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The Best Dive Watches Under $5,000 in 2025

Whether you're planning to explore the ocean depths or simply appreciate the design and durability of a well-crafted dive watch, there has never been a better time to discover timepieces that offer exceptional quality without stretching your budget. At Belmont Watches, we’ve assisted countless collectors and first-time buyers in finding high-performance dive watches that perfectly balance form and function, all priced under $5,000.

Here are our top picks for the best dive watches under $5,000 this year:

1. Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight
   Price: ~$3,950
   Why We Love It: With a vintage-inspired design,...

Three Months with the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow – Inter.Bezel: A Vintage Soul with Daily Grit

As a lifelong fan of vintage-inspired chronographs, the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow with the Inter.Bezel has been a surprisingly perfect addition to my collection. After wearing it nearly every day for the past three months, I can confidently say that this watch punches well above its weight—not just in terms of design and history, but in sheer wearability and presence on the wrist.

Right out of...

Seiko Watches: Precision, Innovation, and Everyday Excellence

At Belmont Watches, we’re all about watches with soul, timepieces that tell a story. And few brands tell a better one than Seiko. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just dipping your toes into the world of horology, chances are you’ve crossed paths with this legendary Japanese watchmaker.

Seiko has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) reshaping the global watch industry for more than 140 years. From building the world’s first quartz wristwatch to pioneering affordable mechanical dive watches, Seiko is more than just a brand - it’s a movement.

About Belmont Watches

At Belmont Watches, we believe that every timepiece tells a story, not just through craftsmanship, but through the lives they touch. Based in San Diego, we specialize in buying, selling, and curating both modern and vintage luxury watches, with a focus on authenticity, quality, and personal connection.

Lifelong watch enthusiast Adam Beardsley founded Belmont Watches on decades of hands-on experience, deep industry knowledge, and a passion for horology. Our team brings together expertise in watch collecting, custom jewelry design, client engagement, and digital strategy to offer a personalized and transparent buying experience, whether online or in our...

Welcome to the heart of watch collecting in Southern California. Whether you’re coming from North County, South Bay, East County, or right here in downtown San Diego, finding Belmont Watches at the San Diego Jewelry Exchange is easy — and worth the trip.

Our showroom is located on the 7th floor of 861 6th Ave, in the historic Jewelry Exchange building, just steps from the Gaslamp Quarter.

 Where We’re Located

Belmont Watches – Showroom