Cressi Da Vinci Dive Computer

Best For

• Recreational scuba diving
• Air and Nitrox divers
• Advanced recreational multi-gas diving
• Divers who prefer a bright full-color display
• Divers who want an integrated digital compass
• Divers who want Bluetooth dive-log syncing
• Travel and everyday recreational diving

Key Features

• 1.54-Inch Full-Color TFT Display: Large 240 × 240 screen presents dive information using bright, high-contrast, color-coded data fields.
• Bühlmann ZHL-16C Algorithm: Provides decompression calculations with multi-gas support, customizable conservatism, and adjustable safety-management options.
• Three Operating Modes: Includes Air, Nitrox, and Gauge modes for different recreational diving applications.
• Four-Gas Management: Supports up to four programmable gas mixes with in-dive gas switching.
• Air, Nitrox & Oxygen Support: Gas programming supports Air, Nitrox from 22% to 99% oxygen, and 100% O₂.
• Adjustable PPO₂: PPO₂ setting can be adjusted from 1.0 to 1.6 according to the diver's training, gas selection, and dive plan.
• Customizable Conservatism: Gradient Factor settings allow experienced divers to adjust decompression conservatism.
• Integrated Digital Compass: Built-in navigation includes heading and reverse-heading functions.
• User-Selectable Deep & Safety Stops: Allows divers to configure ascent-management features according to their training and dive plan.
• Audible Alarms: Provides warnings for conditions including excessive ascent speed, decompression status, and PPO₂ limits.
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Wirelessly transfers dive data to the DiveSync App for dive-history tracking and firmware updates.
• Rechargeable Battery: Built-in LiPoHV battery charges through the supplied USB-C charging adapter.
• Approximately 30 Hours of Dive Time: Provides approximately 30 hours of diving on a full charge with display brightness set to 100%, depending on usage and conditions.
• Intelligent Brightness: Helps maintain clear visibility under changing lighting conditions.
• Altitude Sensing: Supports dive-computer operation when diving at altitude.
• Flexible Wrist Setup: Standard wrist straps can be replaced with the included bungee cord when a bungee-style mounting system is preferred.
• Pre-Installed Screen Protector: Screen protection is already installed when the computer is supplied.

Technical Features

• Decompression Algorithm: Bühlmann ZHL-16C with multi-gas support, customizable conservatism, and safety-management settings.
• Operating Modes: Air, Nitrox, Gauge.
• Gas Mixes: Up to 4 gases managed during the dive.
• Gas Range: Air / Nitrox 22%–99% O₂ / 100% O₂.
• Gas Switching: In-dive gas switching supported.
• Display: Full-color 1.54-inch TFT LCD.
• Resolution: 240 × 240.
• Compass: Built-in digital compass with heading and reverse-heading functions.
• PPO₂ Adjustment: 1.0–1.6.
• Alarms: Audible warnings for ascent speed, decompression, and PPO₂ limit violations.
• Stops: User-selectable deep and safety stops.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth for DiveSync App communication.
• Power: Built-in rechargeable battery.
• Charging: USB-C charging adapter included.
• Firmware: Supports firmware updates through the DiveSync App.

Specifications

• Brand: Cressi
• Model: Da Vinci
• Product Type: Wrist Dive Computer
• Display Size: 1.54 in
• Display Type: Full-Color TFT LCD
• Display Resolution: 240 × 240
• Dive Modes: Air, Nitrox, Gauge
• Maximum Programmable Gases: 4
• Nitrox Range: 22%–99% O₂ plus 100% O₂
• Gas Switching: In-Dive
• Decompression Algorithm: Bühlmann ZHL-16C
• Gradient Factors: Adjustable
• PPO₂ Range: 1.0–1.6
• Digital Compass: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Mobile App: DiveSync for iOS & Android
• Battery: Built-In Rechargeable LiPoHV
• Approximate Dive Battery Life: Approximately 30 Hours at 100% Display Brightness
• Altitude Sensing: Yes

Dive Display

The Da Vinci's 1.54-inch full-color TFT screen organizes important dive information into clearly differentiated data fields. Depending on the operating screen and selected settings, the computer can display current depth, no-decompression time, dive time, current gas number, current gas, Maximum Operating Depth for the selected gas, ascent-rate information, and other dive-status data.

During a surface interval, the Da Vinci can display information including elapsed surface time, tissue-loading information, previous dive depth and duration, battery percentage, Bluetooth status, and no-fly information.

Air, Nitrox & Gauge Modes

Air Mode: Designed for recreational scuba diving using compressed air.

Nitrox Mode: Allows the diver to program enriched-air oxygen percentages and use the computer's multi-gas capabilities when properly trained.

Gauge Mode: Functions as a depth and timing instrument without decompression calculations. Divers using Gauge Mode are responsible for independently managing their dive planning and decompression procedures.

Four-Gas Management

The Da Vinci supports up to four programmable gas mixtures and allows gas switching during a dive. Supported gases include Air, Nitrox mixtures from 22% through 99% oxygen, and 100% oxygen.

Multi-gas diving and the use of high-oxygen-percentage mixtures require appropriate training. Divers should understand oxygen exposure, PPO₂ settings, Maximum Operating Depth, gas identification, and correct gas-switching procedures before using these functions.

Adjustable PPO₂

The Da Vinci allows the PPO₂ setting to be adjusted from 1.0 to 1.6. This setting is used in conjunction with the selected oxygen percentage and dive plan when calculating gas limits such as Maximum Operating Depth. PPO₂ settings should only be selected by divers who understand oxygen exposure limits and have the appropriate Nitrox training.

Bühlmann ZHL-16C & Gradient Factors

The Da Vinci uses the Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm to monitor inert-gas loading and calculate information such as no-decompression limits, decompression obligations, and ascent guidance.

Adjustable Gradient Factors allow experienced divers to modify the conservatism of the decompression calculations. More conservative settings generally reduce available no-decompression time and can result in earlier or longer stops. These settings should only be changed by divers who understand their implications.

Deep & Safety Stops

User-selectable deep and safety-stop functions provide additional control over the displayed ascent profile. Divers should configure these functions in accordance with their training, personal dive procedures, and current dive plan.

Digital Compass

An integrated digital compass provides underwater navigation without requiring a separate wrist compass. Heading and reverse-heading functions make it possible to establish a direction of travel and reciprocal course, while compass information can be used alongside the computer's primary dive data.

Bluetooth & DiveSync App

The Da Vinci connects wirelessly to the DiveSync App on compatible iOS and Android devices. Through the app, divers can transfer dive logs, review dive history, store dive records, and install available firmware updates.

When connected to DiveSync, the system can check for newer firmware and notify the user when an update is available. Cressi has continued to provide software updates for the Da Vinci platform, including Firmware 1.2.2. Always follow the current update instructions provided through Cressi and the DiveSync App.

Rechargeable Battery

The Da Vinci uses a built-in rechargeable LiPoHV battery. On a full charge, it provides approximately 30 hours of dive time with display brightness set to 100%. Actual operating time can vary based on brightness, Bluetooth activity, alarm use, water temperature, storage conditions, and general operating habits.

The battery is rated for more than 14,000 operating hours before reaching approximately 80% of its original capacity. It is not intended for routine replacement by the user.

Charging is performed with the included USB-C charging adapter and a standard USB-C cable. The USB-C cable is not included.

Safety Alerts

The Da Vinci continuously monitors dive information and can provide audible and visual alerts for important conditions including excessive ascent rate, decompression status, PPO₂ limits, depth information, and safety-stop guidance.

Divers should become familiar with all screens, alarms, gas settings, compass functions, and decompression options before relying on the computer underwater.

Wrist & Bungee Setup

The standard wrist-strap configuration provides a comfortable conventional fit. An included bungee cord offers an alternative mounting method and can be particularly useful when wearing a drysuit or when the diver prefers an adjustable bungee-style wrist system.

What's Included

• One Cressi Da Vinci Wrist Dive Computer
• Pre-installed screen protector
• Standard wrist strap system
• Bungee strap
• USB-C charging adapter
• Two 1.5 mm hex keys

Not Included

• USB-C charging cable
• Smartphone or mobile device
• Additional dive accessories

Important Configuration Notice

This listing is for the wrist-mounted Cressi Da Vinci. The Da Vinci Wrist and Da Vinci Console are purpose-built as separate products and are not interchangeable. The Console version cannot be converted into a wrist-mounted computer, and the Wrist version cannot be installed into the Console boot.

FAQs

How long does the Da Vinci battery last?
The Da Vinci provides approximately 30 hours of dive time on a full charge with display brightness set to 100%. Actual runtime varies with settings and operating conditions.

Can the battery be replaced by the user?
No. The built-in LiPoHV battery is designed for long service life and is not intended for routine user replacement.

Does it include the charging cable?
No. The USB-C charging adapter is included, but a standard USB-C cable is not included.

Does it include a screen protector?
Yes. A screen protector is supplied pre-installed on the Da Vinci.

Can the Da Vinci connect to a smartphone?
Yes. Bluetooth connectivity allows it to communicate with the DiveSync App on compatible iOS and Android devices for dive-log transfer, dive-history management, and firmware updates.

How many gas mixes can the Da Vinci manage?
It supports up to four programmable gases with in-dive gas switching.

What oxygen percentages can be programmed?
The Da Vinci supports Air, Nitrox mixtures from 22% through 99% oxygen, and 100% oxygen.

Can PPO₂ be adjusted?
Yes. PPO₂ can be set from 1.0 to 1.6 according to the diver's gas choice, training, and dive plan.

Which decompression algorithm does it use?
The Da Vinci uses the Bühlmann ZHL-16C algorithm with customizable Gradient Factor settings.

Does it support decompression diving?
The computer can calculate decompression obligations when required by a dive profile. Planned decompression diving requires specialized training, appropriate equipment, gas planning, redundancy, and emergency procedures beyond basic recreational diving.

Does it have a compass?
Yes. The built-in digital compass includes heading and reverse-heading functions for underwater navigation.

Does it have safety and deep stops?
Yes. Deep and safety-stop functions are user selectable.

Can I use a bungee instead of the standard wrist strap?
Yes. A bungee strap is included for divers who prefer a bungee mounting system.

Can the Console version be converted into the Wrist version?
No. The Da Vinci Wrist and Console models have dedicated housings and mounting systems and cannot be converted between configurations.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse the dive computer thoroughly with fresh water after diving, particularly after saltwater use, and allow it to dry before storage or charging. Keep the charging contacts and surrounding hardware clean and free of salt, sand, or debris. Charge and update the computer according to Cressi's instructions and review the operating manual before changing advanced decompression, PPO₂, gas, or safety settings.

Expert Insight

The Cressi Da Vinci combines an approachable color-screen interface with features that can continue to serve a diver as their experience grows. Air and standard Nitrox modes cover everyday recreational diving, while four-gas management, adjustable PPO₂, customizable Gradient Factors, in-dive gas switching, a digital compass, and configurable ascent-management features provide added flexibility for appropriately trained divers. Bluetooth logging, rechargeable power, a pre-installed screen protector, and an included bungee setup also make the package unusually complete straight out of the box.