The Rolex Submariner is the world’s most famous dive watch, but compelling alternatives from Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, and others range from accessible to decidedly luxurious.
From its postwar beginnings to the depths of the modern Ultra Deep, the Omega Seamaster has evolved through decades of shifting technology, culture, and design. This feature from our Special Design Issue traces how one collection adapted to each era while remaining unmistakably a Seamaster.
Omega’s latest James Bond watch ties into the upcoming 007 First Light video game, combining the Seamaster Diver 300M’s signature design with a black ceramic-heavy aesthetic and the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9900.