D3 or Mosquito

SeaHound1 · Apr 18, 2008

I've been advised to get a simple bottom timer for timing deco stops so as not to be dependent on a computer. The Suunto D3 was recommended, but they are discontinued. I'm shopping for a used one. I've found the Suunto Mosquito is more available.

What is the difference between them? Does the Mosquito provide a basic stop watch function while underwater?

Thanks
Michael

Divenomad · Apr 18, 2008

Yep. Mosquito has been discontinued as well, but will be supported (batteries, etc.) Good computer, but any that have a gauge function will suffice. Might think about something you can do multiple mixes with, just to increase your flexibility. I dive my Vytec for just about everything short of trimix, usage depending on my needs. Your mileage may vary. Or just use a watch.

-Nomad

SeaHound1 · Apr 18, 2008

I've found a new in box Mosquito. Does the stop watch work the same as the D3?

Vie · Apr 18, 2008

I'd recommend the D4, which is the replacement for both the Mosquito and D3. The D4's free dive mode provides a timer and stopwatch (both in seconds increments) that is suitable for timing BT and deco stops.

Scared Silly · Apr 18, 2008

I would probably try to find the D3 rather than a D4 as the D3 has user replaceable batteries. We have a couple of D3's and use them as backups to our Cobra/Vytecs.

TSandM · Apr 18, 2008

I don't know what you are looking for, but the Mosquito has no gauge mode, whereas I believe the D3 is purely a gauge. You can try to operate the Mosquito in free dive mode, but it generates an error message after five minutes. It's a decent little computer, although I found the display hard to read. I still use mine as a backup for trips.

dschonbrun · Apr 19, 2008

OK, Maybe I'm being sily, but if all you want is a bottom timer and Stopwatch, why not just get a chronograph watch that is rated to 100m? Some of the Casio G-Shocks should work fine.

SeaHound1 · Apr 21, 2008

dschonbrun:
OK, Maybe I'm being sily, but if all you want is a bottom timer and Stopwatch, why not just get a chronograph watch that is rated to 100m? Some of the Casio G-Shocks should work fine.

Not silly at all, but I still don't have an answer to my question. Does the Mosquito have a "stop watch" function that can be used underwater?

I've thought about using a Casio, but I think that even though they are "rated" at 100m, you are not supposed to work the buttons underwater.

TSand M said the Mosquito does not have a gauge mode, this sort of indicates to me that is does not have a stop watch function underwater.

I have a Uwatec Tec2G, I'm looking for a separate stopwatch.

Michael

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