expensive dive watch on a newbie

[diver 85]

That's too nice of a watch to lose to diving. Get a cheapo Casio G shock for diving and save your good watch for dry land. It's easy to break or lose things while diving.

Honestly, that's the only time piece I've used for diving since the late 80's or so........On my third one & recently just swiched to the non-G shock-ordered one 2 months ago from Amazon for $30, free shipping & no tax........@ that price, here's hoping they continue to make it forever..lol......

 

[Missdirected]

I'm curious as to why so many think the nice watches are going to be lost. A couple of mine I have difficulties even getting off. Most nice pieces aren't going to have a something that doesn't stay together very well.

 

[Meng_Tze]

If it's a high end watch, The shop will think you have lots of $$ and expect you to buy all top of the line gear from them.

Some of my high end watches (certified chronometers) would not be seen as 'high end' (i.e Fortis).... thus the shop would not have a clue, heck most people do not have a clue...

 

[bvmjethead]

I've learned several very valueable things in my 42 years on this planet. I have ALOT more to learn though.......

1. I couldn't care less about what anybody else thinks about me and how I look.

2. People are going to talk down about you no matter what you do. Let em talk.

 

[billeelou]

I dunno about that. If you look at most online retailers, dive watches and dive computers are clearly different categories. There are a couple of dive computers that mimic watches (suunto D9) and I think I've seen a seiko dive watch that has all of the functions of a typical dive computer.

My aqualand Watch( make no mistake its a watch) holds the stats for 20 dives and had I gone one step higher, it would have the auto load to the computer. But its a Watch.....

 

[fk3lly]

Ahh, watches. Wear my Seamaster Pro everywhere, never leaves my wrist. Does it backup a computer or do anything special to qualify as a dive watch? No, it just tells the time throughout the day. Probably no more accurately than a $20 watch, but I'll still be wearing it in 40 years, and it'll still look just as good to me. Unless you are into watches, most people wouldnt know the difference or even care. Doing your dive course in a diamond-encrusted Rolex though, different story :mooner:

 

[fisherdvm]

On the topic of dive watch. I just changed the battery of my Casio DW280. I was bought in 1992. Still ticking with the same 2016 battery. I changed it just to make sure things are fine, when my son does his pool session and OW dive. 15 years on the same battery.... It is likely because I haven't used it for nearly 13 years so the light and buttons are not pushed.

 

[anzac65]

Either way, Omega doesn't care because they have factored in the cost of warranty claims (you might want to read your warranty carefully though).

I have a TAG Heuer that is rated to 200 meters. I don't dive it though because I know what it was actually tested to. My $20 Timex Ironman has been dived many times though.

Codswallop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Omega Dive watch = High quality watch designed by experts to be worn diving. They sure as hell care. Dive it. Enjoy it. It's as tough as old boots.

 

[Mr. Sunday]

My Omega Seamaster has been with me on over 300 dives. It has become a part of my kit. You only live once so why not wear your watch!

 

[vladimir]

I'm curious as to why so many think the nice watches are going to be lost. A couple of mine I have difficulties even getting off. Most nice pieces aren't going to have a something that doesn't stay together very well.

I agree that losing them isn't really an issue. I did flood a Tag in Palau after changing the date and failing to properly tighten down the crown. In general, watches are not that useful underwater unless you're diving tables and remember to set the bezel. But they can come in handy if you're on a liveaboard and your dive plan is "surface in time for lunch."