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The Best Scuba Diving Watches of 2018

| Published On March 1, 2018
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The Best Scuba Diving Watches of 2018

With all of the dive gear in your kit, your dive watch is the only piece you can wear 24/7 - a badge of honor to remind you of diving even when you're stuck at your desk. Our 2018 scuba diving Gear Buyers Guide will help you find the one that's right for you.

Seiko Prospex SNE435

$395 | Seiko

Seiko

This PADI Special Edition dive watch is powered by solar technology. Its charging system is able to draw energy from a variety of lighting sources. A uni-directional bezel prevents accidental rotation, ensuring measured time is never less than the elapsed time. The watch is water-resistant to 660 feet, meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving.

Seiko Prospex SNE441

$375 | Seiko

Seiko

Depth-rated to 660 feet, this dive watch features a screw-down crown to prevent it from being accidentally pulled out at depth. The watch uses Seiko’s solar technology for charging, which converts the sun’s rays and other light sources into energy. The one-way rotating elapsed-time bezel prevents accidental rotation, and the easy-to-read dial is protected by Hardlex crystal glass.

Seiko Prospex SRPB51

$525 | Seiko

Seiko

A stainless-steel casing and link bracelet team up with a black dial and bezel to create a clean-design timepiece for topside work and play, and a highly functional instrument for diving. Water-resistant to 660 feet, this versatile watch’s one-way rotating elapsed-time bezel and Lumibrite-coated hands and markers make it easy to operate and even easier to read when underwater.

Seiko Prospex SRP773

$525 | Seiko

Seiko

The dial design of this dive watch has one objective: maximum legibility, even at depth where light is limited. The large hands and hour markers are coated with Lumibrite for maximum readability. Offering both manual and automatic winding capabilities, the watch’s stainless-steel bracelet has a three-fold clasp with secure lock, and a push-button release with extender.

Seiko Prospex SRP775

$525 | Seiko

Seiko

A stylish timepiece as well as a serious dive watch, this model features a stainless-steel bracelet with a three-fold clasp that offers a secure lock and a push-button release. It offers both hand and automatic winding, and a power reserve of about 41 hours. Included: a one-way rotating bezel and a crown that screws down at the 4 o’clock position for added security.

Seiko Prospex SRP779

$495 | Seiko

Seiko

This serious dive watch features a one-way rotating bezel with big, bold numbers delineating 60 to 20 minutes on a blue background and 20 to zero minutes on a high-visibility red background. The watch’s hands and markers are large and coated with Lumibrite. The zigzag-style black silicone band looks sleek and provides a range of adjustment.

Seiko Prospex SRP777

$495 | Seiko

Seiko

A stainless-steel casing and black silicone band, combined with a stunning dial design that offers excellent readability in virtually all conditions, make this watch a must-have addition to your dive kit. The watch's screw-lock crown is located in the 4 o’clock position for greater security. The dive watch is water-resistant to 660 feet and has a power reserve of 41 hours.

Seiko Prospex SRPA21

$550 | Seiko

Seiko

A specially notched bezel and blue dial help make this PADI Special Edition dive watch a must-have timepiece. The hour hand is outlined in white and the minute hand in red for easy differentiation, and both are coated with high visibility Lumibrite. A stainless-steel bracelet with three-fold clasp, push-button release and day/date calendar complete the package.

Seiko Prospex SRPA83

$795 | Seiko

Seiko

The unique design of the dial and bezel make this PADI Special Edition dive watch a true attention-getter. The dial is brilliant blue with white Lumibrite numbers, hands and minute markers, and a red 15 to zero section. The deep grooves in the bezel are designed for easy operation, and the blue-coated stainless steel and ceramic case enhance the style.

Seiko Prospex SRPB53

$495 | Seiko

Seiko

This dive watch delivers a clean, easy-reading dial and one-way elapsed-time bezel in a stunning ocean-blue color with high-visibility red highlights. The casing is brushed stainless steel, the crystal is Hardlex glass, and the wristband is high quality black silicone. It offers hand and automatic winding capabilities with a power reserve of approximately 41 hours.

Seiko Prospex SUN065

$750 | Seiko

Seiko

The movement on this attractive timepiece is powered by Seiko’s unique Kinetic technology. This high-precision technology delivers a combination of timing accuracy and reliability. The unique design of the bezel makes for extremely easy operation, even with thick gloves. Also included: a stainless steel casing, sapphire crystal glass and silicone band.

Seiko Prospex SRPB55

$525 | Seiko

Seiko

With its black silicone strap, black ion-finish uni-directional bezel and black dial, combined with gold numbers, minute marks and hands, this automatic dive watch is easy to read, easy to use, and looks great on the wrist. It is water resistant to 660 feet, making it ideal underwater or topside. This watch includes Hardlex crystal glass and a stainless steel casing.