Obscure and Vintage Dive Watches

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pitpro

·Jun 9, 2024

river rat

Here is what I call Obscure one you don't see often seen 3 other members with one so rare and only remember seeing one for sale on the MWR PX some years ago was how this one caught mt eye. Titoni seascoper diver they came in many references mine 727-360. Like the red triangle on the bezel and the word seascoper like its floating in the ocean on the dial. Saw photos of a Felco seascoper also with a photo of the movement that was marked Titoni think these brands are connected. Also like the crown on this model than other Titoi Seascoper not wimpy looking.

Looks like a Dome Crystal which is very cool and unusual. 60’s Rolex Subs command huge premium if sporting a legit Superdome.

 

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river rat

·Jun 11, 2024

Here are a few more.

 

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0002s

·Jun 11, 2024

Obscure sure…vintage…not so much.

 

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des1

·Jun 11, 2024

My old sheffield allsport

 

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redpcar

·Jun 12, 2024

Caravelle 666. Interesting thing about this one is even the white paint on the hands is luminous.

 

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Jip7698

·Jun 29, 2024

Can I play?

 

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Jip7698

·Jul 5, 2024

des1

My old sheffield allsport

Just got the updated version, though I prefer the original

 

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CBM1590

·Jul 5, 2024

I paid 10 times too much for this one ($100) but it did have a recent service before I bought it. Lucerne. That pin lever tick though…you can hear it in the next room.

 

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Gaz6263

·Sep 19, 2024

Catching a little late summer sunshine

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Sep 19, 2024

Sevan Aquamax Safety

 

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sah

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zebrespace

·Oct 7, 2024

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Oct 19, 2024

Favorite obscure got some company this summer. Found cheap at local auction (the knife). Nice combo. I do dive but this knife (and watch) belong in the collectors corner.

The above pictures are from today and maybe they do not show the watch very well. Here is a better one - in desk dive mode...

 

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JwRosenthal

·Oct 19, 2024

styggpyggeno1

Favorite obscure got some company this summer. Found cheap at local auction (the knife). Nice combo. I do dive but this knife (and watch) belong in the collectors corner.

The above pictures are from today and maybe they do not show the watch very well. Here is a better one - in desk dive mode...

I think your watch is trying to eat your sleeve. Jacket and tie is what 34mm watches are for. 😜

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Oct 19, 2024

JwRosenthal

I think your watch is trying to eat your sleeve. Jacket and tie is what 34mm watches are for. 😜

Yes... Imagine the combo of a jagged divers knife, strapped to the leg, and a jagged bezel at the office...

I am working as a CEO/MD since almost 20 years now. I consider starting a new management trend. Touring the world with my great management philosophy - "JAGGED".

I could also be forced to retire. We will see...

Sleeve-stretchers...

I often use a 18k rose Constellation to soften things up a bit.

Edited: Oct 19, 2024

 

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Dsloan

·Oct 19, 2024

JwRosenthal

I think your watch is trying to eat your sleeve. Jacket and tie is what 34mm watches are for. 😜

I think if you pair it with the knife, it's the sort of outfit a bond villain would wear though, in which case I think the ensemble works. Touring the world for business is a great cover.

But seriously, as a fan of oversized tool watches, I applaud sleeve-stretchers!

 

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JwRosenthal

·Oct 19, 2024

styggpyggeno1

Yes... Imagine the combo of a jagged divers knife, strapped to the leg, and a jagged bezel at the office...

I am working as a CEO/MD since almost 20 years now. I consider starting a new management trend. Touring the world with my great management philosophy - "JAGGED".

I could also be forced to retire. We will see...

Sleeve-stretchers...

I often use a 18k rose Constellation to soften things up a bit.

About 15 years ago, when fitted dress shirts started becoming more of a trend, I noticed that many companies were also tightening the cuffs. I realized this was an issue for watch wearing as my Tag Chrono kept hanging up on them. So I became much more attentive to cuff volume when selecting shirts.

 

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redpcar

·May 24, 2025

Kalos. Not much out there on the history.

 

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watchdaddy1

·May 25, 2025

Hey fellas . I Just picked up this obscure lil' guy for a song
Tressa

 

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hmmmcamu

·Sep 22, 2025

BULOVA SNORKEL J
paired with
18MM Best Fit SWISS TROPIC MOD DEP diver strap

BENRUS SEALORD series# 7092
paired with
16MM-19MM JB Champion USA expandable SS bracelet aka - NASA bracelet

WATCH CASE ...

The Benrus -
uses a solid stainless steel case "top loader" or "front loader" watch case design which is characterized by a one-piece case with no separate back, where the movement is inserted through the top or front opening. This design is particularly common in military watches like the Benrus Type I and Type II models, which were developed in the 1940s and 1950s. This design was used to improve waterproofing and simplify construction.

The Bulova -
though not intended for professional diving uses a single crown EPSA (Ervin Piquerez SA) super compressor case with a screw-down case back that was designed for deeper diving unlike the other single crown compressor cases that had a snap on case back.

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