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Non-Magnetic
Your post got me thinking, so I found an old advertisement for the Tornek-Rayville.
In addition to mentioning 400 feet and self-winding, etc, it also mentions it's non-magnetic qualities alongside the symbol I mentioned. The symbol for magnetic permeability is a lowercase Mu . Which is what this symbol most closely resembles.
The special military issue non-magnetic Aqua-Lung twin hose regulator also has it, but it is more stylised, more of a 'w' than a 'mu'.
So now my hypothesis is that it marks equipment that is non-magnetic and suitable for certain operations (eg Mine-clearing).
This message has been edited by BDLJ on 2009-12-03 15:02:15
An orgy of rare Milspecs ( Warning, this post is really dangerous ).
One of the most impressive gathering of rare Milspec, if not THE most impressive, took place during our last GTG in Paris. A pic can sum it all: From right to left: 2 Pakistanese Milspecs, the US Navy, another Milspec which shares the same finish of the c...
You know I'm a kind of mix between Torquemada and Vlad Dracul, Damian
Torturing is my speciality...Horologically speaking, of course! When will you confess? Very Best, my friend! Nicolas
WOWOW ...
Yet a meeting which thou hast Nicolas secret ! thanks for sharing Best Patrice
indeed, radioactive material is addictive, please return to military facility ............
impressive ! powerful visual impact that can cause the weak heart a failure and the strong to skip a beat .
As I'm already contaminated, I can receive them all!
You can imagine the shock when you have all these beauties under your eyes... My nights are endless, now... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Well, Steven, some of them are mine, not all of them, sadly.
But it is a big pleasure as well as a delicious pain to see all of them in the same place and moment. Now I know what could be the ideal FF collection! Best, my friend. Nicolas
I think that you are wrong......
Posts are really dangerous.....at least not as much as GTG in Paris (even smaller ones).....lol Very nice collection my friend : ) Cheers
That's another ( champions ) league, my friend.
Did you recover well, by the way? Best, Nicolas
Uhmmm....
I´m asking me (yet) why I´ve seen this post... I knew that I didn´t have to see it... But, because, I´m a bit stupid... I saw it It´s what I say it´s an orgy (maybe The Orgy). How many beauties in it, mon Die (my Good, Dios Mio)...LOLOL... I´ve saw some o...
These Milspec have something special, Hermano
Strength and Beauty in the same time.... Every time I see one, I fall in love. They are too dangerous, indeed! Best, my friend. Nicolas
Suberb gathering, Nico.
I have changed my philosophy on dive watches recently, and will only own what I can make waterproof. Thank goodness, otherwise a Fifty Fathoms would be causing my bank account to empty. Looked at a local "Polish" FF once...too many fakes to take the plung...
It's a Diving Symbol, Ben
Will have to find the information I had somewhere in my messy HD, and I come back to oyu. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Non-Magnetic
Your post got me thinking, so I found an old advertisement for the Tornek-Rayville. In addition to mentioning 400 feet and self-winding, etc, it also mentions it's non-magnetic qualities alongside the symbol I mentioned. The symbol for magnetic permeabili...
That sounds correct to me, Ben.
Thanks, Ben, I was diving into my HD to try to find the answer! Best, Nicolas
Sorry to do that to you, Nico.
I should have done my research first. Have a relaxing weekend!
'La crème de la crème' of 50Fathoms military dive watches...
that's the reason why I love this manufacture. No other brand did so many different military and professional dive watches in one decade and has so less informations about them. Not only that it needs 3 lifes to find a Milspec but you also have to do your...
Excellent reasons to love these watches, Claude.
They need some homework, researches, hence the difficulty to find a good and a nice one. But that's a pleasure, then, to find one. I share your point of view when you say that they are the most exciting Vintage Divers, I would simply add " among " the no ...
and not to forget the.........
outstanding Longines ref: 7150-1 and the to much underrated Benrus Type 1 Class A (what a pure beauty!!) these are next to your listed watches, my all time favorites dive tool watches ever!!! But, of course, nobody and nothing beats a FF !! ;-)...
Once again, I totally agree
The Longines diver and the Bnerus are a bit underated, compared to the others mentionned, but still are superb and great watches! You have nice taste, my friend. Is the Longines yours? Best, Nicolas
No, it is not mine but :-(
I found one last week (100% original and in 95% condition) in ebay but mistakly let it passed :-(( I am looking for this particular Longines for years already!
Yep, you should get one...It is a GREAT watch! Good hunt, my friend.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-12-03 08:49:11
why does...
Frank Zappa one said: "why does it hurt when I see...? " ;-) lol now I know "why !" really nice watches ! best regards FF
The TR900 is so appealing...
The one with its splendid "orange" color for hands and bezel, the dual tone of the humidity sensor, with the upper half that matches with the indexes....So Nice!! Did I saw this one? (is it yours?) Thanks, Pascal
No, Pascal, mine is another one
But all are really attractive! Thanks for your input, my friend. Tempted??? Best, Nicolas
Tempted??? For sure! but...
not the right time because of some trouble to get my mortgage loan for the new flat :-(
Wow!
I just pulled myself up off the floor -- which is where this post sent me! Gorgeous, gorgeous timepieces. I think these vintage Fifty Fathoms are so strong, and have aged remarkably well. I know the watches are not contemporary but they still feel au cour...
I know what you mean, Daos.
Now, you understand why I'm suffering each time I see a Vintage FF! When you look at all the Vintage Divers, these FFs are certainly one of the most appealing. A strong and charismatic look. Stay tuned, I fear I didn't end posting pics of them! Best, Nico...