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All About Dive Watches

By Roger Roy | Published On May 30, 2014
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All About Dive Watches

Water resistant to 200 meters means the watch will be dependable under all normal diving circumstances.

Fluorescent hour Minute and second hands are easy to read in low-light conditions, and oversize numerals and graduation make them legible underwater.

Sapphire crystal is domed on both sides with an anti-reflective coating to enhance readability.

Unidirectional (one-way) adjustable bezel avoids any accidental movement when counting down underwater time. To tell how much time has elapsed, look at the indicators on the bezel, which the minute hand is pointing to.

Screw-back case and screw-down crown protect the inner workings from water intrusion.

Keep your dive watch in tip-top shape! Check out our How To Care for Dive Watches guide.

Looking for a new watch? Check out our Dive Gear Review: Best Watches!