Its nice to hear of someone using a Rolex in the manner it was designed for- but you would not need to be concerned about a $200 Sekio Diver. Seiko make some of the most well regarded and serious dive watches of all. The cheapie ones are spectacular watches for the money and are real 200m divers, available with mechanical movements. They are the functional equivalent of a Submariner,and Seiko have been making serious divers since the early 60s.

The serious end of the Seiko range is for people wanting a dive watch, not people wanting a Rolex.

http://www.higuchi-inc.com/SBDX001-5.jpg

Seiko are a fascinating manaufacturer. It is the largest manufacturer in the world. It makes everything in its watches, down to the Luminova used on the faces. Aside from its eco- drives and quartz and digital movements, it manufactures a number of mechanical movements. The "Grand Seiko" watches, sold only in Japan, are fine mechanical watches which are equal to anything that comes from the Swiss houses.

You cant really go wrong with Seiko at any price point, except in the bling dept.

Id never have picked you for a fashionista, Mule. Im surprised.

Yes, Mules post has me looking at one now, I may get one for diving actually. They seem to be a better choice than my Submariner IMHO, and they look better than a Doxa.

http://www.misterwatchonline.com/thu...71-300-450.jpg

This is the current iteration of the classic mechanical Seiko Diver . Model SKX007. You can pick these up for less than $200. If you spend the extra $30 or so on the solid Oyster style locking bracelet (not the cheap flimsly hollow link Oyster or Jubilee ones) you have the best buy in the mechanical watch world- IMO.

The remarkable thing about these- Ive worn one ten years. Its never been touched, expect for recently replacing the bracelet pins after it got torn off my arm by a surfboard legrope. After ten years of water, working on cars, gardening, ditch digging-all of lifes little abuses- I would describe it for sale as "90%". I have much more expxensive watches that get used much less and havent fared as well. Good luck.

well, i lost my job yesterday. anybody wanna buy my Omega? i never did get it tuned up...but thats all it needs. if interested, pm me and ill get you details and photos. gracias

Wifes cousins are watchmakers.

Omega is owned by Swatch, quite possible one of the cousins would have done the work.

Gimme details on it.

Sorry about the gig.

Sorry to hear of your difficulties.

Please PM me. I am interested. And I'll sell it back to you when you are ready for the purchase price + service from Omega.

Well if someone buys it from him I will see about getting the service gratis.

Vash, if you think it's worth more serviced and don't need a quick sale I'll ask the cousins to do a pro bono on it.

IWW, Cary NC, a bit of a wait but honest, reasonable service. Really.

Scott

I don't think you can beat this kind offer. Hope you land on your feet soon, keep positive and I'm sure all will work out for you.