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A GPS sports watch can be excellent above water and still not be a dive computer. A documented dive computer is built around underwater information and dive-specific operating logic.
Documented dive computers can include depth sensing, dive modes, decompression algorithms, gas settings, alarms and dive logs. The exact functions vary by model and must be checked in current product information.
Adventure watches commonly focus on GNSS, maps, tracks, altitude, compass and multisport activity. Some products combine both categories, but only where the dive functions are explicitly documented.
Two watch-shaped devices can have completely different intended uses and safety documentation. Select around the activity and current manual rather than case style or screen size.
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apollonzglobal.com/knowledge-centre/adventure-sports/dive-computer-vs-gps-sports-watchApollo NZ Global. Dive Computer vs GPS Sports Watch. apollonzglobal.com/knowledge-centre/adventure-sports/dive-computer-vs-gps-sports-watchReference & source policy Move from knowledge to project