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Dive Watches

Created for diving professionals, dive watches boast high water resistance, highly legible dials and help tell divers how long they’ve been submerged for via a rotational bezel. They’re loved for their distinctive and robust design, making them one of the most popular watch genres around.

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The size of a watch is very important for style and comfort. If you prefer an oversized watch like a Panerai Luminor, you’ll probably want Large. If you’re looking for something more discreet like a Rolex Lady Datejust, you’ll want Small. For everything in between, Medium.
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A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
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Rolex Datejust 126203 277554
Manufacturer's Warranty

Rolex
Datejust
126203

Box
Papers
Year 2023
$23,855
Rolex GMT Master 16750 258446
Vintage

Rolex
GMT Master
16750

Box
Papers
Year 1984
Product Location
$21,045
incl. import taxes & duties
Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV 218537

Rolex
Milgauss
116400 GV

Box
Papers
Year 2016
$31,945
Rolex Milgauss 116400 GV 283298

Rolex
Milgauss
116400 GV

Box
Papers
Year 2018
$20,410
Rolex Datejust 16233 262212
Vintage

Rolex
Datejust
16233

Box
Papers
Year 1996
$9,485
Rolex Mid-Size Datejust 68240 272855

Rolex
Mid-Size Datejust
68240

Box
Papers
Year 1999
$11,505
Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLNR 281545

Rolex
GMT Master II
126710 BLNR

Box
Papers
Year 2020
$28,065
Rolex GMT Master 16700 228346

Rolex
GMT Master
16700

Box
Papers
Year 1999
Product Location
$18,885
incl. import taxes & duties
Rolex Datejust 126234 273273

Rolex
Datejust
126234

Box
Papers
Year 2020
$17,350
Rolex Mid-Size Datejust 78240 262207

Rolex
Mid-Size Datejust
78240

Box
Papers
Year 2001
$9,440
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 252448
Vintage

Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date
15223

Box
Papers
Year 1992
$11,250
Rolex Datejust 16233 277770

Rolex
Datejust
16233

Box
Papers
Year 2000
$12,245
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 283034

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2008
$22,470
Rolex GMT Master II 16713 272221
Vintage

Rolex
GMT Master II
16713

Box
Papers
Year 1996
$18,420
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 259160

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2005
$24,995
Rolex Mid-Size Datejust 68273 258862
Limited Edition

Rolex
Mid-Size Datejust
68273

Box
Papers
Year 1989
$10,225
Rolex Datejust 116200 275852

Rolex
Datejust
116200

Box
Papers
Year 2017
$14,140
Rolex Datejust 126234 281534

Rolex
Datejust
126234

Box
Papers
Year 2020
$18,000
Rolex Datejust 116243 278810

Rolex
Datejust
116243

Box
Papers
Year 2014
$26,660
Rolex Datejust 16000 267307
Vintage

Rolex
Datejust
16000

Box
Papers
Year 1988
$10,845
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 199824
Vintage

Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date
15223

Box
Papers
Year 1992
Product Location
$375
incl. import taxes & duties
Rolex Datejust 126200 279389
Manufacturer's Warranty

Rolex
Datejust
126200

Box
Papers
Year 2022
$17,265
Rolex Datejust 116201 247573

Rolex
Datejust
116201

Box
Papers
Year 2010
$22,010
Rolex Mid-Size Datejust 68274 235092

Rolex
Mid-Size Datejust
68274

Box
Papers
Year 1999
$14,130
Rolex Datejust 116234 273908

Rolex
Datejust
116234

Box
Papers
Year 2018
$17,400
Rolex Datejust 116234 276587

Rolex
Datejust
116234

Box
Papers
Year 2018
$18,500
Rolex Datejust 16220 265292
Vintage

Rolex
Datejust
16220

Box
Papers
Year 1991
$10,015
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 251706

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2003
$23,890
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 258912

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2003
$25,155
Rolex GMT Master II 116713 LN 280085

Rolex
GMT Master II
116713 LN

Box
Papers
Year 2012
$21,685
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 115210 274751

Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date
115210

Box
Papers
Year 2007
$9,570
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 275357

Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Date
15200

Box
Papers
Year 2000
$8,930
Rolex GMT Master II 116718 LN 276218

Rolex
GMT Master II
116718 LN

Box
Papers
Year 2006
$56,125
Rolex Datejust 126231 251072

Rolex
Datejust
126231

Box
Papers
Year 2020
$26,150
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 271078

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2006
$24,055
Rolex GMT Master II 116713 LN 277784

Rolex
GMT Master II
116713 LN

Box
Papers
Year 2015
$24,235
Rolex GMT Master 16700 230052

Rolex
GMT Master
16700

Box
Papers
Year 2000
Product Location
$18,905
incl. import taxes & duties
Rolex GMT Master 16700 265876
Vintage

Rolex
GMT Master
16700

Box
Papers
Year 1993
$22,105
Rolex Milgauss 116400 231114

Rolex
Milgauss
116400

Box
Papers
Year 2017
Product Location
$13,065
incl. import taxes & duties
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 251062

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2006
$23,475
Rolex GMT Master II 116713 LN 268862

Rolex
GMT Master II
116713 LN

Box
Papers
Year 2010
$22,320
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 273307

Rolex
GMT Master II
16710

Box
Papers
Year 2007
$22,175

Dive Watches

History

The dive watch, a symbol of adventure and resilience, has a rich and exciting history that stretches back to 1927 when Rolex launched its Oyster model. This innovative watch, with its screw-down case and crown, is considered the first fully water-resistant wristwatch.

Famously, it was worn that year by a young swimmer called Mercedes Gleitz who was the first woman to swim the English Channel. To advertise the feat—and the capabilities of its latest watch—Rolex bought the front page of the most widely read British newspaper of the time, the Daily Mail.

Rolex went on to supply movements to Panerai, who developed the dive watch further with the specialist timepieces they made for the frogmen of the Italian navy in the late 1930s. These early dive watches had a water resistance of 30 metres—unimpressive by today’s standards which requires a dive watch to have a minimum water resistance of 100 metres.

By the mid-1950s, scuba-diving was a popular worldwide pastime due to the invention of the aqualung a decade earlier. This led to a spate of similar-looking dive watches like Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms, which featured the first rotating bezel—enabling divers to accurately measure immersion time—and the Rolex Submariner. Both these watches were water-resistant to 100 metres, while the Zodiac Sea Wolf, released shortly afterwards, doubled this to 200 metres.

In the decades since, dive watches have become more and more capable of withstanding extreme water pressure. In 2012, Rolex launched its Deepsea Challenge model which boasted an incredible 12,000 metres water resistance. In the same year it was attached to a submersible that Hollywood director James Cameron piloted to the deepest part of the world’s oceans—the Marianas Trench—to a depth of 10,898 metres, surviving the ordeal unscathed.

Key features

Today, dive watches continue to push boundaries, incorporating advanced technologies and materials such as helium escape valves, luminescent dials, and enhanced water resistance.

What sets dive watches apart from other timepieces? Let's look at what makes a dive watch unique, designed specifically for the rigours of underwater exploration.

Firstly, their exceptional water resistance is critical. Unlike standard watches, dive watches can withstand the extreme conditions of deep-sea diving, with a water resistance rating of at least 100 metres and many capable of depths up to 300 metres or much more.

Additional features of a dive watch include a unidirectional rotating bezel for tracking immersion time, bold luminous markers and hands for good visibility in murky conditions, and a helium escape valve to prevent damage during decompression. Most dive watches don’t have the latter as they are only of use in saturation diving when a diver spends time in a decompression chamber.

Some diving watches even incorporate helium-filled cases and built-in depth gauges, allowing divers to monitor their current depth without the need for additional equipment. These features make dive watches a useful tool for underwater exploration, although in an age of wearable dive computers they are more often now used as a back-up option.

One thing every mechanical dive watch must have is a constantly running seconds hand, or some kind of display indicating the watch is running that can be viewed in total darkness.

The science of water Resistance in dive watches

Water resistance is a vital feature of a dive watch. Special seals and gaskets prevent water infiltration, while robust materials like stainless steel or titanium ensure durability and resistance to corrosion. Rigorous testing verifies a dive watch's ability to withstand different pressures and temperatures, simulating the conditions encountered underwater.

Water resistance is measured in metres or bar units, indicating the depth to which the watch can be submerged safely. It's worth noting that factors such as water temperature and movement can affect a diving watch's performance underwater.

Popular dive watch models

The Rolex Submariner is a classic choice, renowned for its robustness and precision, and capable of withstanding depths of up to 300 metres. It was famously worn by James Bond until the 1990s when he swapped one dive watch for another: the equally iconic Omega Seamaster.

Other enduring models that are as timeless as they are stylish include the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Breitling Superocean, Panerai Luminor and IWC Aquatimer. Fellow Swiss brands Tudor and TAG Heuer offer more affordable choices like the Black Bay and Aquaracer, respectively.

At Watchfinder, we offer a vast selection of pre-owned luxury dive watches from all of the aforementioned brands, from Rolex to IWC, catering to every budget and taste. Explore our collection and discover the exceptional craftsmanship and performance of these remarkable watches.

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