The diving watch Mares Smart Apnea is a new wrist computer for free divers as well as sea sports enthusiasts.
Lightweight with a compact shape & large screen
This is a very easy-to-use computer that features improved software and two control buttons. It provides immediate information on depth, dive duration, water temperature, ascent and descent speed. Additionally, a very important function is that the recovery time is continuously visible during surface preparation for planning a safe dive.
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Unfortunately, after 1.5 years it stopped counting and only shows the time. They asked me for 80 to 100 euros to send it to Italy for repair. I refused because I believe it's not worth it and I will only have it to see the time.
I give it 3 stars because I believe it is expensive for the quality it provides... I have had it since 2015 and this year it started acting up... Initially, within the first 6 months, the speaker broke and the reminders stopped working... Then the light started malfunctioning, and this year the indications started failing as well... Even the dealership couldn't fix it... I had to send it to Italy at my own expense... A time-consuming and not at all economical process... So, I bought a Suunto D4f
I have had it for two and a half years with over 200 dives, very satisfied, the battery change was done at the 2-year mark. My fishing goes up to 15 meters with several dives each time.
Tested on over 40 dives. So far, it works perfectly.
Update 13/3/2018: With over 600 dives, it hasn't experienced any issues, with the same battery. With all its functions, it accompanies you perfectly in free diving and spearfishing.
Update 3/3/2019: 1100+ dives. It works flawlessly, without changing the battery. You don't need to press any buttons before starting a dive. And after you come out of the water, it automatically returns to the time display after about half an hour. In short, if you don't have a reason and just want it to follow you on dives, literally, you don't need to press any buttons after the initial setup.
April 2019 Update: While I was diving, the screen turned off, without any prior warning. Half an hour after exiting the water, it turned back on without me doing anything and showed a low battery indication. I sent it to the representative for battery replacement, o-ring replacement, and waterproofness test. It was returned to me as good as new in two days.
August 2020 Update: Since the last update, there have been at least another 1000+ dives. Completely reliable, no problems.
December 2021 Update: Battery replacement and another check at the representative. Everything is fine. I just want to say that for years, I haven't touched any buttons at all and only use it for free diving. Literally, I don't touch any buttons. With the first dive, it enters free diving mode and automatically measures dive, ascent, and surface times. I don't use any other function and have disabled all the sounds.
July 2022 Update: +500 dives, no problems.