DOXA & Jacques-Yves Cousteau U.S. Aqua Lung Branding
In the late 1960s, Doxa consulted with divers, including Jacques Cousteau, then chairman of "U.S. Divers," and Claude Wesly, to create a watch with the required features for diving. Jacques-Yves Cousteau had a significant connection with Doxa watches, whi...
A true tool watch in every sense of the word.
The history of these Doxa dive watches is often overlooked and not given the recognition they deserve IMO, although not quite my taste I can still appreciate them for what they are great divers and true tool watches of the time. Marc
These recent Doxa posts are so awesome, great history, very capable and good looks, what more do you need!
Have to say I am very close on a 300B, the more modern take appeals to my eye. The 42.5 size makes me a tab nervous for my 6.5 wrist.
he had LOADS of ...
Jacques-Yves Cousteau Wrist Watches Rolex Submariner : Jacques-Yves Cousteau wore this watch, which gained notoriety after the release of his film "The Silent World" in 1956. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms : Cousteau's chief dive engineer André Laban wore this w...
This is one of J-Y C's own Doxas . . .
[photo credit: Dr No / wrist: Bobby] . . . that was gifted to one of my acquaintances by Cousteau's son, Jean-Michel Cousteau. Apparently father and son had a falling out, and J-M C no longer felt attachment to the watch. Art ...