A special element in diving is a sports watch, on which human safety will depend. Due to the fact that recently there are modern equipments, which include an underwater computer, many have ceased to pay attention to the acquisition of watches. And why are they needed when the computer is able to show a large number of various parameters, including time? But still you should not forget about watches for diving, as they can be used as an additional element of insurance, which will be needed in case of a computer breakdown.
As materials for sports watches, stainless steel, synthetic resins, titanium or plastic can serve. An important element is the convenient dial, on which all numbers and arrows will be clearly displayed. In addition, a swimming watch should have a good backlight. It is necessary in order to provide lighting in pitch darkness. Do not forget that the watch must be waterproof. Therefore, before buying, you should find out whether they were tested under water or not. A good indicator of water resistance is the performance of the device at a pressure of thirty atmospheres.
It should be borne in mind that diving watches must undergo individual tests, the results of which determine their quality. During the examination, the clarity of the inscriptions, the anti-magnetic property of the device, resistance to mechanical damage, the reliability of the fastener and rim are checked. Also, a good watch must work perfectly even in salt water. If as a result of the check no deviations are found, this means that the device fully complies with all quality standards.
Very often you can see a diving watch , which has a screwed bottom case and a tight ring with a circular cross section. Also, a sports watch should have a screwdriver head for the establishment. In addition, this element should be rough and large so that it can be used even if there are neoprene gloves on the hands. As additional shockproof elements should be present side protection and sapphire crystal, which prevents scratches on the dial.
Due to the fact that there is no sunshine at great depths, the diving watch should have luminous markers that will help to more clearly indicate the time. In no case should you forget about this factor. The watch must be purchased with a rotating bezel, which is necessary to calculate the time of immersion, based on the presence of air. Since the rim rotates counterclockwise, it will not show a greater amount of time anyway, even in cases of accidental touches. This aspect will provide additional protection.
Currently, diving watches are not an obsolete element, they serve as an additional guarantee of safe diving.