The bezel has a notched edge for better grip. It's simple to use, but it's also secure in the sense that it's not too soft to rotate by accident. The rotating action is a little hollow, but that's to be expected with a watch this inexpensive. The most celebrated piece from the Zodiac receives praise on a daily basis for a good reason – it has got that blend of style and functionality that is unbeatable. The Sea Wolf 53 Compression Watch includes a 5-link bracelet made from stainless Steel, uni-directional topring, sunray dial, and C3 SuperLuminova hands and markers. The Swiss Technology Production is a cherry on top of the beloved dive watch, whereas the anti-reflective coating and a sapphire crystal dial are the sprinkles. This basic dive watch is a good all-around choice for beginning divers on a budget. It’s approved for depths up to 300 feet, and is solidly built of Japanese quartz. With style and functionality for miles, the Sport Analog Dive Watch is a great Casio dive watch, at a fraction of the price of some similar models. The bezel has both Arabic numeral and dot indexes as well as a one-way rotation so you can time your dives accurately. We like the cog-like edge, which adds industrial grit.

Or perhaps you’re simply in the market for a rugged and robust tool watch that will withstand life’s beatings and batterings. Not to mention a watch that could serve as a lifeline in itself—if you ever got into deep water (quite literally). The watch can withstand water up to 330 feet. This feature makes it an excellent choice for light divers and swimmers. It is designed with sturdy materials that resist water damage. Quartz Movement Indeed, this is a vintage Rolex Submariner, but one that effortlessly meets contemporary standards thanks to that impeccable durability for which Rolex is famous. There aren’t many things dating from 1985 that you could wear scuba diving in the Bahamas, after all. Functions include multi-function alarm, 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, hourly time signal, auto calendar, and 12- and 24-hour formats The watch can withstand up to 660 feet underwater. It is, therefore, suitable for professional marine use and water sports. ProsBut Rolex also decided to keep certain traits of the watch’s predecessors; namely, the matte dial with painted hour markers, which lends it some additional vintage charm.

Seiko is among the first brand names that will come to your mind when you think of watches. Their strong presence in the watch industry has earned them unparalleled reverence. Their divers’ collection is often not usually expensive. However, when you have a glance at the Prospex SBDB018 you will be left in awe. Its breathtaking design and detail will leave you mesmerized. It is a perfection of Seiko’s pioneering dive watch of 1968. Even though it hasn’t been certified to the ISO 6425 standard, water-resistance up to 300 meters means you can take this timekeeper with you on dives, no worries. Read our in-depth LIV Swiss Watches review to learn more about the brand. Taking us further off topic with more MRW lore… but it’s something that brought me great joy last week when I stumbled across this. Wait, did I find this link here on TTAW? Jeez I’m getting old. The Seamaster 300M is another top-of-class dive watch with a helium escape valve to protect it from helium damage. This wonder piece received a massive overhaul in 2018 but, nevertheless, did not entirely lose the pioneering appearance it got in 1993. SEIKO PROSPEX SRPD21 Special edition lets you wear your love of the ocean for all to see. Credit: Jon WhittleBut when you’ve regained your composure over this incredible level of water-resistance, you’ll be equally impressed by the rest of the watch. If you want a watch that takes advantage of pioneering developments in engineering and the best new technology, then you want to take a good look at the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster. The most influential dive watch of all time had to be mentioned here. The inception of the Submariner in 1953 turned out to be a wakeup call that went to inspire many o its followers. Since the release of the first piece, the Submariner has been improved several times which has made it stand unrivaled by any other in its class. It has a fairly smaller diameter and its bezel is made from ceramic. These design features are all meant to make it less bulky and durable at the same time. The Vessel features a reliable quartz movement housed inside a 44 mm surgical stainless steel case. This rotating bezel watch also allows you to monitor your time and oxygen while Swiss lume ensures legibility, even in shadowy waters. A silicone rubber strap provides extra durability. Like all the best sports watches, the Instinct Solar has different apps for different activities (including swimming and surfing) and provides heart rate data and information on your blood oxygen levels. But our favorite feature has to be the solar battery. Renewable technology, right on your wrist.

If you're looking for a low-cost quality Diver analog watch then you should definitely go for the Casio Duro. You'll have a hard time finding a better watch for this price range. Despite its low price, it outperforms all entry-level and some mid-tier affordable watches with remarkable features. CRESSI SEA LION Limited-edition watch inspired by vintage underwater timepieces. Credit: Jon WhittleIn addition to functioning perfectly at considerable depths, there is so much that this divers watch offers. This Casio analog dive watch is an all-inclusive timepiece. Water-Resistance Dive watches are the most versatile timepieces. They're dependable, easy to read, and frequently come with rotating bezels, screw-down crowns, and water resistance of up to 200 meters. And while most dive watches come with a hefty price tag, there are some that are within buying range. Buying a dive watch can be hard – no matter if it’s your first dive watch or if you’re just looking for yet another watch to the collection. All in all, you want to find the right one. I’m not looked for “collection” watch or watch I can showing off on salons … Doxa watches are proper diving watches with NDL time and robust enough for every occasion. I have my for last 3 years and I’m using it every day and every dive. To prevent accidental adjusting of settings,the top left button on this watch is designed to be pushed in further.