

Words: Charlie Thomas
We all know that diving watches are rarely used for their intended purpose. Unless you’re a professional diver, swimming down into the depths of the ocean just doesn’t happen, but regardless of this, diving watches are still some of the most popular around. Perhaps it’s the rugged nature of them, or the outstanding build quality that’s a must if they’re to survive the pressures of the ocean. Either way, people are drawn to the utilitarian dials, rotating bezels and chunky stainless steel cases. If you happen to be in the market for one, here’s a diving watch for every budget.
£200
SEIKO SKX007

Seiko SKX007 Diving Watch, £168.50 from Amazon
£500
MARATHON DIVER’S

Marathon Diver’s Quartz Medium, £360 from Page and Cooper
£1,000
SQUALE 2002

Squale 2002, £975 from Page & Cooper
£3,500
OMEGA SEAMASTER

Omega Seamaster, £2,770 from Watches of Switzerland
£5,000
ROLEX SUBMARINER

Rolex Submariner, £4,575 from Watch Finder
£10,000
BLANCPAIN

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe, £8,000 from Watches of Switzerland