Cronos Sub Diver Sunray Green LimitedvsTimex Deepwater Meridian 200

Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited
CronosSub Diver Sunray Green Limited

Ref. cronos-no-date-pt5000-sub-diver-watch-l6005-sunray-green-limited-edition·MSRP $79

Deepwater Meridian 200
TimexDeepwater Meridian 200

Ref. deepwater-meridian-200-44mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch-tw2w81900·MSRP $299

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cronos Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited at true scale

Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 at true scale

Deepwater Meridian 200

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$79

lowest

$299

Movement

Seiko VK61

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK61
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$79
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cronos Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited

Owners widely praise the Cronos Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited (L6005) as a top budget dive watch, with one owner calling it fantastic and another the best in its class. The green bezel is specifically highlighted as looking closest to the actual Submariner. However, one owner found the 40mm case too large for an 18cm wrist, and another noted the signed milled clasp lacks a glide feature. The watch features sapphire glass with AR coating, a ceramic bezel, and BGW9 Superluminova. Overall, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver Sunray Green Limited (L6005) highly for its value and design, despite some differing opinions on sizing and clasp functionality.

Timex Deepwater Meridian 200

Owners widely praise the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and 200m water resistance at a sub-$200 price point. Reviewers and owners alike note its satisfying bezel action and smooth crown operation, with some comparing its design favorably to luxury dive watches. The quartz movement is recognized for its reliability and low maintenance. However, the black bezel insert on some models can suffer from legibility issues in low light, and a few owners find the 44mm case size to be large. One owner regrets the addition of a cyclops magnifier. Overall, owners rate the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 44mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch highly for its robust build and dive watch aesthetics at an accessible price.