The Panerai you can actually dive with
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
The Submersible fixes the Luminor's big gap for a diver: it has a rotating bezel. Add the crown-locking lever and the cushion case and you've got something that actually does the job.
This one is 42 mm, which is the smallest Submersible size and the one I'd go for. 14.6 mm thick, 22 mm lugs, 300 m, rubber strap, closed back, P.9010 with 72 hours and a date. $10,200 to $11,000.
Downsides: it's heavy and it sits up high, and the bezel on the ones I've handled is quite stiff. Some people like that. With gloves I'd want it looser.
The rubber strap is the right choice for this watch. It'll stay on it.