MARES MAGNETIC CONNECTOR | SRP: £23
The innovative magnetic securing system by Mares is the ultimate way to connect your diving accessories and equipment. Gone are the days of dangling hoses and lost dive lights. The Magnetic Connector is a versatile and unique system that includes many uses such as an octopus and console holder, torch/dive light hook, camera attachment, and much more! The Magnetic Connector’s simple yet effective design allows you to quickly find the connection site, especially when the connection point is not easily visible. The audible ‘click’ of the attachment also lends assurance that everything is securely connected. The advanced engineering of the mechanical closure system locks the fastened item in place safely and reliably. It can hold over 60kg of equipment! The Magnetic Connector’s compact design not only keeps your diving accessories secure, but as streamlined as possible. In fact, the Magnetic Connector is even shorter than a double-ended carabiner and just as easy to install. By simply unscrewing the connector’s head, the threaded pin can easily connect to all BCD D-rings. Another valuable benefit is its 360-degree free rotation, which allows for the perfect placement of your equipment and accessories. The free-swivelling ball head also allows the connector to tilt in every direction for maximum comfort. The Magnetic Connector is currently available in two colour options, black and yellow. Mares indeed went above and beyond when designing this useful accessory. Although it is rugged and extremely secure, Mares still made it easy to use by allowing divers to connect and disconnect their equipment to it, not just single-handedly, but with the use of only two fingers! The Magnetic Connector is simple, quick, and safe. It unlocks quickly even under a full load and is the smartest alternative to a carabiner. www.mares.com
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CHRISTOPHER WARD C63 SEALANDER ELITE SRP: £1,150-£1,380
The C63 Sealander Elite is British watch brand Christopher Ward’s new ‘EveryWatch’ – the ultimate go anywhere, do everything watch that’s right at home on your wrist whatever you’re into; from running, cycling and trekking to diving and adventure sports. The lightest mechanical watch Christopher Ward has ever made, the C63 Sealander Elite’s design is inspired by elite sport – where weight is often of the utmost importance. Made from Grade 2 titanium – and with weight-saving cutouts around the edge of the dial – it’s light to the point where it hardly feels like you’re even wearing it, while water resistance (up to 150m) makes it just as useful on your wrist when you take to water. As well as being lightweight, the C63 Sealander Elite is supremely comfortable too thanks to its hidden crown – a ingenious and precise detail that’s never been offered on a Christopher Ward watch before and means you’ll never feel the crown digging into the back of your hand no matter how you contort your wrist. Furthermore, its matt-black dial is sure to make a statement, and at just £1,150 on a hybrid or #tide ocean material® strap (or £1,380 on a bracelet) it offers ultimate value for money – in fact you’ll find few other titanium watches in this price bracket, let alone with this level of finish. www.christopherward.com
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