Watches by brand names – Engelhardt – submarine watches

Submarine watches are a highlight among trendy and fashionable watches which can be seen quite often on men's wrists these days.

Submarine watches belong to the genre of military watches and usually come in an extra large size. The first military wrist watches have been manufactured at the beginning of the 20th century and had mainly been designed for soldiers. As time went by, these merely functional watches more and more became a trendy accessory which unites both modern technology as well as an appealing design.

Where did the name “submarine watch” spring from? Fact is that no modern so called submarine watch has actually ever been worn within a military submarine. The name originates from the first military watches which have been manufactured for the marine staff, precisely for submarine mates. In regard to their construction, these watches were different from other military watches. The only things they had in common were the leather watch strap and the round watch case. Whereas pilots' watches are equipped with an altimeter, submarine watches are provided with a depth gauge. The dials are all in white and completely covered with a layer of fluorescent colour.

When it is dark, the dial glows like a full moon on a clear sky sparkling with stars. Both hands, numbers and indexes have not been covered with a fluorescent colour, thus they were silhouetted against the glowing dial. Experiments have proven that this variation is much more effective than the usual construction with illuminated hands and numbers.

In the course of time submarine watches became more trendy. The watch straps were made of different materials such as leather, stainless steel, textile, rubber and others. They also started coming in many different colours which changed the overall impression of these watches and gave them a fashionable and sporty appeal. The watch cases were also made of other kinds of metal such as gold, silver, stainless steel or even titanium.
Saying so, the clockworks have been modified as well: A variety of mechanical, electrical or quartz clockworks is available with the modern submarine watches.

Of course the visual design and impressions have altered, too: Submarine watches are on offer with a glass bottom as well which makes it possible to see right through to the clockwork and admire the carefully laid out structure of it. The so called “naked style” is also very fashionable with submarine watches, hence a variety of them come with a skeleton design.

Of course submarine watches can be found among the Engelhardt collection as well. Various designs have been created to match the customers' need and wants. There a classic models which make an impression by their pure elegance. Others are more of a military type and feature an extravagant watch case as well as various accessories of a special kind such as crown caps.

Submarine watches are a perfect blend of military style and an elegant design. Formerly classic features are being pimped by trendy accessories which turn these watches in a must-have for all fashionable people. These submarine watches are for sure more than just mere chronometers, they are the ultimate companion for all ups and downs of life. These little masterpieces are true all-rounders and enthral people with their sophisticated technology and their remarkable and awe-some visual appearance.