What Are The Greatest Reissue Dive Watches? (Seiko, Doxa, Blancpain, Glashütte, Tudor, Longines)

A Discussion around Reissue Dive Watches. A genre that has become increasingly popular over the last few years, where owners are allowed to enjoy vintage aesthetics from pieces of the 50's, 60's and 70's with all of the modern perks of an everyday wearing watch. We get to learn a lot about how their visual styles have changed over time, how some have not aged as well as others and ultimately, how they fit into our hobby as contemporary everyday wearers.
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[@josevasquez1781]

Solid list, Ulysse Nardin should be here, BTW just received Seiko 1965 diver SLA037 and the 1968 SLA039 coming from Japan both Hi-Beats.

[@joeyswaney8497]

That Blancpain... WOW!

[@impexRQ]

Glashütte is the easy pick up in your list - such of amazing piece

[@malu.k.9989]

As a subscriber to 20+ watch channels I can honestly say that was my most enjoyed ‘watch’ over the last few months. Excellently researched and presented it’s hard to find one you may have missed. And the bonus, no mention of Rolex. Bravo ID Guy.

[@ID-Guy]

That really means a lot Mal, thank you! It's hard to be original at the best of times... but hey, throw some design into the mix with a bit of history and some great pieces, it's pretty hard to fail ;) PS. I haven't made a Rolex video in a month or two at this point... pretty amazing how my boredom affects production hahaha!

[@gordonfreeman4491]

@@ID-Guy I just discovered your channel some days ago and have seen some 5-6 videos. For each of them I think, that you have a very unique style, but by far one of the most interesting. Original and full of historic knowledge are some of your key strengths and as I mainly like watches with a history, your videos are gems for me. And you often have an angel I don't see elsewhere, especially re themes like this. I like this a lot over the normal one-watch-review most channels do. So keep up the good job, I really like your videos and think it will be hard to find one, I don't enjoy!

[@dominicrusho]

The Glashutte is beautiful, as is the Longines Legend - I will have to pick one of those up eventually. Quite reasonably priced.

[@ID-Guy]

Honestly, if I had the money, I'd be putting the Glashutte next to my Seamaster right now... They make such a quirky pair. Thanks for the comment, brother

[@danijelkruselj1855]

I read that Glasshüte is not too precious. Many views. I prefer to choose Blancpain. Also Blancpain has better and respectable history.

[@Jaspreetr15]

What’s the price of Glashutte?

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

That Longenes with a metal mesh skindiver strap looks great!

[@atticus6572]

The Rado Captain Cook is my undisputed grail - always has been. Specifically, the limited edition with the coffee-like dial in 37mm. It was love at first sight!

[@iliketowatchs7363]

I'm still in love with mine it every time I put it on. You definitely get one 😉

[@M3LTUP]

The Rado CC is definitely a cool watch.

[@trevbarlow9719]

Have you tried the 37mm CC on?

[@pietardineen802]

Thank you so much for the very well rounded and balanced look at the rich array of choices available that keep our obsessions flourishing. A genre with-in a genre. Always a pleasure to watch your great content. Well done Sir.

[@rodsalvador3608]

I love my Legend Diver! I look forward to being able to wear it with a suit to work again when we're past this lockdown, or dress it down to the beach. I feel it's one of the most versatile watches ever built at an affordable price, especially used.

[@kencur9690]

You’d wear it to the beach? I don’t know man. I swam in mine (in a pool) but I wouldn’t take it anywhere near sand. And I don’t think I’ll swim with it either even though it’s a diver. Usually I like to use a watch as intended... but I’m really into this one and I think I’ll keep it as a summer “dress” watch - it’s just so cool!

[@SGM805]

I’ve always had it on my mind to get the Tag Heuer 1964 Heuer Carrera Re-Edition, Lemania caliber 1873, from 1999. Beautiful watch

[@ID-Guy]

Chronograph reissues will have to happen soon (but odds are it'll be a 45 minute video hahaha!) And that Heuer is GORGEOUS.... Thanks for the comment as always, man!

[@paulfixdivcars5614]

.....I have been following you for a while now, you are truly one of the best out there in my opinion! Your subscribers should be ten-fold!! Glasshütte and Seamaster 300/ 57 are stunning....

[@kylequinn4529]

I've been watching your channel for a long time and never commented but I have to say that you put out some great content. Your photography, editing, speaking voice, and subject matter are all top-notch. Keep up the good work!

[@federicoacker5672]

2 things that I like about your videos: the intro is simple and straightforward culminating with the ticking... brilliant ! and the way you relate the things you have to say is clear, precise, efficient and well constructed, and your accent is mild British I guess, but very neutral and easy to understand for any viewer not English-native-speaking. Thank you very much, keep that styling please!

[@duncanidaho2130]

Your voice holds a bittersweet tone that conjures up thoughts of bygone days. Great channel.

[@lawrenceh7182]

What a fantastic review of some outstanding watches. I have to say one of the best videos I have watched in quite some time and I have viewed many believe me! Bravo sir, bravo.

[@Thomas_Burnett]

What a great list of watches here IDGuy. I must say that a reissue diver that has caught my eye recently is by CWC (Cabot Watch Company), The ‘1980 Royal Navy Diver’ (Reissue). This is a Reissue of the Automatic watch that replaced the Rolex Milsub as the divers watch to the British Royal Navy. The original is said to be probably the rarest Milsub ever made for Royal Navy diving units. Be quick though, the reissue is limited to just 600 pieces and stock is low on the first batch. As always, a top notch job here my friend. Videos like this are a testament to why we keep coming back for more! ✊

[@ID-Guy]

Oh yes, the CWC diver is a beaut... Inspired by the 165 Seamasters! Also, keep this under wraps... but I hope to be receiving a Prototype by the end of the week that I think will have many interested ;) Hope you're well, brother! Thank you as always for the comment

[@fivesfish]

When I watch your videos my head is always leaning to view the watch in frame! Beautiful watches leaving me in want!

[@ID-Guy]

Thank you Sonny... you and me both. These watches really do hit a sweetspot for me especially (love what they represent)

[@muscularibuprofen69]

Brilliant line up. They all look fantastic. Thanks for the video.

[@williammaas937]

What is the best watch videos I've ever seen! Thank you

[@mgb1971]

The Oris 65 has always been a watch that has been put on the back burner for me. There always seemed to be another watch purchase ahead of it. I think it's time to have another look.

[@alfredfrome9455]

I have the exact same thought.

[@ID-Guy]

It's such a strange beast. I've been looking at it for ages and in the back of my mind wondered why they aren't spoken about more. Those originals are just so cool...

[@nicks8026]

b dev I’m wearing mine right now. I love the funky Arabics, the slim case and how the bracelet radically tapers down to a minimalist clasp. I owned the Longines Legend Skindiver and the LLD as well but flipped both due to the overlong lugs and larger cases.

[@BlakeJohnson1]

I have one in black, absolutely love the quarter numbers in ‘negative’ against the lume. The typeface has an awesome vintage vibe as well. I saw some interesting light blue ones come up for sale recently as well. Despite being one of my most affordable watches I think it’s the one I’ve gotten most comments on!

[@neelsengupta662]

This was a very thoughtful discussion on reissues, I really appreciate these watches as they are identical to the original but are modern in materials and robust, one day I hope to own one

[@christopher-ace-azevedo5509]

Tremendous job! Excellent review, as said before subscribed to numerous watch channels, this was so detailed and thorough, again Excellent job.

[@meznine44]

Oh so many fabulous pieces. Definitely my favorite genre by far and a very well done video. I've been going back and forth on a few of these models. Keep up the great work!

[@ID-Guy]

And of course there were a good handful that I missed... but wait! Reissue Chronographs will be next (odds are it'll take a full week to review all of them hahaha!) Thank you as always Meznine!

[@meznine44]

@@ID-Guy Awesome. Can't wait. Amazing content

[@Madmanmarque]

Wonderful presentation! I was a child in the sixties and these watches captivated me then as they do now. I just purchased a GO SeaQ Pano and absolutely love it. To me it captures everything I love about dive watches.

[@willemboom3957]

Outstanding video as usual. Such a great overview. Thank you!!!

[@bkw8571]

Excellent presentation of vintage inspired modern diver watches. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks!!!

[@spigdon]

Fantastic video! So many loves

[@blueshirtbuddah1665]

Yet another fantastic video IDGuy! You have managed to cover all of the best re issued divers. So many great watches, it’s hard to choose which is the best or coolest. I think that every well rounded collection should include one of these divers.

[@ID-Guy]

It's really an amazing genre, Vintage inspired charm with modern components. The real showstopper for me is the GO-SeaQ... If I won the lottery tomorrow it would be in my collection next to the Omega. Talk about a quirky couple ;) Thank you as always, Blueshirt! I hope you're managing to keep yourself well and busy

[@stevefox8605]

Love them all. Got a Chr. Ward C65 Diver (handwound), think the Omega sm300m will be my next, but you've shown plenty of other beautiful options. Excellent video, thanks mate. Stay healthy everyone 👍🏻

[@ed4517]

Agreed. The glashutte seaq is a stunning watch and one that's on my (ever increasing) list. One of my best purchases.

[@SejeonK]

Excellent, excellent video. Thanks a million

[@likandros3633]

What a video and presentation.... Well done!!

[@camarocarl7130]

My favorite type of watches, reissue Divers, best vintage design with modern watch making. Technology. Fantastic work my friend!

[@tudorserban111]

Fantastic list! The Longines Skin Diver is top of my list of purchases for this year. I would also add the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph to your list.

[@ID-Guy]

I knew there was one... I knew JLC was missing! But keeping with the "Dive watch" the Tribute Memovox might have fitted the category better ;) I'm definitely going to do the same for chronographs. Odds are it'll be a 30+ minute video hahaha! Thanks for the comment, brother!

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

I love my Rado Captain Cook, unique style! I'd love to have a Blancpain as well.

[@speedzero7478]

Hard to believe but my first luxury piece was the Oris 65 and my good friend bought the Longines Skin Diver. I've since gotten a Black Bay GMT from Tudor--despite being objectively "better", the Oris still has a special place in my heart as my gateway into this hobby.

[@markflett5501]

Great watches great information thanks

[@danielmelendez9943]

Thank you for your continuous effort to provide us with consistently educational high quality content. While i dont have a huge collection, some of the models shown on this video. I like to see a review of fortis or sinn watches worthy of military grade quality.

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Amazing video. So glad someone else mentioned that the 62MAS was heavily inspired of the Blancpain Bathyscaphe

[@mt24Carson]

Excellent video as always mate. Dive watches are a favourite of mine. Hope all is well in the UK. Cheers from the Nevada desert summer. 👍⌚🌴🌵🌞

[@lukeventers4755]

GREAT video, brother.

[@hdavies9269]

Given that Omega reissued the 1957 Seamaster 300, I would love to them release a re-issue of the Seamaster 300 165.024 or a similar reference with its iconic sword hands.

[@ID-Guy]

I'll make a deal with everyone on the channel, if I'm ever in touch with Omega I will be making a big request for a reissue... I've worn an original MOD model and they just are HARDCORE. They'd disappear in seconds...

[@runrin_]

same!

[@mrp9498]

👏🏻Great video my friend

[@malikknows3510]

Very nice video! My $.02: the coyote tan lume shouts military, esp. on those Blancpains. Love it!

[@oliverwiantrmerholme112]

Great video as always! Interesting how several of these watces (including the Glashütte and 62mas reissue) utilize the almost generic Skin Diver case design made by 2nd party case manufacturers (which I love!). It would be great to see a video on the history and design of skin diver watches of the 60s and 70s :)

[@matthewrikihana6818]

Bravo. Excellent video as always. So much design language DNA. Like heritage Apple branches grafted onto a fresh modern variety of sapling.

[@watchwanted6580]

Thank you very much 🙏 great review 👍👌

[@MusicCityMafia]

Awesome video great job

[@algorithm007ify]

Mido Ocean Star Tribute, Longines Legend Diver, Oris 65, Yema Superman 63 in 39mm, and the Seiko Willard variants are my favourite "vintage diver reissues"

[@p.j.mendes]

In the begginig of the video there is a photo of a Technos. Very popular in Brazil. Never saw it in any of the watch channels on KZbin. Congratulations

[@michaelfierman3256]

I have the Rado Captain Cook 1962 limited with the brown dial rather than the gold. I absolutely adore it. Great video.

[@Brian-rq8hi]

So many incredible choices, so little money. Great list!

[@impexRQ]

The Glashütte SeaQ Panorama Datum 👌🏻👌🏻

[@MarcraM82]

Amazing video. Great depth you cover here. Personally I love my vintage style divers without the false patina. I love gilt, smaller cases, even ceramic bezels if not too shiny. Although acrylic is my preference, sapphire can work if done right. The only aspect I cannot agree with is the false patina. For me wearing a watch over the years and getting scratches, nicks, discolouration, loss of lume, ect is the beauty of having a tool that's so functional but something that ages with you through the years.

[@douglasweedman4315]

Beautiful watches!

[@chrismuz]

Great list. Among these I like the GO best. The Rado is tempting as well. Another / not-listed very nice and good value-for-money re-issue is the Yema Navygraf Heritage!

[@omega-tarantula]

Beautiful watches 👍 I love divers ❤

[@scherzandokarasu6353]

You might also want to consider the Etërna Kon-Tiki I tried one out recently and it was a total peach.

[@ID-Guy]

I knew that some would slip through the cracks... There's already been mention about JLC Tribute pieces too ;) Well hey, when it comes to Chronograph reissues we'll be at this all week hahaha! Hope you're keeping well, brother

[@publiusvelocitor4668]

Beat me to it! I was going to say the same. Much love for Eterna.

[@FirestormAA]

I'm happy to say I owned both the Oris 65 & Longines Legend Diver. Both is amazing but the LLD is better build & scream quality every spot,,, from it mass, solid shark mesh bracelet & sharp & crisp print,,, I'm pretty surprised you can get so much for that price point, most important is sit on my wrist really really well. Great review IDG!

[@99jasonhooper]

Great video - I own the Certina and great watch for the money and looks good in multitude of straps. Oris 65 or BB 58 next for me.

[@mikegeary2112]

Great video! I'd have such a hard time choosing one. Perhaps, I shall have to buy several...🤔

[@nartlambaz]

I love the Blancpain options , all of them . I also liked the Omega , Breitling , Rado and Seiko watches .

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Great video 👌

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Those Blancpains...wow. I might have to have one.

[@varanid9]

So far, I have a Yema Superman Heritage Blue, the Oris 65 Diver, a Zodiac Super Seawolf '68, a Bulova Devil Diver, Seiko Turtle, was thinking of the Omega you show here, but, never saw that Glashutte before; what a beaut! Sadly, the Blancpain Barracuda is a little too rich for me as well as probably sold out. This is THE most awesome watch video EVER!

[@solosautos1]

Very interesting review! Legend diver my next purchase.

[@MainerInJapan]

Fantastic compilation of models here! Lately, the blue dial SeaQ with the panorama date has really been appealing to me! Not that I need any more divers...

[@robertsullivan4773]

I own two of them on the list, the Breitling Super Ocean Heritage II and the Rado Captain Cook. Hoping to add the Blancpain when I can pay for it:))))) and make up my mind on the model. Very complete video.

[@ID-Guy]

Such a great pairing. I'm very interested in the new 1957 SuperOceans that arrived this year (I think) And as for Blancpain... Try and find a Military 40mm and never look back ;) Thanks for the comment Robert

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@ID-Guy I think you will find the Super Ocean 1957 a disappointment as compared to the Super Ocean Heritage II. It's probably more faithful to the original but a 100 meter water resistance more a surf and beach watch and not in the same class as the watches you covered. By the way forgot to mention my Captain Cook is Bronze. I know your crazy about Bronze😊😊😊😊

[@jerryrice828]

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[@blainecole5452]

I quite agree with you that the Breitling Superocean Heritage II is the most formal in appearance. I own one with a mesh bracelet and couldn't be happier. Also, you are correct in saying the Breitling is not much talked about. The most interesting thing about the Superocean is that is incorporates a Tudor movement. And it may be the first Breitling movement to have a free sprung balance.

[@ID-Guy]

Edit: The Blancpain Barakuda was made in the 60's for German Frogmen and civilians given under the supplier name "Barakuda". We try to be as accurate as possible here ;)

[@torebelthoft4471]

oops, I corected you in my comment he he. As a BP fanboy, it`s my grail

[@tiempodesobrahn]

enjoy the video as usual very good content... the problem with reissues is that as brands find themselves out of new ideas they revert to reissues and want to squeeze big margins via limited editions or such schemes. What once was once it is.

[@justinscott7492]

Great video! I am always surprised by the lack of interest and videos about Eterna. The KonTiki line is one of the more influential lines in this group. Otherwise, you had all the brands I love!

[@affegorilla1299]

My favorites are the Glashütte and the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Desert Edition imo

[@janmaaso]

Good selection, good presentation. Thanks for sharing. Jan.

[@mannyfernandez1713]

Huh the barrakuda reminds me A LOT of the DSPH200M, which btw thank you for covering it, I hope you do an episode about it one day. Cheers

[@jameshoward9700]

Great review! Omega Seamaster '57 Trilogy and Seiko Willard (SLA033) are amazing pieces. True classics in this genre. Shame to miss out the Seiko '68 diver (SLA025) with the Grand Seiko movement - interesting in dive terms as Helium proof and with a solid case - important for setting Seiko's design language going forward and very different from the European manufactures. Unlike the '62MAS - a nice but slightly derivative and generic reference. While some re-issues are amazing, it does make you ask where the modern classics will come from. Only Tudor (Pelagos), Sinn and Omega (Diver 300) seem to be designing clean sheet modern divers. Everyone else is highly retrospective - a lack of ideas?

[@Therealgdoesgshit]

I love them all

[@timemoney2775]

As a vintage diver watch collection, this is a very good review. I try to get the vintage ones if I can find one and can afford otherwise this option is the reissue. Less than 40mm are back with the skin divers : 34-38mm.

[@jlo8775]

BP Barracuda...to die for! 😍

[@the3cl3ctic]

Nice vid :)

[@tippykaffu4047]

I'd love to have a SeaQ, Longines compressor and bathyscape one day.

[@styx4947]

That's the first place I have seen the text layout like that Doxa. More companies should do that

[@jasue2000]

Great video as usual sir! I have 3 of these watches 😂🤣😂 guess i have a type!!

[@ID-Guy]

It really is its own genre ;) I'd be picking up a SeaQ tomorrow if I could... Something about Vintage Reissues just keep me engaged. Oh, and Chronographs will be next... Might need to reserve a week to watch the entire video haha! Thanks for the comment, brother!

[@jasue2000]

IDGuy if the Zodiac Seawolf was ever in stock I’d have 4 of these watches for sure!! These vintage reissues are really so great; touch a place in my heart and buff up my nostalgia in just such a great way. My dad had a Seiko Cpt. Willard and a Zodiac Aerospace Jet (24 hour) watch both purchased in Vietnam. As a kid I remember just loving those and thinking they were the coolest things. I have spent a long time trying to scratch those itches!! The reissues just keep getting better and better!!

[@villageroma]

The best brand with the greatest re-issues of all times are all Rolex. They have a catalog of basically all reissues.

[@ID-Guy]

No arguing there, Chris! I think it's high time that another Rolex video is made by yours truly ;)

[@ncprime9447]

I will agree with this when they reissue the MilSub....so sadly I will never be able to agree with this.

[@villageroma]

NC Prime they have already done that, it’s called Tudor Pelagos😉

[@zoltanszoke2676]

Went on for a legend diver. I’m even considering now selling everything else. Just perfect. The only downside for the shark mesh that the clasp is not adjustable, but I’m gonna get one.

[@commentjedi]

There's also a "Hooper" or JAWS reissue watch made by Alsta. Looks similar to the old watches at the start of this video. ( watched this 2x )😆

[@joseinluzon2218]

I own a FF Bathyscaphe. It’s specs and movement are amazing. On my wrist though, it seems a little under-the-radar (if not underwhelming). Still, it’s a keeper and has its place alongside my Sea-dweller, Breitling Seawolf and my 50th Anniversary GMT Seamaster.

[@runrin_]

great video! love the GO. really like the way the minute hand is almost the same as the hour hand with a big triangle tacked on. if it had white lume it would be "the one." still might eventually go for it... i also wish they kept it 37mm like the original. also absolutely love the 62mas aesthetic. not a fan of blancpain's dial typography. just doesn't work for me for some reason.

[@davidbreckler5327]

I put the Oris 65 on a good lizard strap and it's a knock out!

[@fatback2]

cool vid. I might add Seiko's recent sarb069 to the retro diver list.The champagne dial variant is one of Seiko's best looking watches in years.

[@emmanueltsI5]

Yes. Seiko spb143/145.

[@davidkent12]

Great video! However, I do have to say I’m really surprised you didn’t include the Yema Superman Heritage.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Of that lot, the Glasshütte SeaQ clearly has my preference, at least the 39mm version. They have really done a stunning job with this model. Price is a tad steep though, even for the level of quality expected of GO. Nevertheless, I was about to pull the trigger on it, but then Sinn came out with the U50, and I decided that I needed a tough watch rather than a pretty one (I have plenty of those already). Also agree that the Barakuda is the best vintage inspired diver that Blancpain has come up with in recent years.

[@jorelkrypto7475]

I like the Tornek Rayville TR660 reissue.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

Cool video. Seems that some of the brand over do the patina on the hands and make them that buttery yellow. The Originals haven't turned that color completely in many cases... I wish they didn't overdo it. It's kind of in-your-face. Anyway, this really was a superb video. Great commentary, nice photography, nice choices.

[@ericl755]

And the yema superman?!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've been looking at that watch , not being able to see it in person I was wondering if it was worth it ?

[@jeffjacobson59]

Most underrated watch out there! Shhhh!

[@robertberthiaume7301]

Great review. What about the Rolex subs? Keep the good work!

[@microusb42069]

All these watches look like pieces I can't afford haha I can tell by how tasteful they look

[@M3LTUP]

Me too. I still like to look. I follow new models and their specs like some people follow sports.

[@lucemax._6791]

My fav divers 1. Blancpain bathyscath 2. Omega seamaster 300 Special Edition from 2017 3. JLC memovox

[@edwintschopp1493]

I am missing the MIDO divers. I love the green Rado Captain Cook.

[@noobfl]

The Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms Barakuda was made for the German Bundeswehr, to be prcice for the "Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine". The name Barakuda cames from the Company Barakuda, that suplies the Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine, with their diving gears and tools.