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Old 17 December 2013, 08:26 PM   #31
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Them dudes back then had ballz of steel verses the computer tards nowzaday just saying , thanks for sharing !
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Old 20 August 2016, 03:59 AM   #32
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Fantastic story by a true man's man- no whining; just get it done.

That really should be written out as a memoir or full on novel. It will make a fantastic read.

Thank tou for posting and keeping these great stories alive for the future to enjoy
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Old 20 August 2016, 07:15 AM   #33
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Great watch with great provenance.
Would be great to have that story and the pics put into a photo book to keep with the watch. I'd love to own something with that type of history!
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Old 23 August 2016, 07:13 AM   #34
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What an absolutely fabulous, well told, and thought-provoking story Haywood.

You are, as you acknowledge, privileged to have spent time listening to this gentleman's fascinating recollection of a life in a world below the water.

Thanks very much for sharing this - very much appreciated, and enjoyed.
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Old 23 August 2016, 08:14 AM   #35
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Incredible absolutely incredible, this is amazing, thanks for sharing this
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Old 25 November 2018, 03:51 AM   #36
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Great history story, thank you for sharing
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Old 25 November 2018, 06:25 AM   #37
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Such a fabulous read! Thank you for posting.
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Old 25 November 2018, 10:55 AM   #38
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Old 27 November 2018, 05:25 PM   #39
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How have I missed this fabulous article for so long
They deserve all our gratitude for the dangerous work that they undertook.
Thanks Haywood for posting it.
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Old 28 November 2018, 12:00 AM   #40
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Thanks for sharing! That DRSD is simply priceless!

Please continue to share such lovely stories.

This is the exact sort of article I want to read all day, everyday!
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Old 28 November 2018, 12:47 AM   #41
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Just read this old post great read thanks Haywood
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Old 28 November 2018, 08:12 AM   #42
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Incredible write-up!
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Old 1 May 2019, 08:05 AM   #43
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Thank you for sharing a great write-up.
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Old 2 May 2019, 03:11 AM   #44
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Old 2 May 2019, 03:45 AM   #45
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Thanks for sharing.
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Old 2 May 2019, 03:51 AM   #46
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Along with Vincent’s « Every day is vintage day » and Toomuchtalk’s « 14 watches, 27 years of collecting » threads, this is on top of the list for the best reads here on TRF. What an incredible life this man has had diving around the world. Really an unknown work for most of the people, especially saturation diving. Thanks for sharing.
Question to Haywood Re: your collection’s picture : what are the three pale dial watches on the left, third row? Milgauss?
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Old 2 May 2019, 05:27 AM   #47
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Thank you Haywood! :)
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Old 3 May 2019, 02:13 AM   #48
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Incredible story and outstanding post!

Thank you for sharing this epic story and adventure.
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