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Dive Timer Bezel: Second only to the water-resistance rating, rotating dive timer bezels are an essential part of what makes a dive watch functional. That’s because they give you the ability to set a kind of timer — specifically related to how much oxygen you have in your tank. In use and at a glance, these additions allow you to tell when it is time to resurface prior to running out of oxygen in your tank. They have saved many a life and, without them, a watch is not a true diver. here

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Like many industries, especially those related to fashion, there is little regulation to ensure a certain standard is being kept in regards to dive watches. As such, it’s up to the consumer to do their research to ensure specific requirements are being met. That’s no different when it comes to diving watches. Just because something is labeled as a ‘dive watch,’ that doesn’t mean the said watch is actually capable of being submerged underwater. For our article, however, we wanted to make sure that these were more than just beautiful timekeepers — that they were truly capable of surviving nautical expeditions. As such, we set our own rigorous standards and expectations outlined as follows: more

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Dive watches, while originally intended to joint people in their aquatic endeavors, are one such timepiece sub-category that has expanded beyond its purpose in regards to menswear as a whole. And while many of them still retain their ability to participate in underwater endeavors, they’ve also made a home in the world of fashion. For those who are looking for a handsome timekeeper with a nautical influence and the kinds of durability that actually allows for a dip in the ocean, we’ve put together the following list of the best dive watches.

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Proof positive that a low price does not necessarily mean a compromise on craftsmanship or capability, Jack Mason’s D101 dive watch is an exercise in timelessness and functionality for anyone on a tight budget. With beautiful styling cues, this watch is also quite handy — boasting 300m of water resistance, a rotating dive timer bezel, and a strikingly-good-looking black-on-silver colorway. Powered by a reliable Miyota quartz movement, you’re just not going to find a better diver for the price. [links]

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Material Construction: A bit less restrictive than the above two metrics, construction materials are no less of import when it comes to diving watches. Typically, divers are made from things like stainless steel or titanium — metals that are durable enough to survive the pressures of the ocean. Modern synthetic materials, like carbon fiber, have also been used (and can even be found on our list), but the greater point is just to be certain the watch you’re getting is tough enough to survive a dive. [links]

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Price: $12,550
Contact: Rolex in New York, +1 212 759 8278, rolex.com

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After conquering the technical requirements for diving, watchmakers added useful land-based complications like flyback chronographs and calendars, and made them more attractive for everyday wear with decorated and guilloché dials.

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An update of its iconic 1970 dive watch, the new Ploprof (short for plongeur professionnel, meaning “professional diver” in French), doubles its water resistance to 1200m from 600m, but keeps many of the unique technical features from the original timepiece. Its bezel is bidirectional, and it’s locked in place with a security pusher at 2 o’clock, which unusually places the screw-in crown at 9 o’clock (making it especially useful for lefties). At 4 o’clock, there’s a helium escape valve; it has a “sharkproof” bracelet, which is suitable for diving, and it comes with an additional rubber strap. more

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Price: $7,100
Contact: Breitling in New York, +1 855 999 1884, breitling.com

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Deep sea, indeed. This watch is tested to 3,900m, and its dial boasts serious street cred; it was inspired by a custom watch James Cameron wore when he descended to the bottom of the deepest point in Earth’s ocean, the Mariana Trench. Specially made Deepsea watches were affixed to the exterior of his submersible, and they returned fully functioning from quite literally the bottom of the ocean. In 2018, Rolex updated the movement, which holds 14 patents, has a date window at 3 o’clock, Chromalight hour markers and hands with blue glow, and a helium safety valve.

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As the first diving watch ever created, Fifty Fathoms is steeped in heritage. Naturally, it has all of the expected diving requirements, including many that Blancpain created, although its depth limit has increased to 300m from the original 50 fathoms (91m) in 1953. Last year, Blancpain added its first non-diving-related complication, an integrated annual calendar. Apertures show the day of the week, date and month in the new in-house automatic caliber, which is visible through an open caseback. The meteor-gray dial is offset by luminous hour markers, luminescent baton hands and a unidirectional bezel with ceramic insert and dive-scale markers. here

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Light powers this Promaster Eco-Drive Diver watch so that your carbon footprint is diminished. Aesthetically, this watch has a unique design with a navy blue band that’s striking. It has a similarly blue face under a mineral dial window and a stainless steel body.

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A stunning men’s diving watch doesn’t have to break the bank. This Casio MDV106 has a lot going for it in the looks and design departments. The face is comprised of mineral glass and the band is made of black resin. When it comes to function, this excellent timepiece can accompany you on 200 meter dives.

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This watch can also operate at depths of 300 meters.

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This diving smartwatch features a simple design and a high-contrast screen, making it easy to use. There are three dive modes, a location feature so you can map your dives, and users can also transfer their dive logs over Bluetooth afterwards. [links]

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As for brands, famous watch manufacturers like Rolex and Omega make some of the top dive watches. Montblanc and Panerai are also known for creating high-quality scuba dive watches.

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That said, diving timepieces continue to be highly popular choices when it comes to men’s luxury wrist-watches. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that you have a high-tech tool on your wrist—one with an exhilarating history of being used by military professionals and underwater explorers.

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Timex makes everyday watches favoured by wearers for their affordability, high-quality, and reliability. They are best known for their pioneering Indiglo technology—an electroluminescent panel that serves as a backlight.

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Best for: An aesthetically striking and accessibly-priced aquatic ally.