Sunday Rewind Helium Escape Valves, Explained

In 2013 Jason Heaton gave us the low-down on Helium Escape Valves, calling them the “most overused and misunderstood components found on watches today.” Six years later, anecdotally, it seems like the enthusiast community’s preference for HEVs has dwindled. As Jason explains, it’s a feature that’s designed for a very small segment of dive professionals, but it’s totally superfluous to most of us. 

Are we over HEVs? If it’s a must for you on a dive watch, comment below and tell us why. 

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