Advice wanted - chunky unique micro brand watch $700

[koiom]

As an A1 owner, with the bracelet option ticked, I can tell you it is has chunky in spades

[ky70]

Dagaz Tsunami - Already have a fairly original 6040, and its a great watch but a bit soft round the edges.

Helson sharkdiver - I would love the bronze but its well out of my price range.

Armida A1 - not chucky enough.

Halios Laguna - Will add this to my list.

Thanks

Are you sure you're looking at the right Armida? I ask because it's the chunkiest watch that has been mentioned in this thread.

[por44]

The Boschett Cave Dweller would be worth a look

[nugget40]

At $700 I would have to say based on your criteria, hands down the Halios Laguna. A bespoke case, unique hands, great lume, very comfortable bracelet, very high quality piece. The included Isofrane with custom buckle really puts the whole package over the top at this pricepoint for micros. Although with the clearance price of that Zixen DSR-1000 you have a very good debate.

[nam6869usmc]

Armida A1, mines on a Watchadoo.

[vokotin]

Helson Shark diver 45mm 2000M ETA.

[litlmn]

+1 for the Cave Dweller

[Zarith]

Needs to be:
40mm plus sized case.
Automatic movement (I dont really care where it comes from)
Nice bracelet

Looking at:
Ocean7 LM-7
Prometheus Manta Ray
Helson Turtle
Zixen DSR500

Aquadive is out of my price range at this stage.

Of these which one is going to satisfy me the most?
Have I missed any other brands?

Pick the one you like! That's all that matters. Our opinion is not relevant.

I would remove the Ocean 7 from the list, though. Wearing a clone of a popular watch doesn't feel very good. You'll be asked constantly "Is it an Omega?", and you might attract attention.

In terms of manufacturing quality, I can only speak about the Manta Ray. It's a wonderful Swiss watch with a great classic design. The built quality is outstanding. It stands above all the micro watches I ever had. It has a very a solid and reliable crown mechanism, 2 bezels, a very cool "tank wheel" bracelet. The only inconvenient is the weight. With the bracelet it's a bit on the heavy side (around 300gr).

[arutlosjr11]

The Boschett Cave Dweller would be worth a look

I too share Por44's suggestion. The Boschett Cave Dweller is an awesome watch with a look of its own.

[fwoolard]

+1 for the Cave Dweller

Im thinking this might be what I'm after, will have to wait till december though.