So you want to buy the best professional level dive watch that you can be proud of, that is iconic like the most famous Omega Seamaster, Rolex Submariner, Panerai Luminor and so on, but your budget is from $500 to $1000? Well, this video is for you! The great thing about this hobby, despite inflation and all the empty rhetoric spouted by the blowhard watch snobs, is you can still buy amazing, highly respected watches well within this price range. In this video I explore some of the most underrated military issued divers, cinematic icons that will forever be immortalized in pop culture, and the fascinating story behind how some of these extraordinary timepieces came to be, along with some of the most dependable tools used by the most elite professionals. What do you think about the watches in this video? And what's your nomination for the best iconic dive watch under $1000? Don't forget to make it a top 10 and add your nomination in the comments.
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Spoilers ahead! My picks in this video include:
9. Yema Superman
8. Luminox Navy Seal
7. CWC SBS Diver
6. Citizen Promaster NY0040
5. Zodiac Super Sea Wolf
4. Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver
3. Squale 1545
2. Seiko Willard
1. G-Shock Frogman
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