Reviews
Honest, in-depth reviews of dive watches worn in real life — not just spec sheets. We test them at the desk, on the trail, and everywhere in between.
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A Love Note to the Seiko Alpinist
For years, I have loved the Seiko Alpinist line. When I first learned about the SARB017, I couldn’t quite fathom just how much that watch appealed to me. See, in my watch hobby, I’ve always been drawn to watches that look like they belong on the wrist of a man who’s out having adventures, making…
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Why I Keep Coming Back to Marathon MSAR, GSAR, Navigator, impressions
One of my favorite watch brands is Marathon. It isn’t the normal mainstream brand you hear a lot about outside certain circles or parts of the watch community. Recently, though, there has been a resurgence of coverage, from Sketchy Boyz Watch Club doing Marathon Mondays to collaborations in the works, and seemingly in production, from…
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When a Tool Watch Is Actually a Tool Watch
The term tool watch gets thrown around a lot. In fairness, it is a real term. Dive watches, field watches, pilot watches, GMTs, and chronographs all have roots in solving actual problems. They were designed to do jobs, not just look good sitting in a watch box. A lot of those jobs were military, but…
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500 Followers, One Winner, and a Thank You From Land Diver Society
First and foremost, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in our 500-follower giveaway. When we started Land Diver Society, the goal was pretty simple. We wanted to create a place for people who enjoy watches, gear, adventure, exploration, and the stories that come along with them. It wasn’t about having…
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AI has come to the watch world. how do we utilize it?
In today’s never-ending world of advancing technology, AI has become more present, and it is starting to become present in the watch world. From content, ads, and many other aspects, we are seeing it more and more. At Land Diver Society, we are okay with the use of AI on a somewhat limited basis. Today,…
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Two Timex Watches, One Conclusion
The Expedition Pioneer and Deepwater Meridian GMT show just how far Timex has come—and where there is still work to do. JordanLand Diver Society I have had two Timex reviews sitting in the backlog for longer than I really wanted: the Expedition Pioneer Automatic and the Deepwater Meridian GMT. I had every intention of giving…
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Sketchy Dudes Wear Gallet? Sketchy Duding on a Budget?
Most of us know that sketchy dudes wear Breitling. If you don’t understand this, I suggest going and checking out Watches of Espionage’s video on this. It is a fun little thing that some of us in the watch community like to joke about, but like most jokes, there is a modicum of truth behind…
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It’s a Tool Watch. Wear It Like One.
The Watch Community and the Disconnect The watch community is an interesting place and group of people. It is diverse. You have people from all races, religions, sexual preferences, financial situations, and everything in between. It is part of what makes the community great. Recently, someone I call a buddy, Derek from @sixtyclicksavant on Instagram,…
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Nodus sector deep pioneer overview
As the story goes, the Nodus Sector Deep is an example of what happens when a (Redacted) military unit puts in a request for a robust, overbuilt dive watch. Think Rolex Sea-Dweller, but more reasonable and more tool than flash. What would you build for real-world end users who you know are going to absolutely…
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Land Diver Society — September 2026 Update
New chapters, new gear, and where LDS is heading this fall September has been a busy month. Not just for Land Diver Society, but for me personally. There have been some pretty significant changes behind the scenes, and in a lot of ways I think those changes are starting to shape where Land Diver Society…
