While many timepieces are created, and positioned, as a diving watch, their actual use is often much broader. As they are robust, reliable, and of course waterproof, they become a natural companion for people who enjoy an active lifestyle. Glashütte Original realizes this too and therefore focuses with the reed green version of the successor of their first diving watch on land.

By joining forces with Watches of Switzerland, is the legendary Swiss watch brand Doxa once again officially represented in the United States. Doxa was founded in 1880 in the town of Le Locle and has mostly made a name for itself by creating diving watches of outstanding quality. By working closely together with diving-legend Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the brand launched in 1967 their first diving watch. This would become the start of a true legacy, as their watches found themselves on the wrists of both amateur and professional divers alike and was also frequently named in Clive Cussler's books, whose hero Dirk Pitt wore one. Watches of Switzerland will first reintroduce the American public to Doxa at their trendy SoHo boutique in New York City, but will also offer these Swiss diving watches on their e-commerce platform.

As a pioneer in the field of diving watches, it doesn't come as a surprise that Blancpain has a rich history in this area. While Blancpain's diving watches were available to amateur divers, the brand also made these timepieces for special aquatic units of armed forces around the world. One of their most iconic diving watches was made specifically for the Combat Swimmers of the German Navy. It stood out by the 'no radiations' logo on the dial, indicating that Blancpain used luminescent materials that didn't contain radium, a radioactive substance that was initially used to make hands and hour markers visible during low-light conditions.

The Tambour is one of the most important watch designs for Louis Vuitton. Launched in 2002, it was the watch that put the brand on the map in the world of the Haute Horlogerie. Over the years, it amassed a loyal group of admirers, not in the least because Louis Vuitton was always able to introduce innovating new varieties of this model while keeping it instantly recognizable as a Tambour. Inspired by the shape of a drum, the Tambour is one of the very few watches that is larger at the base than at the bezel. This gives the watch an undeniable enchanting character, in which it expresses its pedigree further by having the twelve letters of 'Louis Vuitton' engraved in the case-band. It also adds a timeless appeal to the watch, as even today the Tambour looks as contemporary as it did back in 2002.

Ulysse Nardin has always had a strong connection with the ocean. This is evident not only from their watches but also from the events that they sponsor. They are, for example, the official timekeeper of the Vendée Globe. This challenging yacht race takes place every four years, in which the participants have to sail a total of 21,638 nautical miles (40,075 kilometers) non-stop and unassisted from start to finish. However, Ulysse Nardin is also doing more, as they have set up a special research unit dedicated to studying sustainable innovation for watchmaking projects.

The Panerai Submersible Verde Militare - 42 MM (PAM01055) has a never-before-seen aesthetic dimension. It is the first Submersible to have a green dial, a feat by itself in regards to the use of color on watches.

You always have more fun when with friends, especially when they are working in the watch industry and your name is Maximilian Büsser. In the past 13 years he, together with his friends, has delighted us with the most extraordinary watches. With the synergy that he created with MB&F technical innovation and aesthetic excellence was achieved. When he starts a project all involved don't think outside the box; they simply ignore the fact that there is a box in the first place. This has propelled MB&F to the forefront of independent watchmakers and made it even harder for us to name our favorites!

Sun, sea and bright colors, these things count up the most memorable diving trips, whether you go in with oxygen tanks or simply snorkel. The Bulgari Diagono Scuba adds to this with its orange or yellow colors, which are not only fun, but also functional!

A lesser known whisky meets a legendary vintage diver: Craigellachie's 23-year-old Single Malt with Rolex iconic Submariner.

Water resistance and reliability are what it is all about with a diving watch. However, advances in technology make it now possible to achieve a water resistance that was unimaginable half a century ago, making it now possible to create diving watches the world has never seen before.