 Re: diving watches
You should check with the manufactures spec, the stores will usually have them. I have lost more expensive watches that were "water resistant" watches due to condensation inside and general errors when have repairs done, on one it wasn't properly pressure tested after a repair and flooded... it was WR 200 M. when I returned it I was told it was not meant to be used as a waterproof watch thus no warranty. Some other watches such as Bulova Marine Stars are guaranteed water proof to the rated depth, its in writing from the company. Basically if you have a cheap watch dive it to see how deep it lasts and if its more expensive, unless the manufacturer guarantees it for diving don't use it.
P.S. some of the mid priced watch like the Casio G-Shock are great for diving with I've had my G-Shock on about 40 dives,several deeper than 30 metres and it still runs great. |