Editor’s Note: I love dive watches with some character, and reader Henry M. has put together a killer selection of some of the all-time greats. From Doxa to Halios, these three are hard to argue with for a singularly themed collection; well done, sir. 
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Rather than using my $5,000 budget to develop a rounded out collection, one with pieces to cover all bases and situations, I’d just buy some fun divers. At this point in my watch collecting journey, I’ve found my sweet spot in non-fussy three-handers with minimal complications. Dive watches make up most of my collection at the moment with field watches in a close second.  However, Worn and Wound is giving me $5,000 of (imaginary) fun money to play with so quirky divers it is!
Doxa Sub 300 Professional – $2,490

This is my splurge piece. While the price greatly exceeds my other two selections, the Doxa Sub 300 fits with my value-driven, bang for buck ethos. Yes, this isn’t a small chunk of change to spend on a watch but for what you’re getting it’s hard to argue against it. For under $2500 you get a watch with depths of charm, individuality, and provenance. The Doxa Sub, while arguably contributing to the history of diving timepieces in a way as significant as the likes of Rolex or Blancpain, costs just a fraction of those other watches. It’s got a COSC certificat...