Description

Neon has a diameter of only 48 mm and a high contrast display of 37 mm. It is a scuba diving apnea watch-computer of extremely reduced dimensions.

It is also an ideal watch for other underwater activities, thanks to the deactivation option of the “dive” functions that avoids unnecessary alarms ringing while you’re snorkeling or swimming. The display is made of mineral glass and the case is heavy duty with steel buttons that have an underwater resistance of up to 120 m.

PTU rubber wrist band with stainless steel buckle.

NEON is the seventh project designed, developed and produced in Italy 100% by Cressi Elettronica. It´s a computer with watch design and completely modular construction, extremely robust and reliable. Cressi has all the quality control of this product due to the fact that it’s entirely prepared and made in Cressi Elettronica, referring to either the Software programming or its production and manufacture, quality control and after sales service.

Feature

Dive Mode Deactivation

The Cressi Neon is not just a scuba diving computer, it’s a watch suited to a wide range of watersports and activities. We’ve all been there: swimming, snorkeling, and duck diving when suddenly we realize our computers are engaged.

Here, you have the option to turn the dive mode off completely and it won’t be triggered as you splash about.

Nitrox Mode and Gas Switch

Surprisingly, given its entry-level price point, the Neon is capable of an air or Nitrox gas switch between two tanks. Preprogram your gases and upon ascent, the Neon will flash to let you know you can change gas at that depth or shallower.

The computer supports 21-50% O2 on gas one and 21-99% O2 on gas two.

It’s a nice addition to have, but we’re not sure who will use this functionality as the Cressi Neon is a recreational computer. Drop us a comment if you have a Neon and you’re using this feature!

Two-Button Navigation

Cressi has avoided the pitfall of difficult menu navigation (which many computers fall into) by designing the interface around a two-button system. It must be said, the interface is intuitive and simple to use. Anyone could pick up this computer and be comfortable with its operation.

It’s features like this that make the Cressi ideal for dive students and freediving students alike. On that note, the computer can be fully reset so any data and residual nitrogen from previous students is cleared. Look for the T.ERASE (tissue erase) setting.

Four Diving Modes

We’ve already covered the Neon’s Nitrox functionality and its off mode, but it also boasts apnea and gauge modes. We like that the Neon offers a lot of the same data in these modes, along with graphs representing the dives—something a lot of manufacturers leave out.

In this respect, it’s a great little computer for beginner to expert freedivers and spearfishers.

Small Enough for Daily Wear

The Neon is a far cry from the Puck Pros of the world. It’s small enough that you will happily wear it day in and day out as a watch. We also like the range of colors available — some are reminiscent of those 90s favorites, Baby G watches — and most are pretty snazzy looking.

Or, stick with plain back and be confident in the knowledge it goes with everything you own, including your wetsuit.

No Air Nitrox Lockout!

We’re excited about this so we’ve saved it for last. The Cressi Neon WILL NOT stop you from changing your mode from air to Nitrox or vice versa even during desaturation.

This is important because many entry-level computers (it’s not entirely your fault, Suunto, but you have to take some of the blame here) prevent users from switching modes. For years dive instructors have reminded their students to always keep their computers in Nitrox mode then set it to 21% when diving air.

Other: 

• User-Friendly Display System (UFDS) screen, 38 mm in diameter,

• high intensity back lighting that produces up to 4000 MLux. More than twice the number of computers with the highest illumination power to date). User-replaceable battery. Approximate autonomy of 4 years (50 dives per year).

• Two buttons on the Neon’s right side allow its user to easily manage four immersion modes: the classic Air, Nitrox (EAN) and Gauge are joined by a powerful Apnea special mode for free-lung dives.

• low-consumption processor further extends battery life and makes the Neon more fluid in its use. 

• perfect for advanced divers or technical diving and for apnea or snorkelling, but surprisingly simple for medium diver because of the clear and easy information supply only with two buttons.
• Logbook: 50 dives per modality or 40 hours. All the dive sessions can be download in your PC with the Cressi Interface (sold apart).
• Polyvalent Air Nitrox.
• Possibility of using two different mixtures in the same immersion, 1st mix from 21% to 50%, 2nd mix from 21% to 99% O2 with 1% increments.
• Modified RGBM Wienke 9 tissue algorithm.
• RGBM algorithm + Deep Stop (optional).
• Customizable algorithm in 3 levels (Safety factor: SF0, SF1, SF2).

• Specification

  Dimensions

  • Diameter = 48mm
  • Depth = 14mm

  • Size

    • Adult – One size fits all

    • Battery Type

      • CR2450

      • Care Instructions

        • Make sure you give it a good rinse in fresh water after every use
        • Take care when changing the battery to keep water out and dust out
        • Do not use chemicals to clean
        • Do not leave in the direct sunlight
        • Store in a safe place

        • Depth Rating: 120m 394ft

          Dive Log Capacity: (10-second rate) Approximately 200 Hours