Dive Watches

Dive watches are very popular watches with sports fans, divers and aquatic collectors. Made specifically for diving, the best dive watches boast high water-resistance and ultra-resistant cases, sometimes with highly illuminated dials and features specifically made for ambitious divers. Among the leading divers watch models are the Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster, Kobold dive watches, UTS diving watch and many other models.

Going Pro: Testing the Oris AquisPro Date Calibre 400

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in July 2022. Pro as in professional — when it comes to utility, not many modern mechanical dive watches on the market can compete with the new Oris AquisPro Date with the brand’s in-house Caliber 400. We got our hands on the watch for...

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Jan 15, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Easy Rider: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. In 2021, in honor of its 50-year chronograph history, Tudor issued the Black Bay Chrono — a subtle combination of traditional aesthetics and modern watchmaking. With a slim case, dials with contrasting subdial counters, and a contemporary movement, it is more than...

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Jan 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Into the Abyss – The Delma Blue Shark IV

The new Blue Shark IV transcends its superb predecessors with an unimaginable water resistance to 5000 meters. This impeccable divers’ watch incites curiosity and exudes strength. As the fourth iteration of DELMA’s renowned deep-sea diver, it embraces the coveted Blue Shark design while integrating elevated durability and subtle enhancements. At 3,000-6,000 meters below the ocean’s...

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Nov 13, 2023 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Into the Blue: Reviewing the Rolex Deepsea D-Blue

When writer, director, and adventurer James Cameron reached the beginning of the “deep sea” at a depth of 1,000 meters on March 26, 2012, safely inside his submersible craft Deepsea Challenger, all the remaining light disappeared. But at that point, he hadn’t yet completed one-tenth of his journey. At 10,908 meters, he landed softly on...

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Nov 13, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sponsored: Introducing the Yema Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition

After 3 years of development, the French watchmaker YEMA presents its new 3-hand Manufacture caliber with modern architecture featuring chronometric precision, 70-hour power reserve and high resistance to magnetic fields and shocks via the new Superman Bronze CMM.10 Limited Edition. In line with the brand’s crowdfunding approach to finance their Manufacture calibers R&D, on November...

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Nov 10, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: As if it Couldn’t Get Better, Oceaneva Unveils a 1250M Titanium GMT

Oceaneva is swiftly rising to the forefront of the luxury timepiece industry, outperforming more established names in terms of specs, price and value proposition. The brand has recently launched a Titanium GMT on pre-sale for an astonishing $349. To label this as extraordinary would be an understatement. The new Oceaneva Titanium GMT series showcases unique...

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Nov 9, 2023 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW

Retro Stopwatch: Reviewing the Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph

After the success of a limited edition in bronze, Oris has brought its Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph model into serial production. Unmistakably influenced by history, this watch follows the current retro trend, but offers modern solutions in every detail. We give it an-depth look in this feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster....

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Nov 2, 2023 by Martina Richter

Silver Treasure: Testing the Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight 925

Tudor has brought silver back onto the scene with its Black Bay Fifty Eight 925. How good is this watch with the striking taupe dial? We find out in this in-depth, hands-on review from the WatchTime Archives. Tudor is one of the few brands whose desirability has increased significantly in recent years. This is mainly...

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Oct 28, 2023 by Jens Koch

Debuting at WatchTime New York 2023: The New Bremont Supermarine GMT S302

Always a fan favorite at WatchTime New York, British watchmaker Bremont this year returns to North America’s biggest watch event of the year, this time to unveil an updated edition within their popular Supermarine series. Fully dubbed the Supermarine GMT S302, the updated diver-travelers watch consists of three color options, including a primarily steel edition,...

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Oct 18, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3

Watch enthusiasts and horology aficionados are in for a treat at WatchTime New York 2023, where Blancpain, the iconic Swiss watchmaker, will showcase its latest— the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3. This limited-edition timepiece is a tribute to the brand’s historic MIL-SPEC model, representing a significant milestone in the world of diver’s watches. Dive...

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Oct 17, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

PORTFOLIO

Time Tools: 8 Tool Watches From Luxury Brands

In this article from the WatchTime archives, we present eight "tool watches" that emphasize functionality and are robust, accurate, legible, and — importantly — not excessively expensive.

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Oct 15, 2023 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Norqain Wild One Skeleton Turquoise

Norqain this year will once again return to WatchTime New York, with the young Swiss brand poised to showcase their most important and interesting models of the year. Among them, the brand will highlight the Wild One Skeleton Turquoise, a fresh-faced member of the brand’s Independence collection that makes use of bright details, a carbon...

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Oct 5, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Rare Oyster: Testing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date LV

Rolex revised its Submariner collection in 2020 and unleashed an extraordinary demand for its Oyster model with a green bezel. Our test from the WatchTime Archives looks at this newest edition, with its modified case and new movement, to see if it lives up to the hype. Spend any time at all at a Rolex...

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Sep 24, 2023 by Jens Koch

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Oris X Bracenet

Watch enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the most awaited horological event of the year – WatchTime New York 2023! Set against the backdrop of Manhattan’s iconic Gotham Hall, this multi-day watch collectors’ extravaganza, taking place from October 20th to 22nd, promises brand presentations, enlightening industry panel discussions, and immersive hands-on experiences that every watch connoisseur...

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Sep 17, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

A Deep Dive Into the New Pelagos FXD From Tudor – Literally

The third iteration of the Pelagos FXD from Tudor (ref. M25717N-0001) comes with a matt black dial and is dedicated to the countless dive watches that were issued in the past to US Navy Sailors. The 42-mm dive watch is equipped with fixed (“FXD”) strap bars, a satin-brushed titanium case with a water resistance of...

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Sep 15, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Hands-on with the Isotope Hydrium California

With its Hydrium collection, Isotope has achieved something that it can be particularly proud of – especially as a small brand – it has created a new flavor of diving watches. With its robust yet compact case, prominent bezel, cleverly tucked-in crown, short lugs, and smooth case sides, the Hydrium differs from all those other...

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Sep 14, 2023 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Bid on the “Time to Indulge” Blancpain Lot for Oceana’s New York Gala

Between now and September 19, WatchTime readers have an opportunity to make a splash for ocean conservation while also securing two exceptional timepieces from Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Blancpain. Here’s how: for its upcoming New York Gala, the international ocean conservation group Oceana is holding a live auction for a “Time to Indulge” lot featuring...

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Sep 12, 2023 by WatchTime

Light Yet Robust: Circula Dives Deep with Scratch-Resistant DiveSport

Circula, a family-owned watch brand from Pforzheim, one of Germany’s horological centers, unveils its newest tool watch, the DiveSport, which is water resistant to an impressive 500 meters. Combining rugged durability and clever design, it features a sandblasted titanium grade 2 case measuring 42mm in diameter and 13.4mm in height, a screw-down crown and a...

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Sep 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

New Standard: Reviewing the Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400

After a development period of five years, Oris launched its new in-house movement with 10-year recommended service intervals and a 10-year warranty. The movement, the Calibre 400, further runs five days and offers increased antimagnetic protection. It debutted in the modern Aquis Date dive watch, a timepiece that represents the essence of the brand, which...

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Sep 10, 2023 by Martina Richter

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