Saturday, November 26, 2011

AP Exclusive: Scuba Diving in the Gulf Oil Spill

A rare and different perspective at the oil spill from beneath the surface. The AP's Rich Matthews got an exclusive look at the spill by joining a dive team who explored how the oil is impacting the Gulf of Mexico. (June 9)

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

How to Choose the Best Dive Watch For You

!±8± How to Choose the Best Dive Watch For You

For many years, dive watches have been a necessary accessory for avid divers all over the world. They are designed for underwater diving in the instance that the diver in question is surpassing greater than 100 meters, meaning that the vast majority of dive watches will have a water resistance of around 200-300 meters, or 660-990 feet. However, with advances in technology occurring every day, many divers' watches now have the ability to survive in much deeper waters. There is a large amount of models on the market at the moment and if you do the necessary research into what makes the most ideal divers' watch it can be a great investment to make. However, in order to make an educated decision when purchasing a divers' watch, it is important that you not only understand the reasons why they are used, but also how they work.

One of the main reasons why dive watches are so widely used is because they are an extremely useful piece of equipment-both in and out of the water. In some cases, an individual may opt to wear a divers' watch as a fashion statement and others may also purchase them if they are avid watch collectors. However, there are a wide number of models on offer and if you are looking to use your watch when diving, the type you use and your knowledge on how it works is crucial. In order to choose the best divers' watch for your needs, you firstly need to identify if your watch will be your primary or secondary timing source. If you require your watch to be your primary source of timing, you need to invest in a dependable, high quality watch. Those who have the use of a dive computer and so only require their watch to be a secondary source of timing, it is not as catastrophic if their watch fails and so they will be able to risk purchasing a lower quality watch.

When looking for your ideal divers' watch, there are two important factors you should take into consideration: the watches water resistance and its type of bezel. In regards to its water resistance, you must firstly be aware that this does not mean that you will require a waterproof watch. Waterproof products are not usually able to withstand the pressure which is experienced when diving and so the best watches for you will be rated by either the pressure they can withstand, or the depth they can be used for, either in meters or feet. Whether you are a recreational diver or you are a competitive diver, it is always beneficial to invest in a dive watch which is rated to at least 200 meters in order to be safe. A divers' watch which is rated at this level is suitable for all forms of water activity, in particular scuba diving. If you are looking to purchase a watch to use whilst swimming and/or snorkeling purposes, look for one which is rated at water resistant up to 100 meters.

When selecting a divers' watch with the correct type of bezel, you should look for one which has a one way, adjustable bezel. A bezel is a metal ring which is situated around the face of the watch, with added point indicators and a zero mark to identify the starting point. In order to use the bezel, you simply need to turn it until the zero marks are lines up with the minute hands. In order to calculate your time in the water, simply look at the indicators on the bezel that the minute hand is pointing to. Most good quality divers' watches will come with this type of bezel, so it is a good indication of quality. The advantage of this form of bezel is that it will only turn in a counter clockwise direction, meaning that should you inadvertently knock the watch, it will only move in the opposite way to the minute hand. This in return, will show that you have been under water for a longer period of time than you actually have, rather than a shorter time period. A bezel should always be tight enough that it requires some effort in order to move it around the dial.

Once you have identified the best model for you with these two factors, you can then contemplate other aspects of the watch such as whether it has a clear face or luminous dials for example. A dive watch is not just a great investment in terms of great craftsmanship, but in terms of diving in deep waters, it is a beneficial necessity.

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How to Choose the Best Dive Watch For You

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Tips Before Buying Automatic Watches

!±8± Tips Before Buying Automatic Watches

Automatic watches are expensive products and people buy them when they intend using them for a long period of time. Any person who intends purchasing automatic watches should examine their quality with a very keen eye before deciding to go ahead and complete the purchase transaction. They should be aware of all the important aspects and criteria which need to be taken into consideration when purchasing automatic watches.

The exterior portions of these automatic watches will have to be examined carefully at the time of purchase. The shell of the watch and the lens of the watch will first be subjected to careful examination. The dial of the watch should also be examined very carefully along with the hour hand and the minute hand. Any scratches or nicks on the shell or the lenses of these watches will become visible when such a careful examination takes place. Any defects in the hour hand, minute hand and the second hand will also be revealed at this time. The watch bands of these watches should also be examined carefully in order to check if they have been broken.

The sensitivity of automatic watches is the next important criteria which will have to be examined. The agility of the watch will be tested at this juncture. This can be done by shaking the watch which has been stopped. When we shake a stopped watch, the second hand will stop working. If it stops, this means that the watch is sensitive. But if the second hand does not stop, then this means that the agility of such watches is not up to the mark.

The position of the hour hand and the minute hand and the distance between them will be the next aspect of these automatic watches which needs to be judged. A certain distance should also be maintained between the hands of the watch as well as the lens of the watch. If a certain amount of distance has not been maintained between the hour hand, the minute hand and the second hand then this could cause some kind of friction in the watch which will not allow the watch to function in a normal manner. An example of the distance to be maintained between the hour hand and the minute hand is when the watch is showing the time of 3 o' clock. If the hour hand and the minute hand are at right angles at this juncture, then this means that the right kind of distance has been maintained in between them.

Hence it is easy to understand that the process of selecting and purchasing automatic watches is not easy and a certain amount of time needs to be invested in order to make the right selection. The incorporation of the above mentioned criteria during the process of selecting automatic watches will ensure that every person is able to get excellent value for the money which is paid.


Tips Before Buying Automatic Watches

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