The History of Dive Watches: Part II: The Saturation Years | Armand The Watch Guy

In this second installment of my history of professional dive watches, I would like to discuss the watches which were produced after 1965 in order to overcome the new technical form of deep-sea diving called saturation diving. These watches could resist extreme pressure, pressure change and truly grew to what we would recognise today with the innovation of brands such as Rolex, Omega, Doxa & Seiko.
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  • @BarkandJack
    @BarkandJack5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely superb video! Thanks for all the info, I learn a lot.

  • @scottsherman5262
    @scottsherman52625 жыл бұрын

    Who is the one guy that clicked the "thumbs down" on this?? Armand is a brilliant young man who puts together some amazingly rich, beautiful, & informed watch vids for us dorks to enjoy, & this one (as well as Part I) is his masterwork to date. The hours of research that Armand pours into this, preceding the skillful execution of the videos themselves....his silky smooth voice & British accent (that's what really impresses us "U.S. Americans")...I'm not a huge Interwebs/KZread guy, as I'm a very old 42yo, but I typically cannot stand vids that just talk over photos...however, Armand has escaped the form, he has somehow made talking over photos fascinating...and, it's not like the dude is making a ton of $$ (yet) at this....he does it for the love of the game - the dorky watch video game, a game all of us live for. Seriously now, who the hell gives this video a thumbs down?!? Armand, you're like the British son I never had...your Mother & I are very proud of you, please do keep up the stellar work my friend, & use these "thumbs downs" as fuel, fuel for your violently polite British engine, no doubt measured in litres, and keep producing the best talking over photos watch videos on the damn Planet of Earth, & the 2nd best watch videos of any type {I do give the nod to Tristano} Bravo! Scott Sherman

  • @daveogle810
    @daveogle8102 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome history lesson in dive watches. Thanks.

  • @stuartfoster795
    @stuartfoster7955 жыл бұрын

    This is an outstanding piece of work, congratulations and keep up the excellent work.... From a dive watch lover

  • @markplayford5836
    @markplayford58365 жыл бұрын

    Incredible Armand, your knowledge astounds me yet again. Makes me appreciate my dive watches even more, thank you.

  • @winstonamaral1443
    @winstonamaral14435 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial Armand. The ultimate scope into dive watches. Seiko at the time made it possible for the average person, today their top level divers are pricey. I could not think of the value of these pieces, but after watching the video realised their crucial importance. I won’t miss the next class.

  • @harryx6677
    @harryx6677 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos! Need a part 3! An update of all the dive watches and new achievements from Omega and Rolex and others! Hope you’re well friend

  • @jet-settingrogue761
    @jet-settingrogue7615 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. So informative. Really enjoyed it.

  • @eworldtraveler
    @eworldtraveler5 жыл бұрын

    Supreme narration , visual examples , research and content . God save the king ! (queen ) .

  • @lenpowell6647
    @lenpowell66475 жыл бұрын

    That Doxa is a beaut?????? I am convinced Phil Jupitus still dons one after seeing him gig last year? Dive watches are real workhorses.The info you give is superb.Thankyou.

  • @dudemann6154
    @dudemann61545 жыл бұрын

    Just watch knowledge. This was great! Do more subjects, and don't be afraid to go into more detail. REAL watch guys like it.

  • @FirestormAA
    @FirestormAA5 жыл бұрын

    What a complete introduction of the deep sea diver watches. Very comprehensive. Awesome in depth video.

  • @donrogan2812
    @donrogan28125 жыл бұрын

    My comments echo everyone else's. Again another fabulous Video. My sincerest thank you for taking the time to do the research and present it in an entertaining format. Great work Armand.

  • @hughmckendrick3018
    @hughmckendrick30185 жыл бұрын

    Well done. This two part history was very interesting. Content would make a great coffee table book.

  • @F3udF1st
    @F3udF1st2 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention how SEIKO solved the He-issue of the crystals popping off. On the tunas hey have, beside the L-gasket, a crystal retaining ring which is screwed into the case which holds the crystal in place even when there's force applied by the gas pressure on the inside.

  • @SexyClass4J08
    @SexyClass4J085 жыл бұрын

    Make a 3rd video about quirky dive watches! The Vostok Amphibia deserves some loving too

  • @MrAdjaize
    @MrAdjaize5 жыл бұрын

    Top work yet again Armand. I love my Sbbn031 tuna. The gateway into these exceptional dive watches,price wise.

  • @camrackam791
    @camrackam7915 жыл бұрын

    More watch histories please! Really enjoyed these.

  • @fpoynton1604
    @fpoynton16045 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Armand . A truly enjoyable masterpiece reference worthy digital dissertation to add to our computerized horological libraries - for which myself and your viewers are clearly appreciative. 👍 👍 once again.

  • @FyukYiu
    @FyukYiu Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this series. Please make more. If you have not already, please do one on field watches!