Even if your aquatic adventures never go beyond a beach snorkel, summer is still a great excuse to strap on a dive watch. Timepieces designed for wet work also happen to be perfect companions for backyard barbecues, weekend cabin trips and afternoon doubleheaders. It’s no wonder the dive watch remains one of the most popular timepiece categories, thanks to a decidedly sporty and casual vibe that wears well with board shorts and t-shirts, and an overbuilt ruggedness that can stand up to the inevitable scrapes of summer shenanigans and those impromptu night swims. But while there are a fleet of watches that try to capture the adventurous spirit of the diver, a select few go a little deeper. We round up seven of the best new ones for you here.
An Oris with an orifice
Oris Aquis Depth Gauge
When diving, it is as important to know your depth as it is your time. For most divers nowadays, this means using a digital dive computer that puts all the data on your wrist. But for those who prefer to dive old school, or who subscribe to the “two is one, one is none” philosophy of having backups, using a dive watch and a separate depth gauge is required.
Oris Dizzy Gillespie
This limited edition watch is both audacious and angular. Created as a dedication to Dizzy Gillespie, the co-founder of bebop and modern jazz, it’s a watch that’s most definitely unique in design. It has a rectangular case based on the Oris Junior of 1970, improvised numerals, plaid-patterned dial, and smooth black gaucho leather strap. The…
Oris TT3 Chronograph
Admit it, you’re already fond of it’s black carbon fiber face and simple modern European styling without being gaudy or overpowering. You never thought you’d consider paying three grand for a watch with a rubber strap until you saw this limited edition ORIS automatic watch. Features: Multi-piece titanium case Tachymeter scale top ring Black carbon…
