Dive Watch FAQ's & Information

How Much Water Resistance is Enough?
It would appear that a watch claiming to be water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet should be sufficient for recreational diving. Especially since those safe diving limits are set at 130 feet. So what’s the deal?... more on water resistance...

What Exactly is a Unidirectional Rotating Elapsed Time Bezel?
Is it important and should anyone really care? Well, it could be important – all depends on what you’re going to do with it. Actually, many folks who may know what it is, don’t altogether understand how this simple mechanical device can help avoid serious injury... more on rotating bezel...

Best Dive Watches
In his article for the Connoisseur's Guide in Forbes magazine, Neal Santelmann provides a good comparison of several dive watches. From the budget minded to the extravagant, he discusses not only what to look for, but all the other reasons people purchase this type of watch... more on best dive watches...

Looking for Stop-Watch Functionality?
Check out the chronographs to find a dive watch with this function. Most manufacturers offer several different chrono models to choose from. They are readily distinguishable by... more on stopwatch function...

What’s the Best Band – Rubber, Stainless Steel or Titanium?
With respect to their ability to perform well when diving, and withstand an underwater environment, all work well. A decision regarding this choice comes down to additional features and longevity in harsher than normal dive conditions... more on watch bands...

Recommendations For Older Eyes
It’s just a fact of life for most people, eyesight diminishes with age. Usually around late forty-something it starts becoming apparent. For divers, this visual adjustment includes paying more attention to readability of their instruments, including their dive watch... more on visual clarity...

Seiko Kinetic Dive Watches
When originally introduced, Seiko called it their “automatic generating system”, or AGS. A few years later they branded these movements “kinetic”. In the beginning the kinetic energy just wound a mainspring. This worked well as long as the watch was worn... more on Seiko kinetic dive watches...

"Cheap" Dive Watches
What happens if your dive watch fails at depth and you have no backup? Learn why going for "cheap" is a bad idea when talking about a watch you plan to use for scuba diving. Inexpensive doesn't have to mean poor quality, and if you know what to look for, it's possible to find one that's precise and reliable... more on "cheap" dive watches...

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