Oceanic

Oceanic F10

A discontinued freediving/spearfishing watch, not a scuba computer. Depth-rated to 100m/330ft.

Cable sync only (libdivecomputer)

Third-party apps can read it, but only over a USB/serial cable, not wirelessly.

Oceanic F10
1.8Comparison Score
$399.95
Released—
Max depth rating100m
Algorithm—
Air integrationnone
Wireless—
DisplayDigital LCD with LED backlight and auto-illumination
Batteryuser-replaceable
Digital compassNo
Gas types—
Gas switches—
CCR capableNo
Pros
  • Purpose-built freediving features, countdown/lap timer, depth interval alarms, 3 configurable max-depth alarms
  • 99-dive log with detailed history stats (longest dive, average max depth, etc.)
  • Optional PC download with 1-second sampling rate
Cons
  • Freediving/spearfishing only, no scuba, nitrox, or decompression modes
  • Discontinued; pricing varies from around $350–$415 depending on retailer and F.10 vs. F.10 V3 version
  • Basic monochrome LCD, no color or high-resolution display
Diver community sentiment
Mixed opinions

As a freediving watch rather than a scuba computer, the F10 is discussed mainly on freediving forums (DeeperBlue) rather than Scubaboard. There, long-term owners consistently praise its durability, multiple users report 5-10 years of hard use with only annual battery changes, plus large readable numbers, an intuitive interface, and good value versus hybrid scuba/freedive computers. The most recurring complaint, raised independently in at least two threads, is that the audible alarm is too quiet to hear underwater, flagged by some as a real safety concern. Secondary gripes include a countdown timer that only tracks minutes, loose strap-mounting screws over time, and a glued-in glass lens that makes screen damage effectively unrepairable.

DeeperBlue: F10 v3 vs Aqua Lung i200cDeeperBlue: F10 timer/beeper complaintsDeeperBlue: F10 glass repair experience

Summarized from public forum discussion (Scubaboard, Reddit, and similar), not a survey we ran ourselves. See the linked threads for the original conversations.

The F10 is Oceanic’s dedicated freediving and spearfishing computer watch, built around dive timers and depth alarms rather than a decompression algorithm. It has no scuba modes and shouldn’t be confused with Oceanic’s Geo/Veo/Pro Plus scuba computers. Like the rest of Oceanic’s older watch-style lineup it’s been discontinued, so current listings are mostly dealer overstock.