Shallow water depth gauge

[high_order1]

I don't need one. I have a computer.

I just kind of want one.

I have no real interest or need to see 300 feet. I am mostly a 30 foot guy. So why is it so difficult to find a wrist gauge that gives the majority of the dial to 0-30 feet?

 

[Mobulai]

just a guess, probably the coil on these are lighter springs, and go out of tune quickly leading to big error; so if it exists it probably died out

But.. there might be hope to find a vintage product that does that, I recently got myself this dude here — now it wouldn’t tell me depth per se… but the range is what you’re looking for

So, maybe there’s something out there that maybe o2 rebreather divers used before computers took over

 

[rjack321]

I don't need one. I have a computer.

I just kind of want one.

I have no real interest or need to see 300 feet. I am mostly a 30 foot guy. So why is it so difficult to find a wrist gauge that gives the majority of the dial to 0-30 feet?

As in an analog gauge? Those went out of style a few decades ago now.

 

[Bigbella]

While not wrist mounted, though it could be, my standard set of analogue gauges, would fit the bill . . .

 

[high_order1]

just a guess, probably the coil on these are lighter springs, and go out of tune quickly leading to big error; so if it exists it probably died out

But.. there might be hope to find a vintage product that does that, I recently got myself this dude here

I've especially been looking at vintage. Neat retro cool points AND probably inexpensive. No dice. Only meters, and I need freedom units.

apparently, aqualung and US Divers make one, but I've never seen one for sale. Bet it is super pricey.

 

[high_order1]

As in an analog gauge? Those went out of style a few decades ago now.

You may be also surprised to learn that sometimes I eschew my fancypants digital watch for a nice analog too.

... Wonder if I should go politely inquire in the twin-hose vintage sub?

 

[MarkA]

SW Depth Gauge | Diving Instrument | Military Professional Aqualung

SW (Shallow Water) Depth Gauge using a Copper Beryllium Mechanism. Easy to wear thanks to its wrist strap. Luminous and easy to read dial design. Tailored for your mission.

milproaqualung.com

 

[high_order1]

While not wrist mounted, though it could be, my standard set of analogue gauges, would fit the bill . . .

It would be cool if that had a bottom timer as a third indicator.

 

[high_order1]

If you click on 0-80', it doesn't even show it, just stays on the le metres version.

I can't afford anything retail with a NSN on it, no question LOL

... wonder if there are any surplus stores around the schoolhouse in key west?

 

[scubadada]

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Feb 14, 2023

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