Aquadive has introduced a new watch in their BS100 platform, a series of divers meant to be extremely capable as dive instruments, but also wearable on a day to day basis. Aquadive is a brand with considerable history, having been part of the early dive watch heyday of the 60s and 70s, when lots of firms were experimenting heavily with watch design, and recreational diving was at a peak in popularity. The brand went dormant for a period of time, but has been resurrected and gaining in traction in recent years as the vintage inspired sports watch market has boomed. This new watch, in a bold blue that screams summer, has a lot to offer serious divers and more casual watch enthusiasts alike. Let?s take a closer look.

Aquadive 100 Blue Edition

Case Material: Stainless steel  Dial: Blue
Dimensions: 42.9 x 12.5 x 49mm 
Crystal: Sapphire     
Water Resistance: 1000 meters
Crown: Screw down        
Movement: ETA 2824-2
Strap/bracelet: ISOfrane rubber strap
Price: $1,890
Reference Number: BS100BLU-1
Expected Release: Mid February 

The Aquadive 100 Blue Edition features a classic cushion case design and a tough, hardened stainless steel case measuring 42.9mm in diameter. That?s a big watch, and the Aquadive is a real tool, but because of the compact cushion design, the lug to lug span still comes in under 50mm (Aquadive?s measurement is 49mm from top to bottom). What?s more, the Aquadive 100 is only 12.5mm thick, which is pretty wearable width for a dive...