Just got a new Glashutte Original SeaQ Panorama Date. Reed green dial. Green rubber strap
Was looking at both the SeaQ and the SeaQ Pano. Was concerned about the size especially never having seen one in person. But much prefer watches with crown g…
Continue readingDoes Omega offer a version of the Seamaster that has a crown protector, but no helium release valve?
Seems like all the models without a helium release valve have unprotected crowns.
The models with protected crowns have helium release valves.
Crown …
Continue readingShould WUS have a Tool Watch Forum, or is there too much overlap between the Dive Watch Forum and the Pilot Watch Forum?
On the one hand, there is overlap. On the other hand, many, if not most, divers now use dive computers.
Dive watches often chosen…
Have a few dive watches, ranging from very modestly priced to pricey. Use them for all sorts of outdoor activities… sort of tool watches that will handle the water.
Seiko quartz from 1984. Has been through the ringer for over 42 years. Replaced t…
Continue readingWhy do watch manufacturers put helium escape valves on dive watches?
They are likely only useful for a very, very small minority of commercial/professional divers.
Why are they included on so many models when they add cost and bulk but add no value
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