{"id":6142,"date":"2019-10-18T14:52:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T14:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?p=6142"},"modified":"2019-11-04T13:00:33","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T13:00:33","slug":"what-is-a-dive-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/what-is-a-dive-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Dive Watch? How To Use A DiveWatch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h1>What Is A Dive Watch? How To Use A DiveWatch?<\/h1>\n<p>Frequently asked questions about dive gear include what is a dive watch? How to use a dive watch? Find the answers here\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>An Essential Piece of Kit<\/h2>\n<p>Dive watches are designed for underwater diving. And the most common bezel markers are found on these dive watches. The scales go from zero to 60 \u2013 the number of minutes in an hour. After you\u2019ve aligned the bezel to zero the minute hand will start moving \u2013 when it points to 15 on the scale, you\u2019ll have been diving for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Dive watches are used to keep track of time spent underwater \u2013 the deeper you dive the less visibility you have. Luminescent minute markers will ensure you\u2019ll be accurately tracking the time.<\/p>\n<p>Divers watches are designed for the best readability possible underwater.<\/p>\n<h2>Dive Watch Parts<\/h2>\n<p>In order to understand how to use a dive watch it\u2019s helpful to know the basic parts. These are the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Case<\/b> \u2013 keeps the internal mechanisms protected<\/li>\n<li><b>Bezel<\/b> \u2013 the rotating component of the dive watch<\/li>\n<li><b>Dials<\/b> \u2013 safety features making it easy to see<\/li>\n<li><b>Movement<\/b> \u2013 ensures the watch keeps working<\/li>\n<li><b>Strap<\/b> \u2013 made from rubber, stainless steel, or leather securing the watch to the wrist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<h2>The Rotating Bezel<\/h2>\n<p>Learn how to use a dive watch bezel below:<\/p>\n<p>Before diving the 12 o\u2019clock bezel marker should be aligned with the minute hand \u2013 up to 60 minutes elapsed time can be read on the bezel. The ratchet ensures that the time spent underwater is longer than actual time \u2013 providing a safety reserve.<\/p>\n<p>You can track the remaining time by reversing the maths. If you set the bezel to match your bottom limit \u2013 say 35 minutes \u2013 it will take exactly the difference from 60 \u2013 25 minutes to reach the zero marker.<\/p>\n<p>The first 15-20 minutes on the bezel inlay are highlighted with the rest of the scale marked in five-minute increments \u2013 the first quarter measures ascent time of the diver.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Rotating Bezel<\/h2>\n<p>External bezels are simple to use \u2013 although disadvantages include potential damage from sand and salt \u2013 they are practical and easy to operate with one hand. You can grip it directly and turn the bezel edge, and it can be disassembled easily to repair or replace.<\/p>\n<p>Internal bezels located inside the watch are protected by the glass and operated with a push button through an additional crown \u2013 and can be fiddly and more difficult to use. And there\u2019s the potential risk of water leaks through the additional opening.<\/p>\n<p>Modern Safedive systems combine an unidirectional internal bezel that can only be rotated with a ratcheting external bezel \u2013 offering the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<h2>Care and Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>You need to look after your dive watch as it is frequently exposed to sand, sea, and salt. By cleaning it after every dive you\u2019ll get rid of debris. Rinse the watch under running water and dry with a microfibre cloth. Or you could use a mild detergent and gently clean the surface \u2013 scrubbing will damage the glass and steel surrounds.<\/p>\n<p>Getting it serviced on an annual basis will ensure that your watch is up to standard with robust seals, durable crowns, and reliable batteries. Bezels can be professionally cleaned to remove any particles. And water resistance can be checked to ensure there\u2019s no decrease.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoy Your Diving Experience<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/riviera-maya\/playa-del-carmen\/\">Go scuba diving in Playa del Carmen with Koox<\/a> and get to use your dive watch! Whether you\u2019re an accomplished diver or have never dived before you\u2019ll be able to scuba dive in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea \u2013 with the Koox diving team taking care of everything for you. Get free rental equipment, location, transport, and entrance fees included in the cost. And record your underwater adventures with the GoPro and video lights package.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is A Dive Watch? How To Use A DiveWatch? | Koox Diving<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Frequently asked questions we receive about dive gear include what is a dive watch? How to use a dive watch? 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