For almost as long as watches have been worn on wrists, watchmakers have looked to make them function in places they probably shouldn’t go, and nowhere is that more glorified than with the dive watch. How could it not be? A small, intricate network of gears and springs working flawlessly, shielded from the crushing pressures from the depths of the ocean. The following four are a few exceptional pieces of dive watches you can get here.
ROLEX SEA-DWELLER
The newest version of the Sea-Dweller comes in a Yellow Rolesor, Rolex’s combination of steel and gold since the ’30s, combining Oystersteel and 18-carat yellow gold which is a first for this particular watch. It is also regarded as the epitome of divers watches with it being able to reach depths of 4,000 feet (1,220 metres).
OMEGA SEAMASTER DIVER 300M
Tag Heuer is no stranger to the deep blue. The Aquaracer’s notable features Swiss-made Calibre 5 movement with a 38-hour reserve, a black nylon strap secured with their unique double security clasp, a unidirectional turning bezel, and a dive depth of 300 metres. The newest version of the Sea-Dweller comes in a Yellow Rolesor, Rolex’s combination of steel and gold since the ’30s, combining Oystersteel and 18-carat yellow gold which is a first for this particular watch. It is also regarded as the epitome of divers watches with it being able to reach depths of 4,000 feet (1,220 metres). A limited-edition of 2,500 pieces and reaching depths of 300 metres, this 42mm model features a brushed case made from grade-2 titanium, the crown, bezel ring and helium escape valve in 18ct Sedna™ gold. And to contrast it, tantalum is used to create the base.
TAG HEUER AQUARACER CALIBRE 5
Tag Heuer is no stranger to the deep blue. The Aquaracer’s notable features Swiss-made Calibre 5 movement with a 38-hour reserve, a black nylon strap secured with their unique double security clasp, a unidirectional turning bezel, and a dive depth of 300 metres.
SEIKO ‘ BABY TUNA’ PROSPEX
Seiko holds the honour of designing the first dive watch and has unashamedly designed them for rigid use by divers, tailored for the environment it’s to operate in rather than being multipurpose. Plus, it’s built like a tank and designed to reach a depth of 200m.