Second, contemporary fashion trends embrace the blending of formal and casual styles, especially after the pandemic. This makes it common and acceptable to wear dive watches in everyday life and various occasions.

The world's first commercially available divers' watch was introduced by OMEGA in 1932. Named the Marine, it utilised an ingenious, patented double case sealed with cork to keep water and the elements away from the heart of the watch.

Omega Seamaster The Seamaster is sort of like the Submariner: It's been around forever, it's been used by military divers, it's robust and attractive, etc, etc. While you see these less often in the wild than you do Subs — or even Seikos — they're still used by divers both recreational and professional.

The 1967 US Navy report specifically mentions black as a colour that had been mooted as highly visible underwater but was found to be the hardest of all to see. The question is not one of visibility but legibility. As the light fades underwater and all the colors begin to wash out, contrast is king.