About Depth & Duty
It should tell a story. Depth & Duty Timepieces was founded by Chris Pasciuti, a lifelong diver and retired Deputy Sheriff, on the belief that buying a fine watch should feel as trustworthy as the watch itself.
Meet the founder
Founder & Owner · Diver · Retired Deputy Sheriff
My name is Chris Pasciuti, founder and owner of Depth & Duty Timepieces.
My passion for watches began when I was around 20 years old. I've always been particularly drawn to tool watches and dive watches: timepieces designed with a purpose, built for reliability, and engineered to perform in demanding environments.
In 1990, I began scuba diving and purchased my first Citizen dive watch. More than 35 years later, I still own that very watch. It's more than just a timepiece to me. It represents decades of memories, adventure, and an appreciation for watches that are truly built to be used.
My connection to diving also became part of my professional life. During my career as a Deputy Sheriff, I had the opportunity to attend dive school through the Sheriff's Office, bringing together two important parts of my life: public service and my passion for the underwater world.
After a career in law enforcement, I retired with a deep appreciation for the values that guided me throughout my service: integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust.
Those values, combined with my lifelong enthusiasm for watches, eventually led me to establish Depth & Duty Timepieces.
The name reflects two meaningful parts of my life: Depth, representing my passion for diving and the rugged, purpose-built watches I've admired for decades; and Duty, honoring my years of service in law enforcement.
I founded this business with a simple philosophy: treat people fairly, represent every watch honestly, and stand behind my word.
I understand that purchasing a luxury timepiece is an important decision. Whether you're buying your first luxury watch, expanding your collection, or selling a cherished timepiece, my goal is to provide a transparent, professional, and personal experience built on mutual trust.
Based in Arizona, Depth & Duty Timepieces is an independently owned business where relationships matter more than transactions.
For me, watches have never been just about their monetary value. They're about craftsmanship, history, adventure, and the stories they carry. My original Citizen dive watch from 1990 is a constant reminder of that.
My goal isn't simply to sell you a watch. It's to earn your confidence, your trust, and hopefully a lifelong relationship.
Chris PasciutiFounder & Owner, Depth & Duty TimepiecesIntegrity Beneath the Surface
Behind the name
Depth
Knowledge below the surface
Rugged, purpose-built watches have been Chris's passion since his first dive in 1990. Divers know that what matters most is often hidden. We look past the dial at movements, serials, service history and the details most sellers hope you'll miss, so you don't have to.
Duty
An obligation to you
Honoring years of service in law enforcement: a duty to tell the truth, protect the people who trust us, and treat every transaction with the same seriousness, whether it's a $500 diver or a five-figure grail.
The Depth & Duty Standard
These aren't marketing lines. They're the rules every watch and every deal goes through.
Serials, references and components verified. If we can't stand behind it, it doesn't go up for sale.
Polishing, replaced parts, service history and every visible mark, described plainly and photographed clearly.
Offers and prices come with the reasoning behind them. You should never have to guess.
Fully insured, signature-required delivery, packed with the care we'd want for our own watches.
You deal directly with the founder. Questions get real answers, before and after the sale.
What we stand for
Honesty isn't a feature we added. It's the reason the business exists.
Attention to detail newcomers appreciate and experienced collectors expect.
Real watches, real descriptions, real people. Nothing fake, including the service.
Ready when you are
Send a few photos and details. You'll get a straight answer and a fair, clearly explained offer. No pressure, no games.
