Why Dive watches are so popular?

Before we start this topic, let us review the history of Dive watch. it cames to market almost 100 years.

first water-resistant water released in 1926 by Rolex Oyster watch.

1932 Omega released Marine Diving Watch. it is official real dive watch.

Penerai developed the diving watch for Italian Navy divers in 1936.

1953, Blancpain produced Fifty Fathoms, first modern dive watch, Rolex released the submariner too 100m in the same year.

1957, Omega release Seamaster 300 dive watch, Breitling launched superocean dive watch.

1965, Seiko released first dive watch.

then these watch leading companies improve the dive watches to much finer and ultra version after recent several decades.

Rolex Submariner

As we all know, the dive watch developed for divers, navy and someone who is doing research underwater. then we do the summary for features of diving watch.
1. Water resistance at least 200M, 20BAR or 20ATM
2. Waterproof braclet (316L up or Rubber)
3. Super-LumiNova for underwater legibility
4. Rotating Watch Bezel for scale the diving time

5. Screw-down crown for water and dust protection.

Omega first diver watch

Read above then I realize this watch is more resistant for dust, water and corrosion than other type watches. and they are more legible and versatile for general public, not only divers. some Sportmen are also fond of dive watch for some water sports too.

Panerai Watch

one main resons for dive watch in popularity, the looking in a good compromise on minimalism and Aesthetics. it looks generous and Robust to be match most clothing styles and occasions. for example, Rolex Black and green Submariner to be first choice of every man. it is common watch in the market. a lot of replica too. obviously they are non-divers. they like them just it is a popular trend and status "Symbol"

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Another main reasons to cause the dive watch in popularity to ordinary people. Via [classic movies" the typical version is Rolex Submariner Ref 6538 worn by Sean Connery in James Bond (1962) in later version of 007, there are Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, Seiko Analog Chronograph SPR007, Tag Heuer Night-Dive and so on...

Omega speedmaster worn by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 (1995). This pop culture made a massive influcence more people in fond of dive watch than casual watch.

Seiko watch

Nowadays no matter you go to Shops, offices, weekends, business conference, or social events, they perfectly fit your wrist and upgrade your looking too. and in the market, you could easy to find the budget from USD200-50,000. even in usd200, the quality is good enough and classic appearance for watch.

Seiko dive watch