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7 October 2005, 11:31 PM

One of my favorite TV shows is on the National Geographic channel... a Canadian production called The Sea Hunters. For those unfamiliar, the tagline is something like 'adventures of famous shipwrecks'. They find a historically important shipwreck that perhaps hasn't been found or the reason it's at the bottom is undertermined, locate it, dive it and summarize their findings.

It's very good and the 'cast' includes author Clive Cussler, pro diver Mike Fletcher and Vancouver Maritime Museum guru and marine archeologist Jim Delgado.

Last night I was watching and the watches on Fletcher and their dive co-ordinator was plain as day to recognize. The watch of choice of The Sea Hunters while actually diving?

The Seiko Orange Monster.

Like I've said over and over, that watch is the most bang for the buck and the best priced sports watch with an auto movement around.

padi56 · 7 October 2005, 11:49 PM

Well John have used SD and Sub,and my very first dive was with a Casio
it done the job.But my favourite is the Citizen Pro master Aqualand 11 gives
you a lot more diving related information, that a simple time laspe bezel.Most
divers today use computer and a watch as back up.Most of what I have seen most hobby divers wear, is either a Seiko or Citizen I have seen very few that wear high end diver brands and use them for scuba .

Earl · 8 October 2005, 01:59 AM

ummmmm, so what am I a certified chair bourne diver for wearing a SD and sitting in front of the television watching dive shows?

Goodwatch · 8 October 2005, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

ummmmm, so what am I a certified chair bourne diver for wearing a SD and sitting in front of the television watching dive shows?

Good enough!

I'm a member of the Dutch Armchair Diving Association (D.A.D.A) myself. In fact, I’m a life long honorary member. I could put in a good word for you, friend.

Take care,

Frans.

Goodwatch · 8 October 2005, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

SNIP >>>> watches on Fletcher and their dive co-ordinator was plain as day to recognize. The watch of choice of The Sea Hunters while actually diving?

The Seiko Orange Monster.

Like I've said over and over, that watch is the most bang for the buck and the best priced sports watch with an auto movement around.

I guess Aqualands and dive computers. Our objects of desire (Sub / SD) are way to expensive for the average diver and even for the pro diver.

Frans.

padi56 · 8 October 2005, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl
ummmmm, so what am I a certified chair bourne diver for wearing a SD and sitting in front of the television watching dive shows

Yes Earl I would doubt if less than 75% of Rolex sports watches ever see
water deeper that the average swimming pool.Most perhaps will only get wet when having a shower,or washing the dishes.

JJ Irani · 8 October 2005, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes Earl I would doubt if less than 75% of Rolex sports watches ever see
water deeper that the average swimming pool.Most perhaps will only get wet when having a shower,or washing the dishes.

Very true, Padi. Rolex is now becoming more and more a status symbol rather than an actual "tool" watch.

Even a rich professional diver will still opt for a 'cheaper' dive watch that will do the job equally well.

JJ

8 October 2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Very true, Padi. Rolex is now becoming more and more a status symbol rather than an actual "tool" watch.

JJ

Umm JJ... Rolex watches have been a status symbol for over 30 years. Where have you been, man?

Oh yeah... on some remote island in the south Pacific. Do you guys have telephones yet?

JJ Irani · 8 October 2005, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Umm JJ... Rolex watches have been a status symbol for over 30 years. Where have you been, man?

Oh yeah... on some remote island in the south Pacific. Do you guys have telephones yet?

Hey tosser,

It was a comparison....between the fact that Rolex is now being used more just for 'show' rather than a 'tool' as it was in the past. I personally baby my Rollies so would never even dream of roughing it up as a tool watch.

Cheers - JJ

BruceS · 8 October 2005, 11:25 AM

I put 70-80 dives on a Citizen Aqualand Duplex. Great watch! Today, I finally picked up a black monster. The price was too good to pass it up and I love it!

dman · 8 October 2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes Earl I would doubt if less than 75% of Rolex sports watches ever see
water deeper that the average swimming pool.Most perhaps will only get wet when having a shower,or washing the dishes.

Very true Padi!! Mine has been as deep as the deep end of the pool, LOL!!

dman · 8 October 2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

I put 70-80 dives on a Citizen Aqualand Duplex. Great watch! Today, I finally picked up a black monster. The price was too good to pass it up and I love it!

You dog, that is my next watch purchase for sure!!

padi56 · 8 October 2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

You dog, that is my next watch purchase for sure!!

Why not go for the trio Darren black,orange,and yellow.

BruceS · 9 October 2005, 12:09 AM

Yeah why not! In more watch maniac days I would've walked out with the orange one too

mamas · 9 October 2005, 12:29 AM

Dont really like the look of the OM that i have seen in pics, but one of the guys at work had one, and i must say it does look much better in real life. Those Yao modified seiko monsters are pretty good looking too!
mamas

Uncle-AJ · 9 October 2005, 01:52 AM

I'm not a diver, well not a sea diver. My friend Mark dives a lot and has just got his Dive Master certificate. He uses an Omega Seamaster Auto as a backup. It has leaked once already and after having it repaired it has stopped again this week. I think I'll suggest he gets a Casio.

padi56 · 9 October 2005, 03:18 AM

Tell him Seiko or a Citizen they can take all the abuse you can give them.

Uncle-AJ · 9 October 2005, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Tell him Seiko or a Citizen they can take all the abuse you can give them.

I kept telling him to get a Rolex but he didn't listen. He uses the Omega as a dress watch and sports watch. I think he likes to pose with it on. The Citizen or Seiko would not hold the same appeal for him.

padi56 · 9 October 2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I kept telling him to get a Rolex but he didn't listen. He uses the Omega as a dress watch and sports watch. I think he likes to pose with it on. The Citizen or Seiko would not hold the same appeal for him.

I think he likes to pose with it on,well that could be number one factor Adrian.But when you are underwater, don't think there is much down there to pose for, sure the marine life wont give a toss, what watch he is wearing.

Uncle-AJ · 9 October 2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I think he likes to pose with it on,well that could be number one factor Adrian.But when you are underwater, don't think there is much down there to pose for, sure the marine life wont give a toss, what watch he is wearing.

I think it's really for the beach afterwards.

Alan From New York · 9 October 2005, 11:35 PM

Yes, Seiko are probably the diver's choice, but my choice of Seiko is more "airborne."

7 October 2005, 11:31 PM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	What watches do REAL Divers use? One of my favorite TV shows is on the National Geographic channel... a Canadian production called The Sea Hunters. For those unfamiliar, the tagline is something like 'adventures of famous shipwrecks'. They find a historically important shipwreck that perhaps hasn't been found or the reason it's at the bottom is undertermined, locate it, dive it and summarize their findings. It's very good and the 'cast' includes author Clive Cussler, pro diver Mike Fletcher and Vancouver Maritime Museum guru and marine archeologist Jim Delgado. Last night I was watching and the watches on Fletcher and their dive co-ordinator was plain as day to recognize. The watch of choice of The Sea Hunters while actually diving? The Seiko Orange Monster. Like I've said over and over, that watch is the most bang for the buck and the best priced sports watch with an auto movement around.

7 October 2005, 11:49 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Well John have used SD and Sub,and my very first dive was with a Casio it done the job.But my favourite is the Citizen Pro master Aqualand 11 gives you a lot more diving related information, that a simple time laspe bezel.Most divers today use computer and a watch as back up.Most of what I have seen most hobby divers wear, is either a Seiko or Citizen I have seen very few that wear high end diver brands and use them for scuba . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 October 2005, 01:52 AM	#16
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I'm not a diver, well not a sea diver. My friend Mark dives a lot and has just got his Dive Master certificate. He uses an Omega Seamaster Auto as a backup. It has leaked once already and after having it repaired it has stopped again this week. I think I'll suggest he gets a Casio. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

9 October 2005, 03:18 AM	#17
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Tell him Seiko or a Citizen they can take all the abuse you can give them. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 October 2005, 01:59 AM	#3
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	ummmmm, so what am I a certified chair bourne diver for wearing a SD and sitting in front of the television watching dive shows?

8 October 2005, 11:25 AM	#10
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I put 70-80 dives on a Citizen Aqualand Duplex. Great watch! Today, I finally picked up a black monster. The price was too good to pass it up and I love it!

9 October 2005, 12:09 AM	#14
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Yeah why not! In more watch maniac days I would've walked out with the orange one too

9 October 2005, 12:29 AM	#15
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Dont really like the look of the OM that i have seen in pics, but one of the guys at work had one, and i must say it does look much better in real life. Those Yao modified seiko monsters are pretty good looking too! mamas

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