Customer Reviews

Swiss Army Dive Master Mens Scuba Watch 24046

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This diver from Swiss Army comes in six variations. You can get it with strap or bracelet and dial color of black, orange, or yellow. This review is for the bracelet model with the black dial. Most observations will apply equally to the other variants.

This diver is a "sleeper". It grows on you. It is not big, bad, and bold like the Seiko "Monster" or Croton Super "C". Nor is it a classic replica of the Rolex Submariner like the Invicta Swiss Pro Diver.

The bracelet is nicely tapered starting at the case and moving to the heavy duty fold over clasp with safety latch. The clasp has a quick release "dive extension" on one end to provide expansion for over wet-suit use. The major links are single piece with brush finish on top and sides. The minor links are high-polish providing a nice contrast. The back of the bracelet links are flat providing max comfort and no snags.

The uni-directional bezel is brush finish with 60 detents corresponding precisely to the minute positions on the dial. The bezel has 10 minute major markers, 5 minute minor markers, and small minute markers for the first 15 minutes of elapsed time. All markers are recessed and finished in black. They will not fade or get worn off.

The lugs and case sides are brush finish. The side of the bezel, top of the screw down crown, and the screw in back are all high-polish.

The dial is very legible with a clear distinction between the hour and minute hands. The "cyclops" magnifier on the crystal makes the date very readable. The luminous material on the hands and hour markers charges quickly and sustains well. The depth rating is 300 Meters (1000 Feet) far beyond the depth needed by any sport diver.

This diver has unique good looks and is very functional. It is small enough to be worn for every day use and thin enough to fit under a long sleeve shirt. All things considered a very nice piece.

I own this watch with the rubber band. I swim, water ski, and cycle much more than I dive. My point is, my watch is exposed to a lot of water and sweat. The watch is great but I have to replace the band once a year at a cost of about $40.00 a pop. The band hangs on by its edges. It always breaks off. I don't recommend this watch for that reason.