10 BEST Dive Watches From Affordable To Luxury

[@icecube477]

"It may be the French military but they have real guns and everything". I died 😂😂😂

[@michaelp5806]

You missed out on the most affordable dive watch that is the casio duro. It's quartz which isn't liked by everyone but you can't argue it's an amazing value for money.

[@noahi23]

Honorable mention - Oris Aquis

[@abdulhayel2680]

The Omega Planet Ocean is not getting the love it deserves. It’s an incredible watch.

[@louisvuitton56]

Rolex is better that’s why

[@lost5587]

​@@louisvuitton56 lol at marketing

[@lasagna3106]

Huge Facts - the deep black planet ocean chronograph is really an incredible watch. Why its not featured here is a crime.

[@lasagna3106]

@@louisvuitton56 incorrect, valued more but certainly not a more capable watch then the planet ocean. I bet you wear a thong.

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

It's WAY too thick, that's why. Omega needs to sort that.

[@robertlock6041]

My swimming/diving companion is my Sinn U50: 500M WR, comfortable, accurate and easy to read in any conditions. Perfect!😊

[@ashdobbs]

I want one so bad that I have to pee. deciding on blue or black dial- the red pops on the black but blue looks really cool too. I'm a bigger guy with 8" wrists so I think I need the 44mm U1. yes I do dive so not just an ornament

[@mrkitewine7700]

I’d add a Sinn U50 into the mix

[@6iancar1o]

Three Rolex & no Citizen? Dude, I dig this channel but you did NOT think this one out.

[@jeffreypope6824]

Current two in my watch box are the Seiko Turtle and Omega Planet Ocean (8500). The next one on the shopping list is the ceramic Blancpain Bathyscaphe.

[@youtubeappreciator]

Casio Duro at the low end

[@Wytnucls]

Seiko prospex is the best tool watch for recreational diving and everyday wear. Proper dive rating, affordable and with a PADI approval.

[@pinikpikantv3555]

This comment I agree. Prospex(Professional Specifications) from SKX to Prospex to SLA/MM300. Deep sea dweller though is for marine mammals. Unless you will explore the baltic sea to see titanic using a sub.

[@markselby1448]

The original Casio 'duro' has to be the best bang for your buck affordable diving watch. No other watch in its price range comes close. 200m water resistant screw down crown rotating bezel. And it looked super cool with the marlin logo!

[@luke2244]

I’ve got 5 of them in a variety of colors. They’re cheap and fun.

[@PixelPioneer2]

I think in Europe we don't get the marlin logo 😢

[@joeybatinomyvotegoestowilt5530]

Yes my Casio Duro is still great since i bought mine in 2018. Whether im wearing a white tshirt or a crisp blue polo long sleeves it looks great👍

[@SingleTrackMined]

I feel so much better about my Scurfa. Thanks!

[@kmak4me]

I'll stick with my Omega Planet Ocean...thank you very much!

[@Cleavedog]

Great video Andrew I'm lucky enough to use the Deep Sea JC 136660 as my daily and it's perfect for my 8.5 inch wrist. Built like a battleship and some.

[@johnice2157]

The DeepSea is so underrated for everyday use...

[@jpaltman706]

😂 I love these. Bro got comedy gold just effortlessly folded in the mix.

[@Hrethgir]

I've got 2 dive watches. Orient Ray II, which has been in the pool (6 inch deep kids pool, but still...), and a Zelos Mako V3 Titanium. The Orient has 200m WR and was $135, and the Zelos has 300m WR, and cost right about $600. SO both near the lower end of the price range, especially the Orient, but the Zelos punches above it's cost class easily.

[@RichardKoppinger]

No Invicta Pro Diver? I'm shocked. Shocked, I say! I'm in IT, and I never have to dive much deeper than under someone's desk when they kick out their ethernet cable. But my favorite dive watch is my Glycine Combat Sub. It's a robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and it's less than 11mm thick. It looks and feels great, and I got it for under $300.

[@absolutely2935]

One watch - the master - Rolex Deepsea Mk1 116660 in the only colour “black” - this earlier edition will be the one to have and will become the one that gains in price over the others . Originals set the trends , hold there value and are the go to pieces in the longer term as like the early submariners and that factored in with that unique smaller bracelet made that watch just a bit special . Well that’s if you can afford one now - because if you can’t now , you definitely won’t in the future , in some places including watchfinder you are seeing this early model prices aligning with the newer model . Great video

[@georgedobre88]

my go to diver is the old skx 007 ... it still does the job very well

[@glennet9613]

i bought mine forty years ago when they were quartz, it still keeps near perfect time.

[@woonfaseng8737]

there are so many true 200M with Screw down crown seiko which are still affordable. i truly cannot understand why Seiko 5 sports is chosen to be the 1st WATCH HERE?????

[@A.Campbell]

I love my Oris

[@alanparks7919]

Fun video! But, my two cents, if I may? I’ve bought two Submariners and a 1500m Breitling SuperOcean; but mainly because I like them. I’m a diver with numerous certifications, and have dived in many of the world’s oceans and seas. But, I’ve never worn either Sub or my SuperOcean to dive. On dive boats around the world, I’ve seen exactly three fellow divers diving with a Rolex, etc. Many don’t know that Rolex warranties their watches for exactly one year against intrusion from water. Very likely, few would leak in years 2-5, but why take a chance? Nearly every active diver I know dives with a Citizen, Seiko, or G-Shock. They work, and for a long time.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

That’s good perspective and knowledge. Thanks for the comment.

[@JochenVogel]

I'm wearing my soviet-era Vostok Amphibia, slightly modded with a "Fathomski"-bezel and a nylon-strap. Greatest watch in the world. Until tomorrow's watch, of course.

[@chriswatson9818]

Definitely needed the blankpain bathyscaphe or 50 fathoms in the flesh.

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Personally, I love my doxa sub 1200t Carribbean. Brilliant and rare in the wild!

[@anima89x]

I was looking out for this! Such a nice watch, great choice.

[@Astro75mm]

the guys from watchfinder are a bunch of lazy self sufficient snobs, Doxa has no meaning for them.

[@PrabhatKumar-tx3ik]

You missed out the Oris Acquis - wear it all day any day with 300 mts water resistance, style to boot and the most comfortable bracelet you'll ever wear. Also 39.5 mm.

[@Astro75mm]

those lazy facks probably never heard about this watch

[@skay3723]

No Blancpain, Panerai or Doxa? Have they stopped making real dive watches now or does Rolex deserve 3 places for what is effectively the same watch just bigger and thicker?

[@TucsonDude]

Blancpain is too rare. The Panerai is great, but is still parts-bin. The Doxa looks cool, but overhyped. In fact, I think it failed a dive test on YT a while back.

[@protecknik3679]

I prefer seiko as they are beautiful and value for money. Also seiko prospex series should have been included.

[@ahha6304]

or Promaster

[@punkypink83]

as the owner of both a Seiko Prospex and a Citizen Promaster i agree!

[@1972CB350]

I agree. The 1965 / 1968 / 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretations are all stunning, and they're going up in value.

[@luismasanchez9367]

Any promaster beat the Seiko 5 Range performance, hands down

[@ahha6304]

@@luismasanchez9367 well we all know that Promaster is Prospex in 5 Sports price

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Seiko Citizen Glycine Certina Mido Zodiac Doxa Formex Monta Sinn Fortis Muhle glasshutte Longines Breitling Tag Heuer Omega Rolex Blancpain JLC AP Patek Phillipe And that’s just scratching the surface of brands that sell dive watches The best dive watch is the one you like the most for the price you can afford

[@sathishrao7926]

Which is Casio Duro which doesn’t find a mention here 😞

[@Peanutdenver]

Now this is a proper dive watch list. I have a Doxa sub300 carbon which I love, but most would rather ask me about my GMT Master II which I think is not nearly as interesting looking as the Doxa.

[@johnburrow4124]

The Longines, omega, Tudor, and Halios were my favorites from the list. I just wish Tudor would also make a clip bracelet for the FXD.

[@kfwimmer]

I love it when you and Tom say "fetching"

[@adrianlovett3483]

Oris Aquis 300m WR for £2000 ? Seems best value to me?

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

My "go to diver", especially when I travel and therefore I don't want to bring with me anything that could catch too much attention, is a SRP773 Seiko Turtle that I tweaked with a sapphire bezel insert and sapphire crystal ;) It fits well on my 19.7cm wrist, it's sturdy, it's reliable and it does the job :) I leave the precious ones for "desk diving" or places I know they're safe, only.

[@gio4698]

Nice!

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@gio4698 Thanks :)

[@Pupui89]

I bought a blue dial seiko 5 diver years ago. I think it is a great watch but i always felt something was missing. The dial had a faux patina and the day and date was too busy for me. I also don’t think a dive watch should have a see through caseback (the movement doesn’t look nice either). This year I snagged the Tudor Pelagos FXD MN21 and i love it. Rugged. Light. The french navy thing is great. The only thing I am not sure about is the velcro strap, I don’t think it will stand the test of time. If you like a rugged tool watch this is it. If you want a versatile diver that can go with a suit in a pinch get a submariner or a black bay 58.

[@panfrick]

What about the Invicta Pro Diver!?

[@stephand9460]

It isn't a list of dive watches without a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 😁

[@vinnieldn]

Omega Planet Ocean Ultra Deep, IWC Aquatimer, TAG Heuer Night Diver, JLC Polaris, Breitling Superocean, Glashutte SeaQ and the OG you mentioned the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, etc. etc.

[@andym847]

Tudor Pelagos... blue, black and LHD, I have them all... I may have a problem.

[@9tophat]

Andrew, the one that started it all off was the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, not the Submariner. I still like both of them though. Honestly, all of them on this list are excellent. The Pelagos is one of my grails some day. Great video as always. Cheers!🙂

[@omarkabbani4002]

He did refer to that, albeit if you sneezed you'd have missed it

[@Greysprunkiyay]

Yep and both are crazy overpriced imo

[@janein26]

What about the Zodiac Sea Wolf? It came a month before. :)

[@CyberSammael]

How can you have a list of dive watches without an Oris Aquis? Thats my go to dive watch when it looks like we are in for a stiff breeze and a downfall!

[@gotshpilkes]

I prefer the Tudor Pelagos M.N. over a Submariner. If I have to wear multiple lines of promotional text, I'm inclined to spend less. It's as bad as an awkwardly placed date window. Also, a Rolex makes a statement and I don't like talking to strangers.

[@plummz]

Beautiful video and some lovely watches BUT... No Turtle? Just about the best all round diver

[@mto3009]

Given the price increase in the Seiko 5 despite lesser specs compared to the SKX, why not mention the Orient Kano or Kamasu as a worthy replacement for the budget friendly option?

[@AndyWBurns]

Possibly because you can’t get them in the UK. But they look like contenders.

[@mijnbuisje]

After the Rolex DSSD I expected to see the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep. Missed opportunity.

[@aurora2k238]

Loved this video andrew!

[@carguy3645]

Omega. Always go with Omega.

[@cjblazer385]

My favorite dive watch I wear constantly is my blue Orient Kano. I just love that watch and as a bigger guy the larger size is perfect. I also wear my Seiko 4rth Gen monster a lot as a fav. Something about the Kano though, it just always ends up on my wrist. If I had the money to spend a few on the short list would be a Sinn U1, a Tudor Black Bay 58 925 silver (I am fascinated with precious mentals) Omega Seamaster with a blue or grey dial… As for Rolex.. I am normally a bit meh about Rolex Subs for some reason but the “Bluesy” two tone is stuck in my head. It is just the right amount of gold with the metal and with somehow that gold actually looking amazing against blue (my favourite colour). It is so beyond my means I would have to win a lottery, but I absolutely love that watch.

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Omega Seamaster 300 pro, thank you 😊

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Seconded

[@davea.218]

No one actually needs a watch rated for more than 100m when the absolute limit for a certified Advanced Open Water Diver is 30m. And professional divers simply don't wear mechanical watches at all. The theoretical limit the human body can possibly withstand is around 500m, so a watch rated at 3900m is strictly a novelty item for landlubbers with more money than brains.

[@roelvandenbergen611]

My daily is the Pelagos OG two liner. On a Erikas original Connery strap.

[@GadgetyMV]

My favorites aren't included, for example the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster which is capabable of 1000 meters despite a dainty 39mm and only 13mm tall. Mido's Ocean Star 600 Chronometer is really nice too.

[@Vinylguy67]

Honestly at the seiko pricepoint id rather have a citizen promaster there. ISO rated 200m diver. I'd argue that it is better than a modern seiko 5 sports diver

[@ABritishRefugeeinChina]

Feels like groundhog day. So many brands out there but you wouldn't know it watching this channel....

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

IKR

[@MichaelLaing71]

I am not a biggest fan of dive watches but I did buy a Citizen Promaster titanium dive watch for about £165 last year. Yes, it isn't the best dive watch on the market, and it doesn't have the best finish or sapphire crystal glass. But it is reliable and if I have an accident and break it (and probably myself), or got mugged on Chatham high street, I am not going to cry like a 2 year old, who has had their lollypop taken from them.

[@bluemarlin12]

Sea pickle lol. Even if it's the French navy 😂😂. Keeps the video fun.

[@static369]

I can’t buy a deepsea right now there I stick to my marinemaster 300. Brilliant watch also!

[@390razr]

I feel compelled to give a shout-out to my Glycine Combat Sub that I got in the United States at my local Costco for $299.99 (it has been as low as $239.99). ETA 2824, 200M WR, Sapphire Crystal, screw down crown, etc. all for a bargain.

[@chartreuse1356]

And its thin for a diver. It's piqued my interests lately.

[@mik99D]

I just got a Pagani Design GMT. 100m WR (Pearl movement) for £60. Even better bargain..

[@390razr]

@@mik99D sub $300 for an ETA 2824 movement with the build quality and from a known swiss brand versus a known homage/inspired brand? I'd rather pay the premium. I hope you enjoy yours though!

[@Chrissepisje]

No Ploprof, 1521, 101 Atmos, Planet Ocean, Tuna, Fugu, Barnacle, Emperor Tuna, Marinemaster, Orca, Aqualand, 1300m Professional, EcoZilla, Submersible, Fifty Fathoms or Sub 300 here? Seems like your list of dive watches was... lobsided at best.

[@davesrc_crawling8349]

I've got the Seamaster 300 Green and Pelagos 39 at my disposal. Both do an excellent job of assisting me when cleaning the dishes! 😂 Occasionally they endure a rain shower too!

[@antyvirusuk8056]

i mean, the orient kamasu exists, with double the water resistance of the seiko, scrwe down crown and case, sapphire glass, for roughly the same price

[@silphium]

You're more likely to find a leprechaun's pot 'o' gold than get any Halios.

[@HToOnPosSE1]

I have the breitling super ocean and absolutely love it! Very under rated

[@donaragon7435]

Hi cool watches but how come why the Luminor wasn’t mentioned ? Thanks.

[@fatihkacar7651]

Hi, to start with I love both your channels and having massive fun while learning a lot. But I feel like around a few months back, you figured that using the “Rolex” name more, you’ll get more views and things started to go south in my opinion. For instance here you have 3 watches from rolex and no mention of Planet ocean 6000, why? Maybe I’m missing sth else, please let me know. (Btw this is my first youtube comment ever. To illustrate how much I needed to weigh in😊)

[@Greysprunkiyay]

Rolex isn’t in the title. The algorithm people are referring to is him putting Rolex in the title. Besides, the Planet Ocean is a cool watch but cmon not even in the same league as a Sub (fairly or not.)

[@amgolfer3591]

@@Greysprunkiyay please elaborate more if you would, sir. i am curious as I don't know. i have heard many debate back and forth between Omega and Rolex, but it's always nice getting another perspective. thank you for your time.

[@beckwithtl]

Would have included the Jaeger Polaris Mariner Memovox. Quirky, but I love it.

[@TheColnago]

The Rolex Submariner. I have had mine since 1984 and it has never let me down. It’s been the best investment I have ever made in anything I have ever purchased. And yes, I am a swimmer and diver. Not just a desk diver.

[@TheBoskat]

What about the Aquaracer? Or Panerai?

[@sinjoor_tjeplok]

If you go all about those Rolex watches, I would assume the Omega PloProf should get a mention too. And although you mention Blancpain, the Fifty Fathoms nevers features in the videos....

[@markedwards4879]

I have 3 extremes of dive watch in my collection. I’m wearing my favourite now, an IWC Porsche Design Ocean 2000. Much more affordable is my trusty Seiko 200m automatic, and at the ridiculous level is an old Vostok Amphibian. All have screw down crowns and are more waterproof than really necessary to swim. The Vostok cost a whopping $25 brand new from a street vendor in Kyiv back in 2000, the Seiko was around $200 online, while the IWC was bought from a dealer second hand circa 2007 for $5k. I never take the IWC swimming though lol. Just too expensive to risk damaging even though it has 2000m dive capability. The go-to swimming watch is the Seiko, and it was bought specifically to be a good compromise.

[@CaptainHoratioPugwash]

I prefer how the Seiko 5 looks over the SKX that it replaced but with no screw down crown and 100m less water resistance I just can't bring myself to buy one.

[@compounddavid]

Glad you included the Halios Seaforth. I have the new Seaforth IV and it's beautiful. Jason Lim Should be hired by Tudor.

[@Sea_Nut]

With how hard it is to get one and how long you have to wait, I think he’d be a better fit at Rolex haha

[@msquared6695]

How has the “Oris Aquis” not made the list ?

[@Aladdin139]

The best diver's watch with value for money is Seiko samurai prospex srpe33 it's diver's 200m certified , not just 200m , with ceramic bezel and insane accuracy and guess what !!! For just 500$ 😍😍😍

[@geetarz1]

A few years ago I was buying a dive watch - tried on the Submariner, which was too small; tried on the Deepsea - which was the first edition with the comically small bracelet. Gave up, bought a bi-metal Datejust and went to Omega for the dive watch instead. Seamaster > Submariner

[@nash9625]

I own both and while I wouldn't sell my sub I love my seamaster. Just a bit more fun IMO, one of my most accurate watches too

[@BDrumev001]

Any Sinn Enjoyers out there?

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

A good dive-watch should have: A depth rating of at least 200m A screw-down crown A unidirectional rotating bezel Bright lume on the hour markers and bezel pip Differently shaped/lumed hours/minutes/seconds hands A strap or bracelet that doesn't degrade in seawater What it doesn't need, but is nice to have: A depth rating beyond 300m A fully lumed bezel A date window A gas escape valve That said, I don't think there's a dive-watch that ticks more boxes than the 116600 Seadweller.

[@Astro75mm]

hmmm , let me try......Doxa 1500T, it also has something you didnt even mention on your list, I'll let you discover it.

[@thomasallen3818]

It’s still the Tudor Pelagos 42, and it’s still my everyday wear watch. It also still looks like new.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I have the Black Bay Heritage but should’ve gone Pelagos

[@thomasallen3818]

@@eyeheartsushi2212 The thing I like most about my Pelagos is it looks like it did when I first bought it. The quality of the titanium that Rolex uses in all their titanium watches, both Rolex and Tudor, is the best. I have banged my watch on just about everything except concrete and it just doesn’t scratch. Which I’m thankful for! The main thing I like though is the unique blue color of the dial and ceramic bezel. You don’t see that blue in any other watch.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@thomasallen3818 I might just get one. Had not heard or read a long term review about the Pelagos like yours.

[@mi626]

Thanks ❤

[@bernardhossmoto]

Where is the Fifty Fathoms? I just got a blue-grey Seamaster 300 Chronograph and I love it.

[@Horizontalvertigo]

Would've put Scurfa in place of Halios, just as unobtainable (atm) but cheaper and their Diver 1 goes 500m deep. I guess that would make the others on the list look bad though

[@off-roadingcars]

Great video. But you didnt mention the Omega Ultra Deep.

[@mikesomerset6338]

The Rado Captain Cook is worth checking out. As is the Tissot Seastar.

[@amycarter8140]

My daily diver (see what I did there) is the Omega Seamaster 300m great white. Lovely watch feels hefty and looks incredible.

[@tbomber]

i have that same seiko 5 sports (rubber strap), and the blue omega seamaster diver 300 (blue dial) - love them both!!! the pelagos (also blue) is probably the next dive watch i'll get...

[@dr.davidmiller6682]

I like my Longines Hydro conquest just fine! The Sunburst blue is exquisite, and it’s just very handsome and capable and quite affordable!

[@LambsyLamb]

I wear an Omega Planet Ocean the one from Casino Royale! Classy and rugged, a watch for every occasion!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Functionally speaking, my small Citizen Eco-Drive collection is my value judgement choice. Steve Jobs wore the same combo of clothes so he didn't have to keep making small decisions daily. He didn't like fiddley things that required pre-knowledge. He chose intuitive design that was high function. Eco-Drive fills that anti-fiddley niche for me.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

So you’re just like Steve Jobs.

[@danong9458]

The Helios, Longines, Omega, and the Grand Seiko were my favorites from this video! I like divers, but have more than enough and looking at other watch styles now

[@Akalipt0s]

in place of seiko i will put the orient kamasu...and in place of halios maybe something like seiko prospex

[@prowler13prowler]

Seiko spb143 and Blancpain FF...those 2, besides the sub are where its at, for me atl.

[@tomthompson7400]

Its nice to have choices ,, great video.

[@Rhal63]

Nice watches. Thanks

[@simonryke7005]

Perfect list = substitute the seiko 5 with a citizen promaster as a genuine entry level diver and the halios with a seiko marinemaster 300m with a mid level proper diver.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

That grand seiko looked pretty rough

[@shaneoconnor5319]

I would love to know how many dive watches have/are being used whilst diving

[@johncarey9149]

Thank you Andrew, for understanding what utter nonsense the depth ratings are. They are no more or less than the flights or fancy of some desk bound marketing guru. Keep up the good work

[@Terry_McKinney]

Diving watches from Sinn should be one of the best dive watches, at least they are high quality and purposefully built for divers, right?

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

I’ve owned a Rolex DSSD for over 5yrs. Daily timepiece and yes I do go diving with it but where it can go, no human can. But that adds to the engineering & technological allure of the piece for me and I’ve wanted a Rolex dive watch since I was a kid and now I finally have one. Plus from a practicality point of view, I have large wrists, hands & a body to match and so the Sub, as much as I like it, just looks a bit dainty on me. All that said, I very much like the looks of Seiko in the beginning, from the semi “aged” looking hands to the bracelet. I might have to take a look at one to see if it fits well, but most importantly, plays a bit on my heart strings when I see it on my wrist like the DSSD does

[@aditoh7693]

Orient kamasu not counted as afforable divers? Or is it because dont have the certification. Nice vids btw