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Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Four years on, the Tissot PRX still asks the question no integrated-steel rival has answered: what exactly do you get for spending three times more?
Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U
The square G-Shock, updated: Tough Solar charging, radio time sync and a 200m rating in a 43.2mm resin case that costs less than a decent strap.
Citizen Promaster Dive NY0086
A genuine ISO-rated 200m dive watch with a Miyota 8203 automatic for around $350 — nothing else at the price is certified for what this one can do.
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