Admittedly, dive computers have more or less taken over the job traditionally held by diving watches—that of measuring depth and time spent in the water and using this information to plan ascents.

But Rolex also decided to keep certain traits of the watch’s predecessors; namely, the matte dial with painted hour markers, which lends it some additional vintage charm. Because of Casio’s reliable reputation and supremacy in the dive watch field, we decided to exclusively feature Casio dive watches on our list, offering a full spectrum of the pros and cons of each of their lines. Our Criteria This sport watch from Casio is the ideal choice for an active person that likes to engage in multiple sports. It has a lovely design that makes it stylish for athletes and other sportsmen. Construction

Why do many divers wear a dive watch?

Even for those non-ISO watches, resin material ensures a more durable and waterproof exterior than your average watch. That said, the Casio MDV-106 Duro dial is highly “ reminiscent” of the Rolex Submariner and Yachtmaster. Evocative? Derivative? No matter how you slice it, the 44mm watch is a minimalist monster in the legibility department. The well-framed date window and perfectly-sized and placed text keep the Duro’s design”classic.” This ISO-compliant professional diver watch features Eco-Drive technology which means it’s powered by light—from either the sun or an artificial source. What does this mean? It means you’ll never have to change the batteries of your Eco-Drive Promaster—a major bonus. Visually, this Casio watch definitely errs on the side of function over fashion. With its no-frills aesthetic and chunky profile, it’s a good choice for outdoorsmen and adventurers who prioritize practicality above all else.

Panerai’s Submersible collection is a homage to the brand’s distinguished history as a supplier of watches to the Italian Navy. This particular version of the Submersible takes that military heritage and adds a major dose of high-end luxury. The brand’s Blast timepiece is only water-resistant up to 50 meters so you might not find members gushing over it in the WatchUSeek dive watch forums. But if you don’t plan to wear it underwater, all that matters is that Blast boasts a sophisticated and innovative design with an 18-karat rose gold and titanium case. These features are what has made it so popular, making Casio watches Target distributed timepieces. Functions include multi-function alarm, 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, hourly time signal, auto calendar, and 12- and 24-hour formats As you can see, neither the Duro’s rotating bezel nor its screw-down crown are sharp-edged. There’s a reason why Rolex and other high-end divers cost more than 200 times more than this Casio. The closer you get, the better they look. But the longer you wear the Casio, the less you care.The Aquaracer was first introduced by highly-regarded luxury watch manufacturer Tag Heuer in the 1980s. These were watches designed to be worn to depth by experienced divers on their extreme underwater missions. And this particular model is no exception: a diving watch made not just to survive but to enhance subaquatic explorations. Of course, one of the most important things with a diver’s watch is the depths that you can reach with it. This Casio Duro 200 certainly delivers on this front. You will be able to swim up to depths of 600 feet with this Casio water resistant timepiece. The Display