10 of the Best Luxury Dive Watches
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Around seventy years ago when they were first envisioned, dive watches were an essential tool for divers to use underwater to track their dive time and therefore the amount of breathing gas they had to work with. Today, many prominent dive watches have evolved into something else altogether, sitting squarely within the world of luxury brands and products. In this video, I'll take a look at ten of the best luxury dive watches on the market. If you think I missed any, be sure to comment down below.
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Yeah, same here. I realised this when I saw the "Longine" Spirit 2020.
Spent the night saying to myself " You don't need it!"
Same with Blancpain!!!
@@gregorybarry4564 oh but you do need them, you really do
To be honest Teddy has some of the best orchestrated and delivered watch videos on you tube. I agree with you that he is preaching to the choir with me being able to purchase these fine watches. But never the less as soon as I get home from work I am looking for that Teddy vid.
Same here...🤦♂️😅
I guess it's because you dream. And dreaming makes people happy. I pray to god all your dreams come true king take care
My Omega Seamaster Chrono is 22 years old. Still looks and works beautifully. Back in the year 2000, it was a tough reach. But 22 years later, I’m SO HAPPY I bought it. Since then, I’ve never been interested in a more luxury brand. The Omega filled that need inside me. So, these days, I’m more of BELOW $500 options. And based on my watch box, that has a fun way to collect. From Islander, Hamilton, Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, and even Victorinox, I’ve love exploring watch brands. Even my wife has enjoyed finding larger watches that fit her tiny frame. Who knew she would end up being a dive watch fanatic? Teddy, a great video. But for me, the Seamaster checked and still checks….ALL the boxes.
Love my Oris Aquis. I special ordered one with the rubber band. Not afraid to wear it doing anything, and the silicone rubber band is light and breathes better than a bracelet.
I walked into an Omega AD a few weeks ago fully intending to buy a Seamaster 300m. Instead, I walked out with a blue Planet Ocean. The bracelet, bezel, and quick set hour hand totally sold me on the PO.
Is it bulky and heavy?
@@naturalLin It's heavy, but that's not a problem for me; I like feeling the heft on my wrist. As for bulk, I don't think it's too bulky. It's definitely no dress watch, but the curves of the case make it sit well on the wrist. If you're interested, I'd say visit your local AD and try it on. My wrists are pretty small at around 6.75" and I think it fits great despite being a 43 mm watch.
The Planet Ocean is great.
i love the orange PO, but the blue one is also a great choice. in my opinion looks so much better on the wirst than a seamaster 300m....
@@TinSpajic I tried on the new orange bezel PO with the white dial. Its a really cool looking watch and I love the lumed bezel, but I went with the blue because I thought it was more versatile. Plus, I really love the shade of blue Omega used.
When I first saw the He escape valve on the Omega Seamaster, I didn't much care for it. But the more I see it, the more I like it, it gives the watch a unique character that seperates it from other dive watches.
Blue dial Rado Captain Cook with the 5 link bracelet is just a thing of beauty
The Bretiling Superocean heritage is absolutely stunning IRL
Can you tell me what is it's warranty period?? In India some retailer selling it with 2 years and some with 5 years warranty
That JLC Memovox is awesome. Wow.
It is so fun to watch Teddy's video and to be wearing one of watches he is reviewing. The 2021 Blue on Steel Seamaster 300 looks good in video and in-person. :)
Right? I'm wearing my Pelagos 2-liner when this pops up.
I’m wearing that watch right now too
I have the old version. I love it. A bit chunkier but I like the ceramic bezel.
@@mannycalavera2335 same here 👍
116613LB on now, fun in the sun.
I'm a big dive watch fan myself, my uncle owns a Tudor Pelagos" the version in the video" and it is an awesome piece, the diver I adore most is my 42mm Planet Ocean 2500, it just doesn't get old and I really enjoy it and if I could pick one watch right now money being a non factor I'd buy a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with no hesitation, it's such a stunner, great list of Diver's Teddy.
You mentioned the IWC as the only watch on your list with an internal bezel, the JLC Polaris you showcased utilizes an internal bezel as well.
Nice list. I've owned the Tudor BB and Omega Seamaster. They were both very nice watches. Currently I have the Glashutte Original SeaQ Panarama Date. Its a fantastic piece. Over six months it is the most accurate watch I've ever owned (+.33 sec. per day). The lume is also fantastic. It has a 100 hour power reserve, beautiful movement, nice double domed crystal, the bezel is precise and holds strong and the large date is great for my old eyes. Its not inexpensive but I believe, worth the price.
Glad to see an Oris Aquis make the list. I own a titanium aquis and it’s the best money I’ve ever spent. That being said I’d sell my soul for a Blancpain Barakuda
still too expensive for what they offer. Sellita movement, at 1500 euro? I have a Steinhart Ocean One ceramic bezel, with ETA 2824-2, which is considered better than Sellita, and I payed 400 euro for it. now that's good value.
Teddy I have watched endless hours of your videos over the last six months or more.
Lots of great information and I sincerely appreciate it. I’ve put it to some good use!
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You don’t need to say:
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I won't get into all of that.
i'm sure we all understand why you say these things and what you're alluding to. These online subjects and flame wars.
You can just cut that language out of your word sound power.
Simply talk about what you do want to talk about.
people will understand.
You don’t have to live or die by your comments…
Free up yourself.
G.O. really brings it. Original (pardon me), unique, designs that absolutely work without any sense of being contrived or over done. Beautiful stuff throughout their line up. Fun vid Teddy B
Initially, the oversized numerals on the dial didn't do it for me, but the watch has really grown on me lately. The panorama date version is beautiful.
@@reverb508 oh yeah...Id like a Seventies chronograph snd Sixties eventually. Sharp stuff. Beautiful execution.
Blue Seamaster 300 is my personal fav. I know you like its clean vintage aesthetic as well.
Thanks Teddy.
Totally. But don’t shout it out - I want it to be the hipster piece we can appreciate but the masses ignore. I would hate for it be be popular and common like the submariner.
I just recently learned about the Grand Seiko SBGA229, a very nice looking face watch from GS that also had the spring drive. This one really had me intrigued!
Great list! Tag Heuer Aquaracer could have just barely made this list as one of the entry level options. And the Rolex Sea Dweller could have been an honorable mention at $11,000.
Tag will never get any love unfortunately
SD43 is my pick
@@BFit25 it’s certainly on my list
I prefer the Sea Dweller to the Sub anyday, yes.
beside on the grey market... can you buy one in a Rolex store?
The highlight of the video for me was definitely the Aquatimer, whenever I hear IWC I always think 5 figure prices (largely inaccessible for me) but my eyes nearly popped out when I saw the price. The ETA base obviously helps drop the price but I love the case design and I must say, that is one hell of a watch. Time to start saving :')
Personally my favorite is Blancpain Bathyscaphe. It’s such a versatile dive watch that’s suitable for almost every occasion.
Ωmega 300m is the way to go…in blue, of course…wears well in casual and even in more formal situations.
No way.
My most worn watch since I got it back in 2018. I agree blue is definitely the way to go. 😊
Omega 300m. But the black ceramic 36mm release for my small wrists.
it is simply the best divewatch out there, not like people buy them to scuba dive, but still
@@chinthaka22 haha, not even close
You're right about the Pelagos..I've got the LHD a better watch than bb58, not mainstream and so understated.
Great video!
Totally agree I have it in Blue RHD and I think it's the best watch Tudor makes. In my opinion the BB just has too much Rolex DNA in it.
That Glashute movement was awesome.
Last week i bought a Seiko SLA043. What a wonderful watch.
The Seamaster 300 (with faux patina lume and all) looks like Omega finally found their dive watch identity. This is something that I want to think of when I think "Omega dive watch".
It’s a heritage model so I can’t see that Omega should use it as a direction for their broader line of dive watching. I agree that the design is very nice
Glashütte is criminally underrated. I love that Teddy brings them up frequently. I had the chance to try the JLC Polaris (unfortunately not mine) and that is a lot of watch. The surface of the dial is so rich and the alarm function is a lovely call to the past. A bit on the bigger side though. Great selection!
Criminally overpriced too.
A list that I cannot argue with Teddy, great choices. I'll give you my personal top four of the ten in no particular order.
- Tudor Pelagos, a tool watch designed as a tool watch and very comfortable to wear, super readable and arguably a modern classic. The fact it has not changed could be seen that there isn't much wrong with it as a 500M tool diver. A thinner version would be welcome but I'm not sure there would be much room to maneuver of they wanted to keep the 500M and auto escape valve.
- Omega 300M, fantastic value for the money for a luxury brand, skeleton broadsword hands, ceramic wave dial, symmetry with the date at six, terrific case design and an elegant clasp that has the push button micro adjustment. My personal preference would be the white dial.
- Rolex Submariner, preferably without the date. I don't think I need to justify this one. It's a modern incarnation of a classic.
- Tudor Blackbay 58, Like the Omega 300M and Submariner it's a watch for all occasions.
The 3 most iconic dive watches are the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Submariner and Seamaster. The Blancpain was the original and it should be ahead of any Tudor provided money wasn't an issue.
@@almac9203 I can't disagree at all, well pointed out.
@@anthonystevens8683 you mean the Seamaster Diver 300m or the other Seamaster 300?
the breitling superocean 2 better be on this list 😆😎👍
Sorry, but Breitlings are allmost allways due to loose money, when you buy it, unless you get 30-40% at the AD.
@@x3mperformace resell value doesn't matter on how good a watch is 😎👍
@@kingadjust5422 All luxury watches do there value on resell value.
Good eqauls your money back as a minimum.
Basic watches is different, then you know, you'll lose money
Belive me, nobody in the upper luxury watch category will buy anything, that will not 100% sure generete a revenue.
@@kingadjust5422 And i didn't say that Breitling, is a bad watch.
I love 'em myself.
But i also know that you can get a HUGE discount of 'em, at the AD $$$
@@x3mperformace Why all the extra Ls?
I'm pleasantly surprised that a Black Bay that WASN'T the 58 was mentioned! One of the advantages of the BB line is, as Teddy mentioned, the variety of sizes, materials, and features available. But a minor quibble; the "Black Bay 41" mentioned is actually the larger, bezel-less model. I think Teddy meant the OG "Black Bay Heritage" model.
Nice video. I've narrowed my short list to the BB58 and the Seamaster Diver 300M. As I get older, I have developed an appreciation for the 40mm and smaller sizes, so I am fairly certain I'll be getting a BB58.
The JLC Memovox is a handsome look watch with cool alarm function.
these are great, but ill still stick w/ my Islander
Eeww
Seiko Prospex 600m Spring Drive is one of favorites in my collection
Good selection. The Blancpain is definitely my grail watch. I prefer more tool styled watches. In my collection I have Doxa and Squale. Perhaps you could do a diver tool watch review. Include Jenny, Aquadive, Zodiac, etc. 👍
Ohh. My 1985 Submariner ( the one with the sheet metal clasp) is far superior to the BlancPain.
Only a moron on crack would say that. I'll take the BlancPain over 3 new Submariners
Great video. Thank you.
I live the fifty fathoms but two things stop me from purchasing it. First its too big at 45mm and second with the rounded back it will not sit securely on the wrist.
@@Val_Cosmos . dive watches are suppose to be big, for legibility purposes.
@@ConservativeGangstR Nobody uses these watches for diving these days. But I hear you.
Wow, the Rado Captain Cook look amazing, I think I woul pick it over most of the watches in the list
Same, and I'd consider the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi Scubatec too.
The Rado loses nothing compared to those other mass-market (even though Rado is more popular in some markets, in the USA and Europe I believe as a dive watch and to the general public Rado is more original of a choice) unoriginal choices and adds unique elements and USPs to go well ahead of them IMO. Far better value too. I mean compare Rado's ceramic monobloc case with transparent front and back to those ordinary cookie-cutter things!
The Carl F. Bucherer is so much more exclusive, so refined and has arguably higher quality (well, measurably too since it's a certified chronometer) and better features (helium valve etc.) than those other super-boring choices and the price for all that is a steal.
You definitely called the case size options with the Tudor Pelagos in this video. Personally, I would’ve loved to pick a Tudor Pelagos in either size because it’s more of a tool watch, but what breaks it for me is the titanium. That’s a selling point for most, but if I’m wearing a tool watch I want to feel it on my wrist, I can’t feel the Pelagos on my wrist which if it falls off or is stolen, and I can’t feel it gone, what’s the point of the tool watch now. Just my opinion. I love it outside of that one aspect.
Awesome video and list of luxury dive watches. Can you please review the German Circula super compressor? Thank you and continue your excellent work, I appreciate it.
Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec are also cool dive watches.
Oris is one of the most underrated markers out there, I love my Planet Ocean and Sea Dweller, but I've got a TT1 Diver that I've been wearing for 15 years, battered and still keeps great time despite never being serviced! I paid about £700 at the time, that screams value 👌
No Panerai? Given their history in dive watches. At least a honorable mention.
I was thinking same; history !!!!
Honestly the Omega Seamaster 300 is such a great watch but if money wasn’t an issue I’d for sure go for the Blancpain
I had the Oris Aquas and although it was a beautiful watch it never really felt comfortable on me. Felt top heavy with the case. I sold it and was sad that this was the case. Ended up getting a Steinhart Ocean One and love it. So comfortable and looks great.
Longines Hydroconquest - the best luxury entry level diver watch in my opinion..Greetings from Brazil Teddy! ;)
I have the generation with the aluminum bezel and yes it's a heck of a watch for the money!
Got the blue face one great watch
What about the Oris Aquis?
@@ShadyJames I'd buy both of them, but I prefer Longines..
@@guigolp1 longines is the more cultured brand for sure
I have a couple of the watches you mentioned, but for me the Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk 4990 is the watch I wear most often. The white dial,the applied numerals, with the power reserve, and especially the hands, 300 meter water resistant, it's just a great watch, from a maker frequently overlooked.
Do a Panerai Submersible review!
Great list and very accurate! Nice to see two watches I own make it. The Oris and Omega 300m diver….. I do think you missed one important luxury dive watch….. Ulysse Nardin….. they are the ocean!! And definitely have a range of dive watches that would, nay, should have been on this list. Cheers
Breguet type 20 and type 21
Another great review thanks to Teddy, I'm really liking that Omega it's the best bang for the buck right under 6K...
Great video as always. But no love for the Planet Ocean? More of an actual dive watch with higher depth rating than the other Omegas on your list.
The Tudor pelagos LHD is one of my grail watches. Saving up for it currently. Just an amazing watch and in full titanium it just disappears on the wrist
I was thinking about getting one of these but ended up getting an Omega Seamaster 300. If I am able to save enough for another luxury watch I’ll probably get a Tudor
Isn't a grail watch supposed to be difficult to achieve?
@@sgddfgfghfgh A grail watch could be any watch that one strongly aspires to get or a watch that they would add as the jewel in their collection if given unlimited resources. For many people spending 4,000 on a watch is a significant sum or is simply out of reach.
@@WatchUnwind I see...
@@WatchUnwind can a casino f91w be a grail watch?
I don’t mean to redundant but I agree with all of the comments expressing amazement about the omission from this list of the Omega Ocean Pacific. While Teddy is my favorite watch guy he has always been a bit biased against watches over 40mm. The OP is 43.5mm but wears smaller. It’s numbers surpass almost every watch mentioned in this video, as does its lume. Whether or not one prefers a helium escape valve should not be a factor when we’re specifically focusing on dive watches here. For the money the Omega 43.5 OP stands alone.
Blancpain is probably the best imo if you're budget free. The father of all modern dive watches. Rolex Submariner was a homage to the great Fifty-Fathoms, so Rolex kinda owe everything.
Not true. A myth.
Granted, I've never seen one in person, but I think the Fifty Fathoms is ugly as hell. Looks cheaply finished and I hear the bezel action leaves a lot to be desired for a $10k watch.
Ahhh, ignorant mindless crackbrains. I have been in the timepiece industry for 30 more years i know what i'm saying. So my perspective will be different compared to someone who doesn't know things but act like they know. Of course in the end this is still just my opinion and my experience with the brands, i may be objective but subjective to the know-nothings.
@@reverb508 i'm sorry but Cartier Grand Seiko and Blancpain have the best bezel actions. Proven and tested. Rolex is near but if only they fix all their common QC issues. I'm tired of constantly sending the many Rolexes back to the service center for my clients. So many problems...
@@lowersaxon and you are? Who are you to say that ? Sorry if i'm being rude just want to know where is that confidence coming from.
You've featured a number of Tudor dive watches but none from Panerai. Just wondering how come.
Teddy’s got tiny hands and struggles to lift em up 😉
Panerai is just the shadow of himself nowadays.
You kidding me? Those panerais which are worth of diver title, are either long gone or discontinued. Current panerai launches are just jokes.
Great video as always but I think Grand Seiko makes some awesome luxury dive watches (that you can actually dive in) and the Seiko LX range contains luxury watches with proper diving credentials, not to mention great movements
Grand Seiko's SBGA divers are pretty interesting.
i think they deserve a spot there
Agree.
This is a nice list of dive watches indeed. If you talk about Germany and Glashütte, don't forget to look at the Nomos Ahoi Atlantik with or without date or the newer neomatik version of it. I own the Nomos Ahoi Atlantik with date and although the official depth guarantee is »only« 200 meters or 20 ATM, internal tests proved that the watch can stand way more than that. Every real diver knows that 40 to 60 meters is the range you are diving at unless you are a professional diver. The watch is just gorgeous to look at and the quality of the case and clockwork is top notch. As the back is with sapphire glas as well, you can watch how it works. Diameter is 40 mm - for me the right size, because anything larger than 41 mm is too big for my wrist. Price is at 3.600 Euros, but luckily I got mine second hand for less. Definitely a watch you can and should dive with.
Some great watches there, particularly the JLC. But any of the Omegas would do for me.
From a pure diving perspective I think the Pelagos tops this list due to its legibility, robustness and size. It’s the only luxury diver I actually like to dive with.
The Oris so deserved to be on that list. The rolex Sub and Omegas sea master are the best imo but that oris is a hot 3rd
Love Teddy. Encyclopaedic.
Very balanced selection.
Pelagos in 40-41mm and 12-12.5mm thickness, and that would be the best diver.
I got the perfect Diver watch for all the Divers, It is the Sears Traditional watch. Remember you get more with a Kenmore!
That Seamaster 300 is a beauty, next piece for sure!
What about the Rolex Sea Dweller ? Way better divewatch than the Submariner no ?
I honestly think the Omegas look the best, and they look more expensive than they are.
Oris is interesting. Not sure I’d call it luxury quite yet, but I like the direction they’re heading; I’ll keep an eye on the brand.
I like them, esp the one with red dial, stunning to say the least, BUT! integrated bracelet is a no go from me
Love my Aquis but no, not what I would consider to be a luxury brand.
Grand Seiko should be here. Great video!
Great video, would love to see part 2 with AP, Cartier, GSeiko, etc
Great video Teddy! It actually helps me narrow some of my choices…
Love the Glashütte watches. Great overview!
I was glad to see the Tudor Pelagos was #1.
Just got the Breitling myself. Definitely underrated
That Pelagos and Superocean, wow, so much nice than the Sub, imo.
The Submariner may not be the first one or the best one, but like Teddy said....iconic. If you can get it at retail, it is a no brainer.
I cannot recall if you stated the cost needs to be over 3k but the Aquaracer I think is a nice choice and has a good amount of brand prestige.
That Pelagos is a stunner. I'd love a right hand black one. I have a black NDC strap that needs a watch. I respect the Omega, but can't get over the wart or lollipop seconds hand.
Wish there were more 39mm options.
Yup, anything over 40mm is just too big and i don't have small wrists.
Yema
The longines hydroconquest third gen(the one with the aluminum bezel)
has a 39mm version which I own it's hella nice for the money. Hope this help ya!
Hit the gym
Some great watches there, but GO pano, two tone for me. Can't stop staring at it...
That is a beautiful watch.
Thanks another great video!
The GO is spot on in the list. A Sinn U instead of the Oris.
Very topical as I am keen to buy my grail watch as soon as I have covered off all the other priorities in my life (I guess my kid has to go to school, right?). GO SeaQ Panorma Date is the one so far. Elder sibling to the GO SeaQ on Teddy’s list. Keep ‘em coming Teddy!
IWC the first watch that i really adored a lot. Just seen it and i am bowled out.
Thank you so much
Yeah, I was pretty taken by the IWC too, I didn't see that coming
@@stephenw1799 Welcome to the league boss
Any Seiko Marinemaster deserves to be in this list
Probably lux dive watches for a very reasonable price tech wise certina ds diver has to be the standard.
I have a super PH 500m, a fun little (ok kinda big) watch! and nice tech with powermatic 80 too!
Really good information about different brands 👍
Amazing video teddy with great analysis, perfect measurement of how deep to go with each watch so it wouldn't get boring, keep it up my guy!
The Polaris features also an internal bezel. Great video!
Solid list, nice work.
Great video, my head is spinning from all the choices. I’ve always been a fan of the IWC Aquatimer but the ETA mouvement? Can you tell more? Is there a video on this watch? Thanks.
Great list Teddy. Any of those would look great on your wrist.
That JLC might be my favorite.
I own and LOVE the original 300MC and would not mind adding the Pelagos (black) at some point. Absolutely love that beast! Pure machine
I detect so much drudgery when having to bring up the submariner haha..
the breitling superocean does not seem to technically qualify as a dive watch, since lacking lume on the seconds hand means you have no indication the watch is working, which is one of the requirements for a dive watch
Good point
I enjoy your vids, i've been keeping my eye on a couple of these myself. But something about DOXA keeps pulling me in. Prepping for my Xmas gift to myself :)
You can wear the Doxa and do stuff w/o worrying about any dings.
I’m really falling in love with the Omega seamaster 300 co-axel. But Panerai was not mentioned? Granted some of their new stuff can’t be considered as a dive watch with water resistance up to 100 meters. But that’s a brand that was rooted in diving. should of at least got an honorable mention.
What reference is the Prlagos in the video. It has just 2 rows of text and not 4 like mine. 🤔
I was hoping to see the Doxa Sub 300T or the Sinn UX on the list, but I understand you were keeping it to 10.
Great list, really like all of them. Heads up in your listing of the Reviews of Watches Mentioned in this Video, you list the GO as a Mühle Glashütte. Not a big deal, just thought I'd let you know. Keep up the good work!
Undoubtedly Blancpain is the # 1 on your list!