To be accredited as a “divers’ watch”, a timepiece must have very precise characteristics : water resistance to at least 100 metres, graduations visible in the dark, thermal shock resistance... Real professional instruments, these “chic sports watches” are smart additions to any man’s wardrobe.
In partnership with Monaco’s Museum of Oceanography, Hublot proposes this titanium timepiece capable of resisting pressure at a depth of 4,000 metres. 48 mm. 15.900 €.
This steel chronograph with a rubber strap meets the standards of excellence which have forged the reputation of this top-class watchmaker for the past 140 years. 44 mm. 26.750 €.
Paying tribute to the historic solo dive made by movie director James Cameron (“Titanic”, “Avatar”...), the Rolex Deep Sea D Blue is water-resistant to 3,900 metres (opposite). 44 mm. 10.050 €.
This automatic chronograph features a satin-finish case and an imposing polished bezel offering, together with the contrasting dial, excellent readability. 45,2 mm. 1730 €.
Cool looks for this model which is water-resistant to 1,500 metres and runs on an automatic movement officially certified as a chronometer by the COSC (Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. 42 mm. À partir de 2780 €.
Rose gold and ceramic for this chronometer with power reserve indicator and small second. Water-resistant to 200 metres. 42,7 mm. 31.900 €.
The official James Bond chronometer comes in several versions : stainless steel, titanium, precious metals, ladies’ model (above), special “Skyfall” series...42 & 45 mm. From 4500 €.
Powerful, innovative design for this COSC-certified chronometer, water-resistant to 500 metres, on a rubber (below) or alligator-skin strap. 48 mm. From 4480 €.
This titanium bathyscaphe celebrates the 60th anniversary of the famous “Fifty Fathoms” model, which already had all the characteristics of a modern diver’s watch. 43 mm. 9180 €.
An Official Timekeeper for the Extreme Sailing Series, Edox proposes this refined model in a stainless steel case, water-resistant to 300 metres. 48 mm. 3250 €.
Scratch-proof titanium case resistant to magnetic fields, with in-house movement ; this decidedly virile timepiece is water-resistant to 300 metres. 47 mm. 8900 €.
Sleek and contemporary, this model houses the Cartier 1904 MC movement. Available in stainless steel (photo), rose gold, or gold and steel. 42 mm. From 6700 €.
Powerful but sober design for this piece born of a partnership between the Swiss watchmaker and the elite American diving unit, the U.S. Navy Seals. 42 mm. 6250 €.
The world’s most famous timepiece, here clad in green. 40 mm. From 6850 €.