Available in titanium, stainless steel, red gold and bronze, the Submersible’s Luminor 1950 case has a unidirectional rotating bezel with a graduated scale to calculate the time of immersion, connected by a patented system to ensure accuracy.

Water resistance: 300 metres

The classic and ever-reliable Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller is fitted with a helium escape valve, which regulates the pressure accumulated in the case during the decompression phases of deep-water saturation dives.

Water resistance: 1,220 metres

Breitling proves it’s not only the master of aviation watches with the Avenger II Seawolf Blacksteel. A professional dive watch, the piece is fitted with a decompression valve and a unidirectional rotating bezel to calculate dive times fitted with rider tabs for easy grip even when wearing gloves.

Water resistance: 3,000 metres

We’d be hard-pressed not to include a Fifty Fathoms in this list. The first modern dive watch when it debuted in 1953, it is a time and tested companion to the ocean, a beautiful, sleek piece on the wrist.

Water resistance: 300 metres

This Aquatimer Chronograph is equipped with an internal and external rotating bezel coupled with IWC’s patented Safedive system, which ensures that the elapsed dive time can be read off precisely on the scale. Its discreet colour and shape also mean it’s suitable for business meetings.

Water resistance: 300 metres

A legitimate diver’s tool, the Diagono Scuba was first introduced in the 1940s targeting mainly men. Today’s vibrant variations in white, yellow and orange will surely appeal to women, too.

Water resistance: 300 metres

One can plunge into the depths of the ocean with the aptly named Diver Deep Dive. The piece also features a removable titanium guard on the crown and a helium release valve for prolonged dives. The expandable rubber strap adjusts to changes in wrist size during dives.

Water resistance: 1,000 metres

Ocean Big Blue Inspired by the Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black, the Big Blue GMT and divers’ watch is carved from a single block of blue ceramic—another first for the brand.

Water resistance: 600 metres

Assembled in three layers fixed with 22 screws, the bezel and case of the RM 032 Diver’s Watch are impervious to damage even during high-impact water sports and deep dives. The watch’s functions include a 12-hour totalizer, flyback chronograph, and an annual calendar.

Water resistance: 300 metres

With its array of vibrant colours, there’s nothing hum drum about the Offshore Diver. This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver comes with rubber-clad screw-locked crowns and a rubber strap with a stainless steel pin buckle in turquoise blue.

Water resistance: 300 metres