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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Absolutely superb video! Thanks for all the info, I learn a lot.
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
What an awesome history lesson in dive watches. Thanks.
This is an outstanding piece of work, congratulations and keep up the excellent work.... From a dive watch lover
Incredible Armand, your knowledge astounds me yet again. Makes me appreciate my dive watches even more, thank you.
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.
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
Outstanding. So informative. Really enjoyed it.
Supreme narration , visual examples , research and content . God save the king ! (queen ) .
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.
Just watch knowledge. This was great! Do more subjects, and don't be afraid to go into more detail. REAL watch guys like it.
What a complete introduction of the deep sea diver watches. Very comprehensive. Awesome in depth video.
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.
Well done. This two part history was very interesting. Content would make a great coffee table book.
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.
Make a 3rd video about quirky dive watches! The Vostok Amphibia deserves some loving too
Top work yet again Armand. I love my Sbbn031 tuna. The gateway into these exceptional dive watches,price wise.
More watch histories please! Really enjoyed these.
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.
I really enjoyed this series. Please make more. If you have not already, please do one on field watches!