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fun stuff
funny to see the operator in the first diagram wearing a top coat (or vest?)
Overdressed for the occasion?
The Turtle - A Brief Watch History
Good day all. Not sure if in the right forum, so please forgive me. The history nerd in me - although I prefer the term history aficionado - had the pleasure of seeing a more detailed report about Bushnell’s Turtle. The Turtle was the first submersible (s...
Very cool and thank you for sharing this awesome report!
And yes, you're in the right forum! Our "HoMe" forum is for anything horological related!
Great post 👏🏽👏🏽
So you’re saying that only 1 turtle was made, and ended up sinking on its transport boat, correct?
Fascinating stuff.
I had no clue about any of it, and yes, I too prefer the more 'noble' aficionado or enthusiast to the 'plebian' nerd or fan xD.... Thanks Sebastian, Filip
Thanks for the fascinating history lesson 🙏🏻
While i was fully aware of the turtle, the watchmaking component and the foxfire were certainly new elements 👍🏻
Thank you for this very surprising history
involving Foxfire. I knew nothing about it! Enjoy your Sunday, Sebastian. Best, Emmanuel
fun stuff
funny to see the operator in the first diagram wearing a top coat (or vest?) Overdressed for the occasion?