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Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea
NEW 2023 Blue Dial James Cameron Ceramic Bezel NEW REFERENCE 44MM
AU$26,990
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Rolex Submariner Date
Hulk 116610LV
AU$31,000
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
210.32.42.20.01.001
AU$5,995
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Tudor Pelagos
25610TNL
AU$4,499
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
2023 Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000m "Summer Blue" Ultra 45.5MM
AU$21,000
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver
15711OI.OO.A006CA.01
AU$73,000
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
22545000
AU$4,873
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
2551.80.00
AU$3,700
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Tudor Pelagos
25600TN
AU$5,200
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25610TNL
AU$5,200
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Tudor Black Bay S&G
79733N
AU$4,500
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Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic
PAM00164 2013
AU$6,999
+ AU$79 for shipping
Zenith Defy
Xtreme Power Reserve
AU$4,250
+ AU$100 for shipping
Tudor Black Bay
79230R
AU$4,200
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Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea
James Cameron 136660 2022
AU$28,499
+ AU$79 for shipping
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
215.30.44.21.03.001
AU$6,675
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
2551.80.00
AU$3,658
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Rolex Submariner Date
"Kermit" F Serial 40mm 16610LV 2005
AU$28,888
+ AU$79 for shipping
Rolex Sea-Dweller
126603
AU$25,750
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
2541.80
AU$5,300
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
007
AU$13,750
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
James Bond 007 Limited Edition NOS
AU$9,000
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Breitling Superocean Heritage 42
A17321
AU$3,800
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Tudor Pelagos
Black - 2022 - Box and Papers
AU$5,500
+ AU$250 for shipping
Tudor Pelagos
Black – 2020 – Box and Papers
AU$5,350
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Rolex Submariner Date
41mm 126610LN Stainless Steel Unworn Warranty 2023 B&P
AU$25,340
+ AU$596 for shipping
Panerai Luminor Marina
PAM 00111
AU$6,500
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Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea
2021 Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea “James Cameron” 44MM 126660
AU$26,300
+ AU$500 for shipping
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Rolex Submariner Date
16610
AU$14,876
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Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic
PAM 00312
AU$6,000
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Breitling Avenger II Seawolf
Sea Wolf 2 model A17331
AU$3,000
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
“Bumblebee”
AU$6,700
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
210.30.42.20.10.001
AU$8,200
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Rolex Submariner Date
Matte Dial 40mm 1982
AU$14,750
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
222.30.46.20.01.001
AU$4,950
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114060
AU$16,509
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Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT
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AU$18,800
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Rolex Submariner Date
16613
AU$15,213
+ AU$117 for shipping
Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
212.32.41.20.04.001
AU$10,700
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2022 Rolex Sea-Dweller Black Dial 43MM 126600
AU$23,850
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James Bond
AU$10,050
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Rolex Submariner Date
126613LB
AU$26,500
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Rolex Submariner Date
‘Starbucks’ | Full Set | 2021 | Original Receipt
AU$25,231
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Rolex Submariner (No Date)
14060
AU$13,999
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Tudor Submariner
1995 Serviced
AU$9,250
+ AU$180 for shipping
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M
WBP201A.BA0632
AU$4,499
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Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea
126660
AU$20,900
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300 M
210.30.42.20.10.001
AU$8,482
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Oris Divers Sixty Five
01 733 7720 4051-07 8 21 18
AU$1,850
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AU$6,150
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Rolex Submariner Date
Bluesy Blue Dial - New - LC100 - Fullset - 10/2023
AU$29,389
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Tudor Submariner
1992
AU$9,350
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Rolex Submariner (No Date)
124060
AU$19,000
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Rolex Submariner Date
FullSet / 09.2021 / Lc: EU
AU$21,400
+ AU$765 for shipping
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Kermit MK2 | Full Set | 2023
AU$28,599
+ AU$596 for shipping
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver
2021 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE DIVER 42MM 15710ST.OO.A002CA.01
AU$42,300
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Rolex Submariner Date
41mm NEW/UNWORN
AU$22,456
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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
215.30.40.20.03.001
AU$7,600
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Rolex Submariner Date
126613lb
AU$23,950
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Panerai Luminor GMT Automatic
PAM 00088
AU$7,732
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Rolex Submariner Date
126613LB 2022 Full Set
AU$26,671
+ AU$105 for shipping

Diving Watches: For Wet Environments

You don't have to be a diver to appreciate a diving watch's water resistance, robustness, and sporty looks. Models like the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster have been top-selling luxury watches for years.


Top 5 Diving Watch Features

  • Water-resistant to at least 200 m (20 bar, 656 ft)
  • Unidirectional bezel with minute and five-minute markers
  • Luminous hands and indices that can be read underwater
  • Indicator that the watch is running in total darkness (e.g. luminous second hand)
  • Closed strap can withstand 40 kg (88 lbs) of weight for one minute

Water Resistant to at Least 200 m

At first, diving watches were special instruments made specifically for divers. Since their development, however, they've earned an established place in everyday life. Their functionality, technology, and water resistance are all strong arguments for buying this kind of watch. To be considered a diving watch, a watch has to meet the standards set forth by ISO 6425 or DIN 8306. Water resistance to 200 m (20 bar, 656 ft) is the minimum requirement.

To keep the water at bay, diving watches have screw-down case backs and crowns. Chronographs – a.k.a. watches with a stopwatch function – also feature screw-down push-pieces. Together with rubber O-rings, these screw-down pieces ensure that the watch is hermetically sealed.

Diving watches often feature a helium escape valve, which is required for saturation diving. This valve releases the helium that enters the watch, thus avoiding any potential damage.

An essential part of any complete, modern diving watch is a unidirectional bezel with minute and five-minute markers.

They help you to keep track of your dive time so you know when you need to resurface. Since you can only rotate the bezel counterclockwise, it's impossible to accidentally stay underwater longer than intended.

These watches have to be readable underwater and in the dark. Therefore, they feature luminous hands and indices. A common solution for making sure the wearer knows their watch is functioning in the dark is to outfit the watch with a luminous second hand. Standards for diving watches also include high levels of shock resistance as well as protection against magnetic fields and changes in temperature. Altogether, diving watches have to meet around 20 different criteria.


How much do diving watches cost?

Model Price (approx.) Water resistant to Features
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph Gold 22,800 USD 600 m (60 bar, 1,969 ft) Chronograph function, gold case
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ref. 5015-1130-52 11,300 USD 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft) Date display
Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 116610 9,700 USD 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft) Date display
Panerai Luminor Submersible 6,200 USD 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft) Date, small seconds dial
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Spring Drive 3,700 USD 600 m (60 bar, 1,969 ft) Date, power reserve indicator, Spring Drive
Sinn U212 2,600 USD 1,000 m (100 bar, 3,281 ft) Case made of submarine steel

The Best and Most Popular Diving Watches and Their Prices

The most difficult part of buying a diving watch is choosing which one you want. Nearly every high-quality manufacturer offers this type of watch.

It is difficult to say which diving watch is the best. That said, the most famous is clearly the Rolex Submariner. It is both a status symbol and investment all in one. You can purchase the Submariner in stainless steel, white or yellow gold, or as a bicolor model. You can also choose from models with or without a date display. Depending on the edition, prices range from 7,000 to 29,200 USD. However, well-maintained vintage models from the 50s or early 60s can easily cost up to 92,300 USD.

Similar to the Submariner, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms has enjoyed its legendary reputation for decades.

It is considered the world's first diving watch because it was not only water resistant but also developed specifically to meet the needs of divers. Here you will find an equally wide variety of timepieces. You can purchase a simple three-hand model in stainless steel starting around 4,700 USD. For a gold chronograph, however, you will need about 26,900 USD.

The Omega Seamaster and the Breitling Superocean have also been established names in the world of diving watches for around 60 years.

Both come in a number of different models with an equally diverse range of prices, spanning from about 1,200 USD for basic models to around 35,000 USD for intricate gold or platinum editions.


The Best Alternatives from Germany, Italy and Japan

Diving watches don't just come from Switzerland. Models from German manufacturer Sinn also have an excellent reputation. Professional divers are especially fond of the watches in the 'U' series, which are made of submarine steel and are relatively affordable at 2,000 to 3,400 USD.

This is also true of watches from the trusted Japanese brand Seiko. Their Prospex collection offers a wide selection of sturdy diving watches with great value for money. Some models even sell for under 600 USD. That being said, those with Seiko's unparalleled Spring Drive can cost over 3,500 USD.

The Luminor from Italian luxury watch manufacturer Panerai enjoys cult status. This company has been developing watches for underwater use since the 1930s. Their angular pillow shape and large crown protector make them hard to ignore. In the beginning, these watches were reserved exclusively for the Italian Navy. Eventually, they would become available to the general public. The only true diving watch in the Panerai family is the Luminor Submersible, as it is the only watch to feature a diving bezel. Every other timepiece in their catalog lacks this feature. Be prepared to spend between 5,800 and 7,000 USD for a Luminor.


What does water resistance mean?

Water resistance is so much more than just a luxurious extra. If moisture finds its way into a watch case, it almost always causes damage, regardless of the type of watch. Water washes away the lubrication and causes corrosion in mechanical watches. Quartz watches are just as sensitive; they require energy from a battery or solar cells which will likely stop working if they come into contact with water.

When it comes to diving watches, the depth indicated for the water resistance is often misunderstood. This number actually refers to the amount of pressure a watch can handle, which is the same pressure experienced at the indicated depth. A watch that is water resistant to 30 m (98 ft) can survive three bar of pressure. Such watches should only come into contact with splashes and light rain at most. You should even be careful while washing your hands, as the water pressure from a faucet can exceed three bar. This also applies to swimming, surfing, and rafting. These activities put a watch's water resistance to the test and should only be undertaken with watches water resistant to at least 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft).

The water resistance of a diving watch should be checked regularly. This applies especially to pre-owned watches, whose water resistance can no longer be guaranteed. Now that diving computers exist, most divers use water-resistant watches as a backup. However, it's still essential that the watch is in good condition for diving.


The History of Diving Watches

Which was the first diving watch? There are many answers to this tricky question. Rolex patented their idea for a watch with a screw-down crown and case back and sealed gaskets in 1926. When Mercedes Gleitze attempted to swim the English Channel in October 1927, she was accompanied by a Rolex Oyster. Rolex's advertising stunt worked, as the watch withstood multiple hours underwater.

The first watch that was specially developed for use underwater was the Omega Marine. Its rectangular case was made of two differently sized parts which were fit together. This design improved water resistance. In 1937, the Omega Marine became the first watch to receive an official certificate of water resistance. It was confirmed to be water resistant to 135 m (443 ft).

Diving watch technology improved in the 1950s and increased the water resistance limit to 200 m (656 ft). The Rolex Submariner and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms premiered in 1953. Their designs and looks still influence the characteristics of diving watches to this day. The original versions of both watches featured a rotatable bezel so that divers could keep track of their dive time. It's still disputed today whether the Submariner or the Fifty Fathoms should be considered the first "real" diving watch. In 1957, these two watches gained some competition when the Superocean from Breitling and the Seamaster 300 from Omega were introduced.

The demand for diving watches increased with the rise of offshore construction of things such as pipelines and offshore platforms. The military also requested water-resistant watches for their maritime forces. Later, that demand increased due to recreational diving, a sport now enjoyed by millions. Diving watches have since found a new use as solid sports watches and status symbols, which could make them desirable collector's items in the future.


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