A trio of vintage divers

Nov 22, 2014,04:53 AM
 

there are lots of competitors, but this is a potential holy trinity for the vintage divers watch collector





1960's Omega Seamaster 300 / 1958 Rolex Submariner / 1950's LIP Blancpain Fifty Fathoms


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A Yardbirds reunion . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 22nd, 2014-05:44
. . . couldn't be any more iconic ;-) . . . ...  

Amazing Collection!

 
 By: Le Chiffre : November 22nd, 2014-07:40
All are great!! but I really like The Omega Seamaster 300 !!

That is a beautiful trio

 
 By: Bill : November 22nd, 2014-11:07
I think you could retire now and be happy everyday of the week. Or not.... Greta stuff thanks for sharing these iconic watches. Bill

So I need four other iconic diver's watches...

 
 By: DrStrong : November 22nd, 2014-11:59
well I can do that picture, but a couple of watches are not ready to go in public yet:.....more research and documentation work to do... I also need someone else to hold the camera if I have to hold 7 watches !

Jeff, I totally agree BUT

 
 By: Mike1066 : November 22nd, 2014-15:19
II would put the PloProf in for the 300! I think you have the 3 best all around wear divers for all occasions... But that PP is a tool diver icon! If we wanted to make an Ultimate 4, which would you add? I'd go with a Doxa conquistador! -Mike

OK Mike...

 
 By: DrStrong : November 22nd, 2014-22:28
the Ploprof is my personal favorite among the vintage divers, but mine was still at service when I took the picture... I guess I will have to take another shot with the Ploprof, and why not the Seamaster 1000m while we're at it ... Ooops and the Comex wil... 

Jeff, now you are taking it to another level!

 
 By: Mike1066 : November 23rd, 2014-07:04
Perhaps 2 categories: tool diver icons - ploprof, comex sub and an issued BP. Then all around wearable and classy divers, which are the amazing three you posted. By the way, please post a pic of the 1000. I love that watch - such a beast! And it is intere... 

Here's the Seamaster 1000m

 
 By: DrStrong : November 23rd, 2014-09:19
the full review is in the Omega forum. I have to speak to my shrink about liking the Ploprof so much. It is definitely ugly ;-) ...  

Jeff, that is a great 1000m

 
 By: Mike1066 : November 24th, 2014-09:16
That watch is just so cool. One of my favorite divers. About the PloProf, it has a face only a true tool watch fanatic could love! Have a good week. -Mike

Of all the Subs...

 
 By: pplater : November 25th, 2014-06:14
...why the '58? (Asked with a personal investment in the answer!!). Great trio, posted by someone who knows his stuff - thanks. Cheers, pplater.