Dive Watch
Jun/100
How do you use the moveable ring on a diving watch?
You know what I mean, the ring around the watch face that swivels anti (counter) clockwise. It is marked at five minute intervals.
How do you use it?
The bezel can be used to record time lapsed either in diving or daily use such as a car park or lunch break.
For the purpose of diving, imagine you have 45 minutes of air in the tank. Rotate the bezel so the start mark (usually a triangle pointing towards the centre) until it aligns with the minute hand of the watch. While you are diving, keep an eye on your watch. When the minute hand gets round to the 45 minute marker, it is time to come up to the surface.
Now, if at some point under the water your bezel gets knocked, it can only move in that one direction. As you'll see in this instance, the 45 minute marker will be closer to the minute hand, therefore assuring you do not run out of air.
The same principal works for the other examples I have given.
Baselworld 2010: Some of the dive watches shown
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 Citizen Mens JP1040 09E Aqualand Duplex Ana Digi Dive Watch $269.99 Time Remaining: 1h 15m Buy It Now for only: $390.00 Buy It Now |
 Sottomarino Lucciola Tritium Dive Watch with Sapphire Crystal 42mm version $110.00 Time Remaining: 24d 3h 48m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 Buy It Now |
 Victorinox Swiss Army Mens 241356 Dive Master 500 Mecha Automatic Watch $590.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 Sottomarino Lucciola Tritium Dive Watch with Sapphire Crystal 46mm version $110.00 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 51m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 Buy It Now |
 Victorinox Swiss Army Mens 241300 Dive Master Gunmetal Dial Watch $435.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 15m |
 Kasimon 500m Dive Watch $700.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 35m |
 Casio Mens AMW320D 9EV Alarm Chronograph Dive Watch C387 $41.35 Time Remaining: 26d 4h 20m Buy It Now for only: $41.35 Buy It Now |
 Armida A 1 1000 Meter Miyota Automatic Dive Watch Sapphire Crystal $380.25 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 7m |
 MENS RARE VINTAGE CRABA Dive Diver RUSSIAN WATCH QUARTZ JEWELED A MUST SEE $78.51 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 45m |
 Immersion Mens Whale Diving Technology 6869 $99.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 Buy It Now |
 Beautiful Seiko orange monster Diver Dive watch 7S36 automatic $79.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5h 17m |
 2 Core Quatrz Date week Digital Military Men Women Sport Wristwatch RED diving $7.73 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 10m Buy It Now for only: $7.73 Buy It Now |
 Orange Seiko SKX011J Divers Automatic Mechanical watch SKX011 J 200M Dive Japan $105.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 12h 43m |
 JAEGER LECOULTRE Navy Seal MASTER COMPRESSOR DIVING CHRONOGRAPH GMT $7,392.75 Time Remaining: 21h 39m Buy It Now for only: $9,364.15 Buy It Now |
 OHSEN DUAL TIME 30M WATERPROOF DIVING MENS SPORTS WATCH $14.99 Time Remaining: 12d 16h 13m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 Citizen ProMaster Hyper Aqualand MA9024 24E Mens Dive Watch Mint Condition $220.53 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 41m |
 87 SEIKO 7S26 0030 AUTOMATIC MIDSIZED DAY DATE 731060 DIVE SS WATCH 1 $46.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 57m |
 Casio Marine Gear Alarm Chronograph Diving Watch AMW320 AMW320D $29.00 Time Remaining: 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE CITIZEN GN 4 S MENS SS AUTOMATIC DAY DATE DIVE WATCH 1 $49.97 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 24m |
 New Black Clear Waterproof Sport Diving Watch Mens Boy Dual Hours Date Quartz $11.99 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 3m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 Buy It Now |
 Citizen Eco Drive Pro Dive Mens Watch $200.00 Time Remaining: 12h 6m |
 TAG HEUER Womens Silver Toned Chronometer Diving Certified 200M $99.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 34m |
 Luminox Navy Seal Series II Dive Mens Watch 3901 $199.00 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 24m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 Buy It Now |
 Rare Baume et Mercier Formula S vintage Dive Watch w date and new leather band $200.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 8m |
 SCARCE 71 SEIKO 6105 8110 MENS SS DATE DIVE 1N0229 WATCH 1 $202.50 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 16h 18m |
 NIB Orient WV0071EL WORLD STAGE Collection M FORCE Scuba Diving Japan $698.99 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 50m Buy It Now for only: $698.99 Buy It Now |
 Citizen Titanium Aqualand Dive Watch JP1040 09E $195.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 45m |
 Orient EM65008B Mens Ray Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch $149.00 Time Remaining: 23d 7h 28m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 Buy It Now |
 Citizen Aqualand Eco Drive Dive Watch BJ2000 09E $140.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 14h 21m |
 Swiss Legend Legato Automatic 100M Sports Dive Watch Silver and PVD $51.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 59m |
 Invicta 7067 Womens Sapphire Two Tone Rose Swiss Dive Watch $87.95 Time Remaining: 22d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $87.95 Buy It Now |
 Brand New Suunto D4 Black Wrist Watch Dive Computer SS013448100 $200.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 7h 27m |
 CITIZEN AQUALAND DIVE WATCH BJ2000 09E ECO DRIVE $22.83 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 43m |
 40MM SPORT AUTOMATIC MEN DIVE WATCH STAINLESS STEEL $49.99 Time Remaining: 20d 20h 6m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now |
 Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT 10 Day PAM 270 K Series 44mm Automatic Dive Watch $9,288.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 52m |
 NEW Invicta Subaqua Noma III 1894 Swiss Chrono Watch w 5 straps RED Dive Case $277.77 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 42m Buy It Now for only: $277.77 Buy It Now |
 INVICTA Professional Mens Dive Automatic 600 ft Certified 200m 21 Jewel 8926A $50.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 58m |
 VINTAGE 1960s AQUASTAR GENEVE 63 DIVE WATCH AUTOMATIC WATCH $94.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 18m |
 Invicta 1591 Mens Subaqua Noma GMT Blue Dial Orange Rubber Strap Dive Watch $147.95 Time Remaining: 6d 52m Buy It Now for only: $147.95 Buy It Now |
 SUPERB SEIKO 6309 7040 PEPSI DAY DATE DIVE WATCH NR $118.00 Time Remaining: 6h 43m |
 Mans TAG Heuer Professional 200 Meter Black Coral Dive Watch Ref 980020N $82.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 39m |
 Dual Time Alarm CHRONO Mens Quartz Sports Dive Wrist Watch 10M WR Multi Function $16.99 Time Remaining: 21d 15h 32m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 Rare Vintage SEIKO 6309 7290 SS MENS DIVE WATCH 1 $57.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 27m |
 Sottomarino Orca 100 Meter Dive Watch with High Polish Case $39.00 Time Remaining: 18d 9h 14m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 Buy It Now |
 Luminox 3000 Navy Seal Dive Watch Khaki $105.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 44m |
 Marathon US Government Dive Date Watch Stainless steel and rubber band $399.00 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 17m |
 Fashion New Gray Men Women Digital Dive Waterproof Multifunction Watch $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now |
 New OHSEN BLUE Analog Digital Mens Quartz Sport Diving Wrist Watch S18 $0.01 Time Remaining: 55m |
 Ocean7 LM 1 COSC Chronometer 300m Dive Watch PVD DLC Excellent $625.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 48m Buy It Now for only: $750.00 Buy It Now |
 Fashion New Men Women Digital Chrono Dive Waterproof Multifunction Watch $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 Buy It Now |
 Helix Black Yellow Air Bubble HX485 03L08S Sport Dive Watch 365 MSRP $20.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 31m |
 Casio Men's MDV102-1AV Sea Analog Illuminator Dual LED Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $42.90 You save: $27.05 (39%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis Casio Sea analog illuminator watch offers all the convenience and durability of a sports watch, with an adaptable style well suited for a work day. The large round dial is black with white and luminous indexes, two luminous hands, and a red arrow-tipped seconds hand...  |
 Casio Men's AMW320D-9EV Ana-Digi Alarm Chronograph Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $56.00 You save: $43.95 (44%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionStylish enough for the boardroom but rugged enough for the wakeboard, the Casio Marine stainless steel analog-digital watch for men (model AMW320D-9EV) combines the timeless look of an analog watch with the functionality of a digital watch... |
 Casio Men's AMW320R-1EV Marine Ana-Digi Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $53.95 You save: $46.00 (46%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionStylish enough for the boardroom but rugged enough for the wakeboard, the Casio Marine stainless steel analog-digital watch for men (model AMW320R-1EV) combines the timeless look of an analog watch with the functionality of a digital watch... |
 Invicta Men's 8932 Pro Diver Collection Silver-Tone Watch List Price: Sale Price: $51.81 You save: $143.19 (73%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionBig, bold and masculine, the Invicta Quartz Pro Diver 8932 is an affordable luxury watch with classically styled features. This precisely constructed quartz timepiece for men features a solid stainless steel case that's 37mm wide, slightly smaller than its 8926 cousin... |
 Luminox Men's 3001 Original Navy SEAL Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $144.99 You save: $130.01 (47%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionPrized for its durability and unique illumination system, the Luminox Original Navy SEAL Series 1 stainless steel men's watch exudes confidence and power whenever it's worn. Thanks to the vaunted Luminox self-powered illumination system, this watch's hands and dial markers glow 100 times brighter than other luminous watches and will provide continuous illumination for more than 25 years... |
 Orient Men's CEM65001B 'Black Mako' Automatic Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $98.91 You save: $91.09 (48%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis diver series is the most popular collection that Orient has to offer. A feature that makes this model into a professional diver watch is its water-resistance of up to 200 meters. This is perfect for you if you enjoy scuba diving on your vacations to Hawaii... |
 Casio Men's AMW320R-7EV Sport Alarm Ana-Digi Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $59.99 You save: $39.96 (40%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionStylish enough for the boardroom but rugged enough for the wakeboard, the Casio Marine stainless steel analog-digital watch for men (model AMW320R-7EV) combines the timeless look of an analog watch with the functionality of a digital watch... |
 Citizen Men's BJ2000-09E Eco-Drive Aqualand Stainless Steel Black Rubber Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $300.00 You save: $225.00 (43%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Citizen Eco-Drive Aqualand stainless steel men's chronograph watch will make a powerful statement when worn with both business and casual dress, but it's made to take the punishment of deep-water diving with its 660 feet (200 meters) water resistance... |
 Seiko Men's SKX781 "Orange Monster" Automatic Dive Watch List Price: Sale Price: $190.00 You save: $285.00 (60%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis 21-jewel, automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist, so you'll never need to change the battery. It has a stainless steel case and features an orange dial with three-hand function, easy-to-read bar markers, and an English/Spanish day/date window at the three o'clock position... |
 Citizen Men's BN0000-04H Eco-Drive Professional Diver Black Rubber Strap Watch List Price: Sale Price: $165.00 You save: $110.00 (40%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe men's Eco-Drive Professional Diver contains a screw-down crown on a solid one-piece case, for a fantastic water resistance of 300 meters. Enjoy the use of a one-way rotating elapsed-time bezel, luminous hands and markers, and date display, all on a comfortable black polyurethane strap. |
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Timex Men's Expedition Rugged Dive Watch $37.49 This Timex Expedition watch offers a modern twist on a classic analog style. It's layered case construction provides a rugged yet sporty look. |
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Timex Men's Expedition Rugged Dive Watch $37.53 This Timex Expedition watch offers a modern twist on a classic analog style. It's layered case construction provides a rugged yet sporty look. Luminescent hands, large dial markers and Indiglo night light ensure clear dial visibility day and night. |
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Timex Men's Expedition Rugged Dive Watch $37.49 This Timex expedition watch offers a modern interpretation of a military inspired field watch. The black dial and green fabric strap gives this watch a clean, fresh look with Timex dependability and value. |
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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive 20th Anniversary Aqualand Orange Imperial Dive Watch $465.8 This Citizen Men's watch features an ecologically friendly light-powered Japanese quartz Eco-Drive movement that can recharge in both indoor and outdoor light. |
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Wenger Alpine Dive Men's Watch $112.04 Striking watch by Wenger is a sporty addition to your collectionMen's watch is made from the makers of Genuine Swiss Army Knife companyAlpine Dive watch features a Swiss quartz movement! |
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Invicta Subaqua 500 Meter Chrononograph Watch $447.5 Men's chronograph timepiece features stainless steel constructionMen's watch features a handsome black dialBuilt for precision and endurance, this Invicta diving watch has a rugged elegance that will accompany any gentleman's style |