Capillarytube depth gauges have been reliably used for many years by scuba divers miller 1979. Timex offers a suite of watches for men, women, boys, and girls. Timex intelligent quartz mens depth gauge, black dial. Perhaps the users of can help you answer your question. Gshock frogman gwfd with depth gauge and compass g. Today, with dive computers being the norm, divers wear watches as symbols that identify them. Or you dont dive with a computer, and need a reliable watch to keep track of your dive time. Typically shockresistant, they will be unaffected by unanticipated impacts. Aug 28, 2015 new models are launched every year, and recently, more and more of these dive watches have been produced with integrated analog depth gauges.
Recalls only last dive, need to remember to turn on depth gauge before descending. As to water resistant, did 2 dives spending a lot of time at 5065 feet and no issues at all. Timex mens t2n958 intelligent quartz adventure series. May 01, 2015 oris, long known for its professionalgrade divers watches, achieved a watchworld milestone with its oris aquis depth gauge, introduced in 20. Oct 20, 2016 the timex t2n958 intelligent quartz adventure series depth gauge what a name is an inexpensive quartz dive watch with several notable features. The top right button is the indiglo function that illuminates the watch face and the lower right button starts the depth gauge function it is not automatic. Besides the usual diver s timing bezel the timex depth gauge includes an analog depth gauge as the name would suggest and an analog temperature gauge. Chronographs, moonphases, tide times, and even perpetual calendars are all complications that have found their way into dive watches. Timex intelligent quartz t2n809 mens indiglo depth gauge.
The result is a mechanical watch with a nonelectronic depth gauge that does not cost an arm and a leg. How deep did you dive and how cold was it down there. While most of these are fun demonstrations of the watchmakers art, their usefulness to a diver for anything beyond a playful diversion is questionable. Timex t2n812dh intelligent quartz adventure series depth gauge watch link. Diving gauge accessories are musthave items like clips, wrist mounts, and gauge guards.
By filling in the form below, your question will appear below the manual of the timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809. I dont think oris realized what a hit it would be, and even we were surprised by how many people professed their desire for this watch. A good sports dive watch comes in a variety of styles, is water resistant and has a depth rating of at least 100 metres 330 feet. A reinforced case, screwdown crown and 200meter water resistance allow you to explore new depths. Mechanical depth gauge watches are they worth the cost. I took this as a backup on a scuba trip recently, and when the battery died on the dive computer i was renting, i dove with this alone for the rest of the day. Click here for timex trainer software data link 70 and data link 150 models click here for data link 70, data link 150 and ironman triathlon with datalink software. The gauge is a calibrated plastic tube with a narrow, uniform bore open to the water at one end.
Timex intelligent quartz depth gauge how to use the sensor. So if you need a reliable watch for snorkeling or free diving and want to know your depth, this is a good choice. As the depth increases, water is forced into the tube and the depth can. The timex adventure series depth gauge with intelligent quartz technology has a black dial which is a classic choice and contrasts against the steel grey colour of the watch strap.
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Oris is wellknown as a producer of wellmade, extremely durable, and rugged looking mechanical swiss dive watches. Manual timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809. Buy timex mens t2n720 intelligent quartz tide temp compass black silicone. Over view of features, and test dive in a pressure test chamber to 30 metres to check accuracy of depth gauge. Buy timex mens t2n810dh iq adventure series stainless. Timex mens t2n809dh intelligent quartz adventure series.
The timex adventure series depth gauge with intelligent quartz technology timepiece, is inspired by progressive and modern watch. Oris, long known for its professionalgrade divers watches, achieved a watchworld milestone with its oris aquis depth gauge, introduced in 20. Metric analog diving gauges offer the same functions as an analog gauge, but use metric measurements for pressure and depth. Very durable, easy to read, easy to use, records max depth, records min temp, has light cons. Besides the usual divers timing bezel the timex depth gauge includes an analog depth gauge as the name would suggest and an analog temperature gauge. A new triple sensor featuring a digital compass with auto horizontal correction, the first ever depth gauge with. Navi depth 38mm fabric strap watch stainlesssteelblue large navi depth 38mm fabric strap watch. Mar 24, 2017 over view of features, and test dive in a pressure test chamber to 30 metres to check accuracy of depth gauge. View the timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809 manual for free or ask your question to other timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809 owners. When watch read 10 meters, dive computer read 33 and when at 6 oclock15 meters, dive computer read 50. As you can see, it sits roughly in the middle from a size standpoint.
Timex global trainer, garmin fr910xt, timex run trainer 1. Includes precision digital depth gauge, dive time, and thermometer. Consider looking at the just released timex run trainer gps 2. Timex intelligent quartz depth gauge dive watch 30mtr test dive. View the timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809 manual for free or ask your question to other timex. Analog diving gauges use mechanical depth and pressure gauges so you never have to rely on batteries. Buy timex intelligent quartz chronograph black dial mens. Dive track and dive chrono modes measure water temperature, depth, and time of dive. It is the first divers watch that measures depth by allowing water to enter the timepiece a feature that would normally be a. If you so desire, you can use the dive chrono mode when you want a detailed record of each dive within a series of dives, or if you want to take splits during a dive. Please make sure that you describe your difficulty with the timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809 as precisely as you can.
Timex depth gauge is not a watch for divers this is a shower resist watch i have made a 7m cave dive and there was much condensation on the glass and the indilgo stopped working the watch looks great and it is a perfect show off watch but just dont get close to water. Nearly a year after we first reintroduced the q timex collection with our q timex 1979 reissue, we present the timex m79 automatic. To clarify, this watch is a dive watch with a built in depth gauge and thermometer, which are metric meters and celsius. If you are still unable to locate your user manual which is not in the current products list, you may email email protected email protected timex customer service or. Timex watch for men, mens watch, diver watch army, gift for men gift for brother gift for father gift for boyfriend gift, divers watch instaantiques 4.
The exception is the timex helix dive watch, which is a fine but its not something youd want to wear outside of diving, and it only shows depth down to 40m and one of mine failed small flood at a shallower depth, though the other has been doing okay for about 100 dives, some down to 200 though even that one has had some minor. In the 1970s and 1980s, divers wore dive watches because it was the standard way to track bottom time while scuba diving. Discover the depths of the ocean when you wear a timex diver watch. Timex intelligent quartz depth gauge dive watch 30mtr. User manual timex intelligent quartz depth gauge t2n809.
I highly recommend this watch for divers, i get asked a lot of questions about this watch on the dive boats between dives. Timex t2n812dh intelligent quartz adventure series depth gauge. Rs 18,495 designed for divers, this watch from the timex adventure series features a. Oris aquis depth gauge includes a multipiece stainlesssteel bracelet with extension and a rubber strap with changing tools sapphire top glass is domed on both sides, both of which feature antireflective coating.
This latest watch is something entirely new, even though it may look familiar. These diver watches usually have a luminous dial and hands, so you can easily tell the time even if youre in a dark or dim room. It is the first divers watch that measures depth by allowing water to enter the timepiece a feature that would normally be a serious divers watch nono. It has six hands of which some are uniquely shaped like arrowssomething your regular watch has never had. Can measure ambient air temperature or place underwater for water temperature. Some, such as the oris aquis depth gauge, feature a small tube where water enters, and, using the increasing pressure at. I tested it in the deep end of the community pool this past weekend its only a tad slower than other dive watches in registering the depth measure about 4 or 5 seconds. You will have to go to site and download the instructions after. Jul 23, 2012 activate the depth sensor for offshore adventure. New models are launched every year, and recently, more and more of these dive watches have been produced with integrated analog depth gauges. Oris has managed to design one into one of its dive watches.
The initial models include the gwfd1jf, the gwfdb1jf, and the gwfdk7jr love the sea and the earth 2016 limited edition model update. The depth gauges dials record maximum depth in meters and minimum temperature in celsius. Jun 28, 20 a dive watch that uses water to measure depth. Timex t2n958 intelligent quartz adventure series depth gauge yeellow resin strap mens watch. Shop for timex timex t2n958 at the best price with free shipping in australia. Extremely water resistant, shockproof, and goodlooking, you wont have to worry about breaking one of these watches while on your next diving, kayaking, surfing, or mountain biking trip. Between the bezel and the depth gauge, it was brilliant. Timex t2n958 intelligent quartz adventure series depth. Seven advanced watches that do more than just tell time some. There is a new alldigital master of g watch available and it is the top of the line alldigital gshock.
In general, suitable for snorkeling, as well as swimming, but not diving. C apillarystyle depth gauges are nothing new or particularly advanced, but they are simple and effective. The scubapro digital 330m depth gauge is a very practical instrument that incorporates stateoftheart microchip technology, and several basic dive instruments into a compact information center. Some, such as the oris aquis depth gauge, feature a small tube where water enters, and, using the increasing pressure at depth, display your depth at any given time. Iwc and jagerlecoultre already proved to us that they can make those and that is fantastic but they were a. Search for documentation for your timex by entering the name, product number or feature. The depth meter is easy to operate and is accurate. Timex mens t2n958 intelligent quartz adventure series depth gauge yellow resin strap watch. Depth gauge dive watches chronographs, moonphases, tide times, and even perpetual calendars are all complications that have found their way into dive watches. Scubapro digital 330m depth gauge american diving supply. Designed for divers, this watch from the timex adventure series features a depth. Get your advanced open water certification and padi divemasters will take you to feet, or 40 meters.