Dive Watches

Created for diving professionals, dive watches boast high water resistance, highly legible dials and help tell divers how long they’ve been submerged for via a rotational bezel. They’re loved for their distinctive and robust design, making them one of the most popular watch genres around.

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  1. Rolex Rolex
  2. Panerai Panerai
  3. IWC IWC
  4. Omega Omega
  5. Breitling Breitling
  6. Tudor Tudor
  7. Tag Heuer Tag Heuer
  8. Hublot Hublot
  9. Cartier Cartier
  10. Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre
  11. Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin
  12. Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet
  13. Patek Philippe Patek Philippe
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  1. A. Lange and Sohne A. Lange and Sohne
  2. Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet
  3. B.R.M Watches B.R.M Watches
  4. Ball Ball
  5. Baume et Mercier Baume et Mercier
  6. Bell and Ross Bell and Ross
  7. Blancpain Blancpain
  8. Breguet Breguet
  9. Breitling Breitling
  10. Bremont Bremont
  11. Bvlgari Bvlgari
  12. Carl F. Bucherer Carl F. Bucherer
  13. Cartier Cartier
  14. Chanel Chanel
  15. Chopard Chopard
  16. Christian Dior Christian Dior
  17. Chronoswiss Chronoswiss
  18. Corum Corum
  19. Eterna Eterna
  20. F.P. Journe F.P. Journe
  21. Franck Muller Franck Muller
  22. Frederique Constant Frederique Constant
  23. Girard Perregaux Girard Perregaux
  24. Glashutte Original Glashutte Original
  25. Graham Graham
  26. Grand Seiko Grand Seiko
  27. H. Moser and Cie H. Moser and Cie
  28. Hamilton Hamilton
  29. Hermes Hermes
  30. Hublot Hublot
  31. IWC IWC
  32. Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre
  33. JeanRichard JeanRichard
  34. Laurent Ferrier Laurent Ferrier
  35. Longines Longines
  36. Louis Erard Louis Erard
  37. Maurice Lacroix Maurice Lacroix
  38. Montblanc Montblanc
  39. Nomos Glashutte Nomos Glashutte
  40. Omega Omega
  41. Oris Oris
  42. Panerai Panerai
  43. Parmigiani Parmigiani
  44. Patek Philippe Patek Philippe
  45. Perrelet Perrelet
  46. Piaget Piaget
  47. Porsche Design Porsche Design
  48. Rado Rado
  49. Raymond Weil Raymond Weil
  50. Richard Mille Richard Mille
  51. Roger Dubuis Roger Dubuis
  52. Rolex Rolex
  53. Romain Jerome Romain Jerome
  54. Tag Heuer Tag Heuer
  55. Tudor Tudor
  56. Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin
  57. Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin
  58. Zenith Zenith
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The size of a watch is very important for style and comfort. If you prefer an oversized watch like a Panerai Luminor, you’ll probably want Large. If you’re looking for something more discreet like a Rolex Lady Datejust, you’ll want Small. For everything in between, Medium.
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  7. Silver Silver
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  9. Steel & Rose Gold Steel & Rose Gold
  10. Steel & Rose Gold Plated Steel & Rose Gold Plated
  11. Steel & White Gold Steel & White Gold
  12. Steel & Yellow Gold Steel & Yellow Gold
  13. Steel & Yellow Gold Plated Steel & Yellow Gold Plated
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  1. Bracelet Bracelet
  2. Fabric Fabric
  3. Leather Leather
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  1. Original box Original box
  1. Original papers Original papers
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A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
  1. Automatic Automatic
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IWC Big Pilot's IW329702 274287

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329702

Box
Papers
Year 2021
Product Location
HK$61,835
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Aquatimer IW354807 269133

IWC
Aquatimer
IW354807

Box
Papers
Year 2006
Product Location
HK$24,620
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Aquatimer IW376903 265677

IWC
Aquatimer
IW376903

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$105,700
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Aqua Terra 150m Gents 231.10.42.21.02.002 271638

Omega
Aqua Terra 150m Gents
231.10.42.21.02.002

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$30,200
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Aqua Terra 150m Gents 220.12.41.21.02.002 270197

Omega
Aqua Terra 150m Gents
220.12.41.21.02.002

Box
Papers
Year 2020
Product Location
HK$44,395
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW322503 189057

IWC
Ingenieur
IW322503

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$67,435
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW378508 266253

IWC
Ingenieur
IW378508

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$67,955
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW322404 193330
Limited Edition

IWC
Ingenieur
IW322404

Box
Papers
Year 2017
Product Location
HK$104,010
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 2293.50.00 272053

Omega
Seamaster 300m
2293.50.00

Box
Papers
Year 2010
Product Location
HK$29,375
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Aqua Terra 150m Gents 231.10.42.21.02.001 274104

Omega
Aqua Terra 150m Gents
231.10.42.21.02.001

Box
Papers
Year 2011
Product Location
HK$33,220
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Aqua Terra 150m Gents 231.10.43.22.01.001 275550

Omega
Aqua Terra 150m Gents
231.10.43.22.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2015
Product Location
HK$43,030
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 212.30.41.20.01.001 259402
Limited Edition

Omega
Seamaster 300m
212.30.41.20.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2008
Product Location
HK$49,075
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 2535.80.00 259707

Omega
Seamaster 300m
2535.80.00

Box
Papers
Year 2012
Product Location
HK$28,315
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Aqua Terra 150m Gents 220.12.41.21.02.002 282202
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Aqua Terra 150m Gents
220.12.41.21.02.002

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
HK$45,305
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW376501 203694

IWC
Ingenieur
IW376501

Box
Papers
Year 2012
Product Location
HK$67,290
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 212.30.41.20.01.002 251476

Omega
Seamaster 300m
212.30.41.20.01.002

Box
Papers
Year 2012
Product Location
HK$26,425
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster Chrono Diver 213.30.42.40.01.001 255916

Omega
Seamaster Chrono Diver
213.30.42.40.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2009
Product Location
HK$27,175
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW380801 249271

IWC
Ingenieur
IW380801

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
HK$53,705
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390212 224981

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390212

Box
Papers
Year 2011
Product Location
HK$72,330
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Aquatimer IW376705 273769

IWC
Aquatimer
IW376705

Box
Papers
Year 2015
Product Location
HK$30,485
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 212.32.41.20.04.001 261439
Limited Edition

Omega
Seamaster 300m
212.32.41.20.04.001

Box
Papers
Year 2017
Product Location
HK$60,395
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 212.30.41.20.01.003 250251

Omega
Seamaster 300m
212.30.41.20.01.003

Box
Papers
Year 2015
Product Location
HK$34,735
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 2226.80.00 283658
Limited Edition

Omega
Seamaster 300m
2226.80.00

Box
Papers
Year 2006
Product Location
HK$60,850
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390212 265846

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390212

Box
Papers
Year 2015
HK$85,480
Omega Seamaster 300m 212.30.41.20.01.003 274210

Omega
Seamaster 300m
212.30.41.20.01.003

Box
Papers
Year 2016
Product Location
HK$30,145
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW322404 244048
Limited Edition

IWC
Ingenieur
IW322404

Box
Papers
Year 2015
Product Location
HK$62,850
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329701 244504

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329701

Box
Papers
Year 2021
Product Location
HK$49,500
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329301 258411

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329301

Box
Papers
Year 2021
Product Location
HK$67,955
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m 2954.50.91 266276

Omega
Seamaster 300m
2954.50.91

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$25,590
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329303 282801

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329303

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
HK$68,440
incl. import taxes & duties
Omega Seamaster 300m ST 165.024 266984
Vintage

Omega
Seamaster 300m
ST 165.024

Box
Papers
Year 1973
Product Location
HK$35,685
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329304 254985

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329304

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
HK$71,790
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329301 226454

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329301

Box
Papers
Year 2021
Product Location
HK$60,705
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Big Pilot's IW329303 269330

IWC
Big Pilot's
IW329303

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
HK$64,170
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW357001 277938

IWC
Ingenieur
IW357001

Box
Papers
Year 2019
Product Location
HK$36,785
incl. import taxes & duties
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris 9008471 256494

Jaeger-LeCoultre
Polaris
9008471

Box
Papers
Year 2019
Product Location
HK$60,830
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Aquatimer IW376705 245265

IWC
Aquatimer
IW376705

Box
Papers
Year 2010
Product Location
HK$28,540
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Aquatimer IW379504 276498
Limited Edition

IWC
Aquatimer
IW379504

Box
Papers
Year 2014
Product Location
HK$61,200
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Ingenieur IW328901 270049

IWC
Ingenieur
IW328901

Box
Papers
Year 2023
Product Location
HK$126,840
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC GST Perpetual Calendar IW375601 267255

IWC
GST Perpetual Calendar
IW375601

Box
Papers
Year 2002
HK$98,140
IWC Ingenieur IW326403 251269

IWC
Ingenieur
IW326403

Box
Papers
Year 2013
Product Location
HK$40,505
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390212 279006

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390212

Box
Papers
Year 2013
Product Location
HK$67,955
incl. import taxes & duties

Dive Watches

History

The dive watch, a symbol of adventure and resilience, has a rich and exciting history that stretches back to 1927 when Rolex launched its Oyster model. This innovative watch, with its screw-down case and crown, is considered the first fully water-resistant wristwatch.

Famously, it was worn that year by a young swimmer called Mercedes Gleitz who was the first woman to swim the English Channel. To advertise the feat—and the capabilities of its latest watch—Rolex bought the front page of the most widely read British newspaper of the time, the Daily Mail.

Rolex went on to supply movements to Panerai, who developed the dive watch further with the specialist timepieces they made for the frogmen of the Italian navy in the late 1930s. These early dive watches had a water resistance of 30 metres—unimpressive by today’s standards which requires a dive watch to have a minimum water resistance of 100 metres.

By the mid-1950s, scuba-diving was a popular worldwide pastime due to the invention of the aqualung a decade earlier. This led to a spate of similar-looking dive watches like Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms, which featured the first rotating bezel—enabling divers to accurately measure immersion time—and the Rolex Submariner. Both these watches were water-resistant to 100 metres, while the Zodiac Sea Wolf, released shortly afterwards, doubled this to 200 metres.

In the decades since, dive watches have become more and more capable of withstanding extreme water pressure. In 2012, Rolex launched its Deepsea Challenge model which boasted an incredible 12,000 metres water resistance. In the same year it was attached to a submersible that Hollywood director James Cameron piloted to the deepest part of the world’s oceans—the Marianas Trench—to a depth of 10,898 metres, surviving the ordeal unscathed.

Key features

Today, dive watches continue to push boundaries, incorporating advanced technologies and materials such as helium escape valves, luminescent dials, and enhanced water resistance.

What sets dive watches apart from other timepieces? Let's look at what makes a dive watch unique, designed specifically for the rigours of underwater exploration.

Firstly, their exceptional water resistance is critical. Unlike standard watches, dive watches can withstand the extreme conditions of deep-sea diving, with a water resistance rating of at least 100 metres and many capable of depths up to 300 metres or much more.

Additional features of a dive watch include a unidirectional rotating bezel for tracking immersion time, bold luminous markers and hands for good visibility in murky conditions, and a helium escape valve to prevent damage during decompression. Most dive watches don’t have the latter as they are only of use in saturation diving when a diver spends time in a decompression chamber.

Some diving watches even incorporate helium-filled cases and built-in depth gauges, allowing divers to monitor their current depth without the need for additional equipment. These features make dive watches a useful tool for underwater exploration, although in an age of wearable dive computers they are more often now used as a back-up option.

One thing every mechanical dive watch must have is a constantly running seconds hand, or some kind of display indicating the watch is running that can be viewed in total darkness.

The science of water Resistance in dive watches

Water resistance is a vital feature of a dive watch. Special seals and gaskets prevent water infiltration, while robust materials like stainless steel or titanium ensure durability and resistance to corrosion. Rigorous testing verifies a dive watch's ability to withstand different pressures and temperatures, simulating the conditions encountered underwater.

Water resistance is measured in metres or bar units, indicating the depth to which the watch can be submerged safely. It's worth noting that factors such as water temperature and movement can affect a diving watch's performance underwater.

Popular dive watch models

The Rolex Submariner is a classic choice, renowned for its robustness and precision, and capable of withstanding depths of up to 300 metres. It was famously worn by James Bond until the 1990s when he swapped one dive watch for another: the equally iconic Omega Seamaster.

Other enduring models that are as timeless as they are stylish include the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Breitling Superocean, Panerai Luminor and IWC Aquatimer. Fellow Swiss brands Tudor and TAG Heuer offer more affordable choices like the Black Bay and Aquaracer, respectively.

At Watchfinder, we offer a vast selection of pre-owned luxury dive watches from all of the aforementioned brands, from Rolex to IWC, catering to every budget and taste. Explore our collection and discover the exceptional craftsmanship and performance of these remarkable watches.