What Is a Skindiver Watch?

Skin diving refers to short dives using only basic equipment like snorkel gear. ... The brands represented here each have a venerable name and an American connection, but many enthusiasts might not expect something from them like these sporty dive watches.

What are skin diver watches?

They know that we love dive watches - but don't need the functionality. That's why in the 1950s they created Skin Diver watches. They are lightweight dive watches that tone down the ruggedness. They're slim, comfortable and very stylish.

What is the point of a dive watch?

This device could help track how long a diver was underwater, help calculate decompression stops (to avoid the bends), and help the diver keep track of how much air was in the tank. There are a few standout models in the early years of the dive watch. And, like many innovations in horology, it starts with Rolex.