If you’re shopping for your first dive computer or thinking about upgrading, one of your first big decisions is whether you want a large-display wrist computer or a compact watch-style one. Both do the same job underwater; the difference is in how they present information, how they feel on your wrist, and what you want from a computer when you’re not underwater. Dive Computer Functions Before getting into form factor, it helps to understand what a dive computer is actually...

Turkey is one of those destinations that quietly surprises you. Diving can vary from straightforward shore entries to deeper wreck sites, all of which can vary from clear visibility to murky waters.  The Cressi Raffaello computer felt much the same. At first glance, it seems like a solid mid-range dive computer, with a large screen, simple layout, and no unnecessary extras. But after diving with it throughout our trip, it became clear that there is more going on beneath the...