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Shevin Keedy said:
I think dive watches are pretty much redundant in the diving world (scuba at least) since the advent of the dive computer. That said, I've done plenty recreational dives and I have to say, there's not many who don't wear one!
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15m limit on them though isn’t there? (Least there was last time I did one!)
Principles the same though, ‘professional’ dive watches being a little over engineered for those depths!
That said, I do wonder whether serious / professional scuba divers wear them as a back up if they have them.
 
Bedfordblue said:
15m limit on them though isn’t there? (Least there was last time I did one!)
Principles the same though, ‘professional’ dive watches being a little over engineered for those depths!
That said, I do wonder whether serious / professional scuba divers wear them as a back up if they have them.
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Not really, recreational dives can be be whatever they need to be, techy diving in caves and wrecks is still recreational. If you have accreditation then you may be "qualified" to a certain depth, but some of these things saren't worth a carrot and not many dive schools take much notice of them. Always best to know you own limits like, I get narc'd when I whenever I get to 28ish metres.
 
Bedfordblue said:
15m limit on them though isn’t there? (Least there was last time I did one!)
Principles the same though, ‘professional’ dive watches being a little over engineered for those depths!
That said, I do wonder whether serious / professional scuba divers wear them as a back up if they have them.
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No reason not to...NASA use redundancy at pretty much every level as it's not a case of if you die if something goes wrong but you will. Humans aren't made for the ocean just as much as space...no room for ignorance, bravado or assumption.
 
Shevin Keedy said:
Not really, recreational dives can be be whatever they need to be, techy diving in caves and wrecks is still recreational. If you have accreditation then you may be "qualified" to a certain depth, but some of these things saren't worth a carrot and not many dive schools take much notice of them. Always best to know you own limits like, I get narc'd when I whenever I get to 28ish metres.
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My bad, was a while back I did any ‘recreational dives’ and am confusing some of the terminology.
I’ve never done a PADI course, but they put some limits on how deep we could go, which on review must have been the 18m ‘open water’ limit I guess.
 

Bedfordblue said:
My bad, was a while back I did any ‘recreational dives’ and am confusing some of the terminology.
I’ve never done a PADI course, but they put some limits on how deep we could go, which on review must have been the 18m ‘open water’ limit I guess.
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Anyway, I got the blue one after doing a PADI. I prefer the turtle though.
 
This is a great deal on a nice quartz watch from Casio:

www.casio.com

EFRS108D-2BV | | CASIO

EDIFICE SLIM series with Sapphire Crystal | This three-hand analog model features a slim 7.8 mm thick case that enhances fit. The watch boasts a flat octagonal bezel with a hairline finish that creates a sporty yet luxurious design. A dial with a hairline finish also creates a high quality feel...
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