On February 8th, Seiko released two new Monsters for the Japanese domestic market (JDM), the SBDC073 – nicknamed the ‘Frost Monster’ – and the SBDC075 – still an orange Monster, but this time with a sunburst dial instead of the usual matte orange.

Victorinox has always only made the I.N.O.X. line available with quartz movements – until now. They’ve just released the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical.

Well, here’s a watch announced this month that is bringing some strong emotions out in people. The Seiko x Wena Wrist Pro is a… smart watch…? dive watch…? ( no ).

Seiko Watch of America has just released a new limited edition Prospex (professional specification) dive watch that I’m sure you’ll all find pretty interesting (I do at least). The Seiko Prospex Street Series is a new stylish take on the ‘Baby Tuna’ watch style. The Prospex Street Series is designed …

I’ve really been slacking on my job around here! I only just found out that Orient Watch has released the next generation of the extremely popular Ray dive watch, what is now known as the Orient Ray 3. According to Orient’s website (in Japanese), this newest diver has been available …

Ocean Crawler, a small American watch brand based out of Rochester, New York just announced their next dive watch, the Ocean Crawler Core Diver. Set to be released the middle of this month (September 2018), the teaser images they’ve posted so far on their social media caught my eye.

Spinnaker Watches, makers of inexpensive yet rather nice looking watches, have just released a lovely vintage-inspired diver – the Bradner SP 5057.

Christopher Ward has announced a 1960’s inspired retro diver, and it looks great. With a very thin case and minimalist design, it’s going to satisfy a lot of peoples itch for a classic diver.

After the raging success of Seiko’s 62MAS reissue last year (resulting in the SPB051/053) Seiko has decided to continue the trend of modernizing and re-releasing classic divers this year. Just announced are six new Prospex dive watches that are recreations/variations of a couple of classic Seiko divers.

I just got back from a very nice dive trip up to British Columbia, Canada and used the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151-09L during all my dives. First impression? It is EXCELLENT.

I just picked up my latest present to myself from the post office – a brand new Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151-09L. This is the blue-toned variation of Citizen’s inexpensive Eco-Drive dive watch, the black dialed model being the BN0150-28E. Join me for the unboxing and first impressions!

I’ve been meaning to review one of Citizen’s inexpensive Promaster Diver’s ever since I started this site. Well, the time has finally come – I just placed an order for the much talked about BN0151-09L.

Do you ever wonder how much your watch reflects who you are? Thanks to the magic of astrology, now you can make sure your accessories reflect you.

Seiko has quietly introduced three new models to the Seiko Prospex website – the 2018 Limited Edition Black Series.

Richard LeGrand has announced the second version of their very well received Odyssea diver, calling it the Mk. II. Don’t miss this Kickstarter campaign!

For the last month and a half watch collectors and enthusiasts have been invited to vote, from a selection of three vintage Bulova watches, as to which watch Bulova should reissue next year. And the results are in: The 1972 Bulova Oceanographer ‘Devil Diver’ will receive a facelift and get …

I’ve been wanting a Seiko Turtle SRP777 for a long while now, ever since they were first released in 2016. As a redesign/reissue of the iconic Seiko 6309 it’s a gorgeous (and reasonably priced) watch with a lot of history behind it. But one thing has always kept me from …

I’ve been keeping on eye on ‘Watches by Nick’ for a couple years now, ever since I first came across one of Nick’s modded Seiko’s on reddit. When he first released the Orion: 1 dress watch I remember hoping that one day he would release a dive watch along the …

Gruman Watches, a micro brand based out of Switzerland, is a partnership between just two people. Consisting of a young watch enthusiast and designer, and an older industry veteran, they’ve taken it upon themselves to produce elegant watches for just a fraction of what bigger brands would sell for. And …

A new treat just got revealed from Seiko USA today: The orange dialed Seiko SRPB97. A post shared by Seiko Watches (@seikowatchusa) on Oct 16, 2017 at 5:56am PDT The preorder is currently live on Amazon, with the watch scheduled to ship on November 13th. Which is too bad, cause …

Kyle, the founder of Straton Watch Co., just launched the Kickstarter campaign for his latest watch, the Straton Syncro. And it’s really worth checking out.

I just got a new present in the mail – an Orient Ray II diver. Join me as I get the box opened and share my first impressions.

DOXA is releasing a 50th anniversary edition of their classic diver, the SUB 300. They’ve combined the look and feel of the classic, with modern Swiss watchmaking expertise.

There’s a huge discrepancy between the stock images used by most online retailers, and images taken by reviewers. Why are these images SO BAD?

**Update** Richard LeGrand has restarted their Kickstarter for the Odyssea as of February 1st, and it’s already funded. Check it out here. At the start of December Richard Legrand Watches, a micro-boutique out of Singapore, launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for the ‘Odyssea’ dive watch. The Odyssea was a very, …

Can’t find a dive watch you like, or can’t afford the one you want? Modding (watch modification) may be the answer. Here’s a great example of what you can do.

Deviate Watches, a micro-brand based out of Toronto, Canada, just launched their latest watch on Kickstarter. Come check out the Ascent Pro 200m diver!

Dive watches are specifically designed to go with you on outdoor and underwater adventures. They are more resilient, durable, and functional compared to normal watches. However as they are more complex timepieces, they also require more effort and care. Here, we’ll discuss the basic tips which you need to know for properly maintaining your cherished timepiece.

H2O Watch just announced the start of their flash preorder sale of the Kalmar 2 DLC. The black-coated version of their loved Kalmar 2 is worth checking out!

The Invicta 8932 Pro Diver is one of the most affordable diver’s available on the market today. I just got mine in, come find out my initial impressions!

Blancpain recently announced their latest limited edition timepiece – The Blancpain Ocean Commitment II and €1,000 of each watch sold is donated to science.

Nick Mankey posted a cool Do-it-yourself project to Reddit today: a custom, home-made bezel insert for his . Using a lathe. Looks like having access to a good lathe is absolutely necessary. He takes a raw puck of aluminum, drills out the center, then cuts in from the outer edge …

Want to sport a little bit of color, specifically orange, for the Halloween holiday and fall season? You could buy a whole new watch with a flashy orange dial, but maybe that’s a bit overkill. How about switching out your current strap, band, or bracelet for a fancy new orange …

Ventus Watches, a micro-boutique out of Hong Kong, has just made live their latest Kickstarter project: a 300m rated, slim cased, brass diver called the Mori. After two hugely successful previous projects – a carbon fiber pilots watch ‘The Black Kite‘, and a brass pilot ‘The Caspian‘, Ventus has decided …

Orient Watch seems to have stealthily released a new series of dive watches, and they’re absolutely gorgeous.   The new FAC0900XX series watches have quite a different design than previous Orient dive watches such as the or . Most similar to the Mako USA to my eye, the bezel and …

Oris has released a new version of their 1960’s vintage inspired diver, the Oris Divers Sixty-Five.  Following up the blue-dialed version released at Baselworld 2016, the new edition features a lovely sea-green dial. (Side note: In regards to the banner image on this page of the Sixty-Five on the dock – it …

Deep Blue Watches, based out of New York City, has recently created quite the controversy with the release of their NATO Diver 300. A nearly exact copy of the ever popular Seiko SKX007, many people are asking Deep Blue why?? Generally when an established brand creates a watch that is a …

On the lookout for something truly unique? How about a bronze diver, rated to 1000m (3300 ft) of water resistance, that has a dial made with metal from a 4.5 billion year old meteorite?  Zelos Watches, a Singapore based micro-boutique, recently released news of their latest design, the Hammerhead Diver. …

Admit it – You’ve been playing Pokémon Go like crazy this last week, just like the rest of the world. I know I have, and so has nearly everyone I know. With the battle lines being drawn in your local neighborhood between the three different teams – Team Mystic, Team …

Omega has just shown the world the newest Seamaster Planet Ocean – The “Deep Black”. While most dark black divers are made out of steel that has been PVD coated, the Deep Black’s case is crafted out of a single block of black ceramic, making this a unique diver indeed.  …

Oris recently held a press event on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to announce their newest limited edition watch, the Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II. The reason for having the event on the Great Barrier Reef? Proceeds from the sale of the diver will go towards funding the Australian Marine …

Breitling just released news of what they describe as an ‘ocean pilot’, the Superocean 44 Special. Taking design cues from both divers and pilot watches, the Superocean 44 Special looks outstanding with its black and white style, which also helps maintain excellent legibility in all conditions. The black steel case, black …

[infobox title=’Casio MRW200H Review’] My full review of the Casio MRW200H is live! Be sure to check it out for more information about this cheap little diver. See it here. [/infobox] I recently purchased a $15 Casio MRW-200H dive style quartz watch, in order to see just how suited for …

DOXA has put out word about their new Sub 6000T diver, which is based on the very popular Sub 5000T with a few improvements. The official announcement will be coming at BaselWorld 2016 with more details, but for now we know that it comes with a higher depth rating (6000ft …

Ever wondered what it’s like to receive a brand new, all your own Omega Seamaster Diver? Redditor RokeBrah answered that question today by posting a lovely unboxing album of his new Seamaster 300m Diver.  Everything, from the crimson bag to the beautiful wooden box containing the watch itself, just shouts quality …

[infobox title=’Casio MRW200H Review’] My full review of the Casio MRW200H is live! Be sure to check it out for my impression of the watch after several months of ownership. See it here. [/infobox] A few days ago I wrote about coming across an incredibly cheap ‘diver’ style quartz watch …

H2O / Helberg Watch is celebrating their 5th Anniversary in business with the release of a brand new bronze diver, the CH8 5th Anniversary Edition. H2O Watch is a German company founded in 2011 with the goal of offering ultimate customizability. All of their models offer several different dial and …

Steinhart Watches just released for sale two versions of their latest diver, the Ocean Two. While similar in name to their previous Ocean One, the Ocean Two is actually a completely new watch, developed over the last several years. The Ocean Two features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with …

Update 3/19 WatchTime Magazine and A Blog to Watch both have hands on with the Tudor Black Bay Bronze from BaselWorld 2016.   I don’t have a lot of information about this one yet, but word just leaked that Tudor will be releasing a bronze version of their classic Black …

Seiko just released this news about teaming up with PADI (the Professional Association of Dive Instructors) to create two limited edition, PROSPEX brand dive watches. PADI, originally founded just a few months after SEIKO released their first dive watches in 1965, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to diving instruction. …

So I just came across quartz diver style watch, and it immediately caught my eye. An analog dive watch, for less than $20, that has good reviews? And 2500+ of them? I was surprised I hadn’t heard of this one before. When talking about dirt cheap divers, most people will …

Diver Unboxings I came across some excellent diver unboxing albums posted by Reddit users the other day: an unboxing of a Stuckx ‘The Bull’ (I wrote about their successful Kickstarter crowdsourcing project here) and an album of the Oris Aquis Date. Stuckx ‘The Bull’ Redditor NateTheGreat68 posted this thread about …

I finally got a for my , so on a recent dive I took this short clip of just how easy using the bezel on the is while diving. It’s stiff enough to prevent turning accidentally, but is still easy to use with thick dive gloves on. Usually you’d set …

Just a heads up everybody – today (February 28th) is the last day to pre-order H2O Watches latest diver, the Hydra, for the low price of $770. Tomorrow the price is going up significantly to $1295. It’s expected to ship out sometime during the first quarter of this year. For …

Diver News from around the Web WatchTime Magazine put out a couple of fun dive watch related articles over the last week: Seven extreme depth dive watches A brief look into seven watches with extreme depth limits: the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000, Blancpain X Fathoms, Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST, Deep Blue …

Diver News From Around the Web Worn & Wound has news of the first new watch coming out of boutique Eza Watches since the company got new management. Eza is an old company, founded in 1921, and their new Sealander model is a gorgeous looking, vintage inspired diver. Looks to …

It must be fate that just after publishing my post about my love for bronze dive watches, I come across news about Oris‘ recent release of a limited edition bronze diver celebrating legendary Navy Master Diver Carl Brashear. Most people know of Brashear thanks to the movie ‘Men of Honor‘, …

Ever since I bought a sailboat a few years ago, I’ve been fascinated by bronze. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, is used in a number of marine applications due to it’s excellent corrosion resistance, better than stainless steel. When exposed to air it slowly forms a lovely patina, …

Just saw this awesome homemade NATO strap made by reddit user diamened – they took an old IDE flat hard drive cable, clued some rings into it, and fashioned a trendy looking strap for their Vostok diver. Probably not the most comfortable for long term wear, but awesome none the …

I just published the alpha release of my new tool, the Watch Comparator. It’s designed to help when buying watches online, where physically trying a watch on is impossible. Input the size of your wrist, the diameter and lug-to-lug length of the watch you’re considering, and the Watch Comparator will …

I just came across this video on the OceanicTime blog and thought it was worth a share. Jerome Delafosse is a renowned French author, professional diver, and environmentalist. He’s constantly working to protect the world’s oceans.  Oris is currently sponsoring his work, which makes me like the company even more …

A Blog to Watch recently published their review of the Orient Mako USA, an updated version of the classic and long popular Mako diver. Earlier this year I included the Mako on my best watches under $200 list and nearly purchased one, before ending up going with the Seiko SKX007. The …

I’ve got a thing for bronze diver’s. I don’t own one yet, but there’s several on my short list for a next purchase. Bronze is a very traditional metal to use aboard ships, due to its amazing salt water corrosion resistance. While fresh bronze is very golden in color, it …

Anybody else go and see ‘The Martian’ this last weekend? Ridley Scott’s epic adaptation of Andy Weir’s  features a stranded astronaut (played by Matt Damon, nearly reprising his role from Interstellar) left alone on Mars, after a freak storm forces his team to abandon their mission and him, thinking him dead. …

I’ve been curious about how long the lume on my new Seiko SKX007 lasts. So I did a little experiment last night. Before I got in bed I set the camera up to take a picture of the Seiko every 10 seconds, until either the battery ran out or the memory …

While this doesn’t really have anything to do with watches, I really enjoyed these photos of wreck diving in the Adriatic Sea that got posted on Reddit by Badekar. I’m currently working on getting an  for  (need to save up for these things!), and found these shots pretty motivating. The …

I went on a morning run yesterday along the beach. It was perfect weather, warmish misty rain coming down, the water disappearing into the fog. I took a few pictures of my SKX007 when I stopped to catch my breath at the halfway point, and loved this shot with the …

Stuckx Watches, a micro Dutch watchmaker specializing in a certain 70’s look, just had their kickstarter campaign for ‘The Bull’ end – pulling in over 100,000 euros, well over the goal of 50,000 euros.  ‘The Bull’, is a high quality watch in typical 70’s “bullhead” design. Powered by a mechanical automatic- …

[infobox title=’Seiko SKX007 In-depth Review’]Full, in-depth review of the Seiko SKX007 is up! Read it by clicking here![/infobox] The Box I’m always excited to get a box from Amazon. This box especially so, I’ve heard and read a lot about the  and can’t wait to see it in person. I …

Read the Full Review of the Amphibia Here I’ve been so busy leading kayak tours this summer that I hadn’t had a chance to do any actual SCUBA diving since I bought my Vostok Amphibia. Well that changed this morning! Did my first dive in way too long out at Rockaway …

Vostok Amphibia Full Review Here I just got hired to start doing guided kayak tours in the local area, and I wasn’t going to be able to keep pulling my cell phone out of my pocket to check the time. It was time to start wearing a watch again. I …