From James Bond to Prince William, David Beckham, Ellen DeGeneres, Sylvester Stallone and Ed Sheeran, no watch lover’s collection is complete without the obligatory dive watch.
But with deep-sea diving, SCUBA and even snorkeling taken up by only a few – and then usually only for a couple of weeks a year – how can the ubiquitous fascination with the water-bound tool timepiece be explained?
Made by the majority of brands and at almost every price level, dive really is a category that provides something for everyone, as Tracey Llewellyn discovers in her round up of the best of 2022’s sub-$2,000 choices.
Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage, 42mm steel, $1895, alpinawatches.com.
Citizen Promaster Mechanical Divers 200M, 41mm titanium, $795, citizenwatch.com.
Bulova Mil-Ships-W-2181 Submersible Reissue (non-limited edition), 41mm steel, $895, bulova.com.
Elliot Brown Bloxworth Heritage Diver, 40mm steel, $659, elliotbrownwatches.com.
Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT, from $1,525, 41mm steel, christopherward.com.
Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80 Blue, 46mm steel, $1,075, tissotwatches.com.
Certina DS Super PH500M Sea Turtle Conservancy, 43mm steel, $980, certina.com.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic, 46mm steel, $1,195, hamiltonwatch.com.
Raymond Weil Tango 300, 42mm steel, $1,250, raymond-weil.com.
Seiko Prospex Glacier ‘Save the Ocean’ 1970, 42.65mm steel, $1,350, seikowatches.com.
Timex Waterbury Dive Automatic, 40mm steel, from $299, timex.com.
Spinnaker Spence 300 Automatic, 40mm steel, $650, spinnaker-watches.com.
seiko watches It’s challenging to find a brand that beats Seiko when comparing the most adaptable watch companies in terms of both worldwide reach and variation within their own brand range.
The orient men’s watch from Orient showcases a range of variations, each offering its own unique charm while staying true to the core essence of the line.
Impressive roundup!
Dive watches have an undeniable allure, and it’s interesting to explore the variety of options available, especially within the sub-$2,000 range. T
he Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage, Citizen Promaster Mechanical Divers 200M, and Bulova Mil-Ships-W-2181 Submersible Reissue all showcase the craftsmanship and functionality expected from a quality dive watch. A
dditionally, for those seeking more affordable alternatives, the article provides valuable insights into dive watches under $300. Keep up the informative content!