Cressi Leonardo Dive Computer

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Product Specifications

Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes
FO2 adjustable between 21% and 50%. PO2 adjustable between 1.2 bar and 1.6 bar
CNS oxygen toxicity graphic indicator
Single button interface (short push changes function, longer push selects functions)
Three levels of user-adjustable conservatism

Product Description

An elegant expression of simple, functional design, the Leonardo is a must-have for divers entering the sport and those who “just want to dive”. Leonardo is the first computer designed and produced 100% in Italy by subsidiary Cressi Elettronica. It is a completely modular, rugged computer with a wide UFDS display, which provides the proverbial ease of navigation and Cressi computer menus. It has complete Nitrox management, depth gauge mode, and a reset option. The algorithm incorporates RGBM and Deep Stop. Menus and navigation system identical to the rest of the Cressi diving computers, with ease of reading, access to information and model parameter modification. A single button interface makes it effortless to program Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes the first time a diver picks the computer up, and an edge-to-edge, high-definition screen gives large numerical displays in a computer that is still compact and travel-friendly. Features a “User-Friendly Display System”: the information display, screen contrast, proportions and digit size have been carefully chosen for ease of use. All of the information presented is separated by light lines to facilitate reading even in stressful or emergency situations. Back-lit display activated by button or when alarm sounds. Extended battery life through a combination of systems: battery saver mode when the computer is not used with automatic power-on. Power-saving processor and CR2430 battery replaceable by user without tools. The clearly visible battery life indicator and distinct audible alarms deliver critical information as well as peace-of mind during the dive. The interface (not included) uses IR to connect to the diving computer and a USB cable for PC connection. Software compatible with all versions of Windows and with Mac. Gauge calibrated in salt water for maximum precision during typical use. The Leonardo can also be fully reset after each use, making it an excellent choice for rental departments.

Product Reviews

Very easy to use and quite useful

Fantastic computer and extremely easy to use. I decided to buy a computer since have started diving frequently and found that computer aren’t that easy to handle, at least for me that I am Advance Open Water Padi and didn’t dive with gases yet.This computer is pretty easy to use, with its single button interface. I set it up very fast, I could choose between metters or feet, celsius or farenheit, air or nitrox, safety factor (I used the default since I am a ‘healthy’ person) and other parameters that I never used. Since it has 1 single button, the way to use it is short press and long press, where short press is to change the menu and long press is to edit something.Once I got into de water, it was pretty easy to read (I have 1 point astigmatism in both eyes), with long press I turned the light on for a couple of seconds. Also the best features imho, are the heads up when I go up faster than I should do… it beeps and complains, in the safety stop it indicates easily the amount of remaining minutes. I feel much more confortable diving with it.I have just come from a dive into the Blue Hole in Belize where we dove at 40m depth (131ft) and it was my first dive so deep and using this computer made me feel more secure.The standard view into the water is the water temperature, max depth, current depth and current dive time. If you want to take a look you could check my fedepia84 youtube account videos in Belize (the name is “Scuba Diving in Esmeralda spot, Ambergris Caye, Belize”). Or you can check this video at the minute 5:30 where I test going up quickly to test the alarm heads up:…The only little thing I think it might be a cons, is that the watchband is sort of long and is little annoying (check the screenshot and video) and in one moment I didn’t notice that the watchband grabber got released… nothing happens but I could have lost it. Next time I’ll make sure to grab it tightly.

It gets the job done - very well

I bought my Leonardo when I discovered - a couple of weeks before being due to fly out on a dive vacation - that my Oceanic Veo 250 had developed problems with its display. Faced with a $200 bill to repair the Veo (nobody actually services these things, they just replace the entire module) I decided instead to take the opportunity to buy a replacement and keep the Veo as a backup if it turned out to be still functional.My budget meant that my choice basically came down to the Cressi Leonardo or the Suunto Zoop. I was initially skeptical of the Leonardo, as I really hadn’t heard much about Cressi in general, and certainly had never seen one of their computers, but after reading reviews and watching video demonstrations of both products, I opted for the Leonardo.After my initial dive trip with the new computer, I’m happy that I made the right decision. A key requirement for me is that my gear has to excel at its primary purpose, and for a computer, that means displaying the key information that I need at any given time, without having to dive through secondary screens (pun intended). The Leonardo passes that test with flying colors - before, during, between, and after dives, the key information I need is displayed right there on the main display, and secondary information is mostly but a single button press away.Speaking of single button presses, of course a single button is all you get on the Leonardo. Some reviewers have taken issue with this, but I found it to be just fine. Yes, there is no way to go back if you overshoot your FO2 setting, meaning you have to press the button another couple of dozen times to “go around again”, and you cannot hold down the button to rapidly advance (as I was used to with the Veo) because “press and hold” means something different to the Leonardo, but the operation is very straightforward and quite logical once you get used to it. I spent a few minutes per day playing with the Leonardo before heading off on my trip, and never even needed to refer to the “cheat sheet” once I was there.Another plus was that the alarm of the Leonardo is louder and clearer than the weedy little “meep” of the Veo. My hearing ain’t what it used to be, and I have never once heard the Veo underwater, but I could hear the Leonardo just fine while submerged.Would I recommend the Cressi Leonardo? Absolutely, without reservation. It’s a great basic computer for the recreational air or Nitrox diver. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the more expensive computers, but it does what it needs to do, and it does it very well.Oh, and it turns out that my Veo does still work after all, but after using the Leonardo as my primary computer all week, the Veo will remain relegated to the backup role.

Great budget computer that does all the basics

So far this dive watch has proved to be exactly what I was looking for.Features I’d hoped for:-Basic dive planning-Depth tracking (max and current)-Dive time tracking-TemperatureI purchase this based on the reviews and price point, at some point it will be my “back-up” computer, but I love it so far. The strap is a little long, but better to be too long than too short

Five Stars

love it

Five Stars

Great seller… Great item…

Great beginner Computer

I love everything about it other than the size. There are much smaller dive computers that fit more like a watch and feel like a part of your body.

would buy again

20 Dives in and No problemsonly down to 70 feet so far but easy to use and seems to be a quality product

Great dive computer!

Great dive computer. Super easy to use and read. Fairly conservative. I took it on a dive trip to Aruba where we dive some deep wreck diving (up to 120’) and it did a great job…

I am sadly disappointed in this computer

I am sadly disappointed in this computer. First, they sent me the wrong color. I did not much mind the factor aesthetic wise, but it is highly annoying because the one I got does…