Dive Watches

Dive watches are very popular watches with sports fans, divers and aquatic collectors. Made specifically for diving, the best dive watches boast high water-resistance and ultra-resistant cases, sometimes with highly illuminated dials and features specifically made for ambitious divers. Among the leading divers watch models are the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster, Kobold dive watches, UTS diving watch and many other models.

WATCH REVIEW

Into the Blue: Reviewing the Rolex Deepsea D-Blue

When writer, director, and adventurer James Cameron reached the beginning of the “deep sea” at a depth of 1,000 meters on March 26, 2012, safely inside his submersible craft Deepsea Challenger, all the remaining light disappeared. But at that point, he hadn’t yet completed one-tenth of his journey. At 10,908 meters, he landed softly on...

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Jan 15, 2023 by Jens Koch

2022 Year in Review: Going Deep With Notable 5 Dive Watches

Continuing with our annual round-up, today we look back at some of the most exciting and innovative debuts that broke onto the scene in 2022. In spite of an ever-changing and increasingly volatile economy, the year saw the expansion of high-profile retailers, the launch of a host of notable timepieces, and the watch industry resumed...

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Dec 26, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Introducing the Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder Heartbeat

Swiss watchmaker Rado is introducing its second collaboration with German designer Marina Hoermanseder with the new Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder Heartbeat. Taking inspiration from the bright culture of Berlin, the city that Hoermanseder calls home, the watch celebrates the designer’s creative pulse. With a warm colorway and creative rainbow accents, the collaborative model...

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Dec 19, 2022 by WatchTime

Silver Treasure: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925

Tudor has brought silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial? We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review from the WatchTime archive. Tudor is one of the few brands whose desirability has increased significantly in recent years. This is mainly...

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Dec 4, 2022 by Jens Koch

The Perfect Wave: Seven Watches with Nautically Engraved Dials

Since the introduction of the Omega Seamaster 300 in 1993, watches with wave patterns on their dials have become increasingly popular. Here’s a closer look at some of the current models. Tissot Seastar 2000 ProfessionalTissot’s very large and robust dive watch is water-resistant to 600 meters and impresses with its irregular wave pattern, which resembles...

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Nov 19, 2022 by Alexander Krupp

In Steel: A Closer Look at the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100 “CasiOak”

Perhaps one of the most praised champions of versatility in the watch industry, Casio G-Shock is rare to falter when it comes to new additions to its catalog. Many different iterations of G-SHOCK watches have been introduced over the years, from OG digital editions and modernly-focused analog styles, to an array of unique case shapes,...

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Nov 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

PORTFOLIO

Time Tools: 8 Tool Watches From Luxury Brands

In this article from the WatchTime archives, we present eight "tool watches" that emphasize functionality and are robust, accurate, legible, and — importantly — not excessively expensive.

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Nov 13, 2022 by Jens Koch

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

10 Highlights in the History of the Dive Watch

In the beginning, dive watches were pure tools that helped keep divers on time and alive. Today they’re something else: fashion statements, conversation pieces, rugged companions for a trip to the beach or pool. Our Timeline: "Dive Watches Through the Decades," traces the history of the dive watch from its start in the 1920s, with the invention of the first truly water-resistant cases, to 2014.

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Nov 5, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Glashütte Original Introduces the SeaQ Chronograph

Joining the impressive array of Glashütte Original divers is the new and adventurous SeaQ Chronograph. Making its debut this fall, the timepiece introduces a new realm of intrigue to the German watchmaker, with the sports model serving as the first dive watch from the brand to be equipped with a chronograph functionality. The watch follows...

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Nov 4, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Artem Introduces Loop-Less Navy Blue Sailcloth Strap

Australian-based Artem has impressed the market since its initial launch in mid-2021, then causing waves with an appealing and approachable selection of interchangeable straps. What began as the brand’s signature, next-generation rendition of sailcloth straps has since turned into a diverse catalogue of colorful and loop-less designs. For its latest release, the Loop-Less Navy Blue...

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Oct 31, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Introducing The Ridge Land & Sea GMT

Breaking onto the watch scene with a discerning approach to the classic dive watch is the independent maker, The Ridge. As a brand that has perfected a versatile, minimalist wallet design, The Ridge is now taking the same refined approach to its newest watch release. The Land & Sea GMT is a highly accurate and...

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Oct 28, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Seiko Prospex US Special Editions

WatchTime New York 2022 is four days away, with the iconic event making its seventh annual return to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing more than 30 participating watch brands and highlighting some of the most impressive novelties of the year. Japanese watchmaker Seiko is once...

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Oct 17, 2022 by WatchTime

What Makes Rolex so Successful? Here Are Nine Reasons

Rolex is viewed by many as the Number One among major Swiss watch manufacturers. Why? Rüdiger Bucher, Editorial Director at WatchTime's German sister magazine, Chronos, lists nine reasons for the success of Rolex.

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Oct 16, 2022 by Ruediger Bucher

Isotope HydriumX: Judging ‘The Judge’

It is always impressive to see small brands maintain a consistent pace with launching new models. One brand that does it well is Isotope, which gained a lot of traction in the watch world with its Hydrium X ‘Will Return.’ The design is based on the signs shopkeepers put in their windows when they step...

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Oct 14, 2022 by Martin Green

FEATURE

Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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Oct 8, 2022 by Gisbert Brunner

Fortis Introduces Marinemaster M-44 Black Resin Gold

Since its redesign in 2021, Swiss watchmaker, Fortis, had introduced a variety of new additions to its Marinemaster line. The latest is the new Marinemaster M-44 Black Resin Gold. As its name suggests, the dive watch features a bidirectional bezel partly made of 18-karat yellow gold, while the case is crafted from recycled stainless steel....

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Oct 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Oris Divers Sixty-Five 12H Calibre 400: The Pleasure of Discrete Performance

The phrase ‘the only watch you’ll ever need’ is not one I consider using lightly. Few watches can live up to the standard of the phrase by my requirements, though some do come awfully close. The newest to do so is the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 12H Calibre 400. The watch is not even that different...

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Sep 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Stowa Turns 95: Celebrating the Anniversary With a Limited Edition Prodiver

Earlier this year German watchmaker Stowa celebrated its 95th anniversary with the release of the Flieger Verus 40, that watch tapping into classic pilot watch design and celebrated the history of the brand. Continuing the celebration, Stowa released yet another anniversary limited edition in August of this year, the Prodiver Vintage 95 Limited. The watch...

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Sep 26, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Rare Oyster: Testing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date LV

Rolex revised its Submariner collection in 2020 and unleashed an extraordinary demand for its Oyster model with a green bezel. Our test from the WatchTime Archives looks at this newest edition, with its modified case and new movement, to see if it lives up to the hype. Spend any time at all at a Rolex...

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Sep 23, 2022 by Jens Koch

Tutima Glashütte Releases Two 40mm M2 Seven Seas S With Red and Blue Dégradé Dials

Tutima Glashütte adds two new variants to its M2 Seven Seas S line. Like many previous models from the German watch manufacture, the debutantes sport colorful dials, in this case, red and blue, with a gradient finish. Both new watches feature a steel case – the “S” in the model’s name refers to this metal...

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Sep 20, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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