What Entry Level Swiss Dive Watch Do I Save For Longines, Omega, Tudor, or Breitling?

As I progress in my watch colletion from Seiko and Citizen I’m thinking of moving up to a Swiss brand. I currently have a Mido Oceanstar GMT. Mid tier Swatch group I know. I have a larger 8″ wrist and lean more towards 43-45mm divers.
I’ve contemplated the Longines Hydroconquest l3.782.4.96.6 43mm (previous model with the large numerals. I know) or do I wait and save for a previously owned Omega Planet Ocean, Tudor Pelagos, or Breitling Superocean?
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Full circle – Breitling

Hi, all

I just thought I’d share a little watch story:

I used to be a big Breitling fan, but I soured a bit on them after Kern took over. Now, Kern is not doing a bad job from a business perspective from what I gather, and Breitling still make solid watches. But I feel they lost the edge that really set them apart from other brands. The polarizing designs, the agressive and unique styling, the sometimes outrageous splashes of color and, of course, the iconic classics and overall high…

Full circle – Breitling

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WRUW Friday October 9, 2026

Maybe it’s just me, but time seems to accelerate. The weekend edition of the Friday thread ended only “yesterday” and here it is Friday again. October 9, 2026.

A 2-watch week for me: at the start of the week, I wanted to continue wearing a light watch, but not a dress watch. And something colorful. Out came the Synchron Ti300M Sealab

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Then later in the week I decided to swap, just because; watch of choice my ca 50 y.o. Omega Seamaster…

WRUW Friday October 9, 2026

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