It was It’s been almost 70 years since the base model was laid out for watches capable of diving to the depths of the ocean. And such was the appeal of the formula defined by the Rolex Submariner and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms — clean, simple dials, sturdy steel cases, and luminous material on everything that mattered — not long before the tool specialized industry became more widespread.
Today, just as the practicality of the SUV has shown us the popularity of “crossover” cars, the specialized competence of dive watches has evolved into a position in the market as a person. around in fact. You can also thank the generational shift toward larger cases, the easing of formal dress codes, and an appreciation for all things classic. Elemental dive watches are now often made in unusual and attention-grabbing ways.
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