Delma Cayman Bronze Dive Watch Review

Thomas Grønfeldt SengerTorben Lonne
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Thomas Grønfeldt Senger
Thomas been a scuba diver for more than 20 years, having both instructor and technical certifications. He's participated in scientific and documentation expeditions, including shark projects...
Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Delma Cayman automatic dive watch with a bronze case and black dial resting on wood beside rope
‘A robust watch with zero nonsense’ could certainly be the motto of Delma’s Cayman automatic dive watch.
Delma Cayman Bronze with a black fabric strap resting on wet dark rock beside blue water
This is the bronze version, which is the only real difference from the steel Cayman: same dial layout, warmer metal, more character over time.
Delma Cayman automatic dive watch with a red bezel and black rubber strap, seen side on
The Cayman leans on legibility over flash: fat applied markers, a plain date window, and a bezel you can read without squinting.
Delma Cayman on a tan canvas strap held on the wrist, black dial with orange 24 hour numerals
The inner 24 hour scale is the giveaway that this is a tool watch rather than a dress piece, and canvas keeps it light on the wrist.
Delma Cayman worn on the wrist with a black bezel and khaki canvas strap
On the wrist the case reads sensible rather than oversized, and the black bezel with white markings stays readable without shouting.
Exhibition caseback of the Delma Cayman showing the automatic movement through sapphire crystal
Engraved, not printed: stainless steel, sapphire crystal, 50 ATM. Putting the rotor on show is unusual on a watch rated this deep.
Delma Cayman on a black rubber strap worn over a knit sleeve during testing
Rubber is the strap you want if it is going in the water. Same watch, different job, and the swap takes a minute.

‘A robust watch with zero nonsense’ could certainly be the motto of Delma’s Cayman automatic dive watch. This 1970s-inspired timepiece is one of a kind–apart from having a much sought-after Swiss automatic movement—it is entirely water-resistant at 500 m underwater.

The watch is embedded with an exquisite stainless steel case and a mesh bracelet, both of which look classy and sophisticated on the wrist.

To keep with the concept of sports watches, the Delma Cayman Bronze incorporates a unidirectional aluminum diver bezel with silver numerals at 15, 30, 45, and a luminous speck at the 12 o’clock mark. The ring of the bezel has a scalloped shape for a great grip.

A date window along with the open case back makes it a solid competitor among other dive watches on the market.

About this review

To help you find a Dive Watch that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Dive Watchs

Recommended in: Dive Watch

Things we like:

  • The dive watch is as durable as it can get

Things we don't like:

  • We didn’t find any real points

Specs & Features

Case diameter 42 mm
Lug/strap width 22 m
Movement automatic; SW200-1; DELMA custom rotor
Case material CUSN6 superior-grade bronze
Strap material hybrid Cordura rubber
Crystal sapphire crystal with AR coating
Bezel black anodized aluminum, unidirectional
Water resistance 500 m
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