Welcome to the Dive Watch forum, a place to discuss all things related to those miracles of horology, watches that are designed to survive in some of the most inhospitable places on earth – its oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes. Dive watches have been capturing the hearts and imaginations of readers and movie-goers for decades. Nothing says “adventure” quite as well as strapping on a dive watch, whether the adventure is real or imagined.

Those of us who are fans of dive watches know that they are also pretty useful for adventures on dry land, since the same robust designs that allow them to survive the pressure of the deep also allow them to operate equally as well in harsh topside environments. We’d love to hear about how you use your dive watch, above or below the water’s surface, and which features you find useful.

This forum isn’t intended to supplant the many brand fora with their respective dive watch offerings. All dive watch discussions are welcome here, regardless of brand or exclusivity. If it’s designed to survive more than a casual splash, then step right in and let’s get wet!

When posting in this forum, please observe the TimeZone Guidelines, and these rules:

• Be courteous and treat other forum participants with respect.

• Please do not discuss dealers, net prices paid (discounting) or valuations, and do not post links to websites where watches or related goods are offered for sale. Do not post direct or indirect for sale, want to buy or want to trade messages.