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[Question] Can anyone recommend a vintage style diver? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by No_Grand_8793@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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I love the Black Bay 58 style but it’s out of my budget. Can anyone recommend a similar looking watch for $500-$1000USD? Thanks :)

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[–] Si3rra6ix@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Baltic Aquascaphe is my favorite in this segment (and I own a black/creme one)

[–] Wintermute_088@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Came here to recommend this. If I didn't already have too many divers, I'd have one.

[–] Leatherhyde@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Steinhart ocean 39.

[–] EamMcG_9@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I have the milsub,it’s a great watch.👍🏻🍀

[–] bjanas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Damn, I haven't looked much into Steinhart's stuff but this one is hawt. On the list it goes.

[–] icantfindfree@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Second the Baltic aquascaphe, a really great looking watch that is great value for money. The finish on mine is impeccable, I haven't seen many other watches this well made under €1k. The only downside is the loud rotor, but imo I don't notice it at all and is a bit overblown (in general I just don't car tbf, I have a max bill which is meant to be pretty loud as well but never really noticed it). Mine also runs at -1s/d which is very impressive, miyotas get some bad rep but they are fantastic movements

[–] lulu_l@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

On the budget side the Invicta 1953 (31290) has a similar look but diferit hands.

[–] Optimal-Shit6969@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Seiko Willard Reissue. black for the most vintage look. should be able to find it used /grey market for about or under $1000

[–] zt0wnsend@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I love my SPB153 (Green version) keeps decent time for the movement too.

[–] unwiselearner@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I would also suggest the Baltic Aquascaphe but if you don't like their aesthetics you can also checkout Lorier Neptune as well.

[–] improvthismoment@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Lorier as long as you are cool with acrylic crystals

[–] myodo71@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Pre-owned Oris Driver 65 might just squeeze into your budget if you're lucky? Otherwise, I second the Aquascaphe recommendations.

Also look at the Certina DS PH200m and PH500M. Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine is in budget here in UK but probably not by the time you ship it.

[–] clm1859@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Orient kamasu "vintage". I have the RA-AA0814R19B. Which is red. But it also comes in blue and maybe some other colors.

[–] TiPirate@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Bulova Snorkels.

[–] pgthsg@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Lorier Neptune, Baltic Aquascaphe. I have the Lorier:

https://preview.redd.it/d3nbtpr0myvb1.jpeg?width=2411&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45046ab5f10111abc1145e37b6ca932f43c6e0de

[–] Sliced_tomato@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Smiths commander PRS-60

[–] o2force@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I think the Glycine Combat Sub 39 comes closest.

[–] SuperYova@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Bulova Mil Ships

https://www.bulova.com/us/en/product/98A266.html

[–] ongerept_gaap@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ralf tech has a nice one

[–] my_watches_username@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Orient Star Diver 1964