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Seiko Turtle SRP777 Dive Watch Review

In many a Seiko watch collector’s mind, the SKX is the cream of the crop. It is a tried and ...

Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 Review

How many watches have been inspired by the Rolex Submariner? Add another one to that list: the Tissot Seastar. This ...

Orient Bambino Review – Top Notch Automatic Watches

If you are looking for your first automatic dress watch, it’s hard to find a better one than the Orient ...

Seiko SNK809 Review – Is this the Best Watch Under $100?

The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of Seiko’s most popular watches. Watch enthusiasts and casual watch-wearers alike love the SNK809 ...

Orient Kamasu Review – Great Alternative to the SKX

The Orient Kamasu (Japanese for “Barracuda”) is one of Orient’s latest dive watch models intended to replace their highly popular ...

Casio Duro Marlin MDV106-1AV Review

The Casio Duro “Marlin” MDV 106-1AV is a dive watch that is well-known for providing great functionality for its price ...

Best Dive Watches Under $200 Review

Dive watches are the perfect companion for those who love scuba diving or boating. This type of watch is designed ...

Seiko SKX007 & SKX009 Review – Iconic, Reliable, Affordable

The SKX007 is perhaps the most recommended mechanical watch in the last decade or two. Talk to any watch enthusiast, ...

orien ray ii 2 automatic dive watch review

Orient Ray II Automatic Dive Watch Review

Good dive watches are few and far between, particularly if you are on a tight budget. There just aren’t that ...

Orient Mako II Automatic Dive Watch Review

If you are just getting into mechanical watches and want to get the best bang for your buck, then Orient ...

If you are looking to get started with scuba diving, you should first try out snorkeling. Snorkeling is a fun and cheap way to the ocean without much investment. Just rent a snorkel, mask, and fins and you can start snorkeling without any certifications.

Scuba diving, on the other hand, requires much more equipment, knowledge, and a 4-day certification course. Beginner divers are limited to shallow depths of just 16-32 feet below sea level, but with more practice and training can reach greater depths.

Once you have more certifications, you will be able to go to more places, and of course, attempt to reach deeper depths when you dive. Generally speaking, the further down you go, the more the aquatic flora and fauna changes. Scuba diving is best done with a group, because any equipment malfunctions or accidents are deadly without anyone watching your back.