Overlooked: Make A Splash – A Trio of Watches for All Things Water

Overlooked is your weekly horological treasure hunt — where we dig through the vaults of European Watch Company to spotlight a few quietly brilliant pieces hiding in plain sight. It’s the sleeper hit, the underdog, the “wait, how is this still available?” watch you didn’t know you needed… until now.

Summer is all about diving into adventures, whether that’s sailing around Martha’s Vineyard, kayaking the Colorado River, or scuba diving the caves around Tulum. Whatever your aquatic plans, European Watch Company has some seriously capable timepieces hiding in plain sight, perfect companions that are ready to tackle any water-related escapade with ease.

The reference that dragged the Sea-Dweller into the sapphire-crystal era still feels perfectly at home residing in its namesake locale, the sea. Known as the “Triple Six,” the Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660, at 40mm, packs an impressive 1220 meters of water resistance without becoming overly cumbersome on the wrist. It effortlessly blends rugged utility with timeless Rolex style, making it equally suited to deep-sea dives or a lazy float down the river.

If understatement is not on the packing list, strap on the 48mm Hublot King Power Oceanographic 4000, hewn from black carbon fiber and sealed for an absurd 4,000 meters. The case architecture echoes a mini bathyscaphe with locking crown guard that look like industrial sculpture. Realistically, you’ll never test its engineering limits; but ordering a dark-rum daiquiri at the beach bar tastes infinitely better knowing your watch could survive the Marianas Trench.

Roger Dubuis has always preferred audacity over anonymity, and the Easy Diver is no exception. Rated to 300 meters, it cedes bragging-rights depth to the Rolex and Hublot yet wins back attention with fluted bezel turrets, skeletonized lugs, and Geneva Seal finishing you can’t unsee once the sunlight catches it. Think of it as haute horlogerie that just happens to swim laps with a design that’s quintessentially Roger Dubuis: cool, distinct, and instantly recognizable.

Whether you’re rinsing off sea salt, portaging a kayak, or lingering poolside until the umbrella drinks vanish, each of these watches marries technical credibility with personality. Pick the flavor—classic stealth, carbon-fiber bravado, or Geneva-Sealed flair—and let the water worry about living up to you.