RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 Hey all, I am looking into getting a bronze or brass (although I prefer bronze) gen automatic diver. Here's the problem... I am hoping to keep it under $300, although I am open to suggestions above this price point given something warrants the price hike. I have seen the Helson Shark Diver, although only the brass version is within this budget. I also found this Tuna Diver on the Bay, but something about it seems iffy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tuna-Diver-Automatic-wristwatch-Marine-Master-Man-Turtle-Master-Bronze-Brass-500-/182422461171?var=&rmvSB=true). Am I missing any good brands? The movement doesn't have to be anything like an ETA, but a good workhorse movement would be preferred, as well as some decent water resistance. I see so many great bronze pieces here that someone has to have an idea based on these factors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted June 21, 2017 Check out Maranez and Armida They both produce brass divers at around that price tag. They are very well made too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 Check out Maranez and Armida They both produce brass divers at around that price tag. They are very well made too! Thanks for the info! Maranez looks pretty nice, but they don't seem to have any watches with a date option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted June 21, 2017 Steinhart ocean one bronze. Little above your price point used but a great watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 Steinhart ocean one bronze. Little above your price point used but a great watch. I did see those, and they look great, but I'm looking for a full bronze bezel as well. The coloured bezels on them just look out of place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted June 21, 2017 A Rep BlackBay serviced and tested to 10bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted June 21, 2017 Gerlach do an awesome bronze diver with a bulletproof seiko auto movement http://gerlach.org.pl/submarine.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 21, 2017 Gruppo Gamma A31 Ascent Brass.. see last posts for fully polished and ready to patina again. Right on budget ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted June 21, 2017 maranez is nice option-had it and sadly had to sell it-patina forms pretty fast.... But it is brass and not bronze.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 A Rep BlackBay serviced and tested to 10bar? In this instance, I'm looking for a gen with some form of warranty/coverage to the water resistance... I plan on getting whatever I buy wet frequently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks for all of the replies, it seems like a lot of members are suggesting the brand maranez. I will look further into it today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 21, 2017 There's one for sale on M2M! Here: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=131782 Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 There's one for sale on M2M! Here: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=131782 Cheers! I did see that, but right now I'm looking into options with a date complication. You would be surprised how often I need to check my watch for the date alone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 21, 2017 There's one for sale on M2M! Here: http://www.rwg.bz/bo...howtopic=131782 Cheers! I did see that, but right now I'm looking into options with a date complication. You would be surprised how often I need to check my watch for the date alone Me too! Most of my watches, if not all....with the exception of a couple of Pams have date complications! When I'm wearing them, I check my smartphone for the date quite a few times during the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2017 Thank you to everyone for the help and suggestions. After some more research, I purchased a Helson Brass Shark Diver, so hopefully that satisfies the bronze/brass urge I've gotten lately. I will be sure to do a quick review once it arrives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites