches are made cheaply for probably around 30 bucks. Amatures!
NoahSchultzChannel 6 months ago
The people who made this video obviously did not research anything on invicta. Invicta watches are made using CHINESE PARTS. There is nothing swiss about them. It is nothing but the quality of a knock-off rolex with an invicta logo. (and a high price tag, may I add) Invicta gets their watch parts from a manufacturer by the name of Seagull, which also creates movements and other watch parts for many other brand names. Invicta watches are made cheaply for probably around thirty bucks.
NoahSchultzChannel 6 months ago
@NoahSchultzChannel Like I keep saying dude, the Swiss are ripping off innocent people man, their watches are criminally overpriced.
dproffessa 5 months ago
@dproffessa true dat.
NoahSchultzChannel 5 months ago
I like the Seiko and Orient.
OrangePHX 6 months ago
i have around 15 watches and the invitcta watch was a disappointment. one of the hour mark come off.
123123123cesar 6 months ago
Invicta stinks do not buy them!!!!! Seiko rocks skx009,007,samurai it getting hard to find going up in value grab one
superhawkn 6 months ago
@superhawkn thank god another person here knows about watches.. invicta is crap
NoahSchultzChannel 6 months ago
@NoahSchultzChannel Oh sweet baby jesus, thank you. Invicta is trash. Glad someone knows it, but alas, online taste is a rare thing.
Nateb123 4 months ago
@Nateb123 yup.. they claim to have a "swiss movement" but are made in china. they are nothing but the quality of knockoff rolexes with a different name.
NoahSchultzChannel 4 months ago
@datsomedimsum: you spelled retarded wrong.
watchurselfblog 6 months ago
Im so going to get the Invita pro diver
Great Video
AreaCodeProduction 7 months ago
Great video!!! I own five of these watches and looking at the orange monster as my sixth. I agree with this video as a rescue diver of over twenty years. Look to Rolex or Omega for higher end but all of these serve the same purpose.
poseidon8118 7 months ago
Invicta should never be number one
cornerstone228 8 months ago
Interesting vid and very useful. Please, would you do one on less priced watches like of around $100? I´m a beginner and don´t want/don´t have too much to spend but would like advice on cheaper ones... possible???
quieromicubita 9 months ago
Great report. thanks
BiggerThanYouFool 1 year ago
I really liked and appreciated what you did with this vid. Not sure why you got some dislike votes.Anyways I subscribed and look forward to your videos.
manny44 1 year ago 4
@manny44
Hey thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback! My plan is to do more top 10 vids but they seem to take me a while.
watchurselfblog 1 year ago
@manny44
Safe bet for the dislikes would be for the recommendation of the Invicta watches.
NGMonocrom 1 month ago
@watchurselfblog
"this video isn't really meant to put the watches in any particular order"..
It's not? So I didn't just see a top 10 countdown..aka..in particular order. lol.
I'm also a little confused about your opinion on the Seiko Monster series.
You state in your video that they are "not the most capable of dive watches ever invented" .then proceed to say they are of "high quality". My question is:
Which is it? Are they junk or not? forgiver me, I'm just a beginner. Your advise is needed.
hansomegq67 1 year ago
@hansomegq67
Sorry,
I didn't mean to be ambiguous, but the term capable really has nothing to do with quality. What I meant to say was that although the Seiko watches are legendary and very popular, It's not because they are capable of the deepest diving (compared to say a 1500m Breitling Superocean or a CX Swiss military 6000m). It's because they are high quality for the money.
watchurselfblog 1 year ago
@watchurselfblog You are quite right my friend The Seiko monster watch is very popular and robust for a great price. As being a Bretling owner, the water resistants on a Bretling diver watch is usually between 2000 meters(superocean steelfish)- 3000 meters(aeromarine avenger seawolf). These watches have way higher water resistants but costs more than $3000.
dmm320 10 months ago
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@watchurselfblog You are quite right my friend The Seiko monster watch is very popular and robust watch for a great price. As being a Bretling owner, the water resistants on a Bretling diver watch is usually between 2000 meters(superocean steelfish)- 3000 meters(aeromarine avenger seawolf). These watches have way higher water resistants but costs more than $3000.
dmm320 10 months ago
@hansomegq67 The Seiko monster is a great watch. It has a solid automatic movement that is very robust. Don't mistake from this video that the Seiko monster watches aren't good. They are probably the most reliable and precise automatic watch for about $200. Also great video. I give it a thumbs up.
dmm320 10 months ago 5
@dmm320 The most reliable and precise automatic watch for 200? It's got a Malaysian movement. There's a reason it isn't part of the Seiko 5 line. Just get a used swiss auto diver for that money. Monster is for online watch noobs who spend time on forums instead of involved in the watch world. Get a Seiko or Citizen Quartz diver and save yourself the embarrassment of a movement you wouldn't find in a fake Rolex.
Nateb123 4 months ago
You think Invicta is the best out of this bunch????!!!! This is truly a review by and for dive watch noobs. The Seiko and Citizen watches in this price range are far above and beyond the others listed. Listing them in positions other than number 1 and 2 shows your ignorance of not only watches but diving and the history of diving watches. I would not even consider owning anything out of the brands you list besides Seiko, Citizen, Orient and maybe Luminox. Ridiculous video!
vjbknife1 1 year ago 10
@vjbknife1
This video isn't really meant to put the watches in any particular order...
Instead of flaming me as being ignorant, maybe you could put your top 10 list on here.
I openly invited that in my video.
watchurselfblog 1 year ago
@watchurselfblog It sure sounds like you put them in a particular order and you picked a few of the classic losers in the watch world. My top 10 dive watches under $300 are all made by Seiko and Citizen with a Casio or two thrown in to cover the quartz watch lovers. Invicta is famous for several things, poor customer service, lack of quality repair and needing repair. Go to a decent watch forum and read up on watches and don't settle for the crap that is sold in the mall and Sam's Club.
vjbknife1 1 year ago
@watchurselfblog not in order...? yet a countdown?
you M U S T be retarted!
datsomedimsum 6 months ago
@watchurselfblog IDIOT!
datsomedimsum 6 months ago
@vjbknife1 correct.
NoahSchultzChannel 6 months ago
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1ramblinwreck08 1 year ago
Nice reviews!!
fleetingdays 1 year ago
@fleetingdays Thanks!
watchurselfblog 1 year ago
i got it for christmas, i always wear it since then
hunya95 1 year ago
my favourite is luminox 8800 black ops
hunya95 1 year ago
@hunya95 I agree that's a very cool watch. The Tritium gas tubes are practical and cool!
watchurselfblog 1 year ago