Embodied by the spirit of adventure and technical mastery, diving watches—born from the demands of the underwater world—hold a place of honor in our selection on the French Riviera. Since their creation, they have combined robustness, functional design, and innovations that meet the needs of both professional divers and lovers of marine exploration.

The Birth of the Diving Watch

The history of the diving watch truly began in the mid-20th century. In 1953, Blancpain unveiled the Fifty Fathoms, one of the first waterproof watches designed for military divers. That same year, Rolex introduced the Submariner, setting a new standard for legibility and resistance to depths of 100 meters, becoming an icon of the genre. Omega followed in 1957 with the Seamaster 300, distinguished by its 20-bar water resistance and major innovations in crown-seal technology.

These historic models accompanied legendary figures such as Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Jacques Piccard on their extreme dives, establishing the diving watch as an indispensable tool for underwater exploration.

The Great Diving Watches

Among the diving watches that have shaped horological history, certain references stand out for their heritage and technical expertise. Let’s take a closer look at some of the great names that have left their mark on underwater watchmaking.

Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner holds an especially iconic position in the world of diving watches. Launched in 1953, it was the first wristwatch guaranteed waterproof to 100 meters—quickly extended to 200, then 300 meters in its modern versions. Its professional Oyster case, crafted from robust steel, combines unmatched pressure resistance with timeless elegance. The unidirectional 60-minute rotating bezel, featuring a Cerachrom insert (an ultra-hard, high-tech ceramic), allows divers to track immersion time precisely—an essential feature for underwater safety.

Available in a Date version, the Submariner now houses modern automatic movements (calibers 3230 and 3235), both certified as Superlative Chronometers, with precision exceeding –2/+2 seconds per day. These calibers integrate Parachrom technology and Rolex’s patented Chronergy escapement, enhancing resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. The Oyster bracelet extension system, Glidelock, allows easy adjustment over a wetsuit without tools. Its night and low-light legibility is remarkable, thanks to large luminescent hour markers.

Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M

Omega’s Seamaster collection is inseparable from the history of diving watches. Since 1957, Omega has offered the Seamaster 300, whose modern version guarantees water resistance to 300 meters, features a helium escape valve for saturation diving, and houses an automatic Master Chronometer-certified movement.

The ceramic bezel resists scratches and salt corrosion, while the steel or titanium case ensures exceptional durability. Modern models include scratch-resistant sapphire crystals and ultra-legible displays, even in deep water. Enthusiasts appreciate the fluid bracelet design and refined finishes—all in a watch built for extreme exploration.

Tudor Pelagos

Tudor stands out with the watch Pelagos, a model entirely designed for professional diving. Its titanium case offers both lightness and extreme resistance, with water resistance up to 500 meters. The Pelagos is powered by an in-house movement with a generous power reserve and outstanding precision.

Its unidirectional ceramic bezel, oversized luminescent markers, and patented quick-adjust bracelet system—allowing instant resizing over a wetsuit—make it a technical benchmark among diving watches. The FXD version`, developed for military marine operations, features a screw-down crown and reinforced fixed lugs.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

The Fifty Fathoms, created in 1953 by Blancpain, was the first truly professional diving watch. Its name refers to its initial water resistance of fifty fathoms (around 91 meters), though modern versions resist depths up to 300 meters.

The Fifty Fathoms introduced the safety rotating bezel, exceptional legibility with high-contrast markers, and a hand-finished automatic movement. Luxurious finishing, often enhanced with complications such as a date display or diving chronograph, makes it one of the most coveted timepieces among connoisseurs. It remains a collector’s favorite for its history and limited editions.

Breitling Superocean

Designed for deep-sea diving, the Breitling Superocean stands out for its impressive water resistance—reaching up to 1,000 meters on some models. The case, sometimes offered in titanium for reinforced durability, ensures optimal readability with large luminescent hands and markers set against dark backgrounds.

It combines Breitling’s professional-level performance with a sporty aesthetic suited to underwater adventure. The Heritage editions pay tribute to the brand’s original models while incorporating modern horological innovations. Its automatic movement, reinforced strap, and notched bezel guarantee reliability and safety in all conditions.

Seiko Prospex

Finally, Seiko democratized diving watches with its Prospex collection, combining accessibility with advanced technology. These models are equipped with automatic or Spring Drive movements, ensuring exceptional precision.

The robust cases—often large and capable of withstanding pressures from 150 to 600 meters—are paired with durable rubber straps. The screw-down crown, notched bezels, and oversized markers offer excellent legibility and handling even under extreme conditions.

Each of these watches represents a perfect fusion of technical safety, wrist comfort, and watchmaking tradition—values we celebrate in our Auberi selection, designed to accompany every enthusiast in discovering or collecting these true tool watches.

Prices of Diving Watches: A Range for Every Enthusiast

On our website, diving watches span a wide price spectrum depending on brand, materials, and functions. Entry-level Seiko Prospex models start at around €150, while Blancpain or Rolex creations often exceed €8,000. Exceptional pieces, especially limited editions or those in solid gold, can reach or surpass €20,000.

• Entry-level (Seiko, TAG Heuer, Oris): €150 – €3,800
• Mid-range (Omega, Tudor, Panerai, Breitling): €3,800 – €7,800
• High-end (Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms): €7,800 – €21,551

All our timepieces are sourced from renowned houses and come with certified warranties, ensuring a secure investment that blends functionality, durability, and prestige.

Our Watchmaking Services: Expertise and Trust

We take pride in offering premium support for every diving watch. Our in-house workshop, run by two qualified watchmakers, handles adjustments, polishing, and standard repairs on-site—ensuring responsiveness and the level of service expected by enthusiasts and collectors on the French Riviera.

• Watchmaking and jewelry repairs for 18 watch brands and 7 jewelry houses, regardless of brand or complexity.
• Custom creations, full restorations, resizing, and waterproofness testing.
• Streamlined service: direct contact by phone, email, or in-store.
• Extended availability: after-sales service open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cap3000, Nice.

We are committed to providing a reassuring, transparent, and personalized service, supporting each client in maintaining and preserving their precious timepiece.

Auberi Boutiques: Excellence on the French Riviera

To discover and try our diving watches, we welcome you to our boutiques located in the heart of the French Riviera. From Cannes to Nice and Monaco, no fewer than 15 Auberi stores invite you to explore our luxury watch and fine jewelry collections.

In each boutique, we share our expertise and experience with enthusiasts seeking the perfect model to offer or collect. Our teams are available for recommendations, servicing requests, or simply to present the latest creations from the great watchmaking houses.

To offer on the French Riviera the finest diving watches, uniting technical tradition and modern innovation. The Auberi selection brings together the excellence of the world’s greatest houses with the trust of personalized service.

The diving watches we offer are both instruments for adventurers and symbols of distinction for discerning collectors. Discover them in our boutiques or on our website.