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The diving watch, also known as the dive watch or waterproof watch, as the name implies, is a timepiece designed for diving, primarily used by divers.
Although diving can be exciting and fun, it can also be dangerous if one is not adequately prepared. A diving watch is one of the essential pieces of equipment needed for diving. A reliable diving watch helps you keep track of underwater time to prevent accidents. This article will introduce the standard requirements for custom dive watches.
A key aspect of a diving watch is its ability to prevent water or moisture from penetrating the interior of the watch. Typically, the most straightforward method is through the structural design of the watch case. For areas prone to moisture infiltration, such as the crystal, bezel, case, body, and case back, diving watches are designed with tightly-knit construction. Watch manufacturers often use rubber gaskets as intermediary barriers to isolate potential gaps and coat them with waterproof and high-density adhesives. This ensures that the layers of the watch body are closely packed with virtually no gaps, making custom dive watches sturdier. This not only provides internal water resistance but also helps withstand external water pressure impacts.
Since diving watches are worn underwater, the external materials need to be carefully evaluated to ensure custom dive watches can withstand various potential impacts and scratches. Diving watches are rarely made of precious metals due to their rarity and the potential devaluation if scratched during a dive. Common custom dive watch cases are primarily made of high-grade stainless steel, although some manufacturers enhance the strength of stainless steel. Emerging ceramic materials are also becoming increasingly common in diving watches due to their high hardness and resistance to wear, making them ideal for diving activities.
The bezel of a diving watch, being in a prominent position, is often reinforced with composite materials to enhance protection from different angles. This not only improves the durability but also adds visual value to custom dive watches. The minute markings, particularly detailed in the 0-15 minute range on the bezel, are designed specifically for diving. This timing bezel allows divers to track their dive time. By aligning the bezel's zero mark with the minute hand, divers can intuitively read the elapsed dive time. The timing bezel typically only rotates counterclockwise to ensure that any accidental movement will only shorten the dive time, prompting an earlier ascent for safety.
In reality, the ocean depths are dark, often with zero visibility. Thus, custom dive watches must have prominent luminescent hands and markers. Typically, the hands, markers, or dial of a diving watch are coated with luminous materials. The sizes of the hands and markers are deliberately enlarged to facilitate easier reading for divers.
