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Pre-Owned Dive Watches

Built to withstand the depths — and built to last — our collection of pre-owned dive watches includes the world's most iconic underwater timepieces, tested to 300 meters and beyond.

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Discover Luxury Dive Watches with 300m+ High Water Resistance

Dive watches were born from necessity — and perfected through innovation. Since the mid-20th century, they've been defined by their ability to perform under pressure. Equipped with features like screw-down crowns, unidirectional bezels, and luminous markers, these tool watches evolved into icons of technical and stylistic achievement. Today, they serve seasoned divers and collectors alike, combining bold aesthetics with serious engineering.

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Pre-owned dive watches offer unmatched reliability, purpose-driven design, and timeless appeal. Defined by ISO 6425 standards or traditional benchmarks like 300-meter water resistance, these timepieces are engineered for adventure above and below sea level. For an in-depth primer, read our guide: What Is a Dive Watch? .

Among the most historically significant dive watches is the Rolex Deepsea — a model tested to 3,900 meters and rooted in deep-sea exploration. Learn more in our editorial: Rolex Dive Watch History .

Other icons include the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms , recognized as the original modern dive watch, and the Omega Seamaster family — particularly the 300M Diver and Planet Ocean models. The Seamaster's versatility and James Bond association have made it a global favorite.

High-tech options include the Panerai Submersible , with cushion-shaped cases and robust rotating bezels. Also popular is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver , which blends high horology and rugged water resistance.

Independent brands have joined the fray too. The Richard Mille RM 028 is a marvel tested to 300 meters, while the Breitling Superocean and Oris Aquis deliver rugged reliability at accessible price points.

To explore how these watches evolved, visit our editorial series: Diving Deeper: Dive Watches .

Explore the full breadth of our pre-owned collection to find more sport and professional models, or narrow your search by material, movement, or complication.

A dive watch is a timepiece designed to withstand underwater pressure, typically offering at least 100m water resistance, though 300m+ is considered the standard for serious diving.
Key features include high water resistance (often 300m+), a screw-down crown, a unidirectional bezel to track dive time, and legible lume for underwater visibility.
While many are capable, most are worn for style, daily wear, or sports. That said, models like the Rolex Deepsea or Omega Seamaster Professional are fully dive-ready.
Absolutely. Dive watches are built for durability and typically match casual or sporty attire. Many collectors favor them for their versatility and rugged charm.
"Dive watch" usually refers to models that meet ISO standards or serious specs (like 300m WR), while "diver-style" watches may borrow the aesthetic without meeting technical thresholds.
The deepest dive watch ever made is the Rolex Deepsea Challenge, which is rated to an extraordinary depth of 11,000 meters (36,090 feet). Built in collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron for a 2012 Mariana Trench expedition, it represents the peak of pressure-resistant watch engineering.