The Depth Master, which shares some traits with DEEP BLUES’ Pro Diver 1KM most noticeably its bezel design,
has a large 49mm x 19.5mm x 59mm (lug to lug) 316L stainless steel case, which as previously mentioned is water-resistant to 3000m. Its screwdown caseback is secured with double O-rings and its screwdown crown with triple O-rings. The watch weighs 300grams and including both crowns measures a whopping 53mm.
Other features include its 120-click-type stainless steel bezel with sapphire inlay and the new Miyota 9015 Automatic with: Date, 24 jewels, 28800 v/h and 42 hours of power reserve. The Depth Master comes on a 316L solid stainless steel bracelet with 26mm solid end-pieces, 26mm first link, solid pin ’n’ tube system for adjustable links with solid deployant clasp and divers extension.
Looking at DEEP BLUE more broadly now — while I’m still new to the brand, my initial review indicates that New York-based DEEP BLUE competes in the sub-$1,000 dive watch segment with a sweet spot near $500. Lower price points are likely to use of Japanese movements rather than Swiss; the brand sells direct online as well as through a popular television home shopping network.