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Subfiend · 17 June 2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scottjb411

I don't have any fascinating stories about my rolexes, but I'm fascinated about the story of the artifact being found at the titanic site. And the background that was discovered on it. I've seen that exhibit with my wife at the Luxor in las Vegas and to think you helped make that possible is awesome. Thanks

Here are two photos of the bag, the first immediately after recovery and the second some time later for the exhibition. I recovered a lot of significant artifacts, but this is one of my favorite stories.

Subfiend · 17 June 2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CaveDiver

Wow, nice read and nice to read these stories. Subfiend, your stories are great..
Here are few I put together from my father’s dive trips. Full of pictures. Not as cool as the Titanic though.

Florida Diving History of 60's and 70's: The Tusk Recovery Trip early 70’s
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12939

Florida Diving History of 60's and 70's: Recovering Portuguese Galleon Ship Anchor
http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12941

I have read the stories in these links before. Your father was a fascinating man.

As the senior members of this forum already know, I have retired my original Sub at my son's request. He wants his Dad's watch, preferably in one piece. I replaced it with the SD as my daily beater in early 2005, but I regularly wear all of my Rolex watches.

Here I am on a Titanic dive in 2005 wearing two watches because I had to time the tapes in two cameras and MEL simultaneously. I'm not one of those guys that worries about getting scratches on the bracelet. I think those threads are kind of silly.

Subfiend · 19 June 2010, 08:23 AM

This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story.

gpateesq · 19 June 2010, 10:28 AM

"This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story."

Now now, we shouldn't be casting aspersions at lawyers. Some, (like me) are public servants trying to do go for the people.

GradyPhilpott · 19 June 2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

A copy of the book is up for auction right now on a certain popular auction site. Auction No. 380240938273.

HA! I entered that number and it's the auction I won.

I got it for the minimum bid plus shipping.

It arrived today. It has a couple of small smudges on the cover, but otherwise it's like new.

That's not the first thing I've bought from ebay, but it's the first actual auction I've won. Of course, with no competition it was a breeze.

Subfiend · 20 June 2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gpateesq

"This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story."

Now now, we shouldn't be casting aspersions at lawyers. Some, (like me) are public servants trying to do go for the people.

It was pro bono shark work that got me to the Titanic the first time.

gpateesq · 20 June 2010, 02:06 AM

And the payment was to dive on the Titanic? Must have been some pro bono job!

Subfiend · 20 June 2010, 07:02 AM

This was the paying work:

http://www.explorerconsulting.com/im...003Titanic.pdf

This was the unpaid work:

http://www.davidconcannon.com/images...TS_Titanic.pdf

I got the job because I had beaten the company in litigation, which I had done on a pro bono basis, and then my former opponent hired me. I was well paid for the Titanic dives, but my ex-wife spent all the money.

FremStar · 20 June 2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story.

This is what it's all about!!! Actually using and testing a Rolex to personally verify it's durability and craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing these amazing pics!!!

GeeRam · 20 June 2010, 07:19 AM

Not sure if this has been posted already...?

Nice gesture by Rolex too.

Subfiend · 20 June 2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

Not sure if this has been posted already...?

Nice gesture by Rolex too.

Very cool! Thanks for posting!

Subfiend · 24 June 2010, 07:45 AM

So, where are the rest of the stories from the thousands of members of this forum?

Johny · 24 June 2010, 08:06 AM

great photos thank you.

Johny · 24 June 2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

HA! I entered that number and it's the auction I won.

I got it for the minimum bid plus shipping.

It arrived today. It has a couple of small smudges on the cover, but otherwise it's like new.

That's not the first thing I've bought from ebay, but it's the first actual auction I've won. Of course, with no competition it was a breeze.

i think that there is another one on ebay.

STP · 24 June 2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story.

Amazing pictures there subfiend.

You all seem very composed in amongst those sharks!

This is a great thread - thanks mate!

GradyPhilpott · 24 June 2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

i think that there is another one on ebay.

There is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Booklet-Ev...-/110548410442

1000ftSub · 24 June 2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story.

Whoa! What type of camera do you have?

Subfiend · 24 June 2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Whoa! What type of camera do you have?

This was taken with a Canon 5D (not mine).

Subfiend · 6 July 2010, 01:21 PM

I'm still waiting for more people to post their stories. JJ?

Atl · 6 July 2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjb411

I don't have any fascinating stories about my rolexes, but I'm fascinated about the story of the artifact being found at the titanic site. And the background that was discovered on it. I've seen that exhibit with my wife at the Luxor in las Vegas and to think you helped make that possible is awesome. Thanks

We had the Titanic artifacts show at the Ga. Aquarium not long ago, it was really cool! The odd thing was that there was a story in the news that the relics are haunted, and staff at the Ga. Aquarium said that strange/odd things did happen while the show was there, (strange voices when everyone was gone, shadows, etc.) but stopped when the show moved on to it's next location. Pretty cool as well.

Atl · 6 July 2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Whoa! What type of camera do you have?

That's a lot of lawyers! Must have been a big case! Or an ambulance was near by.

Atl · 6 July 2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gpateesq

"This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story."

Now now, we shouldn't be casting aspersions at lawyers. Some, (like me) are public servants trying to do go for the people.

I am glad you are trying to do "go" for the people, but come on, it was a harmless lawyer joke! Lighten up!

Atl · 6 July 2010, 02:32 PM

My only story is my dive instructor had a 18K solid Sub Date, and as we were diving in the Keys on a night dive to catch some lobsters, I guess one spring bar broke, and his beloved Sub sank to the bottom. We searched vainly for it, bit as it was dark, it was hopeless. So, if you are diving in the Keys, there is a solid 18K Subbie waiting somewhere for you! He was REALLY upset! I never asked if it was insured, I hope it was. Also, if you have not dived in the Keys lately, it is sad to see the loss of coral, and the debris all around. Abandoned anchors, netting, cans, and lots of discarded fishing line. Made me sad.

nowzen · 6 July 2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

I have posted a copy in the library, check it out.

I too, have thoroughly searched the library for this book.
Could you post link to it?
thanx

Subfiend · 7 July 2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

My only story is my dive instructor had a 18K solid Sub Date, and as we were diving in the Keys on a night dive to catch some lobsters, I guess one spring bar broke, and his beloved Sub sank to the bottom. We searched vainly for it, bit as it was dark, it was hopeless. So, if you are diving in the Keys, there is a solid 18K Subbie waiting somewhere for you! He was REALLY upset! I never asked if it was insured, I hope it was. Also, if you have not dived in the Keys lately, it is sad to see the loss of coral, and the debris all around. Abandoned anchors, netting, cans, and lots of discarded fishing line. Made me sad.

I think the Keys are more haunted than the Titanic artifacts. I had a screw back out of the band on my TT Blue Sub during a dive in Key Largo in April. The watch fell off my wrist when I was back in the car.

Actually, you see a lot of abandoned anchor chain, netting, beer cans and discarded line at the Titanic site. There is a whole pile of it off to the side of the stern section to the east. Now THAT'S depressing.

Subfiend · 7 July 2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

I am glad you are trying to do "go" for the people, but come on, it was a harmless lawyer joke! Lighten up!

Actually, there are two real lawyers in the group photo, me and another guy that works for the U.S. Government.

Atl · 7 July 2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

Actually, there are two real lawyers in the group photo, me and another guy that works for the U.S. Government.

So, you were among friends!

tgoose1 · 7 July 2010, 12:54 PM

1,000 government lawyers caught up in fish net and anchor chain around their necks at the bottom of the ocean = a good start!

sea-dweller · 7 July 2010, 02:29 PM

Good post !!!

Atl · 8 July 2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

1,000 government lawyers caught up in fish net and anchor chain around their necks at the bottom of the ocean = a good start!

Actually not good at all, sharks perform a needed function in the food chain. There are very few sharks that attack humans, and great whites, the greatest predator of the seas are almost endangered, and the Asians cutting off fins for soup is further hurting the shark population. Sharks are not bad, humans killing them off with gill nets and other ways are not good for the ecosystem. Every animal is important, except for mosquitos, rats, and cockroaches!

19 June 2010, 08:23 AM	#63
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story. __________________ Subfiend

20 June 2010, 07:02 AM	#68
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	This was the paying work: http://www.explorerconsulting.com/im...003Titanic.pdf This was the unpaid work: http://www.davidconcannon.com/images...TS_Titanic.pdf I got the job because I had beaten the company in litigation, which I had done on a pro bono basis, and then my former opponent hired me. I was well paid for the Titanic dives, but my ex-wife spent all the money. __________________ Subfiend

24 June 2010, 07:45 AM	#72
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	So, where are the rest of the stories from the thousands of members of this forum? __________________ Subfiend

6 July 2010, 01:21 PM	#79
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I'm still waiting for more people to post their stories. JJ? __________________ Subfiend

7 July 2010, 02:29 PM	#89
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Good post !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 June 2010, 10:28 AM	#64
gpateesq "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: California Watch: Tudor Date+Day Posts: 129	"This is my Sea-Dweller. On May 1, 2010, it went scuba diving with a bunch of lawyers (in gray), explorers and astronauts (in black & blue). It kept perfect time. End of story." Now now, we shouldn't be casting aspersions at lawyers. Some, (like me) are public servants trying to do go for the people.

20 June 2010, 02:06 AM	#67
gpateesq "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: California Watch: Tudor Date+Day Posts: 129	And the payment was to dive on the Titanic? Must have been some pro bono job!

20 June 2010, 07:19 AM	#70
GeeRam "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Watch: 16610, 16013 Posts: 362	Not sure if this has been posted already...? Nice gesture by Rolex too.

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Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	great photos thank you.

6 July 2010, 02:32 PM	#83
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	My only story is my dive instructor had a 18K solid Sub Date, and as we were diving in the Keys on a night dive to catch some lobsters, I guess one spring bar broke, and his beloved Sub sank to the bottom. We searched vainly for it, bit as it was dark, it was hopeless. So, if you are diving in the Keys, there is a solid 18K Subbie waiting somewhere for you! He was REALLY upset! I never asked if it was insured, I hope it was. Also, if you have not dived in the Keys lately, it is sad to see the loss of coral, and the debris all around. Abandoned anchors, netting, cans, and lots of discarded fishing line. Made me sad.

7 July 2010, 12:54 PM	#88
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	1,000 government lawyers caught up in fish net and anchor chain around their necks at the bottom of the ocean = a good start!

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