“In today’s world, luxury is time and space” quoted Harmon Okinyo once. Time is indeed a luxury and a new world altogether nowadays. Humans have forgotten to value this unvalued asset. Sure, we can’t see time but we do need the feel of it. Sometimes we regret that time is all we wanted and we didn’t have. Well, as humans are devaluing time, they have created some timepieces which are increasing with every second; watches. The intrigue of the human brain to again and again check time have been there since the discovery of mankind, along with them tag the need of watches that acts as a medium to do so. With this month of March kicking in, a lot of us will go in for a swim, for that relaxing time for ourselves. To watch time while having your time underwater, we have got some diving timepieces!
International Watch Company or IWC Schaffhausen was founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, making it one of the oldest watchmakers that are still in business. The brand holds an impeccable value to date being known for its superior quality.
The intrigue of the human brain to again and again check time have been there since the discovery of mankind, along with them tag the need of watches that acts as a medium to do so.
The Aquatimer series by IWC needs no to less introduction when it comes to the world of dive watches. Being a popular option since Hans Ernst Homeberger took over IWC in 1955, Aquatimer is purely made for divers and water expediters.
Talking about the watch itself, It features a chronograph and the internal and external bezels are incorporated with a SafeDive system. It runs on a 30120-calibre movement and also has a 42-hour power reserve. This watch is water-resistant up to 300 meters.
The blue dial reminisces of an aquatic scenario completely blending in with the diver’s side of it. Dimension wise the watch also meets the requirements of a slim watch, sitting at 42mm wide and 14mm thick. The touch of Jacques Cousteau makes it much more valuable.
Panerai Submersible
Make some luxurious ways for the Italian Watch mogul because Panerai is all about it. Founded in 1860, Panerai is actually older than IWC. Panerai was so much popular for its rigidity and quality that at a time, it supplied watches to the Italian Navy.
The submersible, as the name suggests, is a submersible dive watch that not only looks rigid but also is quite rigid. Talking about the watch itself, it portrays a quite minimalist design but looks premium from the first glance itself. Nothing looks complicated but nothing looks cheap too.
The military heritage is still alive with that covered crown. That golden blemish going all around the body will strike you the most when you take a look at it. Panerai is calling this combination of copper and platinum ‘Goldtech’ and is claiming the material to be oxidation resistant.
Overall, the watch is quite rigid with that sapphire crystal glass on top, ceramic bezel, and the protective covering over the crown. The front also features a small date panel while flipping the watch will introduce you to the naked glass which shows its movement. It is water-resistant up to 100 meters.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five
You must be wondering that we are talking about watches and to that with an element of luxury in it and Swiss-made is nowhere to be heard, right? Well, it’s about time. Coming from the land of watches, Oris was founded in 1904 and is a Swiss watchmaker.
While holding such a rich history to its name, The Divers Sixty-Five also contributes to Swiss history. It not only contributes to Oris’s vision but also portrays that to date. This edition is inspired by the first dive watch made by Oris in 1965.
While giving a vintage vibe, it has an in-house automatic movement with a Swiss-made 733 movement and a 38-hour power reserve. With the black bezel going all around the case, it also features Super-LumiNova coating on the hands.
You can also wear this watch on a day-to-day basis and even go for a dive as it is water-resistant up to 100 meters.
Tag Heuer Aquaracer
We will bless you a bit more with another Swiss manufacturer on board; Tag Heuer. It takes a huge piece of cake when it comes to luxury watches. Founded in 1860, it has some of the finest timepieces on its plate.
The watch is something that’s not any less than a masterpiece. Originally the Aquaracer was launched in the 1980s but it has gone through a lot of changes. Firstly, the option of quartz movement rather than mechanical enhances the precision a lot.
It also has the coating of Super-LumiNova which gets handy when there’s a lack of any lighting source. The sapphire crystal glass upfront adds an extra element of rigidity with the bezels being unidirectional which further enhances the experience.
Overall, if you have your eyes on something rigid and full of functionality, Tag Heuer Aquaracer is the right choice for you. It also is water-resistant up to 300 meters.
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