Outer Edge Magazine

Rolex Submariner Date
Rolex don’t muck about. In exchange for your moolah you’ll receive top-notch quality and a piece of history – the Submariner has been kicking around since 1953. Waterproof to 300 metres, it boasts a ceramic (corrosion-resistant) uni-directional bezel, 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal glass, 31-jewel Rolex movement, and Glidelock clasped bracelet (resizable for donning over a dive suit). If you’re after simple class and performance over complex digital functions you can’t go wrong here. And you wouldn’t want to, with that price tag.
RRP $9645 / more

Suunto Elementum Terra
If you’re a stylish individual but demand functionality from your accessories, try Suunto – famous for their ‘wrist-top computers’. They’ve dished out a new, swanky line called Elementum. The Terra is actually made for land, but it is water resistant to 100 metres for when you do step off terra firma. This is the ultimate outdoor timepiece: the case is stainless steel, the glass sapphire crystal, and LCD screens don’t get any crisper than this. A true performer, it has a 3D compass, barometer and altimeter with a logging capacity.
RRP $849 / more

Tudor Hydro 1200
With a 45mm steel case, this is a whopping sport watch big enough to sink a ship – and it will do it ticking down to 1200 metres. Most dive watches are waterproof down to 200–300 metres, so this one certainly goes the distance. Comes with a helium valve, a 3mm thick sapphire crystal, and a steel and ceramic bracelet. If you’re after something that can hack it around both underwater sharks and boardroom sharks, this is the one.
RRP $5585 / more

Wenger AquaGraph 1000m
Wenger’s AquaGraph is a good option for those of us whose dive logbooks are thicker than our wallets. The analogue watch has Swiss Quartz movement, the case is stainless steel, the bezel rotates uni-directionally, it is protected with sapphire-coated crystal and the bracelet is stainless steel. Most importantly, you can use it down to 1000 metres (and who goes deeper than that?). A good all-rounder without the bank-draining price.
RRP$695 / more

Suunto Elementum Aqua
The Aqua is made for diving – simple as that. This is a true dive watch for everyone from professionals to weekend water warriors. The dive functions are automatic and only work underwater. The logging function means you can look back on your dive too. Two downsides for dedicated divers: the strap doesn’t have a diver’s extension, so the bracelet is sized either for your wrist or your wrist over your dive suit. Also it’s only water resistant to 200 metres – enough to cover most dives, but not all. But overall, it’s the most functional true dive watch on test.
Negative face/steel band RRP $1199 / more

TRASER P 6500 Type 6
As similar to the US military’s watch of choice as you can get. Reinforced carbon fiber case, polyamide uni-directional bezel, Ronda 515/Quartz movement, mineral crystal face and a black nylon NATO strap. It’s not affected by magnetic fields, and the tritium illumination is uber bright. Water resistant to 30 metres, so probably better for snorkelers and swimmers than Navy Seals and deepwater SCUBA fanatics.
RRP $449.00 / more

Suunto Elementum Ventus
Made with sailors rather than deep-sea divers in mind, the Ventus is still water resistant to 100 metres. With all the elegance of Suunto’s Elementum range, and boasting the same quality materials and excellent construction, this timepiece also features a sailing timer, a barometer and a 3D compass. It’ll help you navigate, predict weather and log your trips. With sapphire crystal glass, it looks sharp even after getting knocked about your boat and drenched in sea spray. Beeps can be heard even in high winds, and don’t let the big buttons put you off – they don’t dig into your hand.
Negative face/brown leather RRP $999 / more