Mares Instrument Mission 1C Wrist Compass
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Product Information
The Mares Mission 1C Wrist Compass is a wrist-mounted diving compass built for front and side reading, with a scratch-resistant polycarbonate housing and an oil-filled, tilt-compensated capsule that lets the card settle quickly and read accurately even when the compass is not held perfectly level. It is supplied in the North hemisphere version under SKU 414404.
Who it is for
This is a straightforward navigation instrument for recreational and technical divers who want a dedicated compass on the wrist instead of a console. Front and side reading suits divers running a heading while swimming, so the bearing can be read from the front or the side without changing body position. Tilt compensation makes it practical for mid-water navigation and over uneven bottoms, while the adjustable strap lets it ride over a wetsuit or drysuit sleeve. It also works well as a backup bearing source for divers who already dive a computer or console.
Key details
- Reading: front and side reading of the card
- Capsule: oil bath damping keeps the card steady so the bearing settles quickly
- Tilt compensation: accurate readings without holding the compass level
- Dial: phosphorescent markings with colored north and south indication for low-light readability
- Bezel: rotating bezel sets and holds a bearing
- Materials: scratch-resistant polycarbonate protection, soft ergonomic strap in high resistance technopolymer
- Hemisphere: North, SKU 414404
Compatibility and sizing
The Mission 1C mounts on the wrist with an adjustable strap that secures the unit over a wetsuit or drysuit sleeve. This is the North hemisphere version of the Mission 1C, Mares SKU 414404.
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Mares dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you have questions about strap fit or using the Mission 1C alongside your current computer or console.
- Wrist-mounted compass dedicated instrument for underwater navigation.
- Front and side reading take a bearing from the front of the dial or from the side of the capsule.
- Oil bath capsule keeps the card damped and steady so the bearing settles quickly instead of swinging.
- Tilt compensation allows accurate readings without holding the compass perfectly level.
- Phosphorescent markings with colored north and south indication for low-light readability.
- Rotating bezel sets and holds a chosen bearing.
- Scratch-resistant polycarbonate construction for protection.
- Soft ergonomic strap made of high resistance technopolymer.
- Adjustable wrist strap secures the compass over a wetsuit or drysuit sleeve.
- North hemisphere version supplied under Mares SKU 414404.
| Brand | Mares |
| Model | Mission 1C |
| Product Type | Wrist compass |
| SKU | 414404 |
| Gauge Hemisphere | North |
| Reading | Front and side |
| Capsule | Oil bath |
| Tilt Compensation | Yes |
| Markings | Phosphorescent with colored north/south indication |
| Bezel | Rotating |
| Housing Material | Scratch-resistant polycarbonate |
| Strap Material | High resistance technopolymer |
| Mounting | Adjustable wrist strap |
| Category | Diving instruments, compasses |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you read the Mares Mission 1C from the side?
Yes. The Mission 1C is designed for front and side reading, so you can take a bearing from the front of the dial or from the side.
Does the Mission 1C need to be held level to read correctly?
No. The Mission 1C is tilt compensated, which means the card continues to give an accurate reading when the compass is not held perfectly level. The oil bath capsule also damps the card so the bearing settles quickly rather than swinging with each movement, which helps during mid-water navigation or over an uneven bottom.
Which hemisphere version is this compass balanced for?
This is the North hemisphere version of the Mission 1C, listed by Mares under SKU 414404. Call 888-701-4017 with hemisphere questions before ordering.
Will the strap fit over a drysuit sleeve?
Yes. The Mission 1C uses an adjustable, soft high resistance technopolymer strap that secures the compass over a wetsuit or drysuit sleeve.

















