Affordable automatic dive watches

4 watches, from €115 to €440 in indicative price. None has sapphire crystal. The one with the most power reserve is the Citizen Promaster Fugu, with 42 h.

Criterion: dive-style watches with an average indicative price under €500. Manufacturer data.

Invicta Pro Diver 8926 on a plain background
Invicta Pro Diver
NH35A, 41 h, mineral, 200 m, 40 mm
€115–140
Scale drawing of the Citizen Promaster Fugu: 42 mm diameter, 47 mm lug-to-lug and 12 mm thick
Citizen Promaster Fugu
8204, 42 h, mineral, 200 m, 42 mm
€210–240
Seiko SKX009 with a blue and red bezel
Seiko 5 Sports
4R36, 41 h, Hardlex, 100 m, 42.5 mm
€285–320
Seiko Turtle on the wrist
Seiko Prospex Turtle PADI
4R36, 41 h, Hardlex, 200 m, 45 mm
€390–440

All the figures

WatchMovementReserveCrystalWater res.ØPrice band
Invicta Pro DiverNH35A41 hMineral200 m40 mm€115–140
Citizen Promaster Fugu820442 hMineral200 m42 mm€210–240
Seiko 5 Sports4R3641 hHardlex100 m42.5 mm€285–320
Seiko Prospex Turtle PADI4R3641 hHardlex200 m45 mm€390–440

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the least expensive?

The Invicta Pro Diver, with an indicative price band of €115–140. It has the NH35A movement, 41 h of reserve and a mineral crystal.

Which has the most power reserve?

The Citizen Promaster Fugu, with 42 h. That is how long it keeps running after you take it off.

Which is the thinnest?

The Citizen Promaster Fugu, at 12 mm thick.

Which handles the most depth?

The Invicta Pro Diver, water resistant to 200 m.

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