12 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2024

12 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2024

Bryn Wakefield Bryn Wakefield
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Dive watches are incredibly popular, not just for their impressive technology and water resistance, but for their classy design. Some of the best diving watches make great status symbols, but you can find a lot of quality in any price range. 

You don’t have to be a diver to enjoy a dive watch. They are some of the most popular watches on the market for their fashionable style and bold size. You can wear one of these powerhouses purely to formal events or in your daily attire and you won’t be disappointed. 

From Rolex-inspired Seiko watches to the fan-favourite Casio Duro, we’ve collated a list of our 10 best dive watches for 2024. These timepieces will take you deep underwater, and survive most kinds of sporting use. If you’re someone who finds themselves in the water all the time, you’ll love some of these picks.

12 Best Dive Watches For 2024:

Seiko Prospex Street Series Solar Tuna Divers Watch

Affectionately named the ‘Tuna’ by fans, after its round case that resembles a tuna can, this divers watch hasn’t lost any of its hype in 2024. This Street Series model draws inspiration from older titanium case Seiko divers, updating it with a lightweight feel and casual look. This timepiece has a powerful 200m water resistance, but it’s stylish enough to wear wherever you go — even with a large 46mm case size. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko Tuna watch in grey, set on wrist of a young man.

Seiko Prospex Street Series SNE533P Solar Tuna Divers Watch

Seiko Prospex Street Series SNE533P Solar Tuna Divers Watch

$279.00

STREET SERIES \ Inspired by the original 1975 Seiko diver's, these timepieces feature the same iconic outer protector, in a more compact design perfect for urban living. Perfect for sports lovers and adventure seekers whether in the water, in the… read more

Seiko Prospex 'Hulk' Solar Divers Special Edition

Another Seiko divers watch with a fan name, this time thanks to its similarity to the Rolex Submariner ‘Hulk’ watches. There’s some obvious inspiration, and this Seiko compares nicely to the classic Swiss watch with its vibrant green and steel combo. Green watches continue to rise up the ranks in 2024, so we recommend this dressy Diving watch if you’re looking to give one a go. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko Hulk Diver watch with green dial and steel bracelet.

Casio Duro Metres Divers Watch

The Casio Duro has become a favourite amongst watch-lovers for its brilliant quality for the price. No, this watch isn’t going to blow you away with features and extravagant style; but it will push the limits of what a $200 diver can provide. It has a clean black dial — easy to read — and a charming presentation with a string of blue. This Duro has silvery steel on the case, which contrasts nicely with the water-resistant strap and dark design. This is one of the nicest Casio watches in our range without a doubt. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Casio Duro with half blue, half black bezel on wrist.

Bulova Oceanographer Automatic Devil Diver

A deep diving Bulova watch with a fancy automatic movement and more of that trendy green colour. Crafted by Swiss watchmaker Bulova, the Oceanographer is built for top diving performance. With a 200m water resistance, scratch-proof sapphire glass, and luminescent markers, the watch does everything you need underwater. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Green Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver in water reflection.  

Citizen Promaster Marine

This Citizen watch is backed by signature Eco-Drive solar power, and outfitted with all kinds of helpful diving tools. Measure depth and time with the independent subdials, and reap the benefits of easy visibility with luminous hands and a massive 50.4mm dial. The green and orange add a distinctive sporty look to this high-performance diver. If you are an avid swimmer and diver, this is a fantastic watch to go for. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Citizen Promaster Marine watch on wrist.

Citizen BJ2168-01E Promaster Marine

Citizen BJ2168-01E Promaster Marine

$724.00

The Citizen BJ2168-01E Promaster Marine is an impressive, professional standard divers watch. An airtight three-layer case helps this sporty timepiece reach 200m water resistance, perfect for scuba diving. Painted in a stylish green, this watch dial and bezel is packed… read more

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Casio G-Shock Carbon Core Guard 'CasiOak' 

The G-Shock 'CasiOak' isn’t a traditional divers watch, but it does come with 200m water resistance - equalling every other watch on this list. This is one of the most popular G-shock watches, thanks to its comparatively slim design and stylish octagonal case. The all-black look in this Casioak watch is sleek and fashionable, pairing well with the negative digital screen. Get lots of sport features, great looks, and a watch you can take diving or swimming without worry. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. G-Shock Casioak black watch.

G-Shock GAB21001A1 Bluetooth Smartphone Link Solar 'CasiOak'

G-Shock GAB21001A1 Bluetooth Smartphone Link Solar 'CasiOak'

$299.00

The Retro octagonal GA-2100 now with Smartphone Link and Tough Solar power. - 48.5 × 45.4 × 11.8mm Case Size - 51g Weight - Carbon/Resin Case and Bezel  - Resin Band - Shock Resistant - Carbon Core Guard structure -… read more

Luminox XS3581BO Navy Seal Chronograph Watch

The Swiss-made Luminox range originally came to popularity when they partnered with the US NAVY SEALS to create dedicated diving timepieces for underwater night missions. These watches would include the famous Luminox Light Technology, that is constantly active, and lights up the hands and indices. This NAVY SEAL watch is a commercial recreation of those military divers' watches, but still packs a punch. And, it looks great too. 

Best Diving watches - Luminox NAVY SEAL

Luminox XS3581BO Navy Seal Chronograph Watch

Luminox XS3581BO Navy Seal Chronograph Watch

$659.00

Luminox is known around the world for their durable reliable watches that are depended on by the men and women who serve to protect their countries. The Luminox XS3581BO features an all-black dark aesthetic that has been crafted from a… read more

G-Shock GA110GB-1A Mens Watch

This popular G-Shock also boasts a water resistance to 200m, meaning it will easily deal with swimming and some diving. This sporty timepiece has a hybrid analogue/digital display, with a black and gold contrasted dial. With signature shock resistance, this watch will deal with most environments, making it the perfect adventure companion for land and sea. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. G-Shock with golden dial and dark digital screen.

G-Shock GA110GB-1A Mens Watch

G-Shock GA110GB-1A Mens Watch

$195.00

The Casio GA110GB-1A G-Shock Gents Watch is a giant in watch proportions. Living up to the G-Shock name with the X-Large G, the black piece with a two-toned gold dial, features an analogue and digital display with shock and magnetic… read more

Seiko Prospex King Turtle Automatic Divers Save the Ocean Edition

A special timepiece built with support for our oceans. Partnering with PADI AWARE Foundation, Seiko released the Save The Ocean diving watches range to allocate funds for removing debris from the seafloor. While choosing this timepiece would also show your support for the cause, the diving watch is a popular choice on its own. The ‘turtle’ watch gets its nickname from its shell-shaped case and diving performance. This special edition version has a pearlescent blue dial with finely carved wave detailing. Stylish, powerful, and great for the environment. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko king turtle save the ocean edition with blue dial and wave pattern.

Citizen Promaster Marine Edition Green Mens Watch

This Citizen diving watch is another relative of the Rolex Submariner, with vibrant green colour and a durable polyurethane strap. This timepiece has a super impressive design that will give any outfit a luxury edge. The strap features a N.D. Limit chart, that can help refresh divers with decompression, and just looks good. Like other great Citizen watches, this timepiece has built-in solar power for an environmentally friendly touch. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Green and red citizen divers watches with no-decompression limit tables on strap.

Citizen Promaster Marine Edition BN0158-18X Green Mens Watch

Citizen Promaster Marine Edition BN0158-18X Green Mens Watch

$299.00

This dive watch can be fun & functional all at the same time. With Eco-Drive technology, it is powered by light and never needs a battery, so you'll never need to open your case back again. Featuring a one way… read more

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Seiko Prospex Special Edition PADI Divers Solar Mens Watch

Seiko Prospex partnered with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) to bring us this classy diving watch. The all-blue dial and bezel are smoothly expressed in a nice round shape, and sit on a polished steel bracelet. Made in Seiko’s sporty Prospex line, this piece carries the durability and water resistance to take anywhere. 

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko PADI solar mens watch in blue and steel bracelet.

Seiko Prospex SNE549P Special Edition PADI Divers Solar Mens Watch

Seiko Prospex SNE549P Special Edition PADI Divers Solar Mens Watch

$442.00

Seiko Prospex SNE549 PADI Special Edition Gents Watch - Stainless Steel Case - Stainless Steel Bracelet - Solar Powered - Caliber: V157 - Hardlex Crystal - Blue Dial - Luminous Hands And Markers - Unidirectional Rotating Bezel - Power Reserve… read more

G-Shock Frogman GW-8230NT-4

The Frogman is G-Shock's signature diving line, packed with amazing digital features and ultra-durable construction. The GW-8230NT-4 was released as part of Frogman's 30th anniversary, and comes in a vibrant red resin and titanium case. This premium diver features a diving log, tide graph, moon data, and a whole heap of digital timekeeping functions. You'll find few aquatic watches as impressive as this. 

G-Shock Frogman Diving watches

Why Are Dive Watches So Popular?

Dive watches are some of the most popular watches in the world, and their popularity is only increasing. Whether you're a diver or not, a dive watch can be an excellent choice for your next watch purchase. If you're wondering why dive watches are so popular, here are some of the reasons why they're a popular choice:

Durability - Dive watches are designed to withstand pressure, which means that they can be worn while swimming or snorkelling without fear of breaking. They also tend to be made of strong materials like stainless steel or titanium, which means that they will last longer than other types of watches in all kinds of wear.

Ten Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko Prospex watch with blue dial.

Water Resistance - Along with being durable, most dive watches are also waterproof up to at least 100 metres (330 feet). This means that if your watch gets wet while swimming or snorkelling, it will still work fine once it dries out again. In our 10 best dive watches of 2024, every watch has 200m water resistance, meaning you can dive to 660 feet!

10 Best Dive Watches - Complete Guide For 2022. Seiko Tuna watch in dark blue colour.

Comfort - The strap on a dive watch may feel tighter than other types of straps because it has to fit more snugly around your wrist in order for it to stay on properly under water pressure. However, many people find this extra tightness comfortable rather than uncomfortable because it keeps the watch from sliding around while you walk. 

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