Diving watches

Wrist Watch

A young man approaches the instructor who is watching a group of divers carry equipment on board: - I want to go diving, how long does it take to learn how to dive deeply? - It depends on whether you have certain skills, self-control, will ... - And if I do not have such qualities? - Two minutes…

Those wonderful times have come when the question "What time is it?" you can ask without a twinge of conscience at the "bottom of the sea." And if you don't get an answer, it’s not because divers don’t have watches!

Watch brands today take care of divers at the highest level, delighting them with the production of waterproof watches endowed with super-characteristics, such as resistance to low temperatures and salt water, as well as protection against decompression, are in the assortment of almost every self-respecting brand.

Modern technology has long been able to create excellent diving models. It's only hard for divers - to "run" from one brand to another, not knowing which one to choose! We hope our today's review will come to their aid. Ready to dive into the topic? Then go ahead!

For added peace of mind, all diving watches are tested in static or standing water at 125% of the rated (water) pressure.

There are other important requirements for a diver's watch:

  1. Shockproof and anti-magnetic.
  2. Anti-corrosion and salt water resistant.
  3. Locking crown.
  4. Decompression protection with helium valve * (for watches with water resistance over 300 meters).
  5. Marked unidirectional bezel.
  6. Luminescent dial.
  7. Reliable strap or bracelet.

* Helium decompression valve - a mechanism for equalizing the atmospheric pressure inside the watch (release of helium from the case) after a deep dive.

Well, now we "floated" directly through our competitors. Today we will dive with a wristwatch:

  • Maurice Lacroix PT6248-SS001-330
  • Oris 749-7663-71-85RS
  • Orient EL02002B
  • Luminox A.6502
  • Nautica A18633G
  • Seiko SRP313K1

Super Hero Dive - Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver

If Hollywood decided to send one of its heroes on a great mission to the ocean floor, he would have to equip him with just such a diving watch. Judge for yourself.

Men's Swiss watch Maurice Lacroix PT6248-SS001-330

For the first time model Maurice Lacroix PT6248-SS001-330 was presented to the general public at the annual international watch exhibition Baselworld-2013. Spectacular mechanical watch, elegant and close to the classic design of which does not immediately give it a model for extreme diving. Plus, with vintage style elements. James Bond would love it.

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Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 600 meters
  • Stainless steel case
  • White luminescent hands and markers
  • Sapphire crystal, convex with anti-reflective coating on both sides
  • Inner rotating unidirectional diving ring located on the periphery of the dial
  • Automatic helium escape valve
  • Durable black leather strap with decorative vintage stitching

Unlike the previous model, the case of this watch fits well within the “permissible” framework on land - 43 mm. The watch is also equipped with a date window.

The bottom line: For a true gentleman who can transform into an extreme sports scuba diver in his spare time, it is impossible to imagine a better watch than Maurice Lacroix.

Meanwhile in the Philippines - Oris 749-7663-71-85RS

Limited edition designed to support the Tubbataha Reef National Park in the Philippines.

Small summary: Tubbataha Reef National Park (TUBBATAHA REEF) in the Philippines is a coral reef, Marine Protected Area administered by the Philippine Department of National Defense. The main tourists of the park are divers and divers, lovers of the underwater world.

Men's Swiss watch Oris 749-7663-71-85RS

We give the summary for a reason, it kind of confirms that with the sea and divers at mechanical watches Oris 749-7663-71-85RS everything is really serious.

Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 500 meters
  • Titanium case
  • Luminescent hands and markers
  • The dial is bright - the smallest details of the indication are visible
  • Domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating
  • Ceramic bezel, rotatable in one direction
  • Automatic helium escape valve
  • Rubber bracelet with a folding clasp equipped with a locking system and an increase in length

This model is a watch-regulator: hour, second and minute hands are located on different dials. The watch is supplemented with a date window. In general, "all inclusive", as they say. There is absolutely nothing to find fault with. Well, except for the case size - 46 mm, which, according to some remarks, is not very suitable for everyday style.

On the other hand, walking on the ground in a watch with a water resistance of 500 meters is simply a sin - you need to dive right away! Although, one would undoubtedly want to show off a bright design with orange arrows and marks in the spirit of "super-diver", as well as the world brand Oris, in front of earthly beauties, and not only in front of mermaids.

The bottom line: Oris, as always, is on top! Or, rather, "at depth" - this is more suitable for our case.

Another Oris model, called the Aquis Depth Gauge, will surprise even experienced divers!

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Earth on the Horizon - Luminox A.6502

From models close to science fiction, let's move on to a slightly more earthy watch both in terms of power and price. Which, by the way, does not prevent them from perfectly coping with the assigned functions.

Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 200 meters
  • Stainless steel case
  • Luminescent hands and markers –Night Vision Tubes. On the arrows and "12" the glow is blue, on the labels - green.
  • Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  • Screw-down crown with protection
  • Bezel rotates in one direction
  • Steel bracelet with folding clasp

And again a self-winding mechanic. 12 and 24 hour time format. The date aperture is at “3”. Solid case diameter - 45mm.

Now let's dive into style. This watch looks great on the wrist and in combination with "earthly" clothing.

Men's Swiss watch Luminox A.6502

The bottom line: An excellent watch for the diving enthusiast. Ready to dive into the sea and in style!

Sea of ​​Japan awaits - Orient EL02002B

We are moving from Swiss watch brands to Japanese ones. The inhabitants of this country, surrounded by water from all sides, simply could not help but create a watch for explorers of the deep sea.

Men's Japanese watch Orient EL02002B

Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 300 meters
  • Stainless steel case
  • Luminescent hands and markers
  • Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
  • 40-hour retrograde power reserve indicator
  • Screw-down crown with protection
  • Bezel rotates in one direction
  • Steel bracelet with folding clasp

The non-standard arrangement of the crown of this self-winding mechanical watch immediately catches the eye of the designer's tricks. Large body - 45,4mm. The rest of the watch is a "diving classic". Everything you need is present, and nothing more. The Japanese are a practical people!

The bottom line: Excellent value for money. What you need for a diver who prefers Japanese technology, practicality, and maybe Japanese culture in general.

Continuing the Japanese theme - Seiko SRP313K1

Moving on to the Japanese mechanical Seiko watches from the Diver's line. Large, easy-to-read marks are immediately striking. These can be considered without straining, in any situation.

Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 200 meters
  • Stainless steel case
  • Luminescent hands and markers - Lumibrite
  • Mineral glass of increased strength
  • Screw-down crown
  • Rotating bezel
  • PU bracelet with folding clasp
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The model looks great on the hand, whatever one may say.

Men's Japanese watch Seiko SRP313K1

The bottom line: The watch is visually spectacular and effective for its main purpose - immersion in the kingdom of Poseidon. What a cool watch there is!

Orange Sea - Nautica A18633G

Our review ends with the brightest model in the literal sense of the word.

The first thing I want to focus on is the design idea. Everything here is impregnated with it: from an orange strap to interesting arrows. Which, by the way, absolutely does not prevent this watch from being reliable and functional.

Small summary: Nautica is an American lifestyle brand that at the beginning of its existence produced exclusively men's sportswear. The sails on the brand's logo testify to the brand's specialized focus on conquering the sea. In 1994, the brand launched its own watch production, where, of course, it was not without models for scuba diving enthusiasts.

Specifications:
  • Water resistance - 200 meters
  • Stainless steel case
  • Luminescent hands and markers
  • Mineral glass
  • Silicone bracelet

The watch with the largest case dimensions to date is 50 mm. In general, "beyond" in every detail. The movement is quartz.

Men's watch Nautica A18633G

The bottom line: A striking model for natures, extreme not only in sports, but also in style. Suitable for scuba diving, as well as for creating a casual fashionable sport-casual look and great mood.

What watch do the explorers of the depths prefer, you ask? Maybe there were some special editions for divers?

The Society of Ocean Legend Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a passionate engineer, inventor and explorer, formed a joint venture with IWC Schaffhausen in 2004 to provide additional information on the state of the coral reefs in the Red Sea.

The result of this friendship was the release in honor of the researcher of a special version of the Aquatimer Chronograph “ExpeditionJacques-YvesCousteau”. By the way, the other day IWC presented the sixth special edition of chronometers in his honor.

However, Cousteau himself dived in the DoxaSub 1200T watch.

In a word, dear divers, may you have skills, self-control, will and, of course, a reliable diving watch with you at every dive!

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