Best Dive Watches Under $1,500
Great Dive Watches for an Affordable Price
For many decades, diver watches have been very popular. This probably all started in 1962 when Sean Connery sported his first Rolex Submariner in the role of James Bond. Nowadays a lot of male and female consumers sport these timepieces because of their rugged aesthetic. However, I have many friends who actually need a professional instrument for diving. Therefore, they need a highly reliable waterproof watch for the most extreme conditions.
They also need it to be priced realistically because of their limited budget. Here are four really well-made timepieces that cost less than $1,500.
Deep Blue World Diver GMT 500
The World Diver GMT 500 from Deep Blue is a striking looking watch, which is marketed at a highly competitive price. It is also water resistant to a depth of 500 metres. Dimensionally the timepiece exudes masculine proportions and has a 316L stainless steel case measuring 46mm x 15mm (excluding the crown and pushers). What makes this watch really stand out is the stylish two-tone blue/orange dial with white (Superluminova treated) markers and sub counters. Other features include a rotating bezel and small date indication. Beneath the robust exterior lies a Miyota FS16 Chronograph GMT Quartz Movement.
Deep Blue Depthmaster 3000
The Depthmaster 3000 is one of the best professional dive watches available under the $1,500 threshold. This timepiece is also water resistant to a staggering depth of 3,000 metres. With a massive 316L stainless steel case measuring 49mm x 19.5mm the watch is designed to make a bold statement. What makes this timepiece so distinctive is the green sunburst dial with large white markers and orange/white hour minute hands. Other fine details include a black rotating bezel, helium release valve and sapphire crystal lens. At the heart of the watch is a Miyota 9015 automatic mechanical movement.
CX Swiss Military Marlin Scuba Nero
The Marlin Scuba Nero is an exceptionally stylish and affordable watch from CX Swiss Military. Due to the fact that it is also water resistant to a depth of 200 meters it is suitable for swimming and light diving activities. This watch has a modest 316L stainless steel (Black PVD treated) case measuring 42mm, which should appeal to the unisex market. What makes this timepiece so interesting is the black wave textured dial with contrasting white numerals. Other characteristics include a black rotating bezel, small date indication and sapphire crystal lens. Powering the watch is a Swiss made Ronda 515 quartz movement.
CX Swiss Military Hawk Snowpatrol
The Hawk Snowpatrol from CX Swiss Military has the same high-quality appearance normally found in much more expensive watches. As well as being exceptionally stylish the watch is also water resistant to a depth of 200 metres. Dimensionally the timepiece has a well proportioned brushed steel case measuring 44mm. What makes this watch so enticing is the cool silver dial with contrasting black hour/minute hands and chronograph sub counters. Other details include a Tachymeter, small date indication and sapphire crystal lens. Beneath the refined façade lies a Swiss made Ronda 5030 quartz movement.
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