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Oceanic F-10 v3 vs. Aqua lung i200c computer/watch

Jon305 said:
If its anything like mine, it doesnt turn off, just goes into kind of a non use mode or a "screen saver" type of mode where it just shows like the time. Maybe look for the manual tho and see if theres a way?
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Yeah, the f10v2 also has this problem, it just wastes power because ot can't be turned off, like yours. Mine I have to change batteries once a year because of that. A shame, because when you 1st get it it is turned off but once it is on there is no going back.
 
Thats what i use the f10, i went crazy at first trying to turn it off
 
In that case this is really a thing. Pfft... I bet they constructed that on purpose in order for people to buy batteries regularly, i.e. to make more money. At the end of the day it always comes down to money...
 
I don't mind the Salvimar One doesn't turn off, I'm sure the unsophisticated display for the time function does not waste much more power than your standard Casio LCD watch. Sure it doesn't have a 10 year battery life, but many of the fancy rechargeable dive watches might get a week before the battery is nearly dead. The fantastic thing is that the CR2032 is such a common battery, certainly beats having to hunt down a CR2430 a bigger watch would use.
 

I don't know how long the Salvimar lasts on a battery, but the F10v2, if used once a year for a 2 week period and the rest of the time it is in "time mode", it lasts about 1 year. I assume they sample the temperature, water detection continuously even when not in dive mode, but I could be wrong. Anyways they do use more resources than just those to display the time (which is all your Casio does).

Then there is always a risk that when you replace your battery that the o-ring gets pinched or is moved when you re-screw the back and therefore your watch could get flooded. It would be interesting to know how long your battery lasts on the Salvimar.
 
I know this is an older post, but I wanted to chime in because I’ve gone through a similar decision myself. I agree with what others have said—the F-10 is a top choice for serious freedivers with its durability and advanced features, like customizable alarms and advanced depth tracking. However, if you’re just getting into freediving or don’t need all the bells and whistles, the i200c is a great choice. It’s more affordable but still gives you the essential features like depth and dive time tracking.
 
However, if you’re just getting into freediving or don’t need all the bells and whistles, the i200c is a great choice. It’s more affordable but still gives you the essential features like depth and dive time tracking.This kind of decision reminds me of when I was looking for a Patek Philippe Aquanaut replica. I found a great one on the site linked above. It had everything I was looking for—classy, durable, and functional—without the insane price.
 
The i200c sounds like a solid entry-level choice for freedivers—practical and affordable! Great analogy with the Aquanaut replica; functionality and style at a reasonable price are always a win.
 
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