ADDIEDIVE 36mm Stainless Steel Diver Quartz Analog Watch for Men Sapphire Crystal Mirror AD2023

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So, there you have it, 15 of the best 36mm dive watches. Whether you just prefer a smaller watch, are a vintage enthusiast at heart, or only have the wrist to support a smaller dive watch there is a great option in this list for you. Thanks to the law of supply and demand, many of these watches can be had for a great price, slightly pre-owned, or straight from the Authorized Dealer with a discount.

While the ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and Super-LumiNova are all modern features of a watch in current production, the design language of this watch follows most closely that of the 5-digit Submariner line.While I understand that this model may not be for everyone, if you are able to look past the borrowed design, you can get a great watch for a great price. 11. Glycine Combat Sub 36mm (ref. GL0397) When I look for a dive watch, I am typically looking for a watch with at least 100 meters of water resistance and a rotatable bezel, whether internal or external. Bonus points are awarded to watches with 200 meters of water resistance and a screw-down crown. I don’t need these features (nor do 99% of collectors), but I feel a lot more confident washing the dishes and paddling a kayak with them! History of Dive Watches The 36mm case dimension was a favorite amongst brands due to its increased size compared to more casual timepieces of the era. Pricing for these watches varies from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, depending on the brand and the condition. You may not be able to take these watches with you diving, but they will likely hold the memories of many others who did. Conclusion Personally I think a formal or dress watch should also be carefully chosen. Dropping the size to 36mm or 38 will give a desired look. Sorry but I disagree with wearing a dive watch on formal or business occasions, I’m aware it’s common practice however, not correct. The bezel is brown and the triangles red blends in very easily, making reading the bezel challenging. This red accent color is also used to display the 200m text underneath the 6 pm indice. I missed this almost entirely until I started viewing with my macro lens. The distortion of the crystal hides the text completely at most angles.

Deep-sea diving won't be on the agenda here, as the 100m water resistance rating wouldn't quite cut the mustard. Despite that, it's still great for day-to-day usage; double that on the Q-Timex, and unlike some of their low-cost brass offerings, this one is thankfully fully stainless-steel. Lorier started in 2017 in New York. The Neptune is purpose built for someone with smaller wrists. The Neptune sports a Miyota automatic movement and a hesalite crystal. They even supply a tube of polishing compound to polish the crystal. I think I’d rather have sapphire. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe – 38mm Breitling is known for its aviation watches. Not so much for dive watches. Don’t let that fool you, Breitling makes a great dive watch. The Superocean has been around since 1957 in several iterations, the Superocean Heritage kind of combines a retro look with modern materials. Marathon GSAR Medium – 36mm

For a much more affordable option, look no further than the Seiko SKX013, a smaller version of the legendary SKX007.

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Tissot is pushing the boundaries of robustness more than any other entry-level luxury brand. While these innovations are definitely appreciated by the community, their ability to produce these watches in sizes anyone can enjoy is often overlooked. Dive watches (or “divers”) are perfectly suitable for business casual or smart casual attire, and they certainly won’t raise any eyebrows in casual environments. Powering the Superocean 36 is the Breitling Caliber 17 movement, which is essentially a chronometer-certified, Breitling-decorated and -assembled version of an ETA 2824-2. As such, it offers the standard specs of running at a frequency of 28,800vph with a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. When it comes to the venerable ETA 2824, this is about as good as it gets, and since you also receive chronometer-certified timekeeping performance, the Superocean really isn’t the same as a watch that uses an off-the-shelf Sellita SW200. However, given the price point, it would have been nice to see Breitling give the Superocean something a little more special in terms of its internals — especially considering that the brand has access to Kenissi-manufactured calibers. That said, generic movement designs offer unparalleled serviceability, and if you want to wear this bright orange timepiece as a fun and carefree vacation watch, there is something to be said about having the option to get it serviced at virtually any competent watchmaker in the world.

But if there was one aspect of TAG Heuer that they are most known for outside of the watch enthusiast community, it is definitely their entry-level luxury watches, many of which come from their Aquaracer line. This line of dive watches covers the entry-level luxury segments and is available in several sizes and color iterations. There are a plethora of correctly sized 38mm watches for smaller wristed men, in all price ranges. I’d also like to point out it’s not just the bezel size that affects comfort, any lug to lug (total length) over 47mm can pose a problem. For me the sweet spot is 45mm, I can stretch it to 48mm maximum. Choosing a 18mm through 20mm lug width over 22mm+ will also have an effect of the appearance. Aside from the direction of the brushing, it's clear that the steel case is a rip-off of the Q, with an identical shape and proportions. While not original, it does mean that the watch fits thin wrists very well, with no overhang despite the hooded lugs. But there is one problem with dive watches that men with small wrists have to look out for: the fact that they’re often too big and bulky.

There are a few options that could be a dream if one has a wrist on the extreme lower end of the size spectrum: Marathon MSAR 36mm

They range in height from 6’1″ (Moore) to 6’2″ (Connery), and the Rolex Submariner looked perfectly proportionate on their larger-than-average wrists. A New Watch for James BondI don't find such a connection with these imitative designs, as, without a unique twist, they feel soulless, like a shell of a watch with little substance. My favorite aspect of the watch head is the brown bezel. Brown is such an underutilized color, and the addition of this earthy tone compliments the off-white hands well. The off-white hands would look out of place with a more standard blue or red bezel. Steinhart is a German watchmaker founded in 2001. All of their watches are made in Switzerland. The Steinhart Ocean is heavily influenced by the Rolex Submariner. Steinhart’s position in the watchmaking world is an affordable quality brand. I think they accomplish that task. They build a quality watch at a good price. Vostok Amphibia – 39mm Case in point is this handsome German-made Laco Vintage “Used Look” 36mm watch with a stainless steel case treated to look like it has seen some years.