Watches For Men

Diving Watch

A lot of us guys wear diving watches even though we rarely go diving. Nothing wrong with that. They not only look great but are tough, sturdy and practical. Plus it is useful to know you’re covered if you do make an unexpected dive trip or trip to the beach.

These days a lot of dive watches will have a very professional look so they can be equally at home in the boardroom or under water. And of course there is the classic sporty look and more fashionable funky types.

There are many sensitive details that dive watches must meet and therefore an industry standard has been created which is called the ISO 6425. Only those manufacturers that are capable of meeting these standards are allowed to boldly print on their watches “Diver’s watch”. This helps customers ensure that the watch they are buying is 100 percent authentic.

Other than that dive watches for men also have to have some other basic features in them to be able to qualify within the ISO 6425 standard. Another distinguishing feature of good quality dive watch is that they have a very thick dial that is made of crystal.

This is to ensure that when the watch is submerged deep into the pressure of water it does not break or neither is prone to scratches because of the corrosive nature of sea water.

What to look for in Dive Watches for Men:

1. Depth rating.

Make sure the depth rating will really be good for scuba diving. Just because it says ‘water resistant to 50m’, doesn’t mean it will work when diving just a few meters below the surface.

Why? The depth rating is measured while the watch isn’t moving. When you move underwater, the movement can create extra pressure.

Watch maker Seiko gives the following advice to determining necessary water resistance.

* Water resistant: OK for accidental splashes; but don’t wear it while swimming or diving. If you fall into a pool, jump out quick.

* 50 meters Water Resistance : Ordinary Swimming – fine for the pool or the beach.

* 100 meters Water Resistance: This can withstand more pressure and knocks. Surfing, swimming, snorkeling and other water sports – excluding scuba diving.

* 200 meters Water Resistance: Good for scuba diving (and everything else)

2. Visibility

You need to be sure you can see what you need to see in low light conditions. Luminous dials, a clear face etc. If you are looking at a digital watch, think about whether you want to be fiddling for a light button, or if one glance should do the trick.

3. Bezel

The bezel is the dial on the outside of the watch that can be turned. You want a counterclockwise unidirectional bezel. i.e. It can only be turned in one direction, and if it gets accidentally turned it is in the safety direction and won’t leave you thinking you have more time than you do.

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