Make A Splash: A Guide to SHARP’s Favourite Dive Watches
Dive watches, once reserved for explorers, navies, and professional divers, have since become a staple in luxury watch lineups. In 2023, a wide range of timepieces allow any James Bond fan to live out their double-oh-seven fantasies, with mainstays like Omega offering water-resistance up to 6,000 metres. Whether you’re planning to scuba with deep-sea squid or simply on the hunt for some waterproof wrist candy, our Book For Men dive watch roundup has you covered.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 GMT
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Thanks to a recent redesign, TAG Heuer’s signature dive watch is now ready to accompany you on all of your adventures. This one has a full 300 m of water resistance plus an automatic movement with a GMT second time zone function, making it perfect for summer travel. ($4,850)
Rolex Submariner Date
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Every genre has its archetype, and the Submariner has long been the dive watch against which all others are measured. Its classic look has changed little over the decades, but details like a royal blue dial, a matching Cerachrom bezel, and yellow gold accents keep it looking perennially fresh. ($18,500)
Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuatro Carbotech
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Some elements of Panerai’s flagship diver, like the patented crown-protecting device, go back to the 1950s, but the rest is pure 21st century, from its titanium and Carbotech case to its shock-resistance P.900 calibre automatic movement. ($23,700)
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep
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Some divers go deeper than others, and this one goes deeper than most. In addition to standout features like a domed sapphire crystal, a lacquered gradient dial, and 18K white gold hands and hour markers, the Ultra Deep is rated water-resistant to an astonishing 6,000 metres. ($15,900)
Tudor Black Bay
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Combining classic looks, professional specs, and an exceptionally accurate movement, Tudor’s newest 41 mm Black Bay is a vintage-modern dive watch with rugged refinement to spare. From its red aluminum bezel insert to its gold-accented hands and hour markers, the details are what make this a contender for a place of honour on any wrist. ($5,390)
Longines Legend Diver
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This re-interpretation of a model from the golden era of dive watches features two standout features: a “compressor” style dial with an internal rotating bezel, and a case made of bronze. The former is a unique historical touch, while the latter will develop a distinctive patina the more you wear it. ($4,100)
Citizen Promaster Dive
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Modern dive watches were invented in the 1950s, but their styling and technology have come a long way since. This Promaster, which earned the nickname “Orca” for its unusual dial inspired by killer whales, features Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology and a solar-powered movement. ($695)
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
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Any good dive watch needs a few basic elements: a tough-as-nails case, a highly legible dial, and at least 200m of water resistance. This one checks all of the boxes and ups the ante with a unique crown guard and a Swiss-made automatic movement with a full 80 hours of power reserve. ($1,570)
Grand Seiko SLGA015
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From its spring drive movement with five days’ power reserve to its textured dial inspired by the Kuroshio current off Japan, the specs of this diver read like the greatest hits of Grand Seiko watchmaking. Add the lightness of a titanium case and an elevated level of finishing throughout, and the result is a stunning watch from every angle. ($15,100)
Glashütte Original SeaQ
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Not all of the world’s best dive watches are Swiss-made. This retro-inspired choice, with a midsized 39.5mm case, an in-house automatic movement, and sleek, onyx black dial, is a timely reminder that Germany’s watchmaking is on par with the best of the best. ($12,500)
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