Navy it's not: From royal and cobalt to sapphire, the most modern -- and fresh -- statement to make is a flash of color.
1. Rolex Submariner
Cost: $29,850
An icon transformed: The 2009 blue-dial, white-gold Submariner is a rare investment item -- expect it to retain, if not gain, value over time. rolex.com
2. Breitling Chronomat B01
Cost: $7,690
The Riviera blue dial and subdials on a steel pilot's bracelet make a powerful impression. breitling.com
3. Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500 M Limited Edition
Cost: $2,600
A professional-grade option, it's water-resistant to 500 meters and features an automatic helium valve that releases any gases that infiltrate during a deep dive. tagheuer.com
NEXT: Brown is the new basic
1. Rolex Submariner
Cost: $29,850
An icon transformed: The 2009 blue-dial, white-gold Submariner is a rare investment item -- expect it to retain, if not gain, value over time. rolex.com
2. Breitling Chronomat B01
Cost: $7,690
The Riviera blue dial and subdials on a steel pilot's bracelet make a powerful impression. breitling.com
3. Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500 M Limited Edition
Cost: $2,600
A professional-grade option, it's water-resistant to 500 meters and features an automatic helium valve that releases any gases that infiltrate during a deep dive. tagheuer.com
NEXT: Brown is the new basic