WM Watch WM244 Review – A Diver in Form, a Daily Beater Watch in Practice

The WM Watch WM244 arrives as a new addition to the brand’s lineup for 2025, presenting itself visually as a modern dive watch while occupying a more nuanced position in use. At first glance, it checks many of the boxes enthusiasts expect: stainless steel construction, sapphire crystal, a ceramic bezel, and an automatic movement. The surprise comes not in how it looks or feels, but in how it’s rated.

With 50 metres of water resistance and a push-pull crown, the WM Watch WM244 is not positioned as a true dive tool, despite its diver-inspired design language. At the same time, its price of around $75 before tax reframes those compromises. At roughly this level of spend, buyers are spoiled for choice, with several strong competitors available.

On the wrist, the watch delivers solid materials, thoughtful case architecture, and a dial that feels more refined than the price might suggest.

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Design & Case

The WM244 is built around a 42 mm stainless steel case, measuring 12.5 mm thick with a 48 mm lug-to-lug. These proportions give the watch confident presence while remaining wearable, helped by sharply downturned lugs and inverted end links that pull the footprint inward on the wrist.

In profile, the case initially reads as slab-sided, but closer inspection reveals a gently rounded midcase and lugs that curve downward in a pronounced hook-like geometry. This combination allows the case to sit snugly despite its width. The case construction is clearly tiered, with the bezel sitting slightly proud of the midcase.

Finishing is well judged. The case flanks and lug hoods are brushed horizontally, broken up by a slim polished chamfer that runs along the edge, adding contrast without overpowering the tool-watch aesthetic. A 6.4 mm signed push-pull crown at 3 o’clock features a polished cap, visually tying into the bezel and case accents. That context becomes clearer when viewed alongside other dive watches.

Movement & Crown

Inside the WM Watch WM244 beats the Miyota 8215, a Japanese self-winding automatic movement with 21 jewels, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offering approximately 42 hours of power reserve. The movement supports hand-winding, making it easy to top up without relying solely on wrist time.

This is a date-equipped caliber, with the date set via the first crown position and time adjusted in the second. Operation is straightforward and familiar, aligning with the movement’s reputation for reliability rather than refinement.

The crown itself is push-pull rather than screw-down, which directly limits the watch’s water resistance to 50 metres. While this places clear functional boundaries on water use, the crown action feels solid and consistent, and its size remains proportionate to the case design.

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Bezel

The bezel is one of the WM244’s standout visual features. It is a 120-click unidirectional bezel with a black ceramic insert, finished in a deep, glossy tone with crisp white markings for the full 60-minute scale. A luminous pip at 12 ensures legibility in low-light conditions.

There is a subtle bezel overhang beyond the case flanks, which provides excellent grip without feeling exaggerated. The polished notch scallops at the top edge offer reliable traction from any angle.

In operation, the bezel action sits on the lighter side, but remains consistent throughout the rotation cycle. Each click lands with a clean, tactile snap. There is a small amount of micro-movement within the detent—not traditional backplay—but once aligned, the bezel stays firmly in place.

Bracelet

The bracelet is an area where the WM244 exceeds expectations for its price. While the listing suggests a basic clasp with limited adjustment, the actual execution is notably more substantial. The watch is fitted with a three-link brushed stainless steel bracelet featuring inverted end links, helping keep the case footprint compact.

Links are secured with push pins, and while there are no screw links, the tolerances are tight, with minimal lateral play and smooth articulation. As the bracelet approaches the clasp, there is a subtle taper, improving comfort on the wrist.

The clasp itself is a signed, fully milled unit with six micro-adjustment points, a double-pusher release, and a milled folding wing inside. There are no pressed components here, making the clasp a genuine highlight at this price point.

Crystal & Dial

Up top, the WM Watch WM244 uses a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, providing a clear, distortion-free view of the dial. The watch is offered in two dial variants: a turquoise blue and a sterile white, with the white version standing out for its unexpectedly rich appearance.

The dial is framed by an inward-sloping white rehaut with a tall printed minute track, visually narrowing the dial and adding refinement to the 42 mm case. The main dial surface features a grainy texture, adding depth without clutter.

Applied circular hour markers with polished chrome edging are paired with an elongated double baton at 12 and a square-framed date window at 3. The handset consists of bold arrow hands, fully lumed, with a thin sweeping seconds hand capped by a luminous lollipop. Lume performance is strong, with green lume on hands, indices, and bezel pip.

Summary

The WM Watch WM244 occupies an interesting middle ground. Visually and materially, it presents itself as a modern dive watch, complete with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and an automatic movement. Functionally, however, the 50 m water resistance and push-pull crown reframe it as a daily watch rather than a true diver.

At around $65 before tax, those compromises become easier to contextualise. The case design, dial execution, bracelet quality, and lume performance all punch above expectations, making the WM244 an appealing option for those who want dive-watch aesthetics without intending to take the watch near water. It’s not a perfect formula, but it’s a thoughtfully executed one—especially at this price. We’ve covered several WM Watches watches before, and this one continues the brand’s established design language.

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