We’ve talked a lot about dive watches around here, and for good reason, they are among the most popular genre of watches both searched for and purchased through StockX. That trend holds true amongst StockX Watches staff as well. In this edition of The Cultivated Wrist, we’re pulling out some of our favorite dive watches that are seeing action these days. Some of them should come as no surprise, while others may be new to most of you. Did we mention that we’re now carrying Seiko? Let’s jump in.
There’s not much to say about the Submariner that hasn’t already said, suffice to say that it’s the standard bearer of the category of dive watches. It’s well credentialed as a diver, a capable tool watch, and somehow, looks good on top of all that. Demand remains strong on these watches, with Bids and Asks often wandering above MSRP levels. Thank short supply at retail channels for that. Still, we’d call this a safe buy even above retail pricing. Shop the perennial favorite “dateless” example right here and all Submariners right here.
Here’s an under-the-radar icon, the Doxa Sub 300 has legendary roots that involve the likes of Jacques Cousteau and tap into the very beginnings of recreational diving. The Sub 300 is a remake of the original from 1967, and when we say remake, we don’t mean “inspired by”, we mean a near shot for shot remake. It looks old, and wears old, in a good way. The case tapers to the wrist, the is domed to a degree that would make you swear it was acrylic, and the funky shape of the case and dial color are vibrant. Not familiar with Doxa? Read up on them right here. For those in the know, well, you already know. This is one of the greats.
Love divers but aren’t keen on dropping thousands of dollars? Seiko’s Prospex line of divers should be at the top of your list. Don’t let the price fool you, these are seriously good watches, and will hold their own in a room full of watch snobs (you know who you are). While the brand may not have the cache of a Rolex or Omega, Seiko is fully integrated manufacturer, meaning they produce every single piece of their watches in-house to an exacting degree. Not only are these watches capable divers, they are amazing all-around tool watches.
