Divers that aren't black
The black diver is a solved problem. These are the ones that make the case for colour on a tool watch.
4 September 2026
Dive watches were designed for legibility underwater, which is why so many are black. But once you're not actually diving, a green, orange or blue dial on a tool watch is one of the great pleasures of this hobby.
These divers keep the function — rotating bezels, lume, water resistance — and add personality.
Zelos
Swordfish 40mm SS
A real jade dial on a 200-metre diver for the price of an entry-level Seiko is very Zelos.
40 mm, NH35A, €385