Divers Watch Features

By Simon Hemmings

Mens Divers Watch

When buying a divers watch there can be many features that are different between manufacturers, the list here are some of the features that you will find on a typical divers watch.

Watch Case

The watch cases of diving watches must be adequately water and pressure resistant to with stand the forces when there under water and be able to endure the corrosiveness of seawater, so the watch cases are typically made out of materials such as stainless steel, titanium, ceramics and synthetic resins or plastics.

Elapsed time controller

As time elapses the reading can be read of the bezel. Digital dive watches usually perform this function by use of a standard stop watch function. Digital dive watches may also feature a depth gauge and logging features.

Strap/bracelet

Generally a divers watch features a rubber, silicone rubber or polyurethane strap or a metal bracelet of adequate length to allow the wearing of a wet or dry suit.

Bezel Markings

Most contemporary dive watches with conspicuous 15 or 20 minute markings on their bezels, are the result of copying of a Rolex bezel design back from the 1950s.

Crown

The typical analog divers watch must have a water resistant crown else it would flood. Often the crown has to be unscrewed to make any adjustments to the time and date and afterwards tightened to restore the water resistance of the watch.

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