A tale of a sunken SUB. Farewell TRF its been a blast

[RollieVerde]

The Sub will come ouuuut, To-mor-row . . .

Sorry about that. And to think I've never even seen "Annie."

[redweller]

Hey man it's going to be easier to find than you think. As long as you have the correct location, you should be good. The watch will have sunk strait down right where it fell off. As long as you have the right spot, you'll find it. I lost one of my subs about 40 ft down in a lake with zero visibility and was able to find it with just a mask, some fins, and a strong waterproof flashlight. If you've got full scuba gear, you should have no problems. Make sure you have a strong waterproof flashlight, and get some flat bottom nets. Get down there and scrape the flat bottom net along the ground and bring up netfuls of stuff.

[77T]

Hang in there and keep the effort going like your neighbor offered.

Just remember every lost item that's ever been found was found because the seeker didn't give up hope

[MrJ320]

All the best, really hope you will be able to find the Sub!

[kaseri]

Good luck with the search.

[Mr. K]

Good luck!

Anyway you can get a powerful magnet of some sort?

[sco]

Man, I'm pulling for you. Hope you have better news tomorrow.

[AndyK]

Ugh, sorry to hear this!


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[Gundam]

How did it come off the wrist? Did the bracelet/clasp fail?? I thought they were meant to be very robust and secure.

[Starbucksboss]

Originally Posted by Starbucksboss

See!...the good energy from your mates here will make sure you GET IT BACK.

Soooo sorry...I posted this without reading your mission failed!

Thats bad luck

How did it happen?

[moby33]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

I had no insurance on it so im SOL on that option. This will probably be my final post because i have no plans to ever even buy another watch again because this one just to perfect. I can tell you what watch i will be wearing saturday because it will be no watch at all. with that being said i bid you all adieu.

First off, sorry to hear about the loss, but glad to hear you haven't given up the search. Hopefully day #2 will be more fruitful.

That said, I've got to ask about this last part of your OP. I get that it sucks to lose a watch you really love, but why give up on watches all together? That really confuses me.

You obviously have a passion for them (like all of us members), so why not use this experience (assuming you don't find it) to either 1) buy another identical watch (even if it means starting the savings fund now) or 2) buy something else (just to experience some variety)?

I think of it in the content of blowing engines in my classic cars (and unfortunately, I've experienced that pain a few too many times). While it's painful at first and all I see are $$$ going away...after the shock & pain wears off, I use it as motivation to just build another monster I like even better. God knows I don't sell all my cars and give up on them totally. When it's something we love, we can't just abandon the idea of ever experiencing it again...that will only lead to more pain & sorrow.

Good luck w/ the search, but if it comes up fruitless, use this as a sign that maybe it's time for something "Bigger & Better" (or at least exactly the same, but "Newer & Shinier"). Cheers!

[Kingair]

Good luck tomorrow



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[bayerische]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Just got a phone call from my neighbor who is a commercial diver. His buddy is bringing over 7 hours of oxygen and more gear for another go in the morning. He said he will do a circular grid pattern.

This is good news! Best of luck!

[dysondiver]

we do a lot of underwater searches in this part of the world , larger areas than that ,,, very very often with good results ,,, a good diver and a methodical approach ,,,, and fingers crossed.
hope you get a good result.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Sorry to hear that... hope you will find your Sub!

[DiamondJack]

Crikey..... That must have been one hell of a wipeout......

But seems like you've got some great friends with even better contacts so I'm sure it will work out in the end.

I've a few friends who are divers and they love being called in to help with this sort of thing.... A sort of treasure hunt rather than their normal day to day commercial stuff.

Best of luck.......and never give up......

[captain peacock]

Another vote for the underwater metal detector here given the viz you mentioned.

Lots of sterling advice on the thread, methodical search as described, metal detector and whole lot of patience and I'm sure you'll find it gwozhog.

Got to keep your neighbour onside his chances of finding it with tanks are so much higher than free dive attempts.

Best of luck from England, that watch belongs on your wrist, keep searching.

[ltmgeller]

Good luck today.

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Just got a phone call from my neighbor who is a commercial diver. His buddy is bringing over 7 hours of oxygen and more gear for another go in the morning. He said he will do a circular grid pattern.

Great news hoping for the find!

[Vincent65]

good luck finding it!

[sager]

Sending you good vibes. Hope you find it!


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[Arch Stanton]

Good luck fella, I've got my fingers crossed for you.............

Keep us up to date, I'll have to stay with this thread until you tell us you've found it!!

[Travelair007]

First topic I thought of right after walking up....best of luck!!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by moby33

First off, sorry to hear about the loss, but glad to hear you haven't given up the search. Hopefully day #2 will be more fruitful.

That said, I've got to ask about this last part of your OP. I get that it sucks to lose a watch you really love, but why give up on watches all together? That really confuses me.

You obviously have a passion for them (like all of us members), so why not use this experience (assuming you don't find it) to either 1) buy another identical watch (even if it means starting the savings fund now) or 2) buy something else (just to experience some variety)?

I think of it in the content of blowing engines in my classic cars (and unfortunately, I've experienced that pain a few too many times). While it's painful at first and all I see are $$$ going away...after the shock & pain wears off, I use it as motivation to just build another monster I like even better. God knows I don't sell all my cars and give up on them totally. When it's something we love, we can't just abandon the idea of ever experiencing it again...that will only lead to more pain & sorrow.

Good luck w/ the search, but if it comes up fruitless, use this as a sign that maybe it's time for something "Bigger & Better" (or at least exactly the same, but "Newer & Shinier"). Cheers!

Gotta agree, if this search is fruitless then you should pick one up again.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Just got a phone call from my neighbor who is a commercial diver. His buddy is bringing over 7 hours of oxygen and more gear for another go in the morning. He said he will do a circular grid pattern.

Yes!

[jjnd08]

Good luck today!

[infinitesadness]

sorry to hear about this. sending good luck your way. hope you find your watch!

[TotalReturn]

Wishing you best of luck


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[davidro]

Ahh sorry to hear this. As someone with a water proof metal detector... Erm.. I kind of dream of this sort of finding a Rolex!

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[joeychitwood]

I still think a search by a professional is worth the money. It is great to hear that you have one willing to help. Feeling positive about the results.