Deep blue dive watches11/6/2023 The watch industry typically rates dress watches at 30m and defines this as “splash-resistant” - in other words, “do not submerge.” The ratings the industry uses refer to pressure equivalent to the stated depths, but some brands do subject their watches to extreme and real-world tests. That said, watches’ depth ratings don’t always clearly indicate just how wet they can get. ![]() These ratings indicate that a watch can take more abuse than you can ever subject it to, and this means peace of mind. Watch companies pursue these extreme depth ratings not because they need their watches to actually function in the Mariana Trench, but because they showcase what the brand is capable of - and because they represent general durability to consumers. “What’s the point, though,” you might ask, “if a human can’t even survive at the depths the watch on his wrist can?” This is a reasonable question. At 1,000m water-resistant and more, the class of ultra-deep diving watches like those below are vaguely ridiculous - and kind of awesome. Standard dive watches are rated 200m to 300m, and 500m to 600m is considered above-and-beyond. ![]() What’s cool, however, is that regular people like you and I can actually buy and wear them - without any hardcore credentials. Let’s get one thing straight: extreme depth ratings of 1,000m and more on hardcore dive watches are far beyond what you’ll ever need for diving or anything else.
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