Dive Watches

This ’60s Dive Watch Revival Just Got Bolder, Lighter and Stronger
Zenith's Defy dive watch, reintroduced in 2024, is now tougher, flashier and more wearable than ever with the new Shadow Edition.

This Rugged Diver Is Made to Be as Legible as Possible, Even in the Darkest Depths
Despite its minimalist aesthetic, the clever dial markers and vibrant lume make this timepiece extremely readable, day or night.

This Underrated Diver Chronograph Is Now One of the Best Affordable Daily Watches
Tissot's Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph, one of the best affordable dive watches, is more wearable than ever.

A Fan-Favorite Affordable Watch Brand Just Dropped Its Most Technically Impressive Design
Unimatic's new chronograph, with professional-grade diving specs, boasts something new beneath the signature dial.
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Can This Stunning, Affordable, Underdog Diver Beat G-Shock and Seiko at Their Own Game?
If you like the Casio sub-brand's toughness and durability, but prefer Seiko's dive watch styling, this watch series could be a big winner.
By Sean Tirman

This Legendary Dive Watch Isn’t Letting a Modern Build Disrupt Its Classic Look
The Rado Captain Cook Chronograph is lighter and more durable than ever while maintaining its iconic appearance.

A Legendary Tactical Brand’s Iconic Dive Watch Gets Its Most Ultralight Edition Ever
This release marks the first time a watch, bezel and bracelet have all been made from the brand's signature proprietary material.
By Sean Tirman

One of the Best Vintage-Styled Dive Watches Just Embraced a Surging Trend
The Longines Legend Diver is precisely what the name suggests, and now it comes in the hottest summer dial color.

The Seiko of the Microbrand World Just Dropped Its Toughest Tool Watch Yet
Nodus overbuilt the new Sector Deep Pioneer to handle any outdoor adventure and kept it shockingly affordable.

This Retro-Inspired Dive Watch Was Designed for an Elite French Naval Unit
Serica worked with the French Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit to design this gorgeous dive watch to their exact standards.

This Military-Grade Pilot’s Watch Gets a Sporty Retro Makeover
Marathon strays from its monochromatic palette, giving the Steel Navigator a deep blue paint job.

A Distinguished Luxury Watch Brand Is Resurfacing Its Vibrant ’70s Dive Watch
With the help of Bamford Watch Department, Girard-Perregaux's long-lost Deep Diver is back and better than ever.

A Fan-Favorite Watch Brand Just Released Its Most Stunning Diver, Ever
This Italian boutique watchmaker punches above its weight again with a blacked-out brushed DLC steel finish and impressive Swiss movement.

Seiko’s Most Popular Watch Is Getting a Subtle Refresh. Can You Spot the Easter Eggs?
The 5 Sports dive watch collection is changing some familiar design elements, while importing a few more from its 1990s predecessor.

Swatch Plays Off Its Most Hyped Watch With This Bold, Affordable Diver
Swatch expands its most hyped release's proprietary material and fun color palette to a collection of very affordable dive watches.

This Retro Dive Watch Was Literally Pulled from the Archives, Parts and All
A reissue doesn't get more genuine than Squale using 300 dead stock cases and 100 dead stock bracelets found in storage.

This Overlooked Affordable Dive Watch Is Coming for Seiko’s Lunch Money
Hamilton has released a worthy competitor for the 5 Sports GMT by upgrading its sleeper dive watch with a "true" GMT and a coveted metal.

The Best Dive Watch Under $1,000 Just Got a Lustrous, Vintage-Inspired Update
Doxa expanded the Sub 200 collection with a small but impactful update, and the best-looking option is the most affordable.

Seiko Dives Deep Into Its Catalog To Resurface a Stunning Tool Watch
This gorgeous travel-friendly timepiece, a permanent addition to the brand's catalog, pays homage to its 1968 Hi-Beat 300m diver.
By Sean Tirman