Category: Dive Watches

Hands-on – The 2019 Breitling Superocean Automatic 44

While the star of the show for Breitling at Baselworld 2019 was the Navitimer 1959 Re-Edition (for obvious reasons explained in our review here), there was more than just this limited edition to be presented. In fact, Breitling also looked at its core collection, in particular at modern dive watches. The brand indeed presented a revised version of its robust entry-level, non-vintage-inspired Superocean. And here is our take on it, with a closer look at the 2019 Breitling Superocean Automatic 44.

5 years ago

Hands-on – Seiko Prospex “Twilight Blue” SPB097J1 Special Edition For Europe and USA

At Baselworld 2018, Seiko Prospex’s focus was on the re-creation of the 1968 Diver 300m Reference 6159-7001, the first high-beat diving instrument of the brand. This gave birth to 3 watches; the pure vintage and high-end SLA025, to the cool green SLA019 and to the accessible but nevertheless desirable SPB077. This year, based on this modern re-interpretation of the 1968 automatic diver’s, Seiko introduces a new special edition for Europe and US markets, the Prospex “Twilight Blue” SPB097J1.

5 years ago

Introducing – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “Nageurs de Combat” Limited Edition

Blancpain releases a special edition of 300 pieces of its iconic Fifty Fathoms diver, this time in honour of the French Combat Swimmers Unit. The case size and movement of the 45mm Fifty Fathoms have not been altered but the watch is emblazoned with official French Army insignia on the caseback and other telltale signs […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M now with White Ceramic Dial (Hands-On Pics)

Last year marked the introduction of the revised Seamaster Diver 300M, a.k.a. the “Bond watch”, a.k.a. Omega’s entry-level diver. Renewed with a slightly larger case, a redesigned dial in ceramic, laser-engraved with the iconic wave pattern, available in multiple colours and materials, the main evolution concerned the arrival of an in-house, Master Chronometer movement. This year, Omega expands the collection with a new White Ceramic dial for the Seamaster Diver 300M.

6 years ago

Introducing – Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Re-Edition (Live Pics)

The Fifty Fathoms was and still is one of the most legendary dive watches ever. Launched in 1953, it was one of the first (if not the first) professional dive watches created. When Blancpain recreated the model in 2003, it came with already some vintage elements, and recently the brand played hard on re-editions of past watches. Today, Blancpain revisits one of these rare versions, a 1960s model delivered to the German Bundesmarine. Meet the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Re-Edition.

6 years ago

Introducing – Glashütte Original Returns to the Dive Watch Market with the SeaQ Collection (Live Pics)

For most of the watch enthusiasts, Glashütte Original means this – elegant and high-end watches inspired by the German School of Watchmaking. This would, however, be reductive, as the brand (and the entities that existed before) is also known for precise timekeepers and instruments, such as navigation chronometers. What fewer might know is the impressive collection of historical observation, pilot and diver’s watches made in Glashütte. Today, Glashütte Original capitalizes on this rich past to create a new range named “Spezialist” – and today we have the premiere model in this new collection, the Glashütte Original SeaQ, a vintage-inspired dive watch.

6 years ago

Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph (Hands-On)

Last year, at Baselworld 2018, Omega introduced the new “James Bond Watch”, a.k.a the Seamaster Diver 300M. Not shy of being one of the best luxury dive watches available on the market (really, it is), it came with updated case, new ceramic laser-engraved dial, new ceramic and enamel bezel and mainly, a Master Chronometer in-house movement. It is now time for the first evolution in the collection, with the introduction of the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph – in 3 different versions, including steel, bi-co and Sedna gold.

6 years ago

Introducing – Alpina Extends its Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic Collection with 4 New Models

Alpina is adding four new Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic models to its popular dive watch collection this year. A practical and rugged-looking watch, the updates are all aesthetic and are geared towards making the Seastrong Diver 300 even more legible. Directly inspired by the brand’s heritage, these new models continue the proud tradition established last […]

6 years ago

Value Proposition – The MARNAUT Dark Surge 300m Dive Series (Review)

We’ve discussed the surge of microbrands on many occasions, appreciating their innovative styling at accessible price points. Dive watches, however, can be a tough nut to crack with well-established players like Seiko, Hamilton and Tissot offering affordable, competitive options at retailers worldwide. In fact, the market seems flooded with divers from just about every major […]

6 years ago