Want to know what some of the best divers watches looks like? Look no further, as we discuss, here in this article, the top 5 deemed to be the best. Divers watches are crucial timepieces in which accompany many ocean explorers. Not only are they important for the wearers, but also the watch industry as a whole. This impact it has on the industry is detrimental for the growth of the sector, and the production of new and improved ideas. What we mean by that, is the fact that, the Air, Land and Sea have and still are being explored, and many more designs will homage those elements. But in saying this, since they have discovered these, and many watch brands have created beautifully crafted watches connected to these ideas, it gives them the opportunity to continue their search for new ideas, and new places and things to honour their watches to. The inspiration is unlimited.
What are the Best Divers Watches to Buy in 2023?
1. GLASHUTTE ORIGINAL SEAQ
About this watch
This watch by Glashutte is not going to fall short of precision and accuracy, as everyone can expect the best from the well respected luxury watch brand. This watches’ colour theme links into the idea of the ocean, as it holds a dark navy fabric strap as well as the bezel and dial. The watch is part of a new collection called “The Spezialist”, which is exciting as it brings new and creative ideas to the diving watch sector.
The features this watch includes:
The fabric strap allows for the versatility as well as being comfortable on the wrist, which is important when exploring. The dial is equipped with Super-LumiNova, so it can be at your side even when it get’s darker and less visible. Although this feature is pretty common in these types of watches, it’s a crucial part of the design as it allows for the wearer to have more visibility of the dial, which could help with a plethora of different situations. In addition to the visibility of the watch, this watch comes with an automatic movement which has a power reserve of 100 hours, as well as a 300 meter water resistant depth, perfect for the environment.
2. OMEGA SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN
About this watch
This collection became part of the Seamaster crew back in 2005, and actually pays homage to the diving and maritime legacy in which Omega have pride themselves on, as well as all the other incredible aspects they have mastered. This co-axial watch includes an automatic movement calibre 9900, which is water resistant up to 600 metres, an impressive sum for a watch, and perfect for the wearer. Not only do Omega push this watch towards the diver audience, but also the use of the watch for day-to-day life, as you can see it incorporates that stylish look too, so we can see where they’re coming from.
The features this watch includes:
The Omega Seamaster includes a Calibre 9900 automatic movement with a 600 meter water resistant depth, as well as including sapphire crystal to display that robust and durable side to it. In addition, the watch has a stainless steel case which boasts a black ceramic bezel, which blends in smoothly with the black structured rubber strap, allowing for a comfortable and versatile fit on the wrist. Last but not least, this watch has been rewarded with achieving Master Chronometer status, as they passed 8 crucial tests set by METAS, something you should be proud to be a part of.
3. BREMONT S2000 YELLOW/BR
About this watch
This watch is part of the Supermarine range which has that distinctive look and feel. The watch has a beautiful design, and with the S2000 model Bremont have increased the depths in which it can delve down too, which is truly impressive. Bremont have also taken British swimming champion Ross Edgley to put the new design through its paces. Ross completed the “World’s longest staged sea swim” which is an impressive title to hold, so I’m not surprised they chose him to test out the new watch.
The features this watch includes:
Starting it off, this watch includes a modified calibre 11 1/2″ BE-36AE automatic movement, which allows for a water resistant depth of up to 2000 metres. This number is incredible and is a true reflection in quality from the Bremont team. Not only does it hold the large depth counter, it also has Super-LumiNova indexes and hands, which help the diver to still access visibility of the dial when in dark environments, something which is important when surrounded by those elements. The watch also boasts it’s high quality materials such as stainless steel and things such as the sapphire uni-directional bezel. The watch is perfect for those who love the adventures in life, especially in the water.
4. SEIKO PROSPEX DIVERS CAPTAIN WILLARD
About this watch
This watch was rather popular in the 70s among the American troops, and was famously worn in the Apocalypse Now film by Martin Sheen, who played the character Captain Willard. This easy to read timepiece, is different from other diver watches, mainly due to its large case size, but this unique design really makes it stand out, and allows for comfort on the wrist.
The features this watch includes:
Firstly, this watch has a water resistant depth of 200 metres, which is an impressive amount, perfect for divers, hence the word ‘divers’ is used in the name. The power reserve on this timepiece is 70 hours, which means the watch wont let you down even when you’re not around. The black rubber material of the strap works brilliantly with the khaki green dial and bezel, and gives of that nature element, something which a lot of people love. In addition, the stainless steel case highlights the high quality materials used within the piece, so just know you’re watch will be tough by your side.
5. BREMONT S300 WHITE/BR
About this watch
The S300 is part of the Supermarine range, and was part of a 14, 8000 metre peak journey in which Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE embarked on in 2019. He scaled all 14 of the peaks and now has all 8000 metre peaks under his belt, and he did this all whilst wearing the S300. This just goes to show anything is possible, and it’s another great relationship and homage in which Bremont has paid to it’s ambassadors as well as any other relationships they have built, and will continue to build.
The features this watch includes:
The watch proudly holds a modified calibre 11 1/2″ BE-92AE automatic Chronometer inside it’s stainless steel Trip-Tick scratch resistant case. In addition, it has a ceramic uni-directional rotating bezel with Super-LumiNova. The caseback is decorated, which is another great touch which has been added. The materials are of high quality as you can already presume as it’s been tested by all 14 of the highest peaks in the world, so if you had any concerns about that… there’s your answer.