My next gen - Oris Aquis Depth Gauge

[txcollector]

definitely getting this one when it's out. 

 

http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2013/01/oris-aquis-depth-gauge.html

 

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/oris-aquis-depth-gauge-watch/

 

[Bidle]

Very nice watch! Unfortunately a bit too big for me.

[txcollector]

that's a first time I've seen a mechanical depth gauge on a watch that's not absurdly expensive. Very nice addition to my diving gear

 

Interesting approach. The depth gauge is embedded on the crystal so it appears to be floating over the dial. I've heard it's gorgeous in real life.

 

[Bidle]

that's a first time I've seen a mechanical depth gauge on a watch that's not absurdly expensive. Very nice addition to my diving gear

Interesting approach. The depth gauge is embedded on the crystal so it appears to be floating over the dial. I've heard it's gorgeous in real life.

There are many more vintage models with the same system and a lot older!

[txcollector]

There are many more vintage models with the same system and a lot older!

 

do you have any examples? I have been looking for a good one.

[Bidle]

There are a few like Favre Leuba, Sinn and Squale. Good luck with the hunt!

Edited March 18, 2013 by Bidle

[txcollector]

from what I've heard the vintage models were not very reliable and the Favre-Leuba Bathy V2 runs in the > $10K range like the JLC. The Oris seems very nice with a reasonable price. 

 

I can't wait for it to be released.

[Bidle]

That's a lot of money. I saw manny of them for a lot cheaper especially the vintage models. Of-course they are not very accurate and hard to read, but than again do you really want to use them?

I tend to use my divers but merely for fun and always carry a computer.

Here a nice link you might like;

http://www.deskdivers.com/Site/AD50.html

Edited March 18, 2013 by Bidle

[txcollector]

I'd like to have it as a backup. I mainly use the computer but electronics fail. I carry a regular depth gauge but if I can get rid of an extra hose it would nice.

[Bidle]

I'd like to have it as a backup. I mainly use the computer but electronics fail. I carry a regular depth gauge but if I can get rid of an extra hose it would nice.

Then indeed best to stick with a new model!