![]() ![]() And to add to the background story, it’s actually modelled after Citizen’s Challenge Diver series released in 1977, and in particular, a watch that was discovered after 5 years underwater, covered in barnacles, but still in running condition… Quite a testimony of the brand’s overall quality! It comes with a black or blue dial and a rubber strap or titanium bracelet and is an ISO 6425 compliant 200m dive watch with all the necessary equipment. It has a 41mm Super Titanium case with Duratect hardening, a glossy bezel insert, a decent mechanical movement and an overall cool retro-vibe. Starting at EUR 650, it still offers plenty of cool features. Recently, the brand released the Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M NB6021, a simple, classic yet excellent little dive watch. Known for its Promaster series of watches, Citizen is unmistakable when it comes to accessible yet performing dive watches. Quick facts: 43mm stainless steel case – unidirectional bezel with blue aluminium insert – screw-down crown – 500m water-resistant – sun-brushed blue dial with orange accents – Powermatic 80 automatic – blue fabric made from #tide ocean material – EUR 895 Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M NB6021 And at EUR 895, I can hardly find anything to complain about… Such great value for the money. It’s worn on a blue textile #tide ocean material strap, made from recovered plastics from the sea. Inside is the Powermatic 80 with extended power reserve and anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring. The screw-down crown and caseback ensure a high water-resistance of 500m. It’s fitted with a fully-graduated blue aluminium insert, a deep blue dial and orange accents for a cool, sporty look. This retro-styled, 43mm steel model, has a distinctive unidirectional rotating bezel, a direct nod to the 14-sided bezel of the 1960s diver. Modelled after this important watch, the brand released a re-issue of this model last year, and recently a cool-looking blue edition made with the Sea Turtle Conservancy. ![]() Since then, the brand has released multiple high-performance dive watches, including a 1960s model that was used in the Tektite I programme (1969-1970), and the 1968 DS-2 Super PH500. Now owned by the Swatch Group, Certina has made a name for itself with its Double Security or DS Concept, first incorporated inside a shock-resistant automatic 200m water-resistant watch in 1959. Quick facts: 42mm stainless steel case – internal rotating bezel – screw-down crown – 300m water-resistant – black gilt dial – AL-520 calibre (Sellita automatic SW200) – brown calf leather and additional black rubber strap – EUR 1,495 Certina DS Super PH500M Sea Turtle And at EUR 1,495 with an automatic Sellita movement inside, it’s also quite attractive in terms of price. And if it looks old-school, it is a high-performance dive watch with 300m water-resistance… that will just need to be worn on the additional rubber strap (included) to make it more relevant underwater. This 42mm steel watch with an internal rotating bezel and a pair of crowns on the right side is fitted with a new gilt dial, and now a no-date display. In 2016, the brand brought the concept back to life with a first re-edition, and recently Alpina presented t his Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage, a compressor-like watch with vintage appeal, classic design and an undeniable charm. Nevertheless, the watch proposed by the brand back then was a typical Super-Compressor model with a case constructed by Ervin Piquerez SA (EPSA). Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 HeritageĪlpina has been providing rugged tool watches for almost 140 years now, but only entered the race for the dive watch in the late 1960s. Here are eight dive watches priced under 2,000 euros, ready for the 2022 diving season. Knowing that the use of a mechanical watch when diving answers practical (backup to a dive computer) and slightly romantic needs, that’s where you can go accessible but also cool-looking, slightly vintage or simply original. Still, the idea today was to list some of the coolest models presented recently at fair prices – which doesn’t mean these watches have made concessions on their diving capacities. From accessible to high-end, there will be a watch for every need and all budgets. Dive watches are some of the most popular models on the market and can be found in basically all price ranges. ![]()
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