1,000 metres for $1,525
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
The Neptunian is rated to 1,000 m, has a helium escape valve and a ceramic bezel, and costs $1,525 on a bracelet. That's a remarkable spec sheet for the price.
44 mm and 15.6 mm thick is a big watch, though, and the lugs are 21 mm, which limits strap choices. The blue dial is clear, with big luminous markers. The Edox 80, a Sellita SW200-1 base, gives 38 hours.
The catch is obvious. You will never use 1,000 m, and the size and weight are what you pay for having it anyway.
If you want a tough, deep-rated diver for the money, it's hard to beat.