Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90vsScurfa Bell Diver 1

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90
RatioFreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Ref. ratio-free-diver-helium-safe-1000m-sapphire-automatic-1068ha90-34va-blk-mens-watch·MSRP $249

Bell Diver 1
ScurfaBell Diver 1

Ref. bell-diver-1-black-stainless-auto·MSRP $448

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 at true scale

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Scurfa Bell Diver 1 at true scale

Bell Diver 1

Diameter

47mm

43mm

Thickness

15mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

500m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$249

lowest

$448

Movement

Seiko NH36

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
47mm
43mm
Thickness
15mm
15.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Water Resistance
1000m
500m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$448
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Reviews

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

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 for its robust build, excellent finishing, and solid construction, with one owner noting its case finishing is excellent and the stainless band is comfortable. The watch features genuine 1000m water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a helium escape valve, with its lume described as brighter than that on other dive watches. One owner reported an unacceptable 66 bezel clicks, though others found the bezel to have great feel and minimal back play. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 highly for its extreme water resistance and value at a competitive price.

Scurfa Bell Diver 1

The Scurfa Bell Diver 1 is widely praised for its exceptional value as a tool diver, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build and practical design. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted, though some rotor noise is mentioned. Owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal, with specific callouts for the inky black dial, black ceramic bezel, and red accents. The watch's heft is considered its only significant drawback by some, while others find its 16mm thickness manageable. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +14 seconds per day as acceptable for the price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Bell Diver 1 highly for its serious tool watch credentials and impressive value proposition.