Category: Dive Watches

Introducing – MING 18.01 H41 Titanium Dive Watch (and Some Thoughts on its Availability…)

Following last year’s 18.01 Abyss Concept, a limited run of 10 prototype dive watches, Malaysian-based MING is back with its first production diver that improves on the concept. Steel gives way to titanium, there are a couple of case finishing options and it’s even thinner than before, but MING’s signature styling remains intact. If you’re not familiar with the brand, it’s already won in the Horological Revelation category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in only three years of existence, so it’s certainly one to watch. The new MING 18.01 H41 expands on the brand’s smaller, dressier watch portfolio with a unique, very capable diver.

4 years ago

Introducing – Oris Hangang Limited Edition

Oris has an ongoing commitment to environmental conservation with a focus on cleaning the world’s waterways. Awareness and money have been raised over the years via partnerships with the Clean Water project, Reef Restoration Foundation, Coral Restoration Foundation and other non-profits, and limited edition Aquis dive watches complement these efforts. Previous models include the Clean […]

4 years ago

Review – Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue

Tudor is no stranger to dive watches with iconic pieces going back decades. Validated by both the French Navy (Marine Nationale) and US Navy (among other world militaries), Tudor Submariners have a well-earned reputation. Other than a minor inscription, military Tudors are almost always the same as civilian counterparts, which is a testament to quality […]

4 years ago

Hands-on – The Seiko Prospex King Turtle SRPE03 & SRPE05

The Seiko Turtle is undoubtedly Seiko’s most famous and best-selling dive watch. Its combination of attractive dials, user-friendliness, robustness and excellent quality/price ratio has made the Turtle an all-time favourite.  Having a best-selling watch like this is the dream of any brand, but it can also pose a risk. Watches have to evolve and finding […]

4 years ago

Introducing – The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, Now in Sedna Gold

When referring to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, one of the most enduring dive watches on the market and a pioneer of the genre launched in 1953, we should actually mention two different watches. The first is the large and robust version, with its distinctive sapphire bezel. The second is a sleeker model, with an instrumental […]

4 years ago

Face-to-Face – Rolex Submariner 116610LN vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

In the world of diver’s watches, there are two major ones, two that are well known to you and even to many people who are absolutely not into watches. Sure, there are quite a few iconic dive watches, impressive dive watches, but in reality, taking sales numbers into account, the two best-known and most recognizable dive watches are the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster. We’re going to have a face-off with the Rolex Submariner reference 116610LN and the Bond watch, the blue version of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m that was introduced in 2018. 

4 years ago

Value Proposition – Seiko Prospex Street Series Urban Safari SRPE29K1 & SRPE31K1

When it comes to value for the money and efficient dive watches, Seiko is not an alternative, it’s one of the definitive choices. Mixing accessible prices with superior quality and entirely in-house construction, entry-level Seiko Prospex watches are never a bad choice. And while you can choose to go classic with a Samurai or a Turtle […]

4 years ago

Introducing – The Glashütte Original SeaQ 39.5mm, Now in Blue

Presented last year, the Glashütte Original SeaQ is the first watch of a collection focussed on instrument watches – the “Spezialist” collection. Available in two different sizes and with modern or vintage-inspired style, it has since been well received by the watch community. Following the two-tone and full gold Panorama Date models earlier this year, GO […]

4 years ago