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SeeDweller · 31 August 2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealthdriver

That sounds so amazing! We actually just got certified in may in Bonaire. Roatán was our second ever dive trip and we've only completed 10 dives total but are absolutely loving it! Your pictures are amazing btw, I would love to get skills in underwater photography eventually.

I love taking the dive watch out now, but when we eventually get our own equipment, I'll probably leave it at home like you and other suggest.

There's LOTS of U/W camera stuff to deal with - - and you thought that watches were complicated???

I've been to the Mountain top and carried full housed DSLR's with dual strobes, and navigated them through tight passageways in wrecks in Truk Lagoon at 150'. It's not for me, as I finally learned - and was willing to admit to myself.

Now? We use an INCREDIBLE little set up, made by SeaLife, that is a housing for your iPhone. And what makes it SO cool, is that you can get amazingly good quality photos with it - both macro and wide angle - pretty easily, and you're carrying around . . . an iPhone! AND, when you're done with your dives in the morning and go to have lunch with everyone - - - - (get ready for this!) - - - - your photos are already ON your phone, and you can pass them around, immediately! STRONGLY recommended.

DM me if you have any questions. And, welcome to the diving family!

Aircraftman · 31 August 2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeDweller

wrecks in Truk Lagoon at 150'.:

Still haven’t got there yet. Bucket list trip for me along with Bikini

Very cool

You didn’t by chance go with Michael at Dolphin did you?

Cambo · 31 August 2021, 09:31 AM

Have two Subs but only dove with the 16613 once. One Barracuda later I only use a St. Moritz with a cloth/Velcro strap. Love the Subs though!

SeeDweller · 31 August 2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aircraftman

Still haven’t got there yet. Bucket list trip for me along with Bikini

Very cool

You didn’t by chance go with Michael at Dolphin did you?

Hahahaha!! Absolutely!!!

Been diving with Mike and Michele and Dolphin for 20 years, starting with Cozumel and including Papua New Guinea! Sonia and I joined them in Dominican Republic, just this past March!

Love those guys, and the whole team.

The Truk trip was NOT with Mike, but the trip leader was Kevin Chartrand, who's no longer with Dolphin.

What a hoot! What's the connection with you?

Aircraftman · 31 August 2021, 10:09 AM

I’ve known Mike for 25 years. At one time I lived in Sacramento and did a lot of business with them. One of the best dive shops anywhere!!

Small world….

al7391z · 31 August 2021, 10:22 AM

I dive everyday at my desk at the office.

SeeDweller · 31 August 2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Aircraftman

I’ve known Mike for 25 years. At one time I lived in Sacramento and did a lot of business with them. One of the best dive shops anywhere!!

Small world….

Just sent you a PM.

donas · 31 August 2021, 10:42 AM

I am a PADI Divemaster and Law Enforcement Diver, but haven't dove in many years. I only owned a Sub when I dove, but it would definitely be my SD43 if I dove again.

Dan Pierce · 31 August 2021, 10:47 AM

Padi Open Water. I've used a Marathon SAR and modded Seiko divers.
dP

calebb90 · 31 August 2021, 10:52 AM

I’m certified. Don’t always dive with a mechanical watch, but have taken BB58, Doxa sub 300, and submariner.

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ltmgeller · 31 August 2021, 11:14 AM

Wearing my DSSD JC during a cage dive in Mexico.

Brian Page · 31 August 2021, 11:25 AM

I am a diver and dive with whatever current Rolex or Panerai Submersible that is current on my wrist. I always set the bezel on my watch when I go under, it's just something I do, my computer handles deco, depth and air. I like to use my watch to time the dive. Watch on left wrist computer on right...

NYC6 · 31 August 2021, 11:45 AM

PADI cert in ‘79. First dive watch was a Bulova Accutron and for the past decade or so it’s been a Sub 14060m. Unfortunately the Bulova is no longer with me.

farreljs · 31 August 2021, 11:47 AM

PADI certified open water in 1988
Advanced Open Water in 2003
I wear a submariner along with my dive computer.

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Casotakar · 31 August 2021, 03:38 PM

PDIC and PADI open water. Submariner 124060!

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Heff · 31 August 2021, 08:15 PM

Have AOW and NITROX certs. Dive with a Suunto Eon Core and Oris Carysfort Reef.

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Stealthdriver · 31 August 2021, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeDweller

There's LOTS of U/W camera stuff to deal with - - and you thought that watches were complicated???

I've been to the Mountain top and carried full housed DSLR's with dual strobes, and navigated them through tight passageways in wrecks in Truk Lagoon at 150'. It's not for me, as I finally learned - and was willing to admit to myself.

Now? We use an INCREDIBLE little set up, made by SeaLife, that is a housing for your iPhone. And what makes it SO cool, is that you can get amazingly good quality photos with it - both macro and wide angle - pretty easily, and you're carrying around . . . an iPhone! AND, when you're done with your dives in the morning and go to have lunch with everyone - - - - (get ready for this!) - - - - your photos are already ON your phone, and you can pass them around, immediately! STRONGLY recommended.

DM me if you have any questions. And, welcome to the diving family!

Thank you! Ditto if you have any questions about Roatán. There is some good food to be found and a cool brewery.

SeeDweller · 1 September 2021, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealthdriver

Thank you! Ditto if you have any questions about Roatán. There is some good food to be found and a cool brewery.

At office today, but will DM you for some pointers, as our trip gets closer.
Thank you!

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tv.classical · 15 October 2021, 10:15 PM

Every time we dive, we participate together.
Of course, the computer is the main thing. :)
https://www.instagram.com/tv.classical/

t65tampa · 15 October 2021, 10:30 PM

Dive computer and whatever I ended up wearing on the trip (Submariner, SD43, Citizen Promaster Aqualand). The Citizen is actually quite nice as it can serve as a backup if needed, even though that's never happened. Dives are just easy and fun now, nothing strenuous or stressful.

JC316 · 15 October 2021, 11:13 PM

Over 200 dives. Primary and secondary are dive computers. Dive watch just to confirm bottom time. Not out of neccesity though. Back up to a back up to a back up. = )

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SLWoodster · 16 October 2021, 12:27 AM

I’ve dived with...

Submariner, ceramic and non ceramic
GMTs
Explorers.

Nowadays it’s a memento, not a real tool.

Baco Noir · 16 October 2021, 12:29 AM

You needed the option of diving with a dive computer and a watch as a backup for tracking bottom time. That said, most divers will surface if their dive computer fails.

View Poll Results: What watch do you wear when you dive other than a computer ?
I am qualified and I dive with a Submariner	15	13.16%
I am qualified and I dive with Submariner-Date	18	15.79%
I am qualified and I dive with a Sea Dweller or similar	16	14.04%
I am NOT qualified and i dive with a Submariner	2	1.75%
I am NOT qualified and I dive with Submariner-Date	1	0.88%
I am NOT qualified and I dive with a Sea Dweller or similar	6	5.26%
I dive or snorkel with a Rolex NON - Dive watch	8	7.02%
I dive or snorkel with another brand of watch	20	17.54%
I am learning to dive with a Rolex on as backup	2	1.75%
I dive with a computer and NO backup watch	26	22.81%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

31 August 2021, 09:31 AM	#63
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Have two Subs but only dove with the 16613 once. One Barracuda later I only use a St. Moritz with a cloth/Velcro strap. Love the Subs though! __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

31 August 2021, 10:09 AM	#65
Aircraftman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 316	I’ve known Mike for 25 years. At one time I lived in Sacramento and did a lot of business with them. One of the best dive shops anywhere!! Small world…. __________________ Sub 14060M - 2 liner * Explorer I - MK 2 * Milgauss - white * OP 41 - blue Favorite watch: Seiko Orange Monster cause when I’m wearing it I’m diving in some far flung corner of the planet!

31 August 2021, 10:47 AM	#69
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Padi Open Water. I've used a Marathon SAR and modded Seiko divers. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 August 2021, 11:14 AM	#71
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Wearing my DSSD JC during a cage dive in Mexico. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 August 2021, 10:22 AM	#66
al7391z "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 256	I dive everyday at my desk at the office.

31 August 2021, 10:42 AM	#68
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I am a PADI Divemaster and Law Enforcement Diver, but haven't dove in many years. I only owned a Sub when I dove, but it would definitely be my SD43 if I dove again.

31 August 2021, 10:52 AM	#70
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	I’m certified. Don’t always dive with a mechanical watch, but have taken BB58, Doxa sub 300, and submariner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2021, 11:25 AM	#72
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	I am a diver and dive with whatever current Rolex or Panerai Submersible that is current on my wrist. I always set the bezel on my watch when I go under, it's just something I do, my computer handles deco, depth and air. I like to use my watch to time the dive. Watch on left wrist computer on right...

31 August 2021, 11:45 AM	#73
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	PADI cert in ‘79. First dive watch was a Bulova Accutron and for the past decade or so it’s been a Sub 14060m. Unfortunately the Bulova is no longer with me.

31 August 2021, 11:47 AM	#74
farreljs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: PA Watch: Submariner Posts: 181	PADI certified open water in 1988 Advanced Open Water in 2003 I wear a submariner along with my dive computer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2021, 03:38 PM	#75
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	PDIC and PADI open water. Submariner 124060! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 August 2021, 08:15 PM	#76
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Have AOW and NITROX certs. Dive with a Suunto Eon Core and Oris Carysfort Reef. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2021, 10:15 PM	#79
tv.classical "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: South Korea Posts: 45	Like this? Every time we dive, we participate together. Of course, the computer is the main thing. :) https://www.instagram.com/tv.classical/ Attached Images

15 October 2021, 10:30 PM	#80
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	Dive computer and whatever I ended up wearing on the trip (Submariner, SD43, Citizen Promaster Aqualand). The Citizen is actually quite nice as it can serve as a backup if needed, even though that's never happened. Dives are just easy and fun now, nothing strenuous or stressful. __________________ t65tampa

15 October 2021, 11:13 PM	#81
JC316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: JC Location: Korea Posts: 456	Over 200 dives. Primary and secondary are dive computers. Dive watch just to confirm bottom time. Not out of neccesity though. Back up to a back up to a back up. = ) Sent from my SM-G977N using Tapatalk

16 October 2021, 12:27 AM	#82
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	I’ve dived with... Submariner, ceramic and non ceramic GMTs Explorers. Nowadays it’s a memento, not a real tool.

16 October 2021, 12:29 AM	#83
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,969	You needed the option of diving with a dive computer and a watch as a backup for tracking bottom time. That said, most divers will surface if their dive computer fails. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

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