Dive Watch Maintenance Tips



Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

by Luke Blaise

A dive watch needs to be maintained properly so that it can help keep you safe in the water.  By taking a few extra minutes before and after your dive you can add years to the life of your watch. 

Another great reason to take care of your dive watch, beside safety, is that some of these watches can cost thousands of dollars.

First of all, after each dive, you should rinse it out with fresh water to remove any traces of salt water from the watch that could be corrosive.  Also if you are swimming, make sure you rinse the watch as well, because chlorine can be just as bad as salt water on the metal and gaskets.

Second, you should turn the bezel so make sure you get any dirt, sand, or grit that got stuck under the dial.  This also helps to make sure any salt water is rinsed away as well.

Third, you should check the gaskets.  These are the rubber seals that make the watch waterproof, so they are very important.  If you make a lot of dives you should replace them or at least inspect them every year.  However most manufacturers suggest changing the gaskets every 2 or 3 years.

Fourth, you should keep your dive watch out of hot tubs and saunas.  Rapid temperature changes can be harmful to your watch, so just take it off before you go in these tubs.

Lastly, if you have a screw down crown make sure it is screwed down all the way before diving or getting the watch wet.  This helps to insure a waterproof seal.

If you follow these simple steps, your dive watch should last for a long time.  Remember, that this watch helps to keep you safe in the water so treat it with respect.

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