$2,000 Swiss Diver Comparison - Aquis vs Divers 65 vs Captain Cook

[@varunu4176]

Captain Cook is a strap monster, it looks the best on a vintage leather strap which is also an option available from Rado.

[@RyTyme]

That Rado is just a charming little watch.

[@travissage8758]

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[@bloodstockvip2176]

Captain Cook is my favourite, I went for the green face and it's almost black until the light catches it where it's stunning

[@matthewmaicher7647]

The Captain Cook is a different animal compared to both Oris. The way the Rado plays with light on wrist is gorgeous and combines a wonderful package of techniques and materials that are executed exceedingly well.

[@bdumon]

The Rado with the beads of rice bracelet gets my vote..love the vintage bezel as well.

[@hanigharaibeh6002]

Versatility is with the Rado for sure. Don't forget the quick release on the bracelet

[@fredericktan9692]

Cook shld be the winner!! It’s a very special and gorgeous design from Rado

[@TheChadWork2001]

I'd take the Rado. The movement is the most important. Plus it's look is clean and Bauhaus

[@atticus6572]

Rado Captain Cook for me; specifically, the 37mm Hyperchrome LE version.

[@marcrefos9360]

I purchased the Rado. Excellent watch , so happy. It just looks different and has the best bracelet.

[@oceanbeliever681]

I think those Rados fly under the radar. Definitely a 2020 acquisition! Thx again Bruce

[@paulyoung4392]

I have just bought the Rado 37mm Golden brown dial. A beautiful watch. IMO the CC knocks the other two out of the water. Everything is beautiful about it.

[@OneLordeAnimeClips]

I agree the reviewer seemed kind of biased towards the Aquis for some of these categories (like the bezel action).

[@martinharrison4245]

Rado easily the nicest watch. Not even close

[@birendarkunwar2067]

My personal favorite is Rado, i like the look as well as the movement is great.

[@simonmayer5083]

holy the Rado is such a perfect watch regarding the price point. such a silent champion an winner of hearts!

[@KippaxInThailand]

Got the Aquis but the cook is so nice... hopefully one day i'll get the cook... looks amazing

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Dear Bruce, The bezel in Captain Cook has the best QC among the three watches. Besides, the movement and the Crystal are the best with best Power Reserve of 80 Hours. However; I believe if Rado adds a Lume Pip and an Adjustable Bracelet, this Captain Cook will be very hard to beat at this category. Many Thanks and Best Regards for the unbiased and professional assessment of the three watches.

[@mikepressley3956]

I love the Rado!

[@BruceWilliams]

I love that BB lol

[@Barnaby_bo]

@@BruceWilliams in your review of the 65 bico you said it doesn't have sapphire. Here you said they all have sapphire.

[@BruceWilliams]

@@Barnaby_bo Crystals are sapphire. In that vid I was talking about the bezel and meant to say ceramic. Hope your not confused

[@TheHelado36]

The Rado is just too beautiful !

[@martinharrison4245]

I think the rado is the nicest looking. They are also fantastically built watches. The 65 is also a nice looking watch. Your choice is probably the ugliest, it's bold and manly but lacks the sophistication of the other 2 , imo. It's just too bulky and looks like someone has sat on it and squashed it. A lot of the oris watches are the same. The 65 is nice because it's thinner with a cool classic design, but for my money the rado is the coolest design of the 3. Apple's and pears though.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

I had the CC winning by a mile. But these things are so subjective which is how it should be.

[@warchiefzeke9134]

The Bico takes the win for me. I own an Aquis with a beautiful dial and I love the bracelet but that Bico just looks rich.

[@BruceWilliams]

It certainly does doesn't it

[@scotts9508]

Well thought through and good points. In the end, it all comes down to an individual’s taste, you can’t go wrong with any of them.

[@doddacakes1974]

Always kind of liked the aquis line. I never gave rado a second look until the captain Cook came along, very nice watch.

[@BruceWilliams]

It really revitalized their sport segment! I had a d Star at one point but it was a very unrecognized brand

[@rashidanshanetian4061]

I had the Aquis and I love the look, feel and construction of the watch but the reason I sold it, and the main reason I think is holding the Aquis back from becoming an ultimate hit, are the proprietary lugs. Its impossible to fit another strap on it and the adapters just look wrong. Make it general fitting lugs and I'm sure the Aquis would sell tons more. I would buy it back in heartbeat if that was the case.

[@wrektum]

Aquis is beautiful, I really like the ETA movement and the Divers 65 has a cool crystal. Something for everyone on this list. Aquis has a mineral window caseback not sapphire BTW

[@jamess8175]

Thank you for the informative comparison, department by department. I would like to suggest to Bruce to add in an important category, which is Overall Build Quality / Finishing. Suppose that would complete the comparisons of the watches. Keep your vids coming! Cheers!

[@BruceWilliams]

That is a great idea, thank you! Will tweak the categories next time

[@jamess8175]

@@BruceWilliams Thanks Bruce, looking forward to that!

[@DutchBulldog]

"Spec for dollar" ratio: Oris Aquis Diver is the clear winner. Versatility: Oris 65 takes the top spot. You can easily dress the Oris 65 up (with leather or suede straps) or dress it down (metal bracelet, rubber and nato straps). For a master's student, who is soon graduating and has limited funds, a well-made watch that can be worn in numerous scenarios (with both formal and informal attire) is an absolute must have. The Oris 65 is currently at the top of my 'graduation watch' list.

[@hugedickerinokripperino5299]

Is u want good spec for watch try Christopher ward. I picked the vintage diver over the oris because i thought it offered more watch for less. Same aesthetic. Check it out

[@drwindsurf]

Very cool comparison, interesting to see 2 Oris watches in the running. I would buy pre-owned and stretch into Tudor or Omega for a little over $2K. Thank you Bruce another great video :)

[@Crackers2549]

I have an Aquis 43.5 mm and I agree with your assesment... Love mine and I have it on the leather band and that great adjustable buckle... Nice review

[@scottlynch5804]

For all the reasons you gave, I agree that the Aquis is the clear winner. If it there were an "X" factor though, I'd have to go with the gorgeous Captain Cook. I'm glad you mentioned the Monta at the end. I'd love to see that compared up against the likes of the Aquis. Keep up the great work Bruce!

[@PaulMazzolapdm]

I'd love to see a review for the Baltic Aquascaphe.

[@BruceWilliams]

They will need to lend that in as I don't have plans to purchase. It does look quite nice!

[@igor240898433]

The polished outer links on Aquis have always put me off to get one but when I've visited my AD on the weekend I found out that there is a matte dial, brushed bezel and fully brushed bracelet model also available. So it looks like I'll be getting one 😁. And of course, thanks for the nice review! Keep up the good work!

[@KippaxInThailand]

Mine is brushed. I think it's the model you are on about. it's much nicer than the one shown here...

[@KippaxInThailand]

Just took it off and it's 07 8 24eb have a look

[@igor240898433]

@@KippaxInThailand totally agree! In my opinion it totally suits the industrial design of the watch, just perfect!

[@etothe549]

Going into the archive here Bruce. Great video.

[@courtpaul9334]

20 yrs. from now in my view it will have to be the Rado Capt. Cook timeless........

[@kickstothehead3705]

By looks in my opinion the Rado is my favorite

[@mathieuvaillancourt3219]

The bicolor diver 65 is my favorite but I'd like 200m to be able to get in the water without any fear

[@BruceWilliams]

You need not worry with a 100m diver with the crown screwed in. Its rated 70m deeper than any scuba diver will likely go while diving. PADI rates the safe cutoff at 30m

[@mathieuvaillancourt3219]

Bruce Williams if it was really 100m I wouldn’t have any problem. The thing Is it’s pressure base. At 3 atm = 30 m = don’t put it in the water. Ex if you jump in a pool and your watch take the big flat, the pressure of the water can exceed the rating. That’s why imo 100m watch I wouldn’t stress if water goes of it or if I fall in the pool, but I wouldn’t go willingly swimming or diving with it. Tanks for the reply ! ;)

[@BruceWilliams]

@@mathieuvaillancourt3219 It is 100m wr :)

[@MPerry-ox9qb]

The only reason I haven't purchased the Aquis is the proprietary lugs.

[@wristray8775]

I really like lightness of the Rado Captain Cook.

[@brunoaebi8289]

hey bruce, you really should have a look at the mido ocean star diver 600. it really has it all: chronometer certificate, ceramic bezel insert (fully lumed) and a great braclet with screwed links. and all of that for considerable less money than the aquis or the captain cook.

[@jimbeam7647]

Great vid. The aquis is a stunner, slight shame about the movement. It should be more accurate for the price. The captain cook is very tempting too.

[@cihanyes]

In most of the categories you have praised Captain Cook but then a BUT came and you didn’t choose Captain Cook. It’s really annoying to see you trying to not choose CC to seem different from majority.

[@cihanyes]

The luminescence of Captain Cook is really satisfying in your Captain Cook review video

[@ocb05]

If i really had to choose Rado wins in design but zero lume dot is a big no no. Movement is a plus in reserve, but loses in smoothness. Aquis wins in almost everything but the Lake Baiqal is the only i would go for. Otherwise, it looks decent, but not impressive. Sixty five is simply bad. In every way. But i wouldn't buy any of them, partly i am not that rich, mostly they do not offer much for their price tag. Vintage wise i would go for Seiko SNZH53, Lorier Neptune, Christopher c65 trident, or even YEMA superman 39. My best pick would be Baltic Aquascaphe.

[@richardcooper7935]

I’ve owned the Aquis (black dial, steel bracelet) for almost a year now and I still can’t stop staring at it on my wrist. Retail is £1,570 here in the U.K.

[@DougE.phresh]

That titanium Oris is sick!! Also that Rado inspired me to get a beads of rice bracelet for my Airman 18, it's such a cool bracelet design Would love any of these three, cheers

[@redendatinguinoo6955]

I love the Rado.. Captain Cook...

[@mexxxxximum]

I own the Aquis Staghorn LE and 65 green bronze and absolutely love them both while the Aquis, though same price, is a step up in quality.

[@bud_zdorovim]

cook is the best!

[@eyesproket]

Rado Captain Cook was my initial choice as all three are in my radar right now….. but then I tried it on in person. The CC was impressive at first but I quickly got over it. After looking at it for about 20 minutes at the store, I just felt that it was too flashy and the design lacked restraint. On the other hand…. The diver 65 was never in my line of sight, but I immediately had a gut reaction when I saw it in person. I went to an authorized dealer today to look at the Oris Aquis and to my surprise, when the jeweler showed me the diver 65 42mm blue dial with black bezel, I fell in love. The photos and videos online does not give justice to how beautiful the 65 is! Granted the draw back was the mushy bezel… but the square sapphire domed crystal won me over. I also love how it wore on my wrist. Like, it didn’t “scream look at me” yet I couldn’t stop looking at it. Plus…. I do love that Oris is a smaller more independent company…. Whereas Rado, is part of a giant watch group. Nonetheless both are gorgeous and I am having a hard time deciding…. But I am leaning towards the 65 for it’s overall understated look and feel without losing personality. (FYI: I also love the Aquis, but after seeing it in person …. I feel like I can get the same look with a Breitling Superocean, which I do plan to get maybe next year.)

[@chadpezza307]

What did you get? I just ordered the Captain Cook but I’m debating if I should cancel the order and go with the Divers 65 Bico.

[@lespaulranger]

The rado blows Oris out of the water. Have owned 3 Oris in the last few months. Each one has its host of issues.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

For me I would go with the Aquis then the Captain Cook and then the Oris 65

[@Tonysoprano497]

In my opinion your analysis was spot on Bruce .. The fact is they are all quality watches and all are winners . However the new aquis is simply fantastic. Brought two in within the last couple of months and they are great daily drivers . They are part of my office rotation but would work well on any occasion, quite simply fantastic all rounder. ..

[@thechameleon77]

I didn't like the Rado at first. It reminded me of the Rose Bowl(or similar stadiums). But it's starting to grow on me.

[@D76-z2h]

Good choice Bruce. The titanium aquis will be on my shopping list later this year. Stunning and simple lines. Captain cook great watch, love the styling but the date in red lettering just kills it for me. Black numbering or even the same colour as the Rado logo would have worked. Shame as for me it spoils a killer look by needlessly introducing another colour. Hopefully it will be changed in later editions then will buy.

[@rockon21ful]

I'll take the Capt. Cook. Bruce, great video!

[@bobbydazzler1780]

It’s all about the bezel action. I’ve got a Rolex Sub and the action is buttery smooth and luxurious.

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

I know it's the odd egg here, but the 65 has a character the others don't.. that inky blue dial, the bronze, the warmth... it may not be spec heavy but dang it's a sick watch.

[@snapfitness1]

Seeing the movements of watches isn't important to me. I wont be taking it off at work to look at it, though I really like the Rado. Simple does it best for me.

[@Ryguy6894]

Can you speak more to your opinion between the Monta Oceanking and this lineup? I’ve been leaning towards the Monta mostly due to its awesome bracelet and quick adjust

[@iamthewalrus528]

I'm not Bruce and I do not have personal experience with these three watches, but after buying a Monta Triumph two months ago maybe you'll find this useful. I couldn't be happier with this watch; the bracelet is next level even compared to these three (the Oceanking is even nicer than mine due to the dive extension), the BG W9 is almost exactly like the Aquis from this video, the finishing is definitely above its price bracket, and the Sellita SW300 is running at about +10 seconds a MONTH. Absolutely no regrets. Good luck with your decision!

[@BruceWilliams]

Sure thing. I was an owner of the original ocean king a few years ago, I loved the eterna movement, and the older case and dial layout. From my experience and also in talking with other owners of the current generation there seems to be two camps when it comes to the ocean king- everyone agrees the execution is top notch. Very high level of detail and finesse. Where people get spit is what happens after one month. Some never want to look at another watch and are completely content, and the others get tempted to go mainstream luxury and buy a Black Bay or Seamaster. At that point they would have preferred to buy the mainstream luxury right off the bat as opposed to buying then flipping the Monta. You get less of that with Oris, Rado, Mido, CW, Sinn, etc. as they feel more like mid level watches and are usually much cheaper to come by. Closer to the low 1000s than the high 1000s. Monta is unique as it feels like a segway between mid level and luxury if that makes sense and not quite the mid level like the ones I featured here

[@Furniture121]

I'd go with the Rado. You kinda lost me when you gave the Aquis the bezel win in spite of the bezel action being objectively worse. If you wanted to reccommend the Aquis just do it, don't make a "comparison" video.

[@paulyoung4392]

I totally agree with what you said. I have just bought the CC Limited edition 37mm . The Bezel is amazing. This Bezel is more comparable to a Ceramic Omega seamaster one. This is how good it is.

[@f0o0rest]

Make the Ultimate battle between CW and Oris. 65vs65 and aquis Vs c60

[@Chris-by1su]

These are all such nice watches. I'd go with that Captain though, its a very unique but also subtle design that you don't see alot of. The other watches are great but I feel like a lot of companies makes watches that look similar to them.

[@ryanstafford8544]

Seikopath. You sound like an Oris fanboy. Lol. Enjoyed the video. On looks alone as I have never held any of these the Rado gets my vote followed closely by the Aquis.

[@sganet_]

Really like the 45mm version of the Rado with that hardened titanium, but you really need the wrist for it. As far as this video goes, I recommend the blue dial Aquis with blue rubber strap. Picture simply dont do it justice and they do look good in pictures lol. I recently swapped my bracelet to a blue OEM rubber strap, it’s the best look at this range (sub $2k usd). Another great watch currently would be the Ball roadmaster marine GMT (comes in green, blue, and Pepsi), similar in price range, but pretty much beat all 3 of theses watches in most of the comparable specs.

[@quentsilva]

Hello Bruce, The spacer around the movement in the Rado is made of plastic or metal? Thanks in advance

[@vladrotar8097]

The Rado is miles ahead

[@aleskb]

Thanks for this great comparison. For future ones, would it be possible to compare "quality feel" also please? You know, how the watch feels in the hand, how well it's finished, the quality of the brushing and polishing, etc? I'd be very interested to hear about those, thanks!

[@aleskb]

Just realized it was already mentioned by someone else below and that you've answered it. Thanks Bruce!

[@dafifida]

i think the RADO CAPTAIN COOK bronze 42mm will be the very clear winner.

[@jc944t]

All great watches and brands but what about Squale? $800 -1200 divers are amazing for the value to include some with GMT movements.

[@Ilestun]

I prefer longines hydroconquest to any of those'....and it's cheaper. If I want an upgrade from hydroconquest I would go a step further and pay the premium for the Seamaster.

[@mrbacchus6127]

You may be right, I've been looking at the Longines and the Aquis and I'm not sure I want to pay the premium. I have the older style 65 with the Arabic numerals but I consider that a retro diver and separate from the modern divers.

[@MrMagicdiamond]

try a zodiac super sea wolf 53 compression, it's similar in quality than the aquis date but with a better movement for 400$ less! I Had both and loved the 2, but why the oris is more expensive for the same thing and a not as good movement?

[@EEE-1409]

What about the Raymond Weil Freelancer?

[@peetfj]

Rado gets my vote!

[@jonathansaraco]

I'm so in love with the Aquis... The modern design stands out in a market absolutely packed with vintage-inspired divers. If Oris pushed the quality up into the Tudor range, it'd be the perfect watch. Even the integrated bracelet is not necessarily a deal-breaker, as it helps make it very comfortable on wrist. Of course I say this without actually owning an Aquis, but hopefully soon I'll have my own! I think the Aquis is a special watch in that it's one of the few watches that is as versatile as the Submariner without being a design ripoff.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Love the bico!

[@maverickss3236]

Cook is favourite among them

[@starkid20]

don't know how else to say it except that i want it all (have a diver 65 so the remaining two please!!)

[@robertl8429]

just an FYI the movement of the captain cook i think is also in that of a 800$ Tissot....but style and looks etc it goes to Rado. I think Rado is the winner just because its vintage and timeless. 30 years from now that Rado is going to be looking stylish. That Oris is just a tank looking thing hehehe.

[@ryewhiskeyblues]

I know I'm late to the party on this video, but I agree with your assessment of the Aquis 100% (minus the not caring about it getting scratched up part). I bought a blue-dialed 43mm Aquis on leather about a year ago, and it surprised me with how much better it looked in person than it did online. I absolutely love the way the applied markers, the sunburst dial, the domed crystal, and the polished ceramic bezel all play with the light together. A few weeks ago, I tracked down a reasonably priced bracelet, and fell in love with the watch all over again once I swapped out the leather. My Aquis gets more compliments from strangers than almost any other watch I own (I think my 1st gen. Orange Monster gets the most attention, but it's orange. Hard to miss that one). I think the BiCo would be second on my list out of the three. There are a few versions of the Diver 65 that I like, but the BiCo is my favorite. I was in love with the Captain Cook online, but recently I got a chance to see one in person when a friend bought one. It left me with a distinctly "meh" feeling in the metal, though I can't quite put my finger on why. To each their own, I guess!

[@MsVovanez]

Hello. I would Like to ask about the Oris 65 bronze, the bronze in time wouldn't become very ugly? Like tarnish and old looking? Is it possible to restore it or what's the secret of bronze?

[@Goldenbaba430]

That is the point of it.

[@BruceWilliams]

The patina that develops over time is the selling point of bronze

[@andal7404]

Lemon juice.

[@snapfitness1]

I really like the rado, but the aquis is a beautiful watch with more positives than negatives. Love this particular dial color as well.

[@haxonwax2006]

Great video bro. Agree with Aquis as the winner. Suggest for the next one doing the Submariner (date), Omega Professional, and perhaps the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver SBGA229 (although i'm not sure if you can get your hands on 1 or all of these).

[@BruceWilliams]

I'll see what I can do, that would be a great video

[@varanid9]

The Aquis is probably the best PRACTICAL tool, the others perhaps prioritizing retro over function, but, for beauty, sorry, the Rado or Diver 65, hands down; '60s style didn't become less beautiful just because of the passage of time. The Aquis IS nicely designed for a modern watch, though.

[@Lupinvej]

What happened with the Green Oris Aquis?

[@BruceWilliams]

I returned it as I had questions about its authenticity

[@Lupinvej]

@@BruceWilliams I suspected that from the video you posted, hopefully it all worked out :)

[@BruceWilliams]

@@Lupinvej Yes it all turned out well. I got my refund and so did the original buyer

[@vrask7134]

Great vid!

[@jski718]

Do a review of the ceramic bezel Longines Hydroconquest verses the Oris Aquis and/or Rado. Have you ever handled one? What do you think of it?

[@timemeasured9137]

All three are great....but the Oris 65 takes the gold for me.

[@juancarlosmartinez771]

Three excellent choices, nice comparison, cheers!

[@Jordan-gu3uu]

Wanna to say Rado. But the movement they have in it is the same ETA as Tissot/Mido/Cent powermatic 80.

[@theguardian3431]

Great video!

[@Nixxtrr]

All 3 are very nice Bruce 👍

[@mapledoodle5516]

Rado for sure.

[@robdavis1248]

Hate seeing the movement on the Oris. I like them all but and I like the 65...in the Movember edition...and the CC 36mm.

[@adamethancrow]

Love all three, but I think it’s a bit of a bias to chose the worst version, of the Diver 65 to compete. When you go bi-colour you go ‘80’s banker’ I’ve an Aquis and a Diver’s 65. The single colour steel 65 is a stunning watch. But great content. If you’re comparing steel watches the bi-colour is always gonna lose. Stay consistent man. All steel (colour) or all bi-colour.

[@BruceWilliams]

I've owned and reviewed the all steel version as well as the 42mm version. Honestly the bico makes no difference as it is still the exact same watch when it comes to each aspect I grade the watches on

[@cubex68]

Should have replaced Aquis with Longines Legend Diver for this specific head to head

[@BruceWilliams]

I'm not a big fan of the ldd

[@torrolindsey3459]

@@BruceWilliams Always remember this is for the masses! 👍

[@BruceWilliams]

always

[@dufoy2905]

I have never been interested in expensive watches until I saw the captain cook green on a big picture in a jewellery shop and I was obsessed with the design, colour and finish. I started investigating green watches and found the oris aquis 41.5mm green watch and fell in love with it. I think it looks so clean compared with the captain cook. I bought the aquis and haven’t looked back. The bracelet is comfortable, I like that you can see the movement and the sunburst colour with date at 6 o’clock is gorgeous. The only thing I don’t like is that is gains 9 seconds per day

[@carlobighouse5434]

Excellent compare video. Good idea to do all 3 comparable watches. Got a follow out of me.

[@HarvinderSingh-it5ep]

Oris 65

[@Dave062YT]

Real shame the Aquis lug design means youre severely limited by strap options .Half the enjoyment I get from a great watch is trying a whole range of dif straps and dont wear bracelets at all, I've turned away from Oris because of that and looking at Ball divers now .

[@sleepinglysithia]

Rado Captain Cook for me.