Diving watches, often referred to as diver’s or dive watches, are exactly what the name implies. They’re robust pieces made to survive deep water pressures and were originally intended for that purpose.
These days, divers are usually using dive computers when exploring the aquatic depths, but diving watches persist as a staple in watch fashion.
Diving watches usually share a few common traits. They’re generally large, and they usually, but not always, feature a sportier, more complicated look than the average dress watch.
However, the most important characteristic of a diving watch is that it must be rated for at least 100 meters of water resistance to earn its mark in accordance with the ISO 6425 standard.
So let’s strap on our snorkels and flippers and take a look at some of our favorite diving watches.
Remember what we said earlier about diving watches usually being large and having a sporty, complex look? The Oris Divers Sixty-Five tosses that all out the window in favor of a classic understated aesthetic. The only complication to be found on the gorgeous green dial is the date.
Don’t let the simple look fool you, though. This watch is certified for 100m of water resistance and ready to brave the depths with it’s compact, no-nonsense craftsmanship. It just happens to look so classy that you can wear it to a wedding, too.
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Like the name implies, the Omega watches Seamaster is rated for a whopping 300 meters of water resistance. That’s also about how far our jaws dropped when we first saw that beautiful black dial with the three subdials and the black numbered bezel.
With a 44mm case size, this timepiece really sticks out in a crowd and with Omega watches, you’ll never have to worry about being lost beneath the waves at any social engagement.
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Since we’re on the topic of black dial watches, this Gucci men's watch takes it a step beyond for a nearly all-black aesthetic. The silver tone hands and markers really pop from the blacker-than-night dial and bezel. Even the crown is pitch black.
Rated for 200m of water resistance and with a solid rubber band attached to it, this piece is ready to go anywhere you are. You’ll be the most fashionable fish in the sea with these Gucci Men's watches.
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Tag Heuer must have been feeling inspired when they made this mechanical wonder. The black dial and complex arrangement of sub dials give this a retro future look, and the skeleton dial exposes fascinating Calibre Heuer 02 automatic movement to any interested dolphins that might be nearby.
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These are just some of our diving watch selections. Feel free to dive into our catalog and find a watch that has all the depth you’re looking for in a luxury timepiece.