The Seiko Kinetic Scubamaster is not the most expensive watch I own, but it is probably the rarest and most unique. In fact, I think it comes pretty close to being the ultimate diver watch. It is feature rich, extremely tough, very accurate, and has a bold, distinguished look. Here’s a feature-by-feature breakdown:

The watches I cover in this article go way deeper than your typical diver; deeper than the current 1,220 meter Rolex Sea Dweller; deeper, even, than the Breitling Steelfish which maxes out at a comparably casual 2,000 meters. There are a handful of watches out there that can literally scrape the bottom of the deepest known parts of the ocean, and I call these watches “extreme divers”.

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One of the things I enjoy about wearing Seikos is that there’s so much to discover post-purchase. Often, a watch will have a coherent style that you find you enjoy long after it originally caught your eye. Let’s take a closer look at a mid-line Seiko Diver to see what I mean.

When you first see the Seiko SKA367, the yellow face and high-contrast black hands leap out at you. The dial is eminently readable, and a very cheerful yellow color. The crown also has a yellow highlight band that matches the dial and lends the watch a nice stylistic coherence.

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For a diver, timing is everything. Precious seconds and milliseconds are the measuring stick of performance and survival in this demanding sport. That’s why it is necessary to wear a watch that will not only work down in the depths but will also be accurate.

But is choosing a Seiko divers watch instead of other dive watches coming from competing brands really the right choice? There is no doubt that there are a large number of scuba watches on the market today and they come off boasting with interesting features. Here’s an in-depth look of these Seiko dive watches that will answer why these Seiko dive watches really stand out.

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Underneath the sea and the water is a whole different world. Brightly colored fish and reef can bring a diver to a whole other world as well. After being down and diving you will still need to check your gauges and air regularly so you don’t run out of oxygen. This is where scuba diving watches can come in handy.

There are a number of popular brands in the market that manufacture various types of watches. The designer and jewel studded watches are loved by the rich and elite people who love flaunting their accessory. On the other hand the athletes and sportsmen are fond of using the rugged and tough watches that can withstand weather hazards and regular wear and tear. Generally leather and metal bands are used with the wristwatches.

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Watches in general have the primary function of telling time and that’s why most people buy whatever watch they can find that looks good for their style while others care about added features and durability, which of course, are more expensive. However, divers have special needs and they need a watch that can help keep track of the time elapsed during underwater sessions so they can resurface without problems. A Seiko divers watch could be an excellent choice since they are widely known for the style and overall quality of their watches.

As any Bond fan and Omega enthusiast will tell you, since 1995′s Goldeneye, the featured Omega Seamaster watches of 007 have always had blue dials, however, The Quantum Of Solace film has marked a turning point and a possible departure for James Bond, with Daniel Craig using the Omega Seamaster crafted with a black dial as one of the very distinguishable differences, what other differences and features can you look out for when buying Omega watches?

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