They also carry Capillary style ones for under $30, but they look cheap, and don't keep track of your maximum depth. The problem is that at my LDSs they want more for a simple analogue gauge($180) than for something like the Uwatec digital bottom timer ($160). Known for its digital accuracy and impressive 1082ft/330m depth rating, the DIGITAL 330M was introduced to diving in 1989 and is still as popular as ever. It seemed like a cheap way to start so that I could save up for a good computer, and have something worth keeping around as a backup when I do get one. I originally wanted to get a simple analog wrist mounted one. I have decided on the DIR style brass SPG, and am thinking of going with a walmart special watch for a bottom timer (G-Force or something similar, hopefully rated to 200m so I can actually press buttons.) But I am having problems deciding on a depth gauge.

Strap is designed to fit a variety of wrist sizes and wet/dry suit diameters. High fidelity depth scale provides accurate and easier reading at shallow depths. Unfortunatly I am having some problems finding something that fits both my budget and my needs. The Aqualung Depth Gauge, with its specially designed depth scale and luminescent gauge face, allows for easier reading at a glance.

The maximum depth indicator needle which will mark your deepest depth.

I have decided on a set of Atomic Z1 regulators, but since gauges on rental gear are usually in a console, I also need to buy them. Air filled depth gauge with a 0 to 200 readout and maximum depth indicator (MDI). Go Deep Hands-On With The New Oris Depth Gauge (2nd Generation) Hands-On. I am buying the first of my own SCUBA gear(besides fins, mask, etc). Hours, minutes, and central second hands from the center, window date, instant change of date, date corrector, fine adjustment, and hacking seconds. This handy depth gauge features a fluorescent scale, a built-in temperature gauge and fits nicely on a comfortable wrist strap.

Wrist depth gauge