question for PADI one diver to another

[Brian Page]

Padi,

Wer'e all aware of your dweller that has accompanied you over the years through hundreds of dives, question - did you ever flood your dweller and had to have it rebuilt due to water in the case?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Padi,

Wer'e all aware of your dweller that has accompanied you over the years through hundreds of dives, question - did you ever flood your dweller and had to have it rebuilt due to water in the case?

No and once while guiding a party of divers over the reef at around 20m I noticed my crown was fully unscrewed.But I did not panic as the divers in my charge were far more important than any watch.On return to surface after our full planned dive watch was fine and still fine today.But watch was due for a service but no water got into case just normal routine service and polish like usual.But that was 20 years ago long retired from diving as getting quite old and now quite poor health.Watch now almost 25 years old still ticking strong and expect still be ticking when my ticker stops..

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

No and once while guiding a party of divers over the reef at around 20m I noticed my crown was fully unscrewed.But I did not panic as the divers in my charge were far more important than any watch.On return to surface after our full planned dive watch was fine and still fine today.But watch was due for a service but no water got into case just normal routine service and polish like usual.But that was 20 years ago long retired from diving as getting quite old and now quite poor health.

Wait just a minute … you’re saying if I left my crown unscrewed, washed my hands and got some water on my watch it’ll be ok?

Thanks for sharing this story

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by padi56

No and once while guiding a party of divers over the reef at around 20m I noticed my crown was fully unscrewed.But I did not panic as the divers in my charge were far more important than any watch.On return to surface after our full planned dive watch was fine and still fine today.But watch was due for a service but no water got into case just normal routine service and polish like usual.But that was 20 years ago long retired from diving as getting quite old and now quite poor health.Watch now almost 25 years old still ticking strong and expect still be ticking when my ticker stops..

True testimonial right there.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Wait just a minute … you’re saying if I left my crown unscrewed, washed my hands and got some water on my watch it’ll be ok?

Thanks for sharing this story

Oh, the horror.
dP

[espanol]

No. Can’t be. Actually USING a watch? No. I thought you weren’t supposed to:
-Wash your watch with soap
-Wear your sub while on your laptop as it’ll scratch the clasp
-Wear your watch without protective stickers
-Wear your watch in London
-Scratch your watch because it’ll lose $€£¥
-Wear your watch near a magnet
-Go outside with your watch
-Wear one because you’re supposed to have too many Rolex watches to choose from



Refreshing thread. Thanks for sharing.

[Kingranch]

Originally Posted by padi56

No and once while guiding a party of divers over the reef at around 20m I noticed my crown was fully unscrewed.But I did not panic as the divers in my charge were far more important than any watch.On return to surface after our full planned dive watch was fine and still fine today.But watch was due for a service but no water got into case just normal routine service and polish like usual.But that was 20 years ago long retired from diving as getting quite old and now quite poor health.Watch now almost 25 years old still ticking strong and expect still be ticking when my ticker stops..

I hope you are getting better, health wise.

[Gerry62]

PADI Would be great to see your SD 16600 ....

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Kingranch

I hope you are getting better, health wise.

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

PADI Would be great to see your SD 16600 ....

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by padi56

One of the best watches ever made for sure!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

Godspeed Peter. I wish you much health and happiness as possible.

[Rolex1982]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

Very wise words sir! O so true. It’s such a shame that most people so easily forget what life is all about and obsess about the little things.

I hope you’re comfortable and not in too much pain.

[Avs Fan]

Every day is a gift.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

Sounds like a remarkable journey. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[Henrimontgomery]

So called divers only exist in internet fantasy land.

[espanol]

Originally Posted by kevin of larchmont

sounds like a remarkable journey. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

+1

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

Wow, yeh, shout this from the rooftops.

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by padi56

PADI one of us ... Always !!



GRAZIE

[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by padi56

No and once while guiding a party of divers over the reef at around 20m I noticed my crown was fully unscrewed.But I did not panic as the divers in my charge were far more important than any watch.On return to surface after our full planned dive watch was fine and still fine today.But watch was due for a service but no water got into case just normal routine service and polish like usual.But that was 20 years ago long retired from diving as getting quite old and now quite poor health.Watch now almost 25 years old still ticking strong and expect still be ticking when my ticker stops..

When you were looking for a dive watch back in the day, what made you decide on a Rolex versus other competent dive watches, and a SeaDweller over a Submariner?

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[painexpert]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thanks for your good wishes but it's doubtful have stage 3 cancer I beat it once a few years back but now it's returned.So decided no more treatment let nature take its course, had a good life so every day I beat my own record for the number of day's I am still alive is the best bonus.We should all remember the most precious thing we have is life yet it has no trade in value.

Hope you will be ok.

[Xelor5513]

Prayers and well wishes to you, Padi

[zoenatenich]

Well wishes to you, Padi.

[Dan Pierce]

Peter, you continue to inspire and wish you nothing but the best.
dP

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Peter, you continue to inspire and wish you nothing but the best.
dP

Very well said dP. Thank you Peter for sharing all your knowledge


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[emersm]

Padi, you are a true legend.

[Mike I]

Best wishes, take care, Peter.

[RichM]

Wishing you all the best Peter.

[JasoninDenver]

You a good and brave man to be facing this battle with such grace. My best wishes for you.

[Gearjockey]

Was tempted one day to trade in my Sub date for a SD4K.

It’s a watch which covers all bases for me.

Godspeed to you.

[winst]

All the best Padi!