10 Best Dive Watches Under £100

Fancy some deep-sea diving? Nah, me neither. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate the sub-nautical charm of a good dive watch! Indeed, there are many affordable watches out there that offer great water performance in a durable steel package…but which are best? Well, I’ve selected ten of the best options that typically retail for below £200. In here, we’ve got a mix of sizes, brands and movements; with each of the watches housing a minimum of 100m of water resistance, which should cover you for most aquatic ventures.
First, we’ll go through some quartz options, then we’ll move onto some mechanical divers in no particular order.
Japanese brand Casio offer some of the most affordable dive watches out there, including some that you’ve likely never heard of. They’re always great value, so I have no hesitation in recommending them.

CASIO DURO MDV-106
First up is the venerable Casio Duro MDV-106. This legendary replica luxury watches is known to be one of the best value options on the planet, if you can locate it at retail price. For typically under 50 dollars in the US, you get a stainless-steel watch that boasts a mega 200m of water resistance and a surprising level of finishing, which includes precisely cut lugs and the marlin billfish engraving on the rear. This model also comes with a screw-down crown and unlike other models, there’s a silicone strap fitted by default. The standard colourway is black and silver, though they recently introduced some other colour variants, including the black and gold one I have here.
The Duro is a big boy, with a commanding 44m diameter, it’s not for the slim-wristed out there but certainly has the heft to feel like a quality item; despite the low production costs. Within is a basic quartz movement, to give good accuracy over long durations.
Unfortunately, this model is somewhat hard to come by at reasonable prices in the UK. Therefore, I’ve hunted down a great alternative below, if you’re willing to settle for 100m of water resistance.

CASIO EFV-130
This is the EFV-130. I previously covered the EFV-110 and was blown away by the value for money and this watch is from that same Edifice range. While not a true dive watch, with a yacht-timer bezel that lacks a lume pip, I think it’s close enough to make this list. Like the Duro, this features a screw-down crown and mineral crystal. However, the bezel action here is far better, with virtually no back-play to speak of.
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Overall, the watch has a notably better level of finishing too, with this version having a beautiful blue sunburst dial that pops nicely when under direct light. Unlike the Duro, it also comes with a very well-integrated steel bracelet, that has a clasp with 4 micro-adjustment holes. It also houses a quartz movement and in low-light both Casio watches provide similar legibility. The luminescence isn’t very bright but does last a long time. At a hair over 42mm and with a slimmer case, it wears smaller than the Duro, though is still fairly large.
It’s another great watch but those with small wrists will need to look outside of the Casio brand to find something more well-tailored.
INVICTA PRO DIVER 9204OB
The first place I’d stop is, surprisingly, Invicta. This American (formerly Swiss) brand has a mixed reputation in the watch community, due to their experimental designs and questionable marketing tactics.

They’re also famous for making some of the largest watches in history, which makes it all the more the surprising that they are responsible for one of the best small divers. The unisex Pro Diver 9204OB is a dream for smaller wrists, sitting at a mere 37.5mm in diameter and with a 47.3mm lug to lug, it even looks great on my skinny 6.25-inch wrist. I was pleased to find it’s also rather slim, at 11.2mm, which is quite compact for a dive watch, meaning it sits nice and flat on-wrist.
As you can likely tell, this is a straight copy and paste from the Rolex Submariner, incorporating all of the same basic design cues. While far from original, it does pack a punch for the low price, which is often well below £60 in the UK. This includes full steel construction, as well as an advertised 200m of water resistance, with a quartz movement and a solid link bracelet that has no right being on a watch at this price point. Outside of the hollow end links, it’s a beast.
The 9205 stacks up surprisingly well versus the Casio Duro and provides another battery-powered avenue to go down. My only reservation with the watch is the Invicta inscription down the left side, which I think is totally unnecessary. If you can look past that, you’re getting a solid watch that will serve you well.

AUTOMATIC INVICTA PRO DIVERS
Funnily enough, there is also a selection of mechanical Pro Divers too, which come in at a slightly larger 40mm width. Arguably, these offer even better value for money, with their Seiko NH35A automatic movements; which are often found in more expensive swiss replica rolex watches.

The regular series is visually comparable to the quartz watch, with the same Submariner-esque design. These also come with a selection of bezels, I’ve found the coin-edged ones have by far the best grip. There are plenty of colourways available, I went for this blinged-out gold version, as I found the standard black version to be a little boring. Unlike the quartz version, this comes with a screw-down crown to give some extra peace of mind when submerged. You can also flip the watch over and view the movement through the exhibition window, which is pretty cool if you’re new to wristwatches.
INVICTA PRO DIVER ’1953′ SPECIAL EDITION
Invicta released a special version of this watch in 2022, which has proven to be highly popular. This 31290, also known as the ’1953′, is a direct rip-off of the original Rolex Submariner, released in that same year.

While it features the same movement and materials as the regular Pro Diver, it does look rather different. This has a different handset, bezel and case, the latter no longer featuring any sort of engraving, which is nice. In fact, the finishing on this edition seems to be a further improvement upon the original, with an attractive chamfered edge down each side and an elegant curved side profile.
While the diameter remains the same, the lug to lug sees a slight elongation, to 48.5mm; so it does wear a tad larger than the regular 40mm Pro Diver models.
Even so, the vintage aesthetics have proven to be incredibly popular, with the more subtle branding also being a hit. These sold out everywhere upon release and only around 12 months later are we seeing these make their way back into stock.

WATCHSHOP DEPTH CHARGE

The most unexpected entrant to this list is the new Depth Charge brand from British retailer WatchShop. One of you viewers left a comment about this brand a few months ago. I’d never heard of it, so gave it a quick google search. What I found was a dive watch with a cool design and tremendous specifications for the money.
I bought this one a while back. It arrived and I was pleased to discover that everything that commenter had said was bang on. Like the Invicta’s, this features an automatic Seiko NH35 movement and full stainless steel construction; however, for a slight price increase, you also gain some further benefits. First up, this uses sapphire crystal, rather than the mineral present on all of the watches I mentioned previously, which will give unbeatable scratch protection. As well as the screw-down crown and 200m of water resistance, it also comes fitted on a brilliant solid-link bracelet. This not only features solid end links, but it also has a well-machined milled clasp, that would look at home at a who sells the best replica watches at double this retail price.

The bezel action is solid, the luminescence is very bright indeed and the design has some more unique design cues with the arrow hour hand and the double marker at the 12′oclock position. It doesn’t just look like another Rolex clone and instead has its own identity. At 41mm it does wear much like a Submariner though and there are currently 3 colours available, my favourite being this ‘Island Green’ variant.
I’m unsure exactly who is producing these, I have a suspicion it could be Rotary. Regardless, they’ve hit on something good here, hence its presence on this list. For just over £100 with a discount code, this is the best value dive watch I’ve come across in some time, with the only caveat being international availability. If you’re outside of the UK, I’m unsure of the shipping costs and import charges, so you’ll have to check for yourself. If you’re in the UK, you’ll do well to beat this.
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ALIEXPRESS WATCHES / PAGANI DESIGN
Perhaps the only way of beating it is heading to China yourself. By using sites like Aliexpress, you can purchase watches directly from Chinese wholesalers and sometimes you can get a great deal. There are numerous obscure brands out there, offering varying levels of quality. One of the best-known is Pagani Design.
As with most of these Chinese home-brands, their repertoire mainly consists of homage watches; with their most popular divers copying famous Rolex designs.
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For barely any money, you can grab yourself an automatic, steel divers watch that looks like a more expensive one from a distance. Over the years, I’ve found that most of these replica luxury watches have fairly impressive case finishing for the money, with the main trade-offs coming in the way of water resistance and quality control…especially the latter.
The submariner homage I have here has an interesting blue-black dial and at a glance, it looks flashy without feeling too cheap. The case looks good too, it houses a sapphire crystal and it even has the same type of movement as all of the divers I previously mentioned.
Its shortcomings are evident though. The bezel is easily the worst on this list, with a tinny feel and significant back-play, whilst the cyclops is aligned very poorly. The bracelet feels good for the money, though some models have reportedly had instances of separation.

ORIENT
While opinions are mixed on Aliexpress brands, the Japanese brand Orient are widely acclaimed as one of the best affordable wristwatch manufacturers. Not only do they design their watches in-house, but unlike most on this list, they produce their movements too.
For several years, the Mako 2 and Ray 2 were the flagship affordable divers offered by Orient. The Mako features the arabics, whilst the Ray is essentially the same, just with markers. Until now, I never bothered with either because I didn’t think the dials looked like anything special from the footage I saw online. I decided to try one for this post and I feel like I have been reverse catfished. Whether the lighting in those videos was just too poor, I’m not sure, but in person, this Ray II looks a hell of a lot better.

Despite being wider than the regular Pro Diver, at 41.5mm, it retains the same lug to lug length and is slimmer. When paired with the narrower lugs and less bulbous design, it makes this a more viable choice for slimmer wrists.
The Ray 2 has similar specifications to other pieces on this list, including 20bar water resistance, mineral crystal and steel construction. Don’t make the mistake I did though. I got sent the version on the silicone strap. While I like the matte black dial and the way the strap compliments it, unfortunately, this option is simply too long for my wrist, rendering it useless. As such, if you’re watching and have a smaller wrist, say below 6.75 inches or 17 centimetres, I’d stick to the metal bracelet options, which you can adjust to the appropriate size. Otherwise, even if it fits, you’ll be left with a huge excess poking over the top.

KAMASU
Even though I like the Ray 2, my favourite Orient diver has to be the Kamasu. This model, released in 2019, takes things to the next level, with an even better-looking dial and a sapphire crystal, in place of the mineral found on the Ray and Mako cheap rolex swiss replica. While the case is very comparable in both design and size to its predecessor, at 41.5mm wide, 12.9mm thick and 46.5mm lug to lug; the polishing and brushing appear to have been completed to a slightly higher standard. From what I’ve seen online, the Kamasu bracelet is also better finished than that you’d get with the Ray and the watch also comes in a more interesting variety of colours too.
I was torn between this teal-dark green colour and the equally attractive burgundy option, which also features a nice pop of colour. In the end, I went with this option, as it might be a little more versatile.

The only real downgrade from the previous Ray & Mako offerings is the bezel. This has a less precise click to it and also features increased back-play that doesn’t inspire confidence. The unit I have here was also misaligned, which was a shame on a watch that otherwise feels very premium for the low cost.
Still, should you land on a unit that avoids this issue, you’ll be met with a glorious dial that features a beautiful sunburst effect and a selection of applied markers that are probably the best looking on this list. I also really enjoy the handset, which includes a sharp pointed second hand and a bold arrow hour hand that make the watch look piercing and aggressive. A bit like a shark or something.
This is my favourite looking watch on the list and in the hands, it certainly feels like a more premium piece. I really appreciate the original design, so I’m frustrated that the Kamasu doesn’t fit me, or I’d be keeping it.

Choosing a Business Structure

Before registering your company, it is important to ensure that you pick the best legal structure that will work for you and your business. The legal structure that you adopt will have a huge impact on the type of activities your business can conduct so it’s necessary to get this issue right early on. It could impact the range of funding or financial investment you can seek, the amount of tax you have to pay to HM Revenue and Customs, and the amount of paperwork you have to complete.

There is no science to choosing a legal structure and each choice depends entirely on your individual circumstances and ambitions for your business.  Take a look at the different legal structures available below and see which one seems most appropriate for your business.  Read the profiles below and select the one which sounds most like you:

“I want to work by myself. There is no urgency to register my company. I want to start trading straight away.”  

“I want to create a social enterprise that is sustainable and works for the benefit of a community.  I also want to be able to apply for grants and other finance should I need it.” 

“I want to create a standard company with a traditional business structure. I do not want to be held personally responsible for the company’s debts. ”  

 “I would like to work in a partnership where our legal responsibilities and personal liabilities are shared.”   

 “I would like to work in a partnership where our legal responsibilities are shared but where we have no personal liability for the company’s debts.” 

 

A. Sole Trader

Being a sole trader is the easiest way to start a business. You don’t have to register with Companies house, taxes are relatively straight forward to deal with and you can keep all your profits. You can also take on staff – ‘sole trader’ means you’re responsible for the business, not that you have to work alone.

 Account and Management

 You must keep records showing your business income and expenses.

Legal obligations

 As a sole trader, you are personally liable for your business. Personal assets, such as your home may be at risk if your business runs into trouble.

 How to set up as sole trader

 You must register with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as soon as you can after starting your business.

If you register later than 5 October in your business’ second tax year, you could be charged a penalty.

For example, if you start up as a sole trader during tax year 2012 to 2013, you must register before 5 October 2013.

Tax responsibilities

 You must:

You will also have to register for VAT if you expect your business’ takings to be more than £77,000 a year.

 

 

B. Social Enterprise

Social enterprises can use a number of business structures.

If you want to set up a business that has social, charitable or community-based objectives, you can set up as a:

  • limited company
  • charity
  • co-operative
  • industrial and provident society
  • community interest company

Community interest companies

Community interest companies can be limited by guarantee or limited by shares.

Running a community interest company is very similar to running a limited company but:

  • the company’s money and equipment can only be used for its social objectives
  • there are limits to the money it can pay to shareholders (if limited by shares)

Setting up a community interest company

You must apply to Companies House, as you would to set up a limited company. But for a community interest company, you must do 3 additional things:

  • write a ‘community interest statement’ – this explains what your business plans to do
  • create an ‘asset lock’- a legal promise that the company’s assets will only be used for its social objectives
  • get your company approved by the community interest company regulator – your application will automatically be sent to them

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills website has more information about how to set up a community interest company.

 

 

C. Private Limited Company

What is a limited company?

A limited company is an organisation that you can set up to run your business. It’s responsible in its own right for everything it does and its finances are separate to your personal finances.  Any profit it makes is owned by the company, after it pays Corporation Tax. The company can then share its profits.

Who owns limited companies

Every limited company has ‘members’ (shareholders) – people or organisations who own shares in the company.

Directors are responsible for running the company. Directors often own shares, but they don’t have to.

Legal obligations

There are many legal responsibilities involved with being a director and running a limited company.

Most limited companies are ‘limited by shares’. This means that the company’s responsibilities for financial liabilities it can’t pay are limited to the value of company shares that haven’t been paid for.

For example, a company limited by shares issues 1,000 shares valued at £1 each when it’s set up. Its 2 shareholders own 250 shares each. If the company goes bust, the maximum it has to pay towards outstanding bills is £500 – the value of the 500 shares issued but not paid for.

Company directors aren’t personally responsible for debts the business can’t pay if it goes wrong, as long as they haven’t broken the law.

Other types of company

Most companies are private companies limited by shares. There are 3 other types.

  • Private company limited by guarantee- Directors or shareholders financially back the organisation up to a specific amount if things go wrong.
  • Private unlimited company- Directors or shareholders are liable for all debts if things go wrong.
  • Public limited company- Companies where shares are traded publicly on a market, like the London Stock Exchange.

How to set up a limited company

You must set up the company with Companies House and let HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) know when the company starts business activities.

Every financial year, the company must:

The company must register for VAT if you expect its takings to be more than £77,000 a year.

If you’re a director of a limited company, you must:


 

D. Standard business partnership

In a business partnership, you and your business partner (or partners) personally share responsibility for your business. You can share all your business’ profits between the partners. Each partner pays tax on their share of the profits.

Account and Management

 You must keep records showing your business income and expenses.

Legal obligations

You’re personally responsible for your share of:

  • any losses your business makes
  • bills for things you buy for your business, like stock or equipment

If you don’t want to be personally responsible for a business’ losses, you can set up a limited partnership or limited liability partnership.

How to set up as a business partnership

You must choose a ‘nominated partner’. This is the partner who will be responsible for keeping business records and managing tax returns.

Registration for the nominated partner

The nominated partner must register the partnership with HM Revenue & Customs. When they do this, they will automatically register personally for Self Assessment.

 Registration for other partners

You must register for Self Assessment to pay your personal tax and National Insurance on your share of the partnership’s profit as soon as possible after you start trading. If you register the partnership or individual partners later than 5 October in your business’ second tax year, you could be charged a penalty.

For example, if you start a partnership or become a partner during tax year 2012 to 2013, you must register before 5 October 2013.

Tax responsibilities

 The nominated partner must:

All the partners must:

The partnership will also have to register for VAT if you expect its takings to be more than £77,000 a year.


 

E. Limited partnership and limited liability partnership

Limited partnerships

In limited partnerships, the liability for debts the business can’t pay is unequally shared by its partners:

  • ‘General’ partners can be personally liable for all the partnerships’ debts
  • ‘Limited’ partners are only liable up to the amount they initially invest in the  business

The Companies House website has information about how to set up a limited partnership.

Limited liability partnerships

In a limited liability partnership, the partners aren’t personally liable for debts the business can’t pay. Limited liability partnerships are most often set up by professional services firms, like solicitors or accountants.

The Companies House website has information about how to set up a limited liability partnership.

Tax responsibilities

Every year, the partnership must send a partnership Self Assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

All the partners must:

  • send a personal Self-Assessment tax return every year
  • pay Income Tax on their share of the partnership’s profits
  • pay National Insurance

You will also have to register the partnership for VAT if you expect your business’ takings to be more than £77,000 a year.

 

Source: www.gov.uk

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