Rotating bezel should come with a locking mechanism

[amphr1]

I find that if I'm doing certain activities that my SD43 bezel gets rotated accidentally. Not a big deal here, but I'd imagine a pretty big deal when using as a real diver.

Has any manufacturer come up with a rotating bezel that you can lock in place?

[RJRJRJ]

It locks in one direction so that if you're monitoring your oxygen, you can only shorten the time you have left if you bump it, as opposed to bumping it the other direction and thinking you have more time than you actually have.

[PekWatchGuy]

YEMA

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[donas]

Pretty sure the Breitling Superocean 48 has a locking bezel.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by amphora001

I find that if I'm doing certain activities that my SD43 bezel gets rotated accidentally. Not a big deal here, but I'd imagine a pretty big deal when using as a real diver.

Has any manufacturer come up with a rotating bezel that you can lock in place?

Yes, quite a few...Omega, Tudor, etc.

[denmanproject]

PloProf

[Polar Bear]

Oris also have a locking system

As previously mentioned, the dive bezel only rotates in one direction meaning if you were to set it and knock it during the dive you would only increase you displayed dive time meaning you would be operating within a greater margin of safety

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Oris also have a locking system

As previously mentioned, the dive bezel only rotates in one direction meaning if you were to set it and knock it during the dive you would only increase you displayed dive time meaning you would be operating within a greater margin of safety

For total bottom time/time at depth yeah.

But... If you are using the bezel to time decompression times as well you want to be able to access it easily. Which are different times at different depths and unscrewing the crown to unlock the bezel is not a great idea... Underwater at least. And too fiddley with gloves on.

Of course no one uses a dive watch to do this these days. It's all done with dive computers. But probably the reason Rolex didn't go with a locking bezel in the first place.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

For total bottom time/time at depth yeah.

But... If you are using the bezel to time decompression times as well you want to be able to access it easily. Which are different times at different depths and unscrewing the crown to unlock the bezel is not a great idea... Underwater at least. And too fiddley with gloves on.

Of course no one uses a dive watch to do this these days. It's all done with dive computers. But probably the reason Rolex didn't go with a locking bezel in the first place.

Unless you're talking internal dive bezels, you dont need to touch to crown to set the bezel...

Dive bezels were never really meant to time decompression
Quite the opposite, usually you'd track your dive time in order to remain within your "no deco limit"
Navy and Commercial Divers dont do in water Decompression and are typically thrown in a chamber at the end of their dives, so timing the stops isnt an issue for them either
Also, if you're hanging on a deco line, theres not a lot of stuff to knock your bezel against, so i dont imagine the lack of bezel lock would cause an issue

If i'm doing any diving that requires a complex decompression profile i'll normally wear a watch and carry a "bail out profile" should my computer fail mid dive

[George58]

5 digit subs with simple click spring don't move as easy as six digit with its ball bearing bezel

had a deepsea bezel move every time I would put on a coat sold it a real diver should not do that

[padi56]

Originally Posted by George58

5 digit subs with simple click spring don't move as easy as six digit with its ball bearing bezel

had a deepsea bezel move every time I would put on a coat sold it a real diver should not do that

Quite true the ceramic type insert is not the best for the very very very very tiny number of people that actually use there watches to time the lapse time underwater.

[samson66]

I find this issue to be very dangerous. Recently I made spaghetti and the noodles were clearly not cooked all the way. Scary moment.

[Master_Grogu]

There you go

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by padi56

Quite true the ceramic type insert is not the best for the very very very very tiny number of people that actually use there watches to time the lapse time underwater.

Agree completely. My old SD is reasonably difficult to turn and doesn’t go wandering on its own, and I use it often to time things or mark a reminder time.

[Chewbacca]

Agreed it could be handy. My DSSD bezel moves in a slight breeze.

[Gladiat0r]

The SD’s spin by wind blowing in it. My omega 300m is completely the opposite. It is “safer” I suppose but a complete pain to use. Can’t have everything I guess. Good thing I only use the timing bezels for cooking meals and not actual diving.

[Ollie1982]

Originally Posted by Gladiat0r

The SD’s spin by wind blowing in it. My omega 300m is completely the opposite. It is “safer” I suppose but a complete pain to use. Can’t have everything I guess. Good thing I only use the timing bezels for cooking meals and not actual diving.

Completely agree, I only every use my Sub bezel to time how long my coffee has brewed or food has been cooking!

Your Omega is not safer as you say, as any accidental bezel movements are going to reduce the time spent underwater, not increase as its a bi-directional bezel.

OP and all, let’s be honest, divers these days aren’t using these watches to dive in. Today’s tech means you can now have a watch that gives multiple options on all kinds of data. I mean, how many runners take a simple stop watch out with them? Not many, most use a Garmin or similar which provides heart rate, GPS and many more functions.

[OrangeSport]

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[OrangeSport]

My Certina's bezel locks.

I use timing bezels all the time. It's a good system. You just need to push down to turn the bezel.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

My Certina's bezel locks.

I use timing bezels all the time. It's a good system. You just need to push down to turn the bezel.

It’s a certainty.

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by samson66

i find this issue to be very dangerous. Recently i made spaghetti and the noodles were clearly not cooked all the way. Scary moment.

lol

[Keepchasing]

I’m not sure why that is a big deal.

I have the same watch, and yes, from time to time when I look down I see it has moved a click or two.
(Pretty embarrassing. I hope nobody saw it.)

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

I’m not sure why that is a big deal.

I have the same watch, and yes, from time to time when I look down I see it has moved a click or two.
(Pretty embarrassing. I hope nobody saw it.)

It isn't great when you are timing stuff.

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

I’m not sure why that is a big deal.

If you're paying a premium for high quality product like a Rolex, you hope that it functions 100% as intended. Otherwise why are we paying the premium.

[liberalclown]

Originally Posted by amphora001

If you're paying a premium for high quality product like a Rolex, you hope that it functions 100% as intended. Otherwise why are we paying the premium.

It functions as intended since 1953. Like most already said you can only shorten the time by turning the bezel so you don't risk anything. Rolex's premium is on the build quality and prestige. If you want to get most out of a premium product then it might not be the best choice since complications is not Rolex's strong suit.

[WatchGuy1966]

Tudor P01

https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watche...01/m70150-0001

[Keepchasing]

Had the OP said it clicks the wrong direction, I would have a different opinion.

[padi56]

I would doubt today if many actually know how to use the time lapse bezel unless they look it up on the net first, as most keep it permanently fixed within a cats whisker of the 12 O'clock marker. .

[Andad]

Originally Posted by samson66

I find this issue to be very dangerous. Recently I made spaghetti and the noodles were clearly not cooked all the way. Scary moment.

Nothing worse.

Originally Posted by padi56

I would doubt today if many actually know how to use the time lapse bezel unless they look it up on the net first, as most keep it permanently fixed within a cats whisker of the 12 O'clock marker. .

And I thought you would mention the possibility of a press and turn bezel?
Like the old days?

I am sure that most Rolex owners would know how to use the bezel as a time lapse function Peter.

I use mine most days in the city for parking meters and at work timing the heating when bending PVC - using a Rolex bezel for timing is not rocket science.

E.

[WILLIWALKER]

Lovely piece !