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Dan2010 · 6 January 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CaveDiver

boo hoo..
If you want to be the thread police, might want to read all as this was reference in a new thread in another topic area.

Take it easy my friend. I revive old threads all the time. Sheesh....

Submarinerman1971 · 6 January 2012, 07:28 AM

Nice pictures! Where was the dive? I also use a number of Rolex when I dive. Nothing quite as cool as that though.
Regards. Joe

warren G. · 6 January 2012, 07:35 AM

That is pretty cool, always good to see some diving pics.

GeoGio Greece · 6 January 2012, 07:45 AM

...given the recarnation of the topic, let me show my good old 5513 to my friend Abel,

Still used, during my sea time ! Hola !

Bruno C · 6 January 2012, 08:32 AM

Nice photos. Felicitaciones por el Sub!!

Kevin.S · 6 January 2012, 09:06 AM

Just flat out cool!!! I am also a Diver ,love that "Ol' scool equipment!!

Darlinboy · 6 January 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by acce1999

I really enjoy seing a Rolex being used as intended, especially a vintage!

Ditt - kudos!

azguy · 6 January 2012, 10:22 AM

Great story and pics

JimSnyder · 6 January 2012, 11:46 AM

Great post Abel

Subexplorer · 23 January 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno C

Nice photos. Felicitaciones por el Sub!!

Gracias Bruno! Me alegra que te gustara! Un cordial saludo, Abel

Subexplorer · 23 January 2012, 08:32 AM

Hello George!
Gorgeous Submeriners! Always nice to see my friends Subs. You never get bored to see such nice watches!
Kind regards, Abel.

Subexplorer · 23 January 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarinerman1971

Nice pictures! Where was the dive? I also use a number of Rolex when I dive. Nothing quite as cool as that though.
Regards. Joe

Hello Joe:

These pictures were taken at a diving tank, inside Argentine Army military facilities in the outskirts of Buenos Aires city. This is a huge tank, 35 feet maximun depth. They use for military diving training.
The vintage scuba equipment was tested after complete overhauling, before going to the sea.
Best cordial regards, Abel

Rod. · 23 January 2012, 12:24 PM

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. I was first certified in 1968 in Freeport Bahamas and bought my 5513 there in '72.

I just re-certified in December after a 42-year SI in anticipation of a visit back to Freeport. My Sub went in to RSC for an overhaul in early December so I'd have it for the trip but it wasn't ready before I left. I'm heading home tomorrow after 10 dives off of Freeport, so I'll have my Sub back later this week but I'll have to come back another time to get it wet.

Cheers,
Rod.

Subexplorer · 30 January 2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rod.

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. I was first certified in 1968 in Freeport Bahamas and bought my 5513 there in '72.

I just re-certified in December after a 42-year SI in anticipation of a visit back to Freeport. My Sub went in to RSC for an overhaul in early December so I'd have it for the trip but it wasn't ready before I left. I'm heading home tomorrow after 10 dives off of Freeport, so I'll have my Sub back later this week but I'll have to come back another time to get it wet.

Cheers,
Rod.

Hello Rod!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
It seems we are both old timers!
You surely had first hand encounter with these old double hose rigs during your training! So far from the easy breathing of today´s regulators!

I made my last dives in 2010 (Florida Keys), and look forward to do it again soon.
I wish you had a great diving vacation trip at Freeport, and you enjoyed your diving there.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Lion · 30 January 2012, 05:50 AM

Abel, I'm glad to see you still enjoy your hobbies at your point in life. And I know the time spent with grown children are priceless(grandchildren as well)...especially as you said they have their own lives to live now. I love your 5513 and I too, at 57, remember James Bond and that classic watch movie back in the 1960's.
Best Regards...Leo

Subexplorer · 3 February 2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Abel, I'm glad to see you still enjoy your hobbies at your point in life. And I know the time spent with grown children are priceless(grandchildren as well)...especially as you said they have their own lives to live now. I love your 5513 and I too, at 57, remember James Bond and that classic watch movie back in the 1960's.
Best Regards...Leo

Thank you for your kind words Leo. I´m 63 now, and some years older as you see. I am fortunate to keep diving with my son and daughter, and now with my son in law too. Of course I have to keep doing it easy now!

So nice to share good memories with you!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

6 January 2012, 07:35 AM	#33
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	That is pretty cool, always good to see some diving pics. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

6 January 2012, 07:45 AM	#34
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	...given the recarnation of the topic, let me show my good old 5513 to my friend Abel, Still used, during my sea time ! Hola ! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

6 January 2012, 11:46 AM	#39
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Great post Abel __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

23 January 2012, 08:32 AM	#41
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello George! Gorgeous Submeriners! Always nice to see my friends Subs. You never get bored to see such nice watches! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

30 January 2012, 05:50 AM	#45
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Abel, I'm glad to see you still enjoy your hobbies at your point in life. And I know the time spent with grown children are priceless(grandchildren as well)...especially as you said they have their own lives to live now. I love your 5513 and I too, at 57, remember James Bond and that classic watch movie back in the 1960's. Best Regards...Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 January 2012, 07:28 AM	#32
Submarinerman1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Watch: 1971 gmt, any sub Posts: 229	Nice pictures! Where was the dive? I also use a number of Rolex when I dive. Nothing quite as cool as that though. Regards. Joe

6 January 2012, 08:32 AM	#35
Bruno C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bruno Location: Argentina Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 449	Nice photos. Felicitaciones por el Sub!!

6 January 2012, 09:06 AM	#36
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	Just flat out cool!!! I am also a Diver ,love that "Ol' scool equipment!!

6 January 2012, 10:22 AM	#38
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Great story and pics

23 January 2012, 12:24 PM	#43
Rod. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Rod. Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 118	Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. I was first certified in 1968 in Freeport Bahamas and bought my 5513 there in '72. I just re-certified in December after a 42-year SI in anticipation of a visit back to Freeport. My Sub went in to RSC for an overhaul in early December so I'd have it for the trip but it wasn't ready before I left. I'm heading home tomorrow after 10 dives off of Freeport, so I'll have my Sub back later this week but I'll have to come back another time to get it wet. Cheers, Rod.

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