It was very easy to see even underwater.
released last yearApple Watch Ultra(hereinfollowing referred to as Ultra)｢Oceanic+After installing the app, it transforms into a dive computer.There is a feature.
I’m new to scuba diving, but as someone who uses the Apple Watch every day, this worries me.
This time I actually tried using Ultra as a dive computer!
The destination was Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.This timeSea Front JogasakiWith the cooperation of Mr., I was able to take a picture of using Ultra in the sea.
Having trouble getting the ocean band on your arm
For diving in January, I wear a dry suit and then an Ultra.
As for the band, it is for water sports.ocean bandIn addition to the belt length can be extendedextension bandwas also used at the same time. By the way, these bands areocean bandis 14,800 yen including tax.extension bandis 6,800 yen including tax, which is quite a price.
Also, it took a lot of skill to put on the band, and I had a hard time actually wrapping it around my arm.
Install “Oceanic+”
As for the conditions on the day of the dive, the weather was sunny, the temperature was 8 degrees, and the waves were calm.
Of course, the “Oceanic +” app has been installed in advance, and the settings have been completed.
Put on your Ultra and go!
The visibility in the sea on this day is very good. The transparency was excellent as you can see from the photos.
First, following swimming for a few minutes, I will take a look at the Ultra.
The “Oceanic +” app automatically started when I entered the water.This screen displays the currentdepthorNo decompression diving timeIn addition to the Ultra bodyThe remaining battery capacityetc. are displayed.
Ultra’s digital crown was comfortable underwater
Ultra’s touch screen is disabled while the “Oceanic +” app is running to prevent accidental operation.Therefore, to switch to another screen,digital crownmust be turned.
Ultradigital crownHowever, it is larger than the size of a regular Apple Watch.bignot only,Jagged edges around the crownThanks to that, I was able to comfortably turn it even while wearing gloves.
As expectedUp to 2,000 nitsUltra Display. The transparency of the water was high, but thanks to the brighter display than I had imagined, I was able to clearly see even the most detailed information.
by the way,action buttonBy pressing forcompass directionI was able to set the
There is also a scene where there is a difference between the dive computer and the numerical value
There was also a scene where Ultra’s “Oceanic +” app caught my attention.Numerical difference with dive computerThere is
displayed on bothNo decompression diving timeHowever, in the first dive, there was a big difference between the two, so in advance for the second dive, Ultra’s “Oceanic +” app algorithm+1As a result of diving with the setting to (65/80), the values closer to the dive computer are displayed than the first time.
Therefore, if you dive with the “Oceanic +” app with the default settings,Possibility of lax checks on safetybecause there isdecompression sicknessIt is also possible that the risk of becoming prone to So, in order to avoid the risk of decompression sickness, I felt that it would be safer to set the numerical value of the “Oceanic +” app’s algorithm to +1 or 2.
Vibration was transmitted firmly even from the top of the suit
It is necessary to remain at a depth of around 5m for 3 minutes in order to expel the dissolved nitrogen in the body.safety stopHowever, when the countdown started, the Ultra kept vibrating all the time, which left me with a strong sense of security.
Safety stops are well visibleyellow lettersIt was displayed while blinking, but it was very easy to see visually.
Check the data following diving → Some information is not recorded
After completing two dives safely, when I checked the iPhone version of the “Oceanic+” app, each diving information was displayed.log bookwas described in
But looking at the two logbooks,dive timeor during divingwater temperatureAlthough some information such as was properly recorded,2nd dive locationFor some reason, the result was not recorded.
In addition, despite the settings, the display changed from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F) without realizing it, and the number of dives was actually 2, but the logbook was saved for 4 times. There were some points that seemed to be defective, such as
Also, the “Oceanic+” app will be available on January 19 (at the time of writing the article)Japanese not supportedTherefore, I would like to expect future updates.
Subscription required for full functionality
“Oceanic +” app, but to use the full functionalitySubscribeneed to do it.However, regarding the price¥1,150/monthor10,200 yen per yearAnd quite expensive.
I think it’s difficult to be honest, but Apple Watch Ultra in a big waydive computerIf you advertise as a dive computer from the beginningfull functionor the “Oceanic +” appone-time purchaseI thought it would be nice to have
Ultra’s battery depletion may change depending on water temperature
By the way UltraThe remaining battery capacityHowever, just before diving (11:01 am)93%On the other hand, at the time of finishing the second dive (1:44 pm)67%had becomeWhile diving, you can check battery information with the “Oceanic +” app, but the degree of battery depletion may vary depending on the water temperature.16 degreeswas).
During the dive, I was desperate not to damage the display from beginning to end.
In the main body case of Apple Watch Ultratitaniumon the displayFlat sapphire front crystalIt is easy to understand that it has excellent durability because it uses , but I was always worried regarding what would happen if I hit something and the screen cracked or the main unit was damaged.
I was especially careful when carrying equipment on my back, when entering along the handrail, and when passing near rocks in the water, but at leastBody case for scuba divingI thought to myself how much easier it would be if Apple released the .
It’s not perfect, but the Apple Watch Ultra might actually be used as a dive computer. I never dreamed that the day would come when I might dive with an Apple Watch, so I was able to spend a wonderful time full of excitement following a long time. thank you very much!
Coverage and photography cooperation:Sea Front Jogasaki
