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Omega Stories: Seamaster APNEA - A Tribute to Diving Legend Jacques Mayol

  1. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 27, 2022

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    Jacques Mayol was a legendary French skin diver, author and philosopher, famous for breaking numerous records in his lifetime including being the first man to descend to 100 meters. Mayol was born in China in 1927, and at the age of 7, while diving with his older brother in the sea off Kyushu, Japan, he had an encounter with a dolphin that would go on to shape his entire career and imbue him with a life-long love of the ocean. [..]

    Visit Seamaster APNEA - A Tribute to Diving Legend Jacques Mayol to read the full article.
     
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  2. Redwes25 Oct 28, 2022

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    Another great article. Just want to thank you for doing these as I think they have been great and that I at least appreciate them. .
     
    Edited Oct 29, 2022
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  3. Dsloan Oct 28, 2022

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    I feel immortalized :). Thanks for including my pics in the article. I'm very fond of this reference.
     
  4. Dsloan Mar 31, 2023

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    It may not be free diving, but this does require me to hold my breath very carefully. :)

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  5. kpaxsg Apr 7, 2023

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  6. Duracuir1 Never Used A Kodak Apr 7, 2023

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    147A2AF2-CEDC-44BE-ABED-8E629661D993.png I watched « Dolphin Man » just a few days ago. Lots of watches in this movie. Very interesting man. Free dive to 101 metres!
     
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  7. Dsloan Apr 7, 2023

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    Dang, I'd have to be really in dire straits to sell my famous grandfather's watch, doubly so if said grandfather helped design it!

    I know I only feel this way because I'm a watch nerd, but still I can't imagine letting that one go.
     
  8. Dsloan Fri. 6:53pm

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    Anyone else rocking one of these? I still love mine.

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