June has been declared the National Ocean Month and what better way is there to appreciate the beauty of the ocean by going on a dive.
If you happen to be planning on going on a diving trip, one of the things that would be nice for you to have is a dive watch. Dive watches can be super expensive but hey, there are exceptions to that.
In this article, we will talk about examples of dive watches that will cost you below $500.
The First Dive Watch
Before we get to that, however, let us first talk about the the watch that is considered as the first dive watch. Before dive watches were created, people were afraid of submerging their watches underwater for the fear of breaking them. That all changed when dive watches came to be.
The watch that is regarded as the first ever dive watch is the Omega Marine. Specifically, it is the first dive watch intended for commercial use, according to an article by Esquire. The Omega Marine was certified to be water-resistant to a depth of 135m in 1937.
Best Budget Dive Watches Below $500
Technology has improved greatly since in 1937 and now, there are numerous dive watch options that can fit any budget. Here are those that fit the budget of those who are unwilling to spend beyond $500:
Citizen Promaster
The Citizen Promaster has a wide array of options that fit those who are on a budget and those who are willing to spend $1,000 for a dive watch.
Among the options that are priced below $500 include Citizen's Promaster Eco-Drive Dive watch. According to the Citizen website, this dive watch is priced at $350 and features silver-tone stainless steel case, blue and red bezel, and a water-resistant polyurethane strap.
There is also the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Professional Diver watch, which is priced at $495. Best for mixed gas diving, this dive watch features a ratcheted elapsed-time bezel, reinforced urethane band and extender, and even comes with a carrying case meant for wetsuit strap extension.
Timex Navi
You cannot put the word dive watch and Timex in one sentence without talking about the brand's Navi collection. In fact, an article by Luxe Digital calls it the best budget dive watch.
A quick browse through the Timex website shows options that have a price tags of less than $150, including the Navi XL 41mm Fabric Slip-Thru Strap Watch, which is priced at $129. There is also the Navi Ocean 38mm reversible fabric strap watch priced at $155.
If you are willing to splurge a little bit more for a watch that is under $300, there is the Navi XL Automatic 41mm Synethic Rubber Strap Watch priced at $269. You can also opt for the Navi XL Automatic 41mm Stainless Steel Mesh Band Watch, which has a price tag of $279.
