Aquis all day

 

Definitely aquis too, btw can you get an aquis for 1000 usd?

 

I'd ditch all three and get the Longines Hydroconquest instead and put it on a rubber strap. It works great as a daily wear watch and you can use the bracelet if need be to dress it up.

Not as much of a fan of the newer version with numbers all around but thats an option as well.

As for pros and cons, biggest con with the Aquis is proprietary straps. Its a real nuisance and gives you zero options. Its also chunky and not that easy to wear IMO.

The Seastar is not quite as nice as the Aquis or Longines and I had a blue one that I sold in a bit cos I just didn't get a great vibe from it, but I think this is the newer version with 80 hour power reserve which is a really nice plus. The negative to that is the choppy movement of the second hand due to a lower beat rate. If you like a smooth sweeping second hand, you will not like this.

Glycine is an under the radar type brand, not many people here have one or talk much about them, they make a good product though, but I would still not rate it on par with the Aquis or HC.

 

I would also go with the Aquis but on a steel bracelet.

 

I know where you're coming from as I've got little kids too. Get the Glycine. Primarily for the thinness of the case. At 10mm and the shape of the caseback, the watch has a very low profile on the wrist and it's very comfortable to wear. This will keep it from snagging on the little fingers, toes, noses, and ears.

 

Aquis !
Had one was a little big for me and the (only ) con I saw was the lugs
No real strap options


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The Tissot is out. It would be a race between the Aquis and Glycine....I kind of like the Glycine at the moment.

 

Not sure I understand why that Oris isn't already in your wrist. Oris pieces carry fit and finish several notches above its pay grade and in my opinion is a better buy than the Tissot and Glycine put together.


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I like Tissots - but that's pretty stiff competition.

It would be a runaway if the Aquis had a regular strap/Bracelet fitment. I'd still go the best price between the Oris and the Glycine myself because of that.

But- I like C Ward C60 for that kind of money - primarily because of the color options -
that lovely 'wave' dial can be had in black, blue, or white
and the bezel can be gotten in black, maroon, forest green or blue.

I like the white/blue but check 'em and see which one (if any) call your name.

 

I am looking hard at an Aquis (97%) for just over $800 vs a used Glycine for $800 vs a new Tissot for $750.... I think I can't pass up the Aquis.

 

if you're looking for a rubber strap, the reviews about Oris's rubber straps are pretty good here.

 

For my money it would be the Aquis!

 

I own an Aquis and the Glycine and I have handled the newest model Seastar. I also own the above mentioned Longines and the CW.

The highest level of finish in this race belongs to the Longines, followed closely by the Oris.

In your case, out of what you mention, I too would recommend the Oris.

The single factor that would rule it out is if you are a serial strap changer. The proprietary lung design does not make it impossible to change straps, it just makes it difficult because you have to find a custom strap maker to craft what you need/want.

That said; the bracelet AND the rubber strap with clasp supplied with the Oris are both SO good that you may never have the need or want to change them out.

And BTW, I got my Aquis from a gray market dealer for $1050 on the rubber strap so you can some really close to 1K new or purchase pre-owned.

The Glycine and the Seastar are also terrific watches so you probably won't go wrong with either of those but given the choice of those three, the Oris is a clear winner.

 

im sure the longines hydroconquest is a fine watch, but my god its one of the ugliest abominations ive ever seen, the dial is way too busy and has no symmetry at all, i have an oris aquis, its a fine watch, rugged with flecks of elegance on the dial and its only 12mm thick, i have both the rubber strap and the steel bracelet, yes you are limited but i have to say the oris options are top of the line, the aquis bracelet is better made than my smp pro bracelet so i really dont care that i cant put it on a nylon nato!!! i must check out the CW ward site though, ive seen a few of their pieces pop up now and theyre extremely good looking

 

I've owned the blue Aquis and it was a fantastic watch... really the only reason I sold it was the blue color was a perfect shade of Dallas Cowboys blue... and being a Washington Redskins fan that was completely unacceptable.

Having said that, bear in mind the proprietary lugs of the Aquis mean you're stuck with the Rubber or Bracelet they provide. Which may or may not be a bad thing depending on whether you like that chunky munky bracelet or not. Personally I do like it.

 

The Glycine is less pretty and more toolish than the Oris, which might be why I'm drawn to it. The Oris seems to be the run-away favorite, but I prefer the Glycine.

 

Of the 3, I also think the Aquis is a runaway winner.

All will stand up to child's play, lol, but if you are really worried about it, perhaps give a look to pre-owned Damaskos. Depending on the model, most will be around or below budget.

 

Go for the Oris. The rubber is good (very good actually) but the bracelet is great.

 

Glycine for me. Any day, any time, anywhere. Sorry to Longines n Oris fans but as a dive watches the Aquis and Hydroconquest look wrong. They are both too shiny and glitzy. The Glycine on the other hand is a cool understatement.

 

I have a range of divers in all sizes. Of what I own, the Glycine is my favorite due to the size (42mm x 10mm). The 10mm thickness is the key as it reduces the bulk thus improves comfort/wearability. The Oris is probably the nicest and I have considered purchasing that one many times; however, I doubt I would wear it much already owning the Glycine and becoming accustomed to its thinness. I have seen very nice Glycines available on this very forum, almost new condition for less than $1000.00. If you look, they are there.

Summary: Glycine for the win.

 

Interesting choice. I currently own two out of the three (Glycine and Tissot). I have considered Oris many times but I'm a serial strap changer and like the flexibility of doing what I want so resisted buying one. The key thing is how much are you willing to spend on a watch that you're OK with putting through 'kiddy' hell? My money would be on the Glycine. It's incredibly comfortable and wears really well regardless of occasion. It's not Oris classy but it's a great, classic beater. I do like the Tissot however, not sure that it gives you that much more over the Glycine. Besides you can pick up a new Combat with some serious discounts at the moment.

 

I'm a little thrown off by the aluminum bezel of the Glycine vs the ceramic bezel or the Oris... won't the ceramic bezel be much more scratch resistant?

 

I had a Seastar like pictured with the steel bracelet. The bracelet was a little wimpy for the case but I do miss the watch. It had a truly different look than any other diver inspired watch I've had. The blue was a nice touch on the dial and second hand too. If you're used to rubber straps you'll be OK with whatever you choose but I had no rest till I put one on my Steinhart, I bought the Stinhart strap and went to a jubilee bracelet because the rubber was, well it was just too different. I have 2 watches on leather and don't mind that but the rubber didn't feel right...............

 

Thank you everyone for your input. I pulled the trigger Monday and the watch arrived today. Thank you Rob @ Topper for a great deal! Here are a couple pics... sorry for the blurry lume pic. The strap feels very comfortable, as mentioned by others and I am not a strap-changer, so I am very happy with it and the micro adjustment so you can get it to fit just right... will be especially helpful when hiking in the mountains of Colorado when you swell up a bit when ascending. The lume seems very strong too, even brighter than I had hoped. I love how the dark blue bezel can be an obvious blue to even a black color.... very intriguing.

 

nice watch mate! congratulations , great lume too