Dive Watches.

It's that time of the week again. Im going to be bringing you guys a weekly list of watches that will hopefully help you settle on the "one" watch that will suit your lifestyle. While watch collecting is a great hobby and passion most of us don’t have thousands of dollars to consistently spend on watches but I do think every man should have one great watch to accompany him through life and maybe one day pass on. These lists will help with that. 

Last week we did Iconic watches in the watch industry which is most definitely a topic we will return as there are many more than three. This week we're going to dive into divers watches (pun intended) but we're going to skip the Rolex Submariner as we covered it last week and its very well known.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms-The Original

While most people assume because of the Rolex Submariners popularity that it was the first dive watch, incorrect Blancpain introduced what we now consider the first modern divers watch which had a number of innovations now considered standard on dive watches. Such as a rotating bezel, automatic movement, and screw down case back. It was used in the french and american military as well as by the famous diver Jacques-Yves Cousteau. These are great reliable watches with a lot history and credibility, plus they have a classic look which has been copied countless times that with the bracelet on goes well in most settings. The one drawback of this watch is that it is very expensive at around $12,00 and another thing that could be a plus or a minus depending on the person It most likely won't get noticed by someone who doesn't know much about watches. 

Omega Seamaster Professional. Bond, James Bond. 

One of the most recognizable watches of the modern era because of it's association with a certain MI6 agent. The Omega Seamaster Professional is a great all around dive watch. Rugged enough to be used on fake secret agent missions or just some casual diving while on vacation has a very solid build with a workhorse 2500 coaxial movement. But as tough and durable as it is it dresses up just as well. The polished center links and ceramic bezel give it just enough bling to go well with a suit. Just ask Prince William, he wore one on his wedding day. It's also one of the more affordable dive watches around and arguably carries the most bang for buck in the category with a retail of $4,400 but it can easily be found for around $3,000 if you shop smart.

Tudor Heritage Black Bay- Vintage love.

Now this watch is a little unique as it's technically a dive watch based on looks and capabilities but It is definitely more of a dressy diver. With classic lines based on the old Tudor and Rolex dive (Tudor is a sister company of Rolex) watches this watch is gorgeous and just a versatile as it's cousin the Rolex submariner. I think the midnight blue version looks the best and can be used in the most situations but thats just me. With this watch you get a great wear anytime watch with a solidly built Rolex caliber case and sturdy ETA movement. Most of the bite and none of the bark of a Rolex at about half the price $3,400