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: It's main use (as I understand) if for timing
: dives so you don't run out of air.
True. The only watch I personally know of to actually quote de-compression figures (in terms of showing the depth limits for no-decompression diving next to the number of minutes on the bezel) was the Doxa Sub300t/sub600t series. A few others had decompression tables printed on the face or the strap. (Doxa are currently making a re-issue of this watch www.doxa.ch)
However, this is at best a rough guide.
Your actual serious modern diver will have a combined dive computer/air pressure gauge/depth gauge unit dangling from the aqualung unit. A wristwatch is the emergency backup, not the primary dive timer.
Hence my would-be funny remarks about about "what is the best dive watch?" - whereas 40 years ago a Rolex Submariner (etc.) was an essential, now it's mostly a question of style.
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