Men’s Dive Watch

A quality men’s dive watch cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, so it is important to pick the right one for your intended use.  If you just intend to wear it as fashion, then the waterproof rating and other features don’t matter. 

Here are some tips on how to buy a men’s dive watch and some reviews on top models. 

Men’s Dive Watch Buying Guide 

Depth Rating 

When buying a men’s dive watch your first consideration should be the waterproof rating.  Most people recommend a rating of up to 200 meter/660 feet.  While some watches with ratings of up to 100 meters might work just fine for your skill level, having that extra margin of safety is recommended. 

Bezel 

A bezel is a rotating dial on the face that you can set to help you keep track of how long you have been under water.  These should only turn in the counter clockwise direction for safety purposes.  This dial should also be bright and easy to read. 

Corrosion Resistance 

Make sure your watch is make out of a corrosion resistant material like titanium or stainless steel, or at least coated in a protective plastic to prolong the life of the watch and to keep it working longer. 

Simple Face 

Some watches have so many things going on with their face that it can sometimes be confusing to read.  A simple dive watch that only gives you what you need to know in bright luminous display is best. 

Advanced Features 

Temperature: If you are diving in colder regions, having a temperature setting on your watch is an added safety measure 

Compass:  Diving in caves or other enclosed areas can cause you to lose your sense of direction.  Having a compass on your diving watch is another safety measure. 

Ascent alarm:  Most expensive watches will alert you if you are rising too fast.  This helps to prevent decompression sickness. 

Men’s Dive Watch Reviews 

Aqua-Tek Dive Watch

$70 A stainless steel watch that is rated for only 330 feet.  The price is one of the cheapest ones you will find for a dive watch, but it also has a low depth rating.  It does have a ratcheting bezel, an illuminated dial, Japanese movement, a stainless steel watch band, and 1 year warranty. 

St. Mortiz Momentum M1 

$120 A great men’s dive watch for the price.  It is rated at 660 feet/200 meters which is all most divers need.  It has a stainless steel case and screw down crown.  The face and the dial is very simple, bright, and easy to read.  The M1 comes in a wide variety of colors to choose from. 

Reactor Fallout Dive Watch 

$300 The Fallout is Reactor’s signature model men’s dive watch and it is designed to exceed Swiss standards.  It is made with 316L stainless steel construction so it will last a long time.  It also has patented Superluminova hands for easy reading and 8 hours of light.  It has triple O ring screw down crown, and a unidirectional bezel.  Its rated at a depth of 660 feet/200 meters. 

Reactor Ion Diamond Black Pearl 

$5,000 A top of the line men’s dive watch has 3D contoured crystal, a polished stainless steel case, a self-charging kinetic-quartz movement, and 2.0 TCW diamonds.  It is a limited edition watch and only 100 are available.  It is depth rated at 100 meters /330 feet.