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Some of the most intriguing luxury watch brands have a history of scientific innovation and functionality born from their target wearers being professionals. One profession a number of watch brands have catered to over the years is divers. While owning brands such as Omega and Panerai may seem impossible due to their high prices, the best alternative are replica watches of these brands, which offer identical timepieces at much less expense to your pocketbook.
In terms of diving, one of the first brands that may come to mind is Omega. The first watch for divers was created by this company in 1932 and functioned at considerable depths and in cold water. Twenty-five years later they released the Omega Automatic Seamaster 300, which guaranteed water resistance even 300 meters underwater. They even created a model with diver specifically in the name, the Ploprof, an abbreviation of the phrase “plongeur professional” (French for “professional diver”). In 2009 one of the Ploprof’s recent incarnations, the Ploprof 1200M, was released. Bearing the same rugged design as the original, it ensures water resistance and perfect performance at 1200 meters underwater.

Another brand associated with underwater instruments is the Italian brand Panerai. They designed timepieces for the Italian Navy which necessarily performed at the height of efficiency and dependability. In 1938 they developed the first truly waterproof watch. Designed for marine commandos, it was labeled a top secret project. Their recently opened boutique in Doha appropriately reflects their history with underwater equipment. The store’s carefully crafted design includes wave-shaped display units, porthole inspired windows and diving related motifs.

Sharing in this history of underwater equipment development doesn’t have to send you into bankruptcy. The replica watches of brands such as Omega and Panerai are made of the best materials using the latest technologies, and offer the most reasonable path to owning a luxury watch.