Apple Ultra Watch Running the Oceanic Dive Computer App

The Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app is, in my opinion, a highly viable supplement to your current diving computer.

As a PADI-certified Divemaster, I have nearly 900 computer-assisted dives, beginning with the Orca Edge up to today's configuration of Dual ScubaPro G2s (one hosed and one wireless wrist monitor). This diver believes that redundancy can/will save your life. My wife and I both dive with dual dive computers.

Setup is easy as downloading the Oceanic app from the App store. I bought the one-month subscription for $10. It took almost a day for my watch and phone to sync up with this prodigious app, but the next day, all was well. Oceanic tech support answered my email support questions almost immediately.

The data displayed on Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app is 95 percent duplicate, validating its accuracy. It was always there and bright!

My only criticism of the Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app is the surface reflection on its face. Even so, the ultra-bright display shines through. My wife is somewhat visually impaired and has issue seeing small digits. The Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app is bright and very legible. One has to remember to press the watch crown to expel water from the watch, but a week in salt water did not phase it.

During my week long-dive adventure aboard the AquaCat I made 22 dives with both computers on my wrist. I think the Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app would be improved with an air interface. If I could tell how much air I had, it could replace my ScubaPro G2s. One other very small complaint is the wristband - it's only safety from falling into the deep is a small stainless steel tang fitting into the band from the buckle. The Apple band has a guide, but it can come out of the band itself because it is moveable along the band. I would hate to have to chase it all the way to the bottom.

Otherwise the Apple Ultra Watch running the Oceanic Dive Computer app passed with flying colors.

-Ron Johnson (Katy, TX)