Diving watches

[El Diablo]

Firstly, I do check my DC frequently. Secondly, I am disciplined enough not to chase that stingray photo to a depth below whatever limit I’ve planned for the dive. I never said my watch was a substitute for my computer. I said it was a timer for a dive plan based on NDL tables and that it would be most useful if the DC failed early in the dive. A diver with no backup would have to abort immediately, but I could continue per my plan. If my computer takes me beyond that planned time and then failed, of course I’d have to abort the dive at that point. It’s not complicated.

So basically, you are planning your dives using the US Dive Tables every time you dive even when wearing a DC.

That's remarkable. Congrats.

 

[El Diablo]

At the risk of becoming involved in a discussion that is devolving into pedantic squabbling - If I've planned a no-deco, 40 minute dive to a wreck 60 feet deep, and I know what time I started, what's the problem with using my watch as a back-up if my Peregrine goes down? Are there some "protocol and procedures" necessary to be able to read a watch and know what my bottom time is?

Non-issue Eric.

Thing is, there must be some kind of Elite divers in this forum that plan all their recreational dives using the US Navy Dive Tables in addition to having a Diving Computer JUST in case it fails mid-dive.

As I said, I am truly amazed by the level... of BS one has to read here.

Nevertheless, in order to avoid the risk of squabbling in a pedantic way, I believe you and the remaining 1%.

 

[Diver With Altitude]

So basically, you are planning your dives using the US Dive Tables every time you dive even when wearing a DC.

That's remarkable. Congrats.

I don’t understand the hostility. If you read my posts then you know that I don’t ignore my computer. I just have a plan that allows me to complete a square profile NDL dive, if necessary. If the computer fails beyond that planned time, then the dive is over, same as a dive using a single computer.

 

[M-Cameron]

To the experts advocating switching to dive tables mid-dive after a dive computer goes down, can you please reference and show any credible dive industry established and accepted protocols to use for this "switch" and how to do it? I am not talking about your hearsay, fairy tale, faceless/nameless/mythical all knowing "experienced" dive buddies, I am talking about science, peer-reviewed studies and established and accepted protocols. Does any mainstream diver training agency have these switch to table protocol and procedures documented and accepted in its training material for recreational diving at all (or even mention them)? What about dive computer manufacturers, do they have any recommendations on how to do it?

its already been explained to you several times in this thread...

we can only explain it to you...we cant understand it for you.

at this point, we would essentially need to sit you down and teach you how to use dive tables and teach you basic dive science.....something none of us are willing to take the time to do....

mainly because youve already made up your mind that basic science is somehow a "mythical fairy tale".

 

[M-Cameron]

At the risk of becoming involved in a discussion that is devolving into pedantic squabbling - If I've planned a no-deco, 40 minute dive to a wreck 60 feet deep, and I know what time I started, what's the problem with using my watch as a back-up if my Peregrine goes down? Are there some "protocol and procedures" necessary to be able to read a watch and know what my bottom time is?

there is no problem...some people are just utterly incapable of thinking for themselves and are only taught to just blindly follow a dive computer...

 

[jadairiii]

Dive watches have almost zero utility for diving.

Overly broad statement. If I'm freediving, a watch is all I bring, mainly so I know when my parking meter will expire. If I'm doing a beach dive, I bring nothing but a watch, I already know the depth, so the watch is all I need.

Right tool for the right job.

 

[M-Cameron]

Non-issue Eric.

Thing is, there must be some kind of Elite divers in this forum that plan all their recreational dives using the US Navy Dive Tables in addition to having a Diving Computer JUST in case it fails mid-dive.

doing what you were taught to do in basic open water makes you an "elite diver"?

who did your certification? you might want a refund

 

[scubaozy]

What is normal for the Spyder is chaos for the Fly

I give you a little friendly advice, next time you go opera with your tuxedo and watch: Do not talk. If someone addresses you, smile and nod.

 

[MiloR]

" The real question of this thread: is it worth buying a Rolex Submariner, the self called ultimate diver watch?"

I say - yes! 100%. For many people that are aware of the Submariner it's more than capable as a dive watch. But - in today's world of scarce Submariners I wouldn't wear one diving though.

I replied somewhere back in this thing but don't remember what I said. I have a 1982 Submariner "No Date". I got it like 2 years ago and paid $7,400. Estimated value right now of like $10,700. I wear it 90% of the time, even when diving. If I'm not wearing it I wear an Omega Seamaster.

Everyone that is close to me, and I dive with, knows that either watch is designated as my "Get me home" money or "Bury me" money if I die while on a trip. A little Insurance policy if you will. May sound stupid to some but it is a very liquid asset that could come in handy at a very difficult/confusing time.

The only place I don't wear it is shower. sleeping, or lifting/gym. It is just a watch...albeit very classic, very functional, very valuable...it's still just a watch and actually goes with a pair of sweatpants all the way to a Tux. Anyone that thinks it is gaudy etc is spending too much time looking at your wrist to even know what you are wearing, lol

 

[Adobo]

Overly broad statement. If I'm freediving, a watch is all I bring, mainly so I know when my parking meter will expire. If I'm doing a beach dive, I bring nothing but a watch, I already know the depth, so the watch is all I need.

Right tool for the right job.

Freediving is not even remotely the context of this conversation. Just like skydiving is not the context of this conversation

If I am doing a beach dive, I already have a computer (which I use in gauge mode), it no additional complexity to what I already do on other recreational dives. In fact, I would argue that it makes it more complex, even if it is ever so slightly, to have a different tool depending on whether it is a shallow beach dive vs. a deeper beach dive. (In Monterey, CA and in North Vancouver, Canada, there are beach dives that get beyond 100ft very quickly). Plus, any watch that is sized properly for regular use will be difficult to put on properly over a thick wetsuit or a drysuit.

Use your "dive" watch if you want, but I still don't see what value it adds for scuba diving.