Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer 1250M

Wanted to get some feedback on these Oceaneva 250M watches. They have a "sale" going on currently and as someone just getting into watch collecting I was wondering if these are worth picking up or if I should be spending my money on something different in this price range.

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Never heard of them, almost all their models look like generic Rolex clones and the MSRPs seem way too high for what you get hence I assume the “sale“ is more or less fake and just there to get people to buy quickly. All in all it looks more like a generic cash grab to me than a real watchbrand.

At the 300$ mark I would rather suggest you look at some great microbrands. Phoibos for example would be a good option if you like divers. Take your time and read up a bit here and elsewhere before you buy and I am sure you will find a great watch you will enjoy!

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TheWatchVortex

Never heard of them, almost all their models look like generic Rolex clones and the MSRPs seem way too high for what you get hence I assume the “sale“ is more or less fake and just there to get people to buy quickly. All in all it looks more like a generic cash grab to me than a real watchbrand.

At the 300$ mark I would rather suggest you look at some great microbrands. Phoibos for example would be a good option if you like divers. Take your time and read up a bit here and elsewhere before you buy and I am sure you will find a great watch you will enjoy!

Thanks for the feedback! 

A couple of my buddies have Oceaneva stuff that they got through watchgang but like you mentioned I don't really know much about them and didn't see anyone in this forum mentioning them. It definitely seemed strange that they would be selling their watch for 2/3 off so felt it may be too good to be true.

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TheWatchVortex

Never heard of them, almost all their models look like generic Rolex clones and the MSRPs seem way too high for what you get hence I assume the “sale“ is more or less fake and just there to get people to buy quickly. All in all it looks more like a generic cash grab to me than a real watchbrand.

At the 300$ mark I would rather suggest you look at some great microbrands. Phoibos for example would be a good option if you like divers. Take your time and read up a bit here and elsewhere before you buy and I am sure you will find a great watch you will enjoy!

do you have any other microbrands you would recommend?

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ozdawg

Thanks for the feedback! 

A couple of my buddies have Oceaneva stuff that they got through watchgang but like you mentioned I don't really know much about them and didn't see anyone in this forum mentioning them. It definitely seemed strange that they would be selling their watch for 2/3 off so felt it may be too good to be true.

Watchgang is already a sign that these are not the best choice you can make. 90% of the brands on WG have overinflated MSRP to dupe you into thinking you got a bargain until you actually try to resell it and realize it is worth next to nothing.

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ozdawg

do you have any other microbrands you would recommend?

I literally have hundreds I could list…😂

So you are looking for an automatic dive watch and your budget is around 300$? If I know your profile it makes it a bit easier.

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TheWatchVortex

I literally have hundreds I could list…😂

So you are looking for an automatic dive watch and your budget is around 300$? If I know your profile it makes it a bit easier.

Yeah I'm just looking for something in that price range either a diver or a chrono. I'm getting married in a couple of months and want something cool to wear!

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I agree that the MSRP on micro brands is a very misleading number to work with, but in looking at the watch specifications that these dive watches list, they appear to have a decent value (when they are discounted). A titanium case and band alone is pricey, as is a Sellita movement. If you are buying these watches at full price for future resale, then maybe you need to stick with more expensive bigger names. There are only a few of those that hold their value. I think if you are considering these watches, you should do it for your personal enjoyment.