Suunto Nautic series goes AMOLED with gas tracking and GPS
Suunto has introduced two new dive-focused devices, the Nautic and Nautic S. The first is a bungee-mounted dive computer, the second is a compact GPS smartwatch that doubles as a full-featured dive companion. You can check out both devices now on Suunto’s website.
Nautic S blends smartwatch format with serious dive tools
The $499 Nautic S is the more wearable of the two, with a look and feel of a smartwatch. It runs on a bright AMOLED screen and is built to handle recreational and technical diving, while still being suitable for daily wear above water.
Despite its size, Suunto hasn’t cut corners. The Nautic S supports single and multi-gas dives, sidemount setups and wireless tank pressure monitoring. It even handles dual-transmitter configurations, making it viable for more complex dive profiles. Battery life is rated for up to 60 hours of dive time, which should be more than enough for a full week of diving without needing a charge.
Constructed and tested in Finland, the watch also includes a built-in GPS for surface navigation, offline maps, a digital compass and sunrise/sunset info. Weather and tide data are available on-wrist, making this a practical tool not just for diving but also for outdoor activities around the water. The included strap is elastic and designed to adapt to different dive suit setups, whether it’s a wetsuit or drysuit.
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Dive logs sync automatically with the Suunto app, where users can review performance and environmental conditions, visualise routes and share their dives. The compact design and feature set suggest Suunto is targeting divers who want a hybrid device that covers both depth and day-to-day convenience.
Nautic targets technical divers with bungee-mount and flashlight
The $699 Nautic offers a different form factor, one that clearly leans toward more technical diving. Instead of a watch-style strap, it comes mounted on a bungee cord, allowing divers to wear it over thick suits or even mount it directly to other gear. Battery life is extended to 120 hours of dive time, offering double the runtime of the Nautic S.
Like the S model, it includes support for multi-gas, sidemount, and dual-transmitter tank tracking. The AMOLED display is matched with a built-in LED flashlight, which comes in handy for night diving or low-light environments like wrecks and caves. The same GPS, maps and environmental data features are carried over, so you’re not giving up surface features in exchange for extended dive performance.
Suunto highlights glove-friendly buttons and rugged construction for both devices. They’re made in Finland and designed to operate reliably in extreme conditions, including cold water and poor visibility. Syncing with the Suunto app is automatic and includes route visualisation, profile analysis and dive sharing.
The Nautic is built for those who don’t need a wearable above the surface. Instead, it leans into depth, durability and flexibility when it comes to mounting and runtime.
Two paths, same software foundation
The company is on a roll having released in the past few months a few great devices. I’ve recently posted my reviews of Vertical 2 and Race 2.
What’s most notable with this latest launch is how Suunto has taken the same dive software platform and split it into two very different hardware offerings. Nautic S will appeal to users who want a dive-ready smartwatch they can wear all day, while Nautic will attract divers looking for expedition-ready gear with maximum dive time and mounting flexibility.
Both units offer sidemount support, dual-transmitter wireless gas tracking, decompression dive handling and extensive surface navigation features. The decision comes down to how and where you dive, and how much you want from your device once you’re back on land.
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