In 1967 I was starting scuba and...

[phils]

needed a good dive watch. As I was an Omega guy it was hard to choose between that and Rolex (who I first heard about from the James Bond books).
I chose the Rolex and paid retail - $160.00. The bracelet was the expanding
Oyster type and fit over my wetsuit glove.
At night you could read from the bright tritium.
I became a dive instructor and was on a rescue squad.

We had many adventures together, one of which I'll share now.
We had been ice diving and when we came out of the water ice formed on my 5513.
Someone had brought containers of hot water for our cold hands. Without thinking I plunged my arms into one, forgetting about the Rolex.
Oh no! But nothing happened to it. Worked great.
Let me know if you wish to hear more of our adventures.