We discuss Dive Watches then and now, how they have helped our ability to dive safely and lead to dive computers today. Plus why wear a dive watch today. NOTE: A general discussion and no claim to exact historical fact.
Milestones in Dive Watch History
1926: Rolex releases water-resistant Oyster watch
1932: Omega presents its Marine watch for diving
1936: Panerai develops prototype watches for Italian Navy divers
1942: Aqua Lung invented by Cousteau and Gagon for SCUBA diving
1953:
Blancpain debuts Fifty Fathoms, first modern dive watch;
Rolex introduces Submariner, first dive watch resistant to 100m
1957: Omega releases Seamaster 300 dive watch;
Breitling launches Superocean.
1967: DOXA became world famous for it's 300 with Orange dial.
1967: Rolex introduces Sea-Dweller with Helium Escape Valve for COMEX divers.
1971: Omega debuts PloProf professional dive watch
1994: Omega launches Seamaster Diver 300M
2005: Omega adds Planet Ocean to Seamaster collection
2012: Rolex’s Deep Sea Challenge reaches bottom Mariana Trench’s with James Cameron
2019: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep sets new depth record for a watch.
Dive watches have also risen to popularity through many classic movies we all know. These include the Rolex Submariner worn by Sean Connery in James Bond (1962),
- Orfina Chronograph worn by Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986) ,
- Omega Speedmaster worn by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 (1995).
- Rolex Sub worn by Sean Connery in 007 movies.
This pop culture influence has made a huge impact on why people favored dive watches over casual everyday watches.
One of the of the main reasons dive watches have become increasingly popular is because they go well with most clothing styles, are extremely practical and have had a major influence through pop culture.
Looking at most dive watches, the general design can be both subtle and bold at the same time, making them the perfect pairing on any occasion.
A stylish dive watch can tell time on land and under the sea, but can withstand physical abuse, humidity & direct sunlight, making it “ The ideal watch for most climates or occasions”.
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