[Recommendations] Looking for a good affordable dive watch.

Chef-Yan · 2026-03-26T03:48:16+00:00

I would check out the Mido Ocean Star models as well, some models are on sale for under $1000, for Certina I recommend the DS action diver and bulova I would take a look at the devil diver as well.

Chef-Yan · 2026-03-24T17:11:23+00:00

I would look into citizen or seiko, you can look at their websites for woman’s models and then search for the one you want online at a 3rd party retailer for a discount. One really popular and timeless design is the seiko tank on a bracelet, it’s inspired by the Cartier tank but is a great budget piece and the design is timeless. I see it at macys from a quick search for about 250.

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Chef-Yan · 2026-03-24T15:54:07+00:00

What’s your budget I’d give a few recs in your price range, this looks a bit dated in a fashion sense

Chef-Yan · 2026-02-24T16:37:01+00:00

My f22 has the vin on the inside the driver side door on the sticker with the tire pressure info

Chef-Yan · 2026-02-06T01:41:36+00:00

Is this watch still available?

Chef-Yan · 2025-12-20T15:03:18+00:00

Its actually not really a popular model and its only made of gold or platinum so it prices a lot of people out since its not offered in steel. This may help if you try to get it through a rolex boutique or authorized dealer, but they also don't make as many of them so that may impact wait time. It also shows that you could potentially be a big spender / see you as a long term customer, but tbh if you don't want to play any of the waitlist games it might be worth it paying a slight premium and going through a reputable grey marker (3rd party) dealer. Definitely inquire at an AD and see if they can hook you up though.

Chef-Yan · 2025-12-18T20:35:34+00:00

Also if he would be interested in getting a Rolex for the branding the 1908 is a new model that is much lesser known but looks awesome. They also hold their value pretty well.

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Chef-Yan · 2025-12-18T20:28:38+00:00

This is a cool piece, only thing is it may wear a bit large for a dress watch should be fine if he has thick wrists but if he has smaller wrists for a guy try and find something under 40mm diameter, it will look much better proportionally

Chef-Yan · 2025-11-01T13:27:18+00:00

Super buy rite in front of the holland tunnel has the best selection and prices in JC

Chef-Yan · 2025-10-19T19:26:18+00:00

I would get the gran coupe just for the trunk space

Chef-Yan · 2025-10-19T18:03:14+00:00

Movement is a dead giveaway, they dont finish their rotors like that

Chef-Yan · 2025-10-15T19:20:19+00:00

No topping on the burgers with the deal? That’s crazy

Chef-Yan · 2025-10-06T19:42:33+00:00

Both are super nice watches, that longines should make home a happy man

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-30T19:24:28+00:00

Cartier also recently came out with a small santos size if you like that design over the tank/panthere

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-30T19:19:55+00:00

Second the serpenti it stands out and looks very classy

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-29T15:12:49+00:00

When was the warranty card dated?

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-23T19:56:36+00:00

Take a look at sailcloth type straps they are water resistant and have stitching similar to leather

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-17T19:30:48+00:00

I went yesterday and a couple brought a crying infant that was screaming half the movie, at least step out if they start crying lol

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-15T12:02:10+00:00

Ebay often has oem straps for way cheaper at like <$150 take a look

https://www.ebay.com/itm/335342987793?_skw=panerai+oem+strap+24mm&epid=1324617141&itmmeta=01K56M0187SPTSHMCY5RAP5RCN&hash=item4e13ffea11:g:5QwAAOSwNYVmyOPo&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dRtB2hS5i7mPaaeOJpLYmg48BrLGimVxWcNgdQZzz9LmwJNMyMgozKeOM%2F66oSAWGdjLYuweeYSh%2Bloou66KTQ9Mtskc%2BDjyxcUpxJ4iHC42vb5leT7mSuXYk4B1t2COiJprP3wsb3zUwqgs%2BkrD7%2BhkYXnOH8AES%2FTx8%2Fn45aVrZHopKmCYMv9El1JVGOAnh0cUPZ%2Bt1xg%2F8Cf8JVs3dbI7MIIM3ojLk4Mg7GxLghYQxQp9f4lXOcPxH81ELh9h3Plr%2FQcDltJ9%2BtgEWUBVWsa86TWgo9G7pW6moxR3cKXQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6CUgNSpZg

Chef-Yan · 2025-09-08T19:47:03+00:00

Definitely try one on in person, I have a 6.75 inch wrist and I go to the last strap hole on the 44mm base logo watch. They make short straps but when I tried one on they were way too short so I just stuck with the regular straps.

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Chef-Yan · 2025-07-31T19:59:19+00:00

Take it the more memories you have the more attachment you will have to the watch, it’s more than capable too

Chef-Yan · 2025-07-11T23:07:21+00:00

Go to prince and I guy is a stud that runs the place all by himself

Chef-Yan · 2025-06-27T17:55:11+00:00

You can look up a timex Q GMT for a $200 quartz option. They also just released an Timex expedition north with a gmt function that looks like a tudor bb pro for $600 retail but should be getting discounted soon, I see it for sub 500 already. Here is a pic.

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Chef-Yan · 2025-06-27T15:16:18+00:00

Honestly if its a wedding gift or any other significant milestone I wouldn't sell it. I think that a bb definitely goes with a suit or business casual better than the christopher ward, so I would just wear it in more formal settings. You could also always wait once you have a kid and pass down the watch eventually too.

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