Orient Diver Watch: what makes a watch a diver?
March 10th, 2010 Posted in Orient News | 1 Comment | Comment and Win a Free Orient Watch
Diving is a pretty intense sport. To do it, you basically have to turn yourself into a marine animal. The Little Mermaid makes this transition seem easy; but in reality, it’s quite complex, and involves wet suits, fins, tanks, computers and a good watch.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the diver watch.
More than water resistance
Just because something says it’s highly water resistant doesn’t mean it can go to great depths. Or really any depths at all. Water resistance actually means water pressure resistance, so for instance, your 100m watch shouldn’t actually go 100m under water because it will probably be ruined.
If you’re unsure how far your watch can go, follow these simple rules of water (pressure) resistance: Several other factors also determine a watch’s water resistance. For example, older watches are probably not as water resistant as they claim because their water resistant seals have likely worn out or dried up. Exposure to chemicals can also damage these seals, making a watch more susceptible to water damage. But remember, water pressure resistance isn’t the only thing that makes a watch dive-able. In order to be called a diver, a watch must meet ISO 6425 standards. This involves undergoing several tests to ensure that a watch is capable of diving. Some diver watches may have a Helium release valve, but this feature is not common on an everyday diver. The following details Orient’s best diver watches. Note that these watches are intended for recreational scuba diving, not for extended saturation diving. CEM75001B The CEM75001B is a simple Orient diver watch with all of the necessary features to spend a little time under the sea. This watch would be suitable for someone who spends a lot of time in or near the water, not just diving but swimming, snorkeling and sailing, too. Mako The Mako is Orient’s bestselling men’s watch. It combines scuba diving ability with class in a variety of interesting colors. This Orient automatic diver has become a bestseller because of its quality and its ability to show the wearer’s personality and good taste. Not only can this watch dive, but it can also make a bold fashion statement. CFD0C001M The CFD0C001M is Orient USA’s most high-tech and durable diver watch. Because of these extra features, the CFD0C001M is a bit pricier than Orient’s other dive watches. However, the price is worth it if you’re a more serious diver or spend a lot of time in the water.
Special diver features
Here are the main features that a diver watch should have:
Orient’s top divers
Let’s take a closer look:
Here are some additional features:
Here are its important diving features:
Tell us about your favorite diver watch. Comment below.
