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Pattyb69 · 20 June 2014, 02:16 PM

I currently own a Sub C and I'm considering picking up an affordable blue diver to add into the mix. So far I'm looking into the Christopher Ward C60 and Halios Tropik SS.

Price: Cward C60- $620-700. Halios- $650
Movement: Cward C60- Eta 2824-2/SW200-1. Halios-Miyota 9015
Other: Halios- Ceramic bezel.

Right now I'm kinda confused on which I like better. The Halios is a more unique/non-homage looking diver and comes with a ceramic bezel (something I've gotten used to with the sub c). While the C60 is a great looking homage with enough design cues to be considered its own. I just cant decide if its dumb to own an homage to the real thing I already own.

What do you guys think?

Fredrik · 20 June 2014, 05:39 PM

Of those two i would choose the Halios since it is more unique. Does it come with a metal bracelet? That would be a deal breaker for me.

However, when I was in the same situation a couple of years ago looking for a blue everyday divers watch I end up with a Seiko Blue Sumo and it is fabulous. I was also looking into a few deep blue watches but the seiko won.

Pattyb69 · 20 June 2014, 11:27 PM

The Halios comes with the blue shark leather strap. The bracelets are in production and can be bought as an accessory for $75 sometime this summer.

sierra11b · 21 June 2014, 01:08 AM

Of the two I'd go with the Halios.

I've always liked Squale and Glycine line of watches and they have solid history. Have you considered them? There's a lot to be had within this budget.

psv · 21 June 2014, 01:09 AM

I'd get a Doxa before either of those.

Maxfli · 21 June 2014, 03:32 AM

Between those two, the Halios hands down. It's a much more original design and Jason, the owner, is super responsive.

c.rod · 21 June 2014, 03:50 AM

I would check out watch recon and look at oris.
They are the best deal in Swiss watches IMO. Used market prices are insanely cheap for what u get

Pattyb69 · 21 June 2014, 04:01 AM

I had an Oris Aquis for a few months. It was a great watch and made very well. It had just a few QC issues like lume application but what bothered me the most were the weird lugs. I like having a bunch of strap options and the Oris divers make it hard to do that.

c.rod · 21 June 2014, 05:11 AM

Yeah I see your point.

Presa canary · 21 June 2014, 06:08 AM

Cw for me

kilyung · 21 June 2014, 09:59 AM

I prefer the C60.

I went with this option for a cheap diver.

Pattyb69 · 21 June 2014, 10:37 AM

Nice Steinhart. Yesterday I was all about the Halios and today I'm leaning towards the C60.

Fomenko · 21 June 2014, 10:07 PM

The Halios Tropik looks really great!

I don't like the date window in the CW, and wouldn't be able to live with it...

SearChart · 21 June 2014, 10:27 PM

This is my favourite affordable diver:

Dan Pierce · 21 June 2014, 10:27 PM

May I suggest the Marathon SAR?
dP

Jim M · 22 June 2014, 03:23 AM

Between those two, Halios; and, I would order the bracelet and a blue rubber strap to go with leather.

The hands on the CW are too funky for me.

Alfredo. · 22 June 2014, 03:56 AM

The Halios looks nice, but I would swap the band immediately.

Pattyb69 · 22 June 2014, 06:04 AM

Yea, Im not huge on the blue shark strap either. I would wear it on bracelet or rubber.

De Sisti · 25 August 2014, 11:22 PM

I've just ordered this one:

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 26 August 2014, 01:27 AM

I think those Steinharts are beautiful. Of the two the OP posted however it is Halios hands down for me. I think that sharkskin strap looks great too.

De Sisti · 26 August 2014, 03:25 AM

I did buy the Christopher Ward C60, with a charcoal bezel/dial. However, I just
couldn't get used to the date in 4 o'clock position and the onion hour hand. I eventually
sent it back to the company. They have a fantastic 'no quibble' 60 day customer
service agreement, where you can send it back for a full refund if you don't like
it for any reason.

14060m · 26 August 2014, 11:05 AM

If go with a steinhart ocean 1

finaloption · 27 August 2014, 06:24 AM

i'd go for the Halios.. i would love to pick one up in black

jw0n · 31 August 2014, 05:34 AM

My vote goes for the Sumo:

BomB#Frog · 1 September 2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I'd get a Doxa before either of those.

Curious to know what Doxa you can pick up for 6-7 hundred?

pacific17 · 1 September 2014, 08:10 PM

I would go with the Halios but with that price, Get a Seiko diver.

GermanyMatt · 4 September 2014, 11:49 PM

Agree, get a Blumo, aka Blue Seiko Sumo, and call it good. Or get a Seiko Monster and have it modded.

Pattyb69 · 7 September 2014, 01:31 AM

I forgot I even made this thread.

To update you guys I ended going with an Oris Aquis Date. Great affordable diver with an awesome highly adjustable rubber strap.

Zorikos · 7 September 2014, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

May I suggest the Marathon SAR?
dP

Very nice!
What size is this watch and where can I purchase the exact same watch shown?

Thanks

20 June 2014, 02:16 PM	#1
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	Which affordable Diver? I currently own a Sub C and I'm considering picking up an affordable blue diver to add into the mix. So far I'm looking into the Christopher Ward C60 and Halios Tropik SS. Price: Cward C60- $620-700. Halios- $650 Movement: Cward C60- Eta 2824-2/SW200-1. Halios-Miyota 9015 Other: Halios- Ceramic bezel. Right now I'm kinda confused on which I like better. The Halios is a more unique/non-homage looking diver and comes with a ceramic bezel (something I've gotten used to with the sub c). While the C60 is a great looking homage with enough design cues to be considered its own. I just cant decide if its dumb to own an homage to the real thing I already own. What do you guys think?

21 June 2014, 03:32 AM	#6
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Between those two, the Halios hands down. It's a much more original design and Jason, the owner, is super responsive. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

21 June 2014, 10:27 PM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	May I suggest the Marathon SAR? dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 June 2014, 03:23 AM	#16
Jim M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island NY US Watch: 1675 14060M 16622 Posts: 507	Between those two, Halios; and, I would order the bracelet and a blue rubber strap to go with leather. The hands on the CW are too funky for me. __________________ Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Chopard, Blancpain, Breitling, Seiko, Zenith, IWC, Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, Cartier, Movado, Tissot, Casio and Sinn, a few of my favorite things

25 August 2014, 11:22 PM	#19
De Sisti Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 70	I've just ordered this one: Last edited by De Sisti; 25 August 2014 at 11:26 PM.. Reason: additional images

20 June 2014, 05:39 PM	#2
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	Of those two i would choose the Halios since it is more unique. Does it come with a metal bracelet? That would be a deal breaker for me. However, when I was in the same situation a couple of years ago looking for a blue everyday divers watch I end up with a Seiko Blue Sumo and it is fabulous. I was also looking into a few deep blue watches but the seiko won.

20 June 2014, 11:27 PM	#3
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	The Halios comes with the blue shark leather strap. The bracelets are in production and can be bought as an accessory for $75 sometime this summer.

21 June 2014, 01:08 AM	#4
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Of the two I'd go with the Halios. I've always liked Squale and Glycine line of watches and they have solid history. Have you considered them? There's a lot to be had within this budget.

21 June 2014, 01:09 AM	#5
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'd get a Doxa before either of those.

21 June 2014, 03:50 AM	#7
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	I would check out watch recon and look at oris. They are the best deal in Swiss watches IMO. Used market prices are insanely cheap for what u get

21 June 2014, 04:01 AM	#8
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I had an Oris Aquis for a few months. It was a great watch and made very well. It had just a few QC issues like lume application but what bothered me the most were the weird lugs. I like having a bunch of strap options and the Oris divers make it hard to do that.

21 June 2014, 05:11 AM	#9
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	Yeah I see your point.

21 June 2014, 06:08 AM	#10
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Cw for me

21 June 2014, 09:59 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I prefer the C60. I went with this option for a cheap diver.

21 June 2014, 10:37 AM	#12
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	Nice Steinhart. Yesterday I was all about the Halios and today I'm leaning towards the C60.

21 June 2014, 10:07 PM	#13
Fomenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: EU Posts: 127	The Halios Tropik looks really great! I don't like the date window in the CW, and wouldn't be able to live with it...

22 June 2014, 03:56 AM	#17
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	The Halios looks nice, but I would swap the band immediately.

22 June 2014, 06:04 AM	#18
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	Yea, Im not huge on the blue shark strap either. I would wear it on bracelet or rubber.

26 August 2014, 01:27 AM	#20
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	I think those Steinharts are beautiful. Of the two the OP posted however it is Halios hands down for me. I think that sharkskin strap looks great too.

26 August 2014, 03:25 AM	#21
De Sisti Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 70	I did buy the Christopher Ward C60, with a charcoal bezel/dial. However, I just couldn't get used to the date in 4 o'clock position and the onion hour hand. I eventually sent it back to the company. They have a fantastic 'no quibble' 60 day customer service agreement, where you can send it back for a full refund if you don't like it for any reason.

26 August 2014, 11:05 AM	#22
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	If go with a steinhart ocean 1 __________________

27 August 2014, 06:24 AM	#23
finaloption "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Peter Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 151	i'd go for the Halios.. i would love to pick one up in black

31 August 2014, 05:34 AM	#24
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	My vote goes for the Sumo:

1 September 2014, 08:10 PM	#26
pacific17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Owie Location: MNL/SFO Watch: G-Shock DW003 Posts: 1,504	I would go with the Halios but with that price, Get a Seiko diver. __________________

4 September 2014, 11:49 PM	#27
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Agree, get a Blumo, aka Blue Seiko Sumo, and call it good. Or get a Seiko Monster and have it modded.

7 September 2014, 01:31 AM	#28
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I forgot I even made this thread. To update you guys I ended going with an Oris Aquis Date. Great affordable diver with an awesome highly adjustable rubber strap.

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