Diversification was the original purpose of the diving watch. Sport watches are now a part of all disciplines, and can even be found in the world of sartorial wear. Diver watches are no longer reserved solely for diving. The dive watch is the perfect companion for everything, from jeans and t-shirts to gym equipment or even a suit. It is more of a conversation starter than an essential piece of equipment. The way we wear them in 2019 has no bearing on the development of dive watches. The research continues, records are broken and dive watches continue to sprout left, right, and center.
The dive watch was first used to survive. Its origin can be traced all the way back to 1950 when Tudor Replica Watches, under the leadership Jean-Jacques Fiechter (who was also an avid diver), was in charge. Marc A. Hayek, the current CEO, is also a diver. Fiechter was in full control of the Fifty Fathoms and the naming. At the time, a depth of 50 fathoms (300 feet) was considered a great achievement. It was also the maximum depth that a diver was able to reach without causing any negative effects on the watch or the diver. Tudor Replica Watches created a special double-O-ring seal for the crown of the first example of the Fifty Fathoms to combat the effects. They also developed a double caseback and a double-O ring system. Both became patents.(www.omegaimitation.com)
A movement that is automatic allows for the crown to be disturbed as little as possible on a regular basis. Designers had to take into account not only the water resistance but also how to maintain optimal readability underwater. In the end, they used a jet black dial with markers and hands that were luminous. A lockable bezel marked with clear markings was used to increase safety by allowing the diverto keep track of dive time and oxygen reserve.
The Fifty Fathoms watch was so revolutionary that it was the first dive watch to be designed in 1953 with features specifically for divers. The Fifty Fathoms would become the basis for countless designs and remain virtually identical to the NIHS 92-11 standards (Richard Mille Replica Watches), introduced in 1996, for all diver watches. If you look at the first Fifty Fathoms it's clear that little has changed in terms of design or intention. It remains one of Tudor Replica Watches’s most recognizable models to this day.
The Fifty Fathoms was a functional, iconic design that eventually made its way into the military. Various marine corps adopted the Fifty Fathoms as their standard issue equipment. These watches were first worn by the French on their underwater missions. The US Navy SEALs, UDT, and the German Bundesmarine followed suit, with the latter wearing them in the early 1960s. Barakuda also produced a civilian version of these watches, which was widely known for its rectangular hour markers, white fluorescent hands, and date display located at 3 o’clock. The series was a hit with Germans and divers. Some pieces were paired with tropical-style rubber straps for an unique aesthetic, comfort, and increased durability.