Need-to-know divers watch information

A divers watch is very different from a water-resistant watch. A water-resistant watch is merely made from water-resistant materials and sealed against the entry of water, usually with a rubber gasket, to withstand leakage while swimming or bathing. But conditions at the bottom of your pool are very different from conditions deep underwater, where the ambient pressure is very high. Therefore,  a divers watch must be designed to meet certain requirements.

A divers watch is an essential piece of a divers equipment. here are some of the most important things to look for, when choosing one:

1. Readability of the face. The deeper you dive, the darker it gets. Your diving watch is useless without an illumination element. Also, it is very important that the markings on the face are large enough for you to read easily, at a comfortable distance.

2. Stability of the watch band. Make sure the band on your divers watch attaches securely to your wrist and to the watch face.

3. Water resistant mark. This is usually printed on the face of the watch or etched on the back plate; on watches designed for everyday use it might say, “WR 10m.” This does not mean that the watch is water resistant at a depth of 10 meters underwater, but that the watch is reliably water-resistance under enough pressure to lift water 10 meters– atmospheric pressure at sea level. So, a watch marked “WR 10m” is designed to resist splashes of water on the beach. A watch marked “WR 50m” is designed to resist water at the bottom of a swimming pool. A diving watch needs a water-resistant mark of at least 200m.

4. The ATM rating. ATM, or atmosphere, is the standard unit to measure atmospheric pressure. A watch with an ATM rating of 1 is equivalent to a watch with a water-resistant mark of 10m; therefore, a diving watch should have an an ATM of at least 20.

5. ISO 6425. A watch built to ISO 6425 standards will probably be a safe bet, because it has been tested for all of the above qualities and more, including magnetic resistance, shatter resistance, rust resistance, and a long battery life. Watches that live up to the ISO 6425 requirements, are branded with a DIVER’S mark.

3 high-quality, affordable, choices to consider:

There are some great, affordable, dive watches available, that meet those exact requirements. We have choosed to show you 3 models, that all have an incredible “bang for the buck” factor.

The Seiko “Orange Monster” SKX781

One thing that is certain about this watch, is that it makes a real statement. The Seiko “Orange Monster” SKX781 features a bold orange dial that is easy to see, and begs to be noticed. To shortly sum up this divers watch:  Superb feature set, tank-like sturdy build, bright display and very attractive price. Sure, you could probably find an overall better divers watch, but not at this pricepoint.

Invicta Pro Diver 9937

The Invicta Men’s Pro Diver Automatic Watch 9937 is a classic design stainless steel watch with a stylish, but yet casual look. This watch is tough enough to wear while doing all kinds of sports, but at the same time sophisticated enough to wear to the office. The Men’s Pro Diver 9937 by Invicta comes with loads of premium features and delivers the kind of performance that you would expect from a luxury watch.

Invicta Pro Diver 8926

The little brother to the 9937. Where the 9937 features swiss movement and sapphire glass, this model used japanese movement and mineral crystal glass.
That being said, this one is still a brilliant watch, that have become very popular for its good looks and attractive price.
The Invicta 8926 is a solid divers watch, and you will get a lot of value for your moneys worth.