Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side?
May 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 15
Episode description
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
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