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Dive watches stand out for five features
Dive watches are an extraordinary segment of the luxury watch market. For decades, every world-renowned maker of exceptional high-end watches has naturally included various dive watches in its collections. Like few other models, such a sporty watch designed for underwater use embodies a thirst for adventure without sacrificing elegance and style. However, these watches for professional and recreational divers must meet demanding requirements beneath the water's surface. To perform in their unique environment, they should have special features.
What makes a dive watch special
There are five essential features that a high-quality dive watch should have to appeal to sporty customers buying it for diving. Water resistance of at least 20 bar is one of the most important qualities for these underwater watches. Dive watches such as the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M and the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M go well beyond this level. They are water-resistant to 60 bar and even 120 bar. Watches from other manufacturers also impress with their exceptional water resistance.
A unidirectional rotating dive bezel is the second key feature for safety underwater. It prevents misunderstandings when measuring dive time underwater. The best-known watches with this type of bezel include the Omega Seamaster 300M and the Rolex Sea-Dweller. On the Officine Panerai Submersible, which also has a unidirectional rotating bezel, notches make it even easier to read the time correctly while diving.
The third key feature for added safety at great depths in sporty luxury watches is luminous material on the hands and indices. It ensures the time can be read even in poor visibility. On the TAG Heuer Aquaracer, for example, the hour and minute hands have blue and green luminous markers.
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Strong protection for challenging conditions
An important factor when deciding to buy a diving watch is excellent resistance to environmental influences. Since salt water can severely damage leather, a fourth feature is that the watch straps should be made of rubber or metal. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, for example, can be fitted with a rubber strap for dives. The models in the Breitling Superocean collection impress sporty wearers with straps such as the Ocean Racer or Diver Pro.
The fifth feature that helps protect diving watches from water ingress is a screw-down case and crown. The Rolex Submariner, for example, is completely waterproof. With this model, the Swiss heritage company Rolex launched a watch in 1953 that set an example for high-quality watches designed for use underwater. This watch remains iconic to this day. Like all luxury diving watches from internationally renowned watchmakers, it also showcases its style and elegance in everyday life.
For sporty and elegant watch enthusiasts
Diving watches have long been popular with more than just men. Women also enjoy buying these watches as exceptional accessories. Models from the world’s most famous watch manufacturers look good for any occasion. They make a striking impression during sporting activities in and on the water. In business settings, they impress with their elegance. These watches add style to your leisure time.
