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Dive Watches
Dive Watches

Seiko SKX007

$350

The legendary ISO-rated dive watch. Automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and iconic design.

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Tissot
Tissot

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80

$650

Swiss-made integrated bracelet watch with 80-hour power reserve. Modern classic design inspired by the 1970s.

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Under $500
Under $500

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

$495

Military-inspired field watch with hand-wound movement. 80-hour power reserve and sapphire crystal.

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Seiko
Seiko

Seiko Presage SRPD37

$295

A stunning cocktail-time dress watch with a beautiful blue sunburst dial. Japanese automatic movement with 41-hour power reserve.

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Orient
Orient

Orient Bambino V2

$130

Classic dress watch with domed crystal and automatic movement. Exceptional value for a mechanical watch.

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Citizen
Citizen

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster

$200

Professional 200m dive watch powered by light. Never needs a battery. ISO 6425 certified.

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Under $100
Under $100

Casio G-Shock GA-2100

$99

The CasiOak — thin profile G-Shock with carbon core guard. 200m water resistance and world time.

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