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Three Tiers of Premium Diving
If you’re spending $4,000-$10,000 on a dive watch, three references dominate every conversation: the Rolex Submariner (the icon), the Omega Planet Ocean (the overbuilt), and the Tudor Pelagos (the lightweight). All three have in-house movements, ceramic bezels, and 200m+ depth ratings. Here’s how they stack up.
| Spec | Submariner ($10,250) | Planet Ocean ($7,200) | Pelagos ($4,475) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case | 41mm, 904L steel | 43.5mm, 316L steel | 39mm, titanium |
| Weight | 155g | ~195g | ~95g |
| Movement | Cal. 3235 (70h) | Cal. 8900 (60h, METAS) | MT5400 (70h, COSC) |
| Depth | 300m | 600m | 200m |
| Magnetic | ~200 gauss | 15,000 gauss | ~500 gauss |
| Bezel | Cerachrom | Ceramic + liquidmetal | Ceramic |
Ranked by Purpose
- Best all-rounder: Submariner — office to ocean in one watch. Maximum versatility.
- Best diver: Planet Ocean — 600m, METAS, HEV. Built for actual depth.
- Best comfort: Pelagos — titanium at 95g feels like air on your wrist.
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