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. . . is now underway. (And not a moment too soon for Padj!) Divers: love 'em, never had one. For me, they're in the same category as chronos and military - watches that trigger machismo . Just about everyone likes divers, even though only a fraction of u...  

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. . . and glad to see happy hour was not wasted ;-) . . .

Mermaids ?

I can't tell the story as it turns out. I was unsubtly reminded of a NDA I signed.

Arequipa; Lake Titicaca; cinchona bark; and Calcutta. And EIC. sorry. I'll be sued.

What a provenance, Art! I was a bit late to the (vintage diver) game, but have collected more than a few over the years. My favorite is this Favre Leuba. Cheers, Tony C. ...  

. . . although, if my recollection is correct, the background story has a sad tinge. Jean Michel gifted the Doxa to Bobby after he parted ways with his renowned father, possibly implying he no longer wanted it.

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My experience in the world of vintage is time stamped, so my contribution here limited. However, I do have a special Submersible that was purchased years ago and will never leave the collection. A special La Bomba to me 😀 ...  

. . . yours would be the one. ;-) . . .

14060 Happy Weekend to all, Alex ...  

. . . you must be on vacation. Whereabouts, Alex?

It´s a cenote called Jardín del Edén, located between Tulum and Playa del Carmen in the Mayan Riviera. By looking at those pictures, I am just dreaming of going back soon. Hoping all is well in your neck of the woods, Art, Alex

Hard core cave diving, free diving, and recreational swimming are all to be had in the great spot in the Mayan riviera. Maybe next time I will engage in all 3! All the best, Alex

So many beautiful places to discover one is only left wishing for more time and opportunities to enjoy them. Abrazo, hermano! Alejandro

... make for an interesting dive anywere!! May be a xenote dive nearby? The double rigs would explain it as safety meassure in cave diving. Tell us more please! Great shots and great diving companion on your wrist! Buen fin de semana mi amigo! Abel.

It is always a pleasure to read you! Yes, you are correct. Picture was taken at a cenote called Jadín del Edén south of Playa del Carmen. Water was cool, the day sunny, and the experience fantastic! I did not partake in cave diving during this visit, but ... 

... Scuba diving in Mexico offers some thrilling experiences indeed. People is very nice and places are terrific. I had the chance of visiting Mexico several times, diving in Cozumel, Cancun, Acapulco, etc.. Waters and sea life are superb in the Mexican C... 

Looks great in your environment...or any other!

Even though the deepest I've ever gone with it is only the bottom of a swimming pool! Great fun on the wrist, and I just love that blue dial. ...  

. . . and I don't even have a diver!

Since I'm PADI trained, I may be just a little biased.

The blue of the dial is superb & the contrasting minute hand is a winner. Cheers JML

. . . when it comes to rubble for the ruble, that's for sure! ;-)

Here are some live action dive watches while diving. A nice old Vintage Seiko 6105 that has no fear of depth. Vintage and diving don't usually mix. Trusty old Rolex 16660 the Triple 6 loves the ocean. This is the Doxa 50th Anniversary re edition Professio...  

. . . are in pool halls. Btw, how far away is the shark in your second photo? I'd be swimming back to the boat! Art

... get bored of viewing them?? I specially love to view vintage watches being actually used underwater!! Lovely! Thank you for sharing these great pictures!! All the best dear Bill! Abel

Doxa Orange dial is very cool

I'm old school and though I dive a computer, a watch is NEVER truly obsolete.

at the moment my companion on my way to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. ...  

But yes will send

and have a blast 🍻

. . . first the Seychelles, now Papua New Guinea? . . .

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Hi all Sharing some pics of a very enjoyable meeting along the shores of lake Leman this week with another enthusiast... Matt ...  

The Tornek is not mine. I suppose the bezel has been restored "all black"

have a good WE as well. Matt

What a lineup

Respect!

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Amazing collection

... The checkerboard pic is great!

You saved at least one category for the rest of us.

He’s never far away

after a shock like that ... fabulous !

It’s overwhelming in a good way

Or three... ...  

collection Sir. Best, Tim

So, they are not all mine, sadly. And I let a few go to fund others...

. . . like ex cess."

... watches selected! Guess we have winning shots here dear Nicolas! Abrazos mi amigo!, Abel

RM 028 ...  

More deep space than deep sea. Very Sci fi

. . . with its own torque wrench! (Not to mention a likely candidate for WotW.) Art

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Not familiar with, the Octopus??

. . . in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. Handsome design, and then some . . .

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Enjoy !

...running after me willing to grab it from me... Did you notice these amazing bevels and this nice superdome plexi ? ...  

... you show an incredible example here! Beware of greedy sharks please!! Hagwe my friend! Abel

...I'll do my best to pay attention when greedy sharks are around...

That’s a thought.... great Sub 👌

... with the opportunity to have the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III at home for a photo session, anything else would feel just wrong 🤫😎 Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers Henrik ...  

Great dial 👌

Absolutely stunning!

Not just a pretty face. I actually dive all my dive watches. This one is certainly a fav and one of only five two-tone Red ScubaTecs made! ...  

You want to jump in the photo

Carl F. Bucherer's ScubaTec Manta Trust ...  

Well, since you asked... ...  

... in actual diving scenes! So enjoyable!! Wonderful watch to boot! Thank you so much for sharing! Hagwe and Cheers! Abel

Hoping to get better at the UW photography. Andrew is the master at that!

And your Scubatechs are phenomenal!

A great subject really inspires the photography.

Hopefully have some more posted before WS closes.

I pulled these images from my post last year. No time to dive for new shots before WS closes... ...  

Maybe Andrew is the master, but you seem to be a gifted pupil Thanks for sharing these, a delight for the eyes to see them in real action.

Thank you!

I got my dive watches purely on design for occasional desk diving and water resistant testing 2 inch deep 😂. ...  

Super!

... so nice to view these old workhorses from your friend. They have a very interesting story behind which add to their desirability! Are you considering to add a diving watch to your collection now? Your favorite brand Omega made and makes wodnerful diiv...  

Beautiful photos.

Thank you for sharing

because it was my first scuba course and the fullfilment of a long long dream: to dive with an aqua lung. It was around January 1964 at Mar del Plata, Argentina some 300 miles south of Buenos Aires at the pool where lessons were given before the later sea... 

The photo gives a real sense of your confidence and pride on that that day. Growing up, I was fascinated with diving pioneers of the era but had to wait until my teens to learn to dive. I still haven’t lost the passion for the things that I have seen and ... 

... and absolutely agree that memories, places and people met in different places are a big part of the fun of sport diving. I have introduced to diving many members of my family and most of them are certified divers now enjoying the activity. I’m happy t... 

Your passion comes through in very photo. Respect!

Watches and environments. Thanks and Congratulations. Wow. Tim

... Ploprof and Doxa are beautiful and classic dive watches!! Hagwe! Abel

Doxa SUB 300: Best Blomman ...  

Everyone better start buying their favorite divers before Mr. Blue gets loose!

I.e. too late! Best Blomman

They look great on the wooden beam shot! I specially love the "aqua lung" logo variant! Superb! All the best and Hagwe! Abel.

They are very very cool.

but here we go again: GP Deep Diver 9076, this time B and C pair! CC ...  

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Nice entry, my friend.

........OK the Breguet sneaked in ...  

Well played!

The Silberstein is kind of like the cherry on the cake.

I like the intro to this thread, glad you thought of it. Bobby's watches should be preserved here on the forum for eternity. Here is my contribution to this great thread. Seiko Marine Master at the Marina today, ...  

Very cool.

Blancpain FF No-Rad : Love it for the summer.. 2 Mermaids of the Sea: DSA Duo & flowers A very special diving: A cool shot on a hot day Best & HAGWE to all, hs. ...  

It’ s a great summer watch ! Best, my friend & Thx again ! hs

... loving and enjoying my friend! Cheers! Abel

Best & HAGWE to you & your lovely family ! hs.

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Yours is no exception. Nice!

But beer is a different matter entirely! and finally proof that I do occasionally go somewhere other than the pub with my watches! Cheers JML ...  

every time I visit. Really comfortable in and out of the water. It has had a few longboard beers spilled on it and survived nicely. Best to all, Tim ...  

. . . has the very same PO. He's not a collector . . . it's the only watch he owns. And he goes spearfishing with it, too. Good to see an Omega in the mix today! Thanks, Tim. Art

But here’s my take, Girard Perregaux Olimpico 9075 AF S Have a great weekend ! Sam ...  

. . . but, generally speaking, chronos without screwed-down pushers wouldn't be the first choice of many divers ;-) . . .

what a stunning Olimpico you got, Sam! With such a Chrono, you're excused to play with it in the Diver playground ))

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. . . especially the alarm versions. Wouldn't say yours is a diver per se , but watertight is halfway there! Thanks for sharing, Tegis. Art

Where the sea was a mere stone’s throw away and not much else to do during the weekends, I decided to take on recreational diving. Not knowing if I would like the sports and with limited funds then, I got this as my first dive watch. Nothing spectacular b...  

My full titanium Hublot Oceanographic 4000. In or out of water, I love this watch! ...  

Think there are with carbon case too

I also have the Oceanographic 1000 on my wish list. I love these beasts!

...acquired some time ago for aesthetics rather than diving function but maybe but this has seen a lot of water---gifted by a dive master friend a few years ago years ago---may yet see more water if i can get a rubber strap best henry ...  

Two this week. Nice watch!

2 of my favourite divers... My tool watch... the Pelagos... has dived everywhere with me from the Arctic Circle to 1,000ft Submarine dives (obviously me inside and the watch outside)... Or my beautiful Sarpaneva diver... warm and tropical diving to cold w...  

The Sarpaneva seems very cool.

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. . . I suppose I should be grateful for having only these . . . . . . to deal with ;-) . . .

Sorry for the late entry Art but it was the first time in a long while the kids really got to see me, and as I have only one diver, which wasn’t at home, an archive picture is the best I can do, I guess. My Seiko Prospex SRPA21, PADI Turtle: Have a great ...  

. . . as that strap! Gotta love a Seiko diver performing office duty ;-) . . .