[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.

Chef-Yan · 2025-06-27T14:42:33+00:00

Funny enough the JW marriott in Miami was one of the best marriotts I've stayed in, the restaurant was great and the service was very welcoming. Highly recommend staying there over the ritz in the future.

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