# Best dive watches under $1,000 Source: https://lumeandbezel.com/best/best-dive-watches-under-1000 Publisher: Lume & Bezel. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lumeandbezel.com/how-we-pick Step-up dive watches under $1,000 separate themselves from entry divers in a few specific ways: sapphire instead of mineral or Hardlex crystal, a power reserve beyond the usual 40 hours, and a water rating of 200 to 300 m with a screw-down crown. Listings do not always state all of these, and some carry their own caveats, such as a 200 m rating that the seller says is not meant for diving. This guide compares eight divers from Mido, Seiko, Bulova, Certina, Tissot, Orient and Hamilton on case size, movement, power reserve, water resistance and crystal, using only what each listing states. Missing figures are marked Not stated so you can check them before you buy. ## Picks ### 1. MIDO Ocean Star 200 - Swiss Automatic Watch for Men - 41mm Stainless Steel Case - Day/Date - Blue Dial - Stainless Steel Bracelet - M02693011004100 Case size: 41 mm; Movement: Mido automatic, day/date; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 200 m; Crystal: Sapphire, anti-reflective both sides A 41 mm Swiss diver near the top of the budget. The listing states an 80-hour reserve, day/date, 200 m with a screw-down crown, sapphire crystal and an 11.7 mm thick case. What the listing offers: - Stated 80-hour reserve and 200 m water resistance in one watch, with a screw-down crown. - Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection on both sides, per the listing, helps legibility in bright light. - The bracelet has a folding clasp with a diving extension and a quick-change system, per the listing. Limits to know: - At $980 it uses almost the whole budget, leaving little room for a spare strap. - The listing gives an 11.7 mm thickness but no lug to lug figure, so fit on small wrists is unclear. ### 2. Orient Men's Kamasu Automatic Diving Watch with Sapphire Crystal (Model: RA-AA0003R39B) Case size: 41.8 mm; Movement: Orient F922 automatic, hand-winding; Power reserve: Not stated; Water resistance: 200 m; Crystal: Sapphire A dive-style automatic with sapphire, a screw-down crown and a 120-click unidirectional bezel. The listing states 47 mm lug to lug and 12.8 mm thickness, a compact fit for a 41.8 mm case. What the listing offers: - Sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown are both stated, uncommon together at this price. - 47 mm lug to lug is shorter than most divers of this diameter, per the listing dimensions. - The F922 movement hand-winds and hacks, and adds a day and date display. Limits to know: - The listing describes the 200 m rating as suited to marine activity and surface water sports but not diving. - The red dial on this listing is a bold choice and may not suit every wardrobe. ### 3. SEIKO SRPK01 Automatic Diver Watch Men's Prospex - Blue Case size: 45 mm; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: Not stated; Movement: 4R36 automatic; Crystal: Sapphire with magnifier; Water resistance: 200 m diver A 45 mm Prospex PADI Special Edition diver. The listing states the 4R36 with day/date, 200 m with screw-down crown and case back, sapphire, a ceramic bezel display and LumiBrite. What the listing offers: - The listing rates it for diving to 200 m, with a screw-down crown and screw case back. - Sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating and a ceramic bezel display, per the listing. - LumiBrite on hands, indexes and bezel is stated for low-light reading. Limits to know: - The 45 mm case per the listing will be large on small wrists. - 41-hour reserve per the listing is about half of the Mido or Hamilton. ### 4. Certina, Mens, DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80, Stainless Steel, Swiss Automatic, Watch, Black, Stainless Steel, (C0488071105100) Case size: 38 mm; Movement: Powermatic 80 with Nivachron; Power reserve: Not stated; Water resistance: 300 m; Crystal: Not stated A true diver in a 38 mm case on a steel bracelet. The listing states the Powermatic 80 movement with Nivachron, 300 m water resistance and a double locking foldover clasp. What the listing offers: - The best fit here for small-wrist buyers who want a real dive watch, with 300 m stated. - Double locking foldover clasp per the listing adds security on the bracelet. - The listing states a 2 year international warranty. Limits to know: - Lug to lug is not stated, and the listed 38.00 mm thickness looks like a data error. Confirm it. - At $920 it is the most expensive watch in this guide. ### 5. SEIKO SRPJ93 Automatic Diver Watch Men's Prospex - Blue Case size: Not stated; Lug to lug: Not stated; Thickness: Not stated; Movement: 4R35 automatic; Crystal: Sapphire with magnifier; Water resistance: 200 m diver A blue PADI Special Edition Prospex diver on a silicone band. The listing states the 4R35 with 23 jewels, 200 m, screw-down crown, sapphire and a ceramic bezel display. What the listing offers: - 200 m diver's rating with screw-down crown and screw case back, per the listing. - Sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating and a ceramic bezel display are stated. - Hand-winding and a stop-second function are stated for the 4R35. Limits to know: - Case size is not stated on this listing. - It ships on a silicone band per the listing, not a bracelet. ### 6. Tissot Seastar 1000, Swiss Powermatic 80, 40mm, Green Dial, Unisex Watch Case size: 40 mm; Movement: Swiss Powermatic 80 automatic; Power reserve: Not stated; Water resistance: 300 m; Crystal: Not stated A 40 mm Seastar 1000 with a green dial. The listing states 300 m (1000 ft) water resistance and Super-LumiNova on the hands and hour markers. What the listing offers: - 300 m water resistance is stated on the listing. - Super-LumiNova on hands and markers per the listing for dim conditions. - A 40 mm case is a middle size that works on most wrists. Limits to know: - The listing is thin: no reserve in hours, crystal or strap details. - At $875 it costs more than divers whose listings state more specs. ### 7. Bulova Marine Star Series B Automatic Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch 41mm - 98B466 Case size: 41 mm; Movement: Automatic; Power reserve: 42 hours; Water resistance: 200 m; Crystal: Sapphire Bulova's redesigned Marine Star in a 41 mm steel case with a unidirectional timing bezel, H-link bracelet and display case back. A good sport pick for buyers who want sapphire and a see-through back. What the listing offers: - The listing states 200 m water resistance, a screw-down crown and a sapphire crystal. - A case back crystal shows the automatic movement, which has 42 hours of power per the listing. - The unidirectional bezel has a bi-color aluminum insert with a timing scale. Limits to know: - Lug to lug length and thickness are not stated, so wrist fit is harder to judge. - The listing does not name the movement caliber or say whether it hacks or hand-winds. ### 8. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic Men's Watch, 40mm Stainless Steel Case Case size: 40 mm; Movement: Swiss H-10 automatic; Power reserve: 80 hours; Water resistance: 100 m; Crystal: Sapphire A 40 mm diver-style Hamilton with a black dial on a steel bracelet. The listing states the H-10 with an 80-hour reserve, sapphire and 100 m water resistance. What the listing offers: - The 80-hour reserve per the listing is among the longest here. - Sapphire crystal and a folding clasp bracelet are stated. - A 40 mm case size suits a wide range of wrists. Limits to know: - 100 m is the lowest rating in this guide, short of the 200 to 300 m picks. - The listing does not state a screw-down crown or the bezel type. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.