Best 2023 dive watches. The best diving watches of 2023. New 2023 diver's watches. The top diver's watches launched in 2023
Next week, we will have Dress Watches in the spotlight and, finally, on December 30th, we will complete our "Best in 2023" series focusing on wristwatches featuring Complications.
As for past articles, selected watches are here listed alphabetically, not in order of preference.
Baume et Mercier Riviera Azur 300
A visually captivating diver’s watch, the Riviera Azur 300 retains the line's signature design elements, such as the iconic twelve-sided bezel, while evolving towards a tougher, sportier aesthetic. Available in blue or black with either a rubber strap or a steel bracelet. Read the full article.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 2 Tech Gombessa
Created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, this model marks the launch of a new line in the diver’s watch collection of the Swiss brand. It comes in a 47 mm case crafted from Grade 23 titanium equipped with a bezel that, unlike conventional diver's watches, has a three-hour scale. Read the full article.
DOXA SUB 300β Collection
At the end of 2023, DOXA introduced the new SUB 300β collection, characterised by a sleeker profile and the adoptions of a ceramic bezel. The line includes 5 main versions that can be paired with various bracelet and strap options, for a total of 15 references. Read the full article.
Longines Legend Diver 39 mm
A complete makeover of Longines' popular diver's watch, the new model comes in a redesigned 39 mm x 12.70 mm stainless steel case, available with either a black or blue dial. It can be paired to a steel bracelet or a selection of leather and fabric straps. Read the full article.
Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver
The second generation of the vintage-style diver's watch of the Jura-based brand is available in a choice of stainless steel or, for the first time, bronze. The 42 mm case is equipped with a special crown at 2 o’clock that allows the wearer to adjust the internal rotating bezel. Read the full article.
Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer
Inspired to the Ocean Star Skin Diver model that the Swiss brand created in 1961, this vintage-style diver's watch integrates the distinctive dial featuring a multicoloured scale of decompression stops with an additional GMT function and a bezel that shows the world time. Presented in two dial variations. Read the full article.
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Dark Grey
Crafted from Silicon Nitride ceramic and Grade 5 Titanium, this 45.5 mm model achieves remarkable lightness despite its imposing size. Both the dial and the movement are meticulously fashioned from Grade 5 titanium. Read the full article.
Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver GMT SPB381 and SPB383
Powered by the new Caliber 6R54 offering a GMT function and a power reserve of 72 hours, these timepieces come on 42 mm stainless steel cases with unidirectional rotating bezels enhanced by ceramic inserts and screw-down crowns positioned at 4 o’clock. Read the full article.
Tudor Black Bay 2023
The latest generation of the Black Bay, one of the key models in the collection of the brand, features evolved design elements, a “T-fit” clasp and is Master Chronometer-certified by METAS (the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology). Read the full article.
YEMA Superman Bronze CMM.10
The first model of the French watchmaker to be equipped with their new Manufacture CMM.10 calibre, featuring chronometric precision, a 70-hour power reserve, and high resistance to magnetic fields and shocks. Presented in two dial colours (gradient blue and lacquered black) and available in 39 mm and 41 mm sizes. Read the full article.
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