The dive watch can withstand water up to 660 feet underwater. That means you can use it for swimming, snorkeling, and light diving. The materials used to make this watch are of high-quality and prevent water damage. Additional Features It goes without saying that dive watches need to be seriously water-resistant. Beyond that, and in terms of materials, the best luxury diving timepieces are usually made from the following:

In 1965, Seiko made an international splash with the introduction of Japan's first dive watch. More than 50 years later, Seiko has recreated that iconic Automatic Diver. The 200-meter reissue has updated technology but remains faithful to the original— a design so tough and accurate it would be selected for a grueling four-year Japanese Antarctica research expedition. 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 Aquaracer was first introduced by highly-regarded luxury watch manufacturer Tag Heuer in the 1980s. These were watches designed to be worn to depth by experienced divers on their extreme underwater missions. And this particular model is no exception: a diving watch made not just to survive but to enhance subaquatic explorations. Another affordable dive watch, this Spinnaker timekeeper is both a low-key fashion accessory and a high-performing instrument. It features a cyclops date magnifier and a seconds subdial display, as well as a unidirectional bezel. Muted colors and a 43 mm case combine to create a timepiece that’s subtly intriguing without being clunky or conspicuous. The first thing that will catch your eye when you come across the Tudor Pelagos is probably not even the watch itself but its specifications. This is a timepiece that boasts a depth rating of up to 500 meters. That’s quite a feat.It is more than likely that at one point of time or another, you were the proud owner of a Casio watch. Of course, this brand is known for a lot more than making innovative and futuristic watches. Made of Rolex’s unique Oystersteel alloy, the Rolex Deepsea is super corrosion-resistant and features a ceramic bezel with a luminescent display for easy reading. The 3235 movement and unidirectional 60-minute rotating bezel combine for impeccable performance while a helium escape valve releases any pressure that might have built up during your dive.

As you can see, neither the Duro’s rotating bezel nor its screw-down crown are sharp-edged. There’s a reason why Rolex and other high-end divers cost more than 200 times more than this Casio. The closer you get, the better they look. But the longer you wear the Casio, the less you care.Since then, there have been several Casio Frogman models produced. There have also been several models of Casio diving watches produced. It can be a rotating bezel or a digital display, but it must be clearly visible, in both light and dark conditions. The mechanism ensures that you’ll be able to keep time throughout your dive. The best dive watches are versatile and ready for any conditions, from going to the gym, to fishing, to a deep scuba dive. The watch can withstand up to 660 feet underwater. It is, therefore, suitable for professional marine use and water sports. Pros CRESSI SEA LION Limited-edition watch inspired by vintage underwater timepieces. Credit: Jon Whittle The watch has a countdown timer that you can utilize to time various activity. It counts down from one minute to 24 hours making it suitable for any activity. More to this, it has a super LED light that makes it easy to read time in the dark. The 1/100 stopwatch come in handy to measure the amount of time you take in a specific activity. Pros

The Superocean Héritage II takes its name from Breitling’s original 1957 Superocean line of watches— iconic diving timepieces that have been catching the attention of watch enthusiasts for decades now.Firstly, it has a quartz movement rather than mechanical, a popular choice among divers because of its exceptional accuracy and precision. You’ve got indexes and hands coated with Super-LumiNova so you can read the time in poor visibility or low light. The bezel is unidirectional—essential in a dive watch to avoid any accidental calculations that might put you at risk. Meanwhile, the glass is sapphire crystal—scratch-resistant and hard-wearing. But while paying homage to diving tradition, Oris has also opted for a larger and more modern case as well as an improved automatic mechanical movement. The result is a reliable, robust, and stylish watch with a go-anywhere, survive-anything kind of vibe. Water resistance to 300 meters is cool. Water resistance to 1,000 meters is even better. But water resistance to 3900 meters? Now that’s what we’re talking about. This waterproof Casio watch continues the legacy by ensuring that this is one of the toughest casings among Casio dive watches. Protection If you are geared towards finding a more functional watch than it is for the style, then this Casio model is an ideal choice. It is built of quality and features fantastic elements to make it functional for use in diving. Water resistance

This special-edition Prospex features a dial of dancing blue waves, a distinctive case shape known as the “turtle” by its fans and a second hand in the shape of a great white’s fin. With automatic and manual winding, this durable watch features a power reserve of approximately 41 hours. Water-resistant to 200 meters, it has a stainless-steel bracelet with a built-in extension for wear over a wetsuit. The army-green webbing strap is the final touch, adding some military-style panache to a watch that effortlessly captures the pragmatic, tough-minded, but adventurous attitude you’d associate with a dive watch. Panerai is renowned around the world for its unimpeachable craftsmanship and this watch is a fine example. With its ceramic bezel, protective shield over the crown, and sapphire crystal glass, it’s pretty much unbreakable. To prevent accidental adjusting of settings,the top left button on this watch is designed to be pushed in further.A flat mineral crystal sits on top of the casing. We can't really demand a sapphire crystal in this price range. The mineral crystal does the job, but it is more prone to scratches than sapphire, so if you are a rough user, it may get scratched over time; otherwise, it will function perfectly. You can use this Casio divers watch 200m underwater. This way you are able to take it from land to water without having to switch out your watches. The Afterglow feature helps you see the time even in lower-lit areas. Time Features This is certainly an easy to read display due to its minimalistic features. This Casio quartz water resist watch, is powered by Japanese quartz movement. And, when all’s said and done, you really can’t go wrong with a price tag like that, which makes Casio’s Analog sport watch the best budget dive watch on our list. The “problem” with low-cost watches is that their quality is naturally inferior to those of expensive watches. In many situations, the most affordable dive watches make significant quality sacrifices. They barely endure a short time before breaking, have no weight or heaviness, and are generally rattly.