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Mark Etinger
If you're thinking about going scuba diving, you need to make sure you look at several diver watches. These accessories are absolutely necessary for those who are about to swim beneath the waves. You need to be aware of how long you've been down there and how much air you have so you know when you need to resurface! That's why it's necessary to pick a watch that can hold up to the type of diving you're about to do. Make sure that when you pick out a watch that you take into consideration what kind of diving you're going to be doing. Swimming in the ocean is much different, and puts different stresses on watches, than swimming at your local YMCA community pool. Most diver watches are able to be in salt water, but again, you really need to make sure. You can't afford for anything to go wrong with the watch. Look for watches that have seals around the face, back, and crown (the peg that you use to set the time.) These seals will make sure no water leaks into the watch and stops it from functioning. If you're deep down and this happens, the watch can actually burst from the pressure. If you have plans to dive below 330 feet, you need to make sure the water-resistance rating can go that deep. Usually you should look for a watch around 660 feet. This is because the tests they run are in situations where neither the water nor the watch is moving. This will certainly not be the case on a real dive. Purchasing a watch that can withstand more pressure than you're going to encounter is not overkill, it's intelligent. Make sure the watch is made of good solid material. Most are made of stainless steel or titanium for their strength. Gold watches are not good for this type of activity because gold is a notoriously soft metal and liable to bend and flex in the deep water. Plastic has the same type of problem. Once you do find a good watch for your needs, you've got to make sure that it lasts you a good many dives. Carefully inspect your watch after each dive, especially if the water temperature and the air temperature are vastly different. Rapid temperature changes can cause cracks in the watch casing. Also, if you're going to be diving in salt water, be sure to rinse off the watch with fresh water and clean around the face, back, and crown to dislodge any salt or sand that could damage i
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