Is $6,000 Still A Luxury Watch? Dive Watches in 2025

The dive watch is the universal luxury watch style. From Rolex to Omega, all of the mainstream watch brands are on the bandwagon. Even ultra-luxury names like Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille offer dive watch models. But amid a year of financial uncertainty, it's a pleasure to see dive watches from Tudor, Longines, Oris and many others priced below $6,000. Tonight, Tim Mosso recommends his favorite sub-$6,000 dive watches. The 2025 Tudor Black Bay 58 Red - with burgundy color - is a welcome addition to Tudor's iconic dive watch collection. Vintage inspired with a no-date dial, no-guard case, and 39mm diameter, the Tudor Black Bay 58 Red combines modern color with historically true details. The optional five-link bracelet is similar enough to the Rolex Jubilee that anyone who ever wanted a no-date Sub on a Jubilee will find a natural match with Tudor's affordable watch. The 2025 Tudor Black Bay 58 Red costs $4,275 on a rubber strap, $4,500 on a rivet-style three link bracelet, and $4,600 on the five link Jubilee style bracelet. Internally, a Tudor automatic caliber MT 5400 provides Master Chronometer precision with a 70-hour power reserve and antimagnetic silicon hairspring. This Tudor / Kenissi design offers a full balance bridge and a sophisticated free sprung balance for greater durability. Longines isn't always the first name mentioned when dive watches are discussed, but its status as one of the world's best selling entry-level luxury watch brands means it cannot be