Have a few dive watches, ranging from very modestly priced to pricey. Use them for all sorts of outdoor activities… sort of tool watches that will handle the water.
Seiko quartz from 1984. Has been through the ringer for over 42 years. Replaced t…
Continue readingWhy do watch manufacturers put helium escape valves on dive watches?
They are likely only useful for a very, very small minority of commercial/professional divers.
Why are they included on so many models when they add cost and bulk but add no value
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Looking for ideas.
I have a Sinn U1 (All black version) which I love. However, it’s not the dressiest watch. I have a Christopher Ward C60 Tide which is dressy.
I’m looking for something that is nicer than the U1, but not as much polish as the C60. …
Continue readingSome more stuff from vintage dive magazines. These are all the Chronosport advertisements I could find, in case anyone cares
February 1978:
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Continue readingThis thread is dedicated to the Citizen NY0040-09W ("09W") luminous dial automatic diver. I want to draw attention to this particular model and hope to see postings from others who also enjoy this unique watch.
For those unfamiliar with the…
Continue readingPicked up the Certina DS Super PH2000M earlier this week, was interested in it since it was launched, I believe in June. A friend bought it and decided on something else, so I got it for around $900 new and sealed, couldn't pass on the deal.
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Continue readingLooking for advice around references I can try to find of vintage divers under 2k with an interesting color scheme. Preferably bright. IE the og zodiac sea wolf with light blue and oj.
preferably from the 60s or 70s. Manual wind or auto is fine
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Continue readingAbsolutely gorgeous piece of work!
The closest I have to compare it to is the Benarus Sea Snake – they are two totally different price points though, the Sea Snake I b…
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