Dive watches under ~$200
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We list 4 dive watches under ~$200. 3 are automatic and 1 runs on a battery or light. All 4 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for swimming. None have a sapphire crystal. Cases run from 40mm to 44mm. They sit in our entry tier — roughly under $200.
Rotating bezel, high water resistance, big lume — the most versatile sports style.
| Watch | Movement | WR | Case | Crystal | Style | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | 200m | 44mm | mineral | Dive | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| Automatic | 200m | 41.5mm | mineral | Dive | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB | Automatic | 200m | 40mm | mineral | Dive | Entry | Check priceCheck price |
| Automatic | 200m | 42mm | mineral | Dive | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
Quick answers
Which dive watches under ~$200 have a sapphire crystal?
None of the 4 here. They use mineral crystals. How the crystals compare.
Can you swim with dive watches under ~$200?
All 4 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for regular swimming. All of those reach 200m or more. What the ratings mean.
Are there automatic or hand-wound dive watches under ~$200?
Yes, 3 of the 4 are automatic: Orient Mako II, Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB and Orient Ray II. Automatic vs quartz.
What is the smallest of the dive watches under ~$200?
The smallest is the Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB, at 40mm. The largest is the Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin), at 44mm. What size fits your wrist.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin) vs Orient Ray II
- Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin) vs Orient Mako II
- Orient Mako II vs Orient Ray II
- Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin) vs Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB
- Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB vs Orient Ray II
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