Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side?
In this episode, Staff Writer Zen Love reveals what that hole in your Rolex dive watch is , and also discusses why watch enthusiasts are especially enamored by watches with complex and "unnecessary" functions. Fittingly, this topic is from an online Gear Patrol series we call Further Details , in which our writers and editors explore single, often overlooked elements of all kinds of products. Sp ecial thanks to Benjamin Lowry , a commercial diver and Gear Patrol contributor, who provided extra research for this episode.
The Gear Patrol Podcast · Zen Love, Nick Caruso
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Show Notes
Zen Love reveals what that hole in your dive watch is, and discusses why watch enthusiasts are enamored by watches with "unnecessary" functions.
Episode Navigation:
- 1:50 – What is a Helium Escape Valve (HEV), and Where on Your Watch Is It
- 3:30 – Why Helium Escape Valves Are Needed
- 4:12 – HEVs Are Needed Specifically for Saturation Diving
- 8:54 – HEV Watches Aren't Actually Used That Often, Even by Sat Divers
- 12:48 – Manual and Automatic HEVs, How They Work, and Some Issues
- 17:10 – Why Buy a Watch With Unnecessary Features?
- 26:00 – Other Watch Brands that Feature HEVs, like Doxa
- 28:45 – Are Dive Watches the Pinnacle of Watch Style Statements?
Featured:
Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side? We Found Out
The Ultimate Guide to Dive Watches
The 12 Best Dive Watches at Every Budget
Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dive Watch
5 Dive Watches Worn By Professional Saturation Divers
Further Details: Ubiquitous but Overlooked Elements Hidden on Your Favorite Products