Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side?

<p>Zen Love reveals what that hole in your dive watch is, and discusses why watch enthusiasts are enamored by watches with "unnecessary" functions. </p><p><i><strong>Episode Navigation:</strong></i></p><ul><li>1:50 – What is a Helium Escape Valve (HEV), and Where on Your Watch Is It</li><li>3:30 – Why Helium Escape Valves Are Needed</li><li>4:12 – HEVs Are Needed Specifically for Saturation Diving</li><li>8:54 – HEV Watches Aren't Actually Used That Often, Even by Sat Divers</li><li>12:48 – Manual and Automatic HEVs, How They Work, and Some Issues</li><li>17:10 – Why Buy a Watch With Unnecessary Features?</li><li>26:00 – Other Watch Brands that Feature HEVs, like Doxa</li><li>28:45 – Are Dive Watches the Pinnacle of Watch Style Statements?</li></ul><p><i><strong>Featured:</strong></i></p><p><br /><i></i><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a723570/further-details-dive-watch-helium-escape-valve/" target="_blank"><i>Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side? We Found Out</i></a><i></i></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a35446906/ultimate-guide-to-dive-watches/" target="_blank"><i>The Ultimate Guide to Dive Watches</i></a><i></i><br /> </p><p><i></i><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a474541/best-dive-watches/" target="_blank"><i>The 12 Best Dive Watches at Every Budget</i></a><i></i></p><p><i></i><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a650291/5-questions-before-you-buy-a-dive-watch/" target="_blank"><i>Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dive Watch</i></a><i></i><br /> </p><p><i></i><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a578179/5-dive-watches-of-professional-saturation-divers/" target="_blank"><i>5 Dive Watches Worn By Professional Saturation Divers</i></a><i></i><br /> </p><p><i></i><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/further-details/" target="_blank"><i>Further Details: Ubiquitous but Overlooked Elements Hidden on Your Favorite Products</i></a><i></i><br /> </p><p><i></i></p>