1,000 metres, in orange
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
Let's start with the number. The Depthmaster is rated to 1,000 m and has an automatic helium escape valve. That is far beyond what any recreational diver needs, but it tells you the case was built to take a beating.
Then there's the orange. The dial is about as visible underwater as a dial can be, and the luminous numerals are big. The 39 mm cushion case is compact for such a rating, and 13 mm thick, which is reasonable.
What I would change: the bezel and crown guards are fine, but the Soprod P024's 38 hours of reserve is a bit thin for 2026. Leave it in the drawer over a long weekend and it'll stop.
$1,050 is a good price for a proper Swiss diver with a backstory from 1964. If you want a tool watch that stands out in the drawer, this is it.