Pepsi bezel watch
I have never owned a Pepsi bezel watch and have been recently drawn towards it a lot. However given the different brands and models, specially at the entry level. I'm thoroughly confused on which one to go for. So need help!
Here are some criteria -
1. This watch will be more like a beater to be in water activities ( not too deep!)
2. Don't want to spend a lot, maybe below $500
3. I don't mind the quartz movement as long as watch is of good quality
Any suggestions appreciated 🙂
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Rajiv
Hi, I am a watch enthusiast and have been recently studying the various brands and the type of mechanical watches in the industry. Sucker for vintage looking dials and microbrands! Also into watch pho...
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Ahem...
Definitively not expensive, proven WR, not quartz and at least in this particular case: keeps time very well.
This specific model is a 420379 (420 is the identification of the case and 379 is the dial variant) Vostok Amphibia with an aftermarket Seiko Pepsi bezel insert which I bought from Amazon.
Timex Q - $140 on Amazon, 50mm WR
Casio Duro MDV106 - $50 on Amazon, 200mm WR
Q Timex GMT shreds.
I’d recommend the Timex Q GMT but I don’t believe it has a strong/deep WR. That said, the Pepsi bezel is very popular so you should have no trouble finding dive watches from Seiko, Orient and various micro brands equipped with something similar.👍
Ahem...
Definitively not expensive, proven WR, not quartz and at least in this particular case: keeps time very well.
This specific model is a 420379 (420 is the identification of the case and 379 is the dial variant) Vostok Amphibia with an aftermarket Seiko Pepsi bezel insert which I bought from Amazon.
That's an interesting option 😎 thanks
The Q Timex suggested by others above is an excellent choice, as Timex has been hitting it out of the park lately with their various offerings and collaborations. I absolutely love my Waterbury GMT, but I don't know how you feel about quartz movements. Another sublime option is the Glycine Combat Sub diver or GMT, either in quartz or auto, all available well under $500
Thanks for sharing. The Waterbury indeed looks stunning. Quartz is not a problem!
Thanks for sharing. The Waterbury indeed looks stunning. Quartz is not a problem!
Thanks, but please note that the Waterbury in my picture is on an aftermarket strap. I'm seriously considering picking up another Glycine Combat Sub though, perhaps a quartz GMT...
$330. Obvious homage watch but San Martin has been getting some serious kudos lately for delivering a lot of bang for the buck
This is what I found on Amazon India:
I would pick the Invicta The NH-35 is pretty bullet proof. The Timex water resistance and build is not as good.
Also if you can find these one
This is what I found on Amazon India:
I would pick the Invicta The NH-35 is pretty bullet proof. The Timex water resistance and build is not as good.
Also if you can find these one
Thanks a ton! will check it out :)
I think this Citizen Promaster ticks all the boxes.
I got the skx009 but idk if you want to spend for that.
Of course I nodded mine so the bezel isn’t a Pepsi color but I still kept the original pieces just In case.
Awesome post! 🤩
Thank you for sharing this with us
Keep up the good work 🙌🏾
I think this Citizen Promaster ticks all the boxes.
The Citizen Promaster looks great! Eco-drive to boot!