Watch Almanac

Best dive watches under $2,000

We've measured 60 current dive watches that list at $2,000 or less, from 28 brands. These 12 are the ones most listed for sale on eBay right now, one per collection, a rough guide to what people actually buy. Each comes with the numbers that decide how it wears.

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  1. Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style SRPD55

    1.Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style SRPD55

    $350 list · $350 median on eBay (71 listed) · 42.5 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.

  2. Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mm 8926OB

    2.Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mm 8926OB

    $180 list · $105 median on eBay (69 listed) · 40 mm case

    Automatic, 200 m water resistance.

  3. Casio Duro MDV-106 MDV-106-1AV

    3.Casio Duro MDV-106 MDV-106-1AV

    $85 list · $162 median on eBay (49 listed) · 44.2 mm case

    Quartz, 200 m water resistance, a 48.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 12.1 mm thick.

  4. Seiko Prospex Sea Turtle SRPE93

    4.Seiko Prospex Sea Turtle SRPE93

    $525 list · $555 median on eBay (39 listed) · 45 mm case

    Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 47.7 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.

  5. Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical NB6060-58L

    5.Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical NB6060-58L

    $1,425 list · $1,245 median on eBay (37 listed) · 42.6 mm case

    Automatic with 42 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 50.7 mm lug-to-lug that suits 7" to 8.5" wrists, 11.7 mm thick.

  6. Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver NB6021-17E

    6.Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver NB6021-17E

    $875 list · $686 median on eBay (34 listed) · 41 mm case

    Automatic with 42 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 48.8 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8.25" wrists, 12.3 mm thick.

  7. Swatch Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Atlantic Ocean SO35A100

    7.Swatch Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Atlantic Ocean SO35A100

    $445 list · $571 median on eBay (22 listed) · 42.3 mm case

    Automatic with 90 hours of reserve, 91 m water resistance, a 48 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.75" to 8" wrists, 14.4 mm thick.

  8. Mido Ocean Star 200C M042.430.11.041.00

    8.Mido Ocean Star 200C M042.430.11.041.00

    $1,360 list · $1,040 median on eBay (16 listed) · 42.5 mm case

    Automatic with 80 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, 12.3 mm thick.

  9. Timex Q Timex 1979 Reissue 38mm TW2T80700

    9.Timex Q Timex 1979 Reissue 38mm TW2T80700

    $229 list · $201 median on eBay (14 listed) · 38 mm case

    50 m water resistance, a 45 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.25" to 7.5" wrists, 11.5 mm thick.

  10. Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40mm T120.807.11.051.00

    10.Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40mm T120.807.11.051.00

    $875 list · $844 median on eBay (14 listed) · 40 mm case

    Automatic with 80 hours of reserve, 300 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12.5 mm thick.

  11. Orient AC0Q Diver RA-AC0Q11E30B

    11.Orient AC0Q Diver RA-AC0Q11E30B

    $355 list · $346 median on eBay (11 listed) · 39.9 mm case

    Automatic with 40 hours of reserve, 200 m water resistance, a 46.5 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 12.8 mm thick.

  12. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40mm H82415130

    12.Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40mm H82415130

    $975 list · $975 median on eBay (9 listed) · 40 mm case

    Automatic with 80 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, 13 mm thick.

Photos and eBay prices from live listings, updated daily. List prices are manufacturer prices in US dollars.

Every dive watch under $2,000 we've measured

WatchCaseLug-to-lugThickWaterList price
Casio MRW-200H MRW-200H-1BV44.6 mm47.9 mm11.6 mm100 m$30
Casio Duro MDV-106 MDV-106-1AV44.2 mm48.5 mm12.1 mm200 m$85
Invicta Pro Diver Coin-Edge Quartz 37.5mm 9204OB37.5 mm——200 m$110
Invicta Pro Diver SCUBA Chronograph 48mm 698148 mm——100 m$160
Fossil Blue Dive Three-Hand Date FS602942 mm——100 m$180
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mm 8926OB40 mm——200 m$180
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mm Two-Tone 8928OB40 mm——200 m$180
Timex Q Timex 1979 Reissue 38mm TW2T8070038 mm45 mm11.5 mm50 m$229
Invicta Grand Diver Sidereon Chronograph 52mm 4858852 mm——100 m$250
Orient Mako II TAA02001B941.5 mm47 mm13 mm200 m$285
Orient Ray II TAA02004B941.5 mm47 mm13 mm200 m$290
Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 40mm DH70-40M-O1240 mm45.7 mm14.8 mm200 m$320
Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style SRPD5342.5 mm46 mm13.4 mm100 m$350
Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style SRPD5542.5 mm46 mm13.4 mm100 m$350
Orient AC0Q Diver RA-AC0Q11E30B39.9 mm46.5 mm12.8 mm200 m$355
Spinnaker Bradner Automatic SP-5062-AA42 mm50 mm14 mm180 m$370
Orient AA08 Diver RA-AA0810N39B41.8 mm46.8 mm12.8 mm200 m$390
Islander Greenport 39mm ISL-25039 mm47 mm13.5 mm200 m$395
Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Slate'40 mm46 mm12 mm200 m$399
Swatch Blancpain x Swatch Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Atlantic Ocean SO35A10042.3 mm48 mm14.4 mm91 m$445
Islander Northport Automatic Dive Watch ISL-36040.5 mm47 mm12.5 mm200 m$449
Citizen Promaster Dive Eco-Drive BN0151-09L44 mm48 mm11.5 mm200 m$450
Orient Kamasu GMT RA-BC0001B30B42.8 mm49.5 mm13.4 mm200 m$495
Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style GMT SSK00142.5 mm46 mm13.6 mm100 m$495
Seiko Prospex Sea Turtle SRPE9345 mm47.7 mm13.4 mm200 m$525
Islander Port Jefferson Skin Diver Automatic, Red Dial ISL-37540 mm48 mm11.5 mm150 m$529
Zelos Mako 300m Diver 'Satin Black'40 mm47 mm14.8 mm300 m$529
Bulova Marine Star Chronograph 96B25644 mm——100 m$550
Seiko Prospex Monster PADI Special Edition SRPE2742.4 mm49.4 mm13.4 mm200 m$550
Invicta Subaqua Noma VIII Automatic 48.5mm 4756748.5 mm——200 m$570
Orient Kamasu RA-AA0003R39B41.9 mm47 mm12.8 mm200 m$580
Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic NY0130-08E44 mm50 mm13 mm200 m$595
Seiko Prospex Diver (compact Samurai) SRPL1141.7 mm49.5 mm12.3 mm200 m$595
Orient M-Force RA-AC0L01B45 mm52 mm13.2 mm200 m$605
Raven Trekker 39 Matte Black (no-date)39 mm48 mm12.5 mm200 m$690
Lorier Neptune (Series V, no-date) NEP5-BLK-ND-BRAC39 mm46 mm11.4 mm200 m$699
Zelos Helmsman SS 'Carbon'40 mm46.5 mm12.5 mm200 m$699
Vaer D5 Meridian Black Auto 39mm D5-MB3939 mm46 mm12.5 mm200 m$729
Halios Seaforth IV41 mm46.5 mm12.4 mm200 m$765
Traska Freediver 118740.5 mm48 mm11.9 mm200 m$795
Boldr Odyssey Horizon ODY-TI-40-H-BL40 mm48 mm13 mm300 m$799
Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver 41mm 96B35041 mm—14.5 mm200 m$825
Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver NB6021-17E41 mm48.8 mm12.3 mm200 m$875
Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 40mm T120.807.11.051.0040 mm46 mm12.5 mm300 m$875
Seiko Prospex 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation SPB31741 mm46.9 mm12.3 mm200 m$900
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto 40mm H8241513040 mm—13 mm100 m$975
Mk II Fulcrum 39 non-date, Dive Bezel CD06.2-1011A139.5 mm47 mm14.1 mm200 m$995
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 38mm C60-38ADA31S0KW1-RO38 mm45 mm11 mm300 m$1,095
Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 46mm T120.607.11.041.0046 mm—16.3 mm600 m$1,275
Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's SPB45140 mm46.4 mm13 mm300 m$1,300
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 40mm C60-40ADA31S0KK1-B040 mm47.5 mm11.3 mm300 m$1,320
Mido Ocean Star 200C M042.430.11.041.0042.5 mm—12.3 mm200 m$1,360
Mido Ocean Star Tribute M026.830.11.051.0040.5 mm46.8 mm13.4 mm200 m$1,360
Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical NB6060-58L42.6 mm50.7 mm11.7 mm200 m$1,425
Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT SPB38142 mm48.6 mm12.9 mm200 m$1,500
Squale 1521 Militaire (bracelet) 1521MIL.SQ20B42 mm48 mm12.5 mm500 m$1,510
Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 40mm C60-40AGM31S0BW0-B040 mm47.5 mm11.7 mm300 m$1,675
Doxa SUB 200T Professional 804.10.351.1039 mm41.5 mm10.7 mm200 m$1,790
Benrus Type 1 Mil Spec T1MS-SS-B-395-0139.5 mm47.7 mm14.4 mm365 m$1,795
Longines HydroConquest 41mm L3.781.4.56.641 mm51.1 mm11.9 mm300 m$2,000

Questions

What is the best dive watch under $2,000?
By how many are on the market right now, the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style SRPD55 at $350. Automatic with 41 hours of reserve, 100 m water resistance, a 46 mm lug-to-lug that suits 6.5" to 7.75" wrists, 13.4 mm thick.
What is the cheapest automatic dive watch under $2,000?
The Invicta Pro Diver Automatic 40mm 8926OB at $180. 50 of the 60 dive watches under $2,000 in our catalog are mechanical.
Which dive watch under $2,000 is best for a small wrist?
The Doxa SUB 200T Professional 804.10.351.10, with a 41.5 mm lug-to-lug against a median of 47 mm for dive watches at this price. Check any watch against your own wrist with the fit finder.