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This week #freshdrops is all about diver's watches, one of the most versatile timepieces out there. 

Why? 

Well they are great tools able to survive anything you throw at them, but equally happy if you want to get more formal or wear them to work.  And let's be honest - the majority of diver's watches get looked after very carefully and don't see any water let alone the ocean. But there is something undeniably cool when they are on the wrist - and why they are so popular.

If you are thinking of getting your watch wet, why not aim high and look to set a new world record for the deepest dive in history?  You will need to go beyond 10,934 m (35,872 ft). This is the depth reached by adventurer Victor Vescovo in 2020, who took a titanium submersible - and his OMEGA Planet Ocean Seamaster 600M Titanium (see below) - to the Eastern Pool of the Marianas Trench, the deepest place on the planet. 

For comparison the deepest depth a human has reached with scuba gear is 332 metres (1,089 ft), while the current record for freediving (using a single breath) is 253.2 m (831 ft). 

Happy browsing, and if you want to channel James Cameron or the late great Jacques Cousteau - give us a call!

First out the blocks is the Rolex Sea-Dweller, which is basically the big brother to the one and only Sub. With the Sea-Dweller you get a waterproof rating to a depth of 1,220 metres (4,000 ft). Compare that to the Sub which is rated to 300 meters (1,000 ft), and you can see the Sea-Dweller is a serious explorers timepiece. It's why James Cameron’s chose it for his solo trip to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which was honoured with the Deepsea version. 

Next up is the Omega Planet Ocean 600m in titanium with a 43.5mm case size. This is the same timepiece that got to the deepest spot on earth, so it can handle pretty much anything you can throw at it. With its Seamaster range the brand has a unique history with deep sea exploration, which neatly matches its iconic Speedie, which pushed boundaries in that other great frontier, space. 

With a history manufacturing watches for the Italian navy,  you can't ignore Panerai's Luminor Submersible BMG TECH.  If you are wondering what the BMG-Tech refers to, this is 'Bulk Metallic Glass' a new alloy they developed for  the case, which consists of zirconium, copper, aluminium, titanium and nickel. The benefit is an extremely durable, anti-magnetic and lightweight material. With a stunning dark blue dial, you also get the brand’s excellent P.9010 automatic movement which is good for three days with the power reserve.

Let's not forget the ladies, with the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ladies Black Dial. You may be thinking, why would you take this anywhere near water, with all those jewels? Well, you would probably be right there! This timepiece is water resistant to 120m, and you can rest assured that the 'Tropical' strap is ultra-resistant to wear, saltwater and even UV radiation. Perfect for a poolside cocktail...

Finally to round us out is the Breitling Superocean Heritage II, from a brand that has a serious heritage in sports watches. Consider that the Superocean debuted in 1957, just a few years after Rolex created the first waterproof watch. With this model you get the brand's excellent automatic Calibre 20 movement, with a 70 hour power reserve in a very manageable 42 mm case size. Great value all things considered.

In the meantime, take it easy and enjoy the watches!

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