But things are changing today. While diving remains a recreational activity for some, a serious sport for others, and a vocation for most professional divers who also serve as activists and conservationists, the number of women divers has increased. Based on statistics from Professional Association of Diving Instructors, there is now around 40 per cent women in the diving community, blurring the gender divide significantly. Which brings us back to our argument: women should then wear the Submariner for their dive trips, be it for recreation or professional dives.

The Submariner’s rotatable bezel with engraved 60-minute graduations is an important feature for divers. This way, she can accurately and safely monitor diving time and decompression stops. With the bezel’s knurled edge, adjusting it with thick gloves to set dive time is a cinch as the clever design offers excellent grip even underwater. The dial’s luminescent Chromalight display improves visibility in dark environment, an essential feature for divers.

The Submariner’s Oyster case today is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet), thus protecting the high-precision self-winding calibre 3130 from water, dust, pressure and shocks. The accompanying Triplock winding crown ups the watertight security of the case with its triple waterproofness system being screwed down firmly. Another plus about the Submariner for use during dives is its Oyster bracelet, a symbol of durability and comfort. Its Oysterlock safety clasp prevents accidental opening of the bracelet while the Rolex Glidelock extension system allows for fine adjustments of the bracelet without tools—the watch can be worn easily and comfortably over a diving suit.

Whether it’s a weekend leisure dive in Manado, Indonesia or a dive holiday with the girlfriends to the Carribean, it’s evident that the Submariner is the perfect accessory to bring along. That said, it is not just only a dive watch. What separates Rolex from the competition is that its watches are classic and functional too. Wearing the Submariner to a high-powered boardroom meeting adds that extra touch of confidence to seal the deal, while post-work drinks with it will make you the life of the party. So, heed our suggestion—ladies, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner suits you perfectly fine.