Designed for true underwater use—not just to withstand a few splashes—BEUCHAT diving watches combine durability, reliability, and elegance. The GB 1950, Ocea, Lumitech, Blue Ocean, and Hero Color collections, assembled in France, reflect the brand's watchmaking expertise dedicated to diving enthusiasts.
Designed by divers, for divers, BEUCHAT watches accompany you both during your dives and throughout all your water sports activities.
Water-resistant from 100 to 300 meters, depending on the model, they feature a stainless steel case, a durable mineral crystal, and components engineered to withstand the demanding marine environment. Their timeless, understated design also makes them ideal for everyday wear, far beyond the depths.
For watch enthusiasts, Beuchat offers watches with several types of movements. In watchmaking, the movement is the mechanism that powers the watch. There are several major movement categories, each offering its own advantages and intended uses. According to the Beuchat watch collection, the main models include automatic, three-hand quartz, and chronograph watches.
The quartz movement is renowned for its outstanding accuracy and ease of use. Powered by a battery, it delivers excellent everyday reliability and requires very little maintenance other than replacing the battery every few years. It is the ideal choice for divers and watch enthusiasts looking for a precise, dependable, and easy-to-own timepiece.
Available in the Beuchat Blue Ocean, Ocea, Lumitech, and Hero Color collections
An automatic movement operates without a battery thanks to a self-winding mechanism powered by the natural motion of the wrist. A true symbol of traditional watchmaking craftsmanship, it is highly appreciated for its intricate mechanics and exceptional longevity. Combining heritage, elegance, and autonomy, an automatic watch is built to accompany its owner for many years.
Flagship model: Beuchat BRB Automatic Watch
The Automatic Open Heart movement offers all the benefits of a traditional automatic watch while revealing part of its mechanism through an opening in the dial. This window showcases the balance wheel in motion, adding elegance while highlighting the beauty of fine mechanical watchmaking.
Flagship model: Beuchat BEU0109 Open Heart Watch
The Skeleton movement fully showcases the beauty of the watch mechanism through a highly open-worked dial. The gears, balance wheel, and movement components become true design elements, transforming the watch into a technical masterpiece as well as an aesthetic statement. This type of movement is designed for enthusiasts who appreciate exceptional mechanical watches.
Flagship model: Beuchat BEU0109 Skeleton
The chronograph movement combines the functions of a traditional watch with those of a precision stopwatch. Featuring dedicated pushers and sub-dials, it accurately measures elapsed time while maintaining a full-time display. Sporty, versatile, and practical, the chronograph is especially valued for activities requiring reliable and precise timing.
Flagship collection: Beuchat Lumitech Chronograph Watch
These five movement families represent the entire Beuchat watch collection, from everyday quartz models to sophisticated automatic timepieces such as the Open Heart and Skeleton versions, which showcase Beuchat's watchmaking expertise.
Inspired by the brand's vintage heritage, the Beuchat GB 1950 collection features interchangeable straps available in colorful elastomer or stainless steel, allowing the watch to change style without changing character. Water-resistant to 200 meters, it features a stainless steel case and a screw-down crown.
The Beuchat Ocea line covers a wide range of uses with three-hand quartz, chronograph, and automatic models featuring a power reserve. High-end automatic versions offer water resistance up to 300 meters and sapphire crystal, while entry-level models are equipped with durable mineral crystal.
The Beuchat Lumitech collection focuses on maximum readability underwater, with automatic versions water-resistant to 500 meters and a women's version rated to 200 meters.
Water-resistant to 100 meters, these two collections are designed primarily for swimming and recreational water sports rather than scuba diving. Best suited for surface water activities.
Beuchat offers several strap options depending on the collection: elastomer and rubber straps for the GB 1950 and Ocea, stainless steel on selected Ocea and Apnea models, and leather straps on the Skipper line. Before replacing your strap, always check the lug width specified on the product page to ensure compatibility.
What is the difference between a 100 m and a 200 m Beuchat watch?A 100-meter water resistance rating is suitable for showering, swimming, and surface water sports. For diving, including freediving, a minimum rating of 200 meters is recommended.
Where can I find discontinued Beuchat models such as the Apnea, Genesis, or Ushuaia?These models are no longer in production. The current range focuses on the GB 1950, Ocea, Lumitech, Blue Ocean, and Hero Color collections, which preserve the same spirit while featuring more modern movements. Vintage models remain popular on the pre-owned watch market.
How do I replace the battery or service a Beuchat watch?Automatic watches do not use batteries; they are powered by the natural movement of the wrist. Quartz models require battery replacement and water-resistance servicing by a professional watchmaker to preserve the seals and maintain optimal waterproof performance.
Does the watch come with instructions for setting the time and date?Yes. Every Beuchat watch includes an instruction manual explaining how to set the time and date according to the specific model, whether equipped with a screw-down crown or a standard crown. Setup procedures vary slightly between automatic and quartz collections.