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givenup · 14 April 2013, 08:46 PM

many years ago i was just finishing second deep dive of the day (about 35m i think), after a safety stop i surfaced to the ladder to find one of the other divers in total panic...
He, d been mucking about on the boat and had dived in off the back of the only to surface minus his stainless steel sub mariner.
The boat was anchored on a pinnacle and all around was deep 40+ m. After instructing someone to throw a weighted bouy off the back, roughly where the y thought it might be ,i agreed to go down and have a look. I was pretty low on air but i was the only diver that day with a computer(it was about 15 yrs ago)
I dropped down to bottom , about 40m with about 2m viz, i had about 2 or 3 mins bottom time, and swam in a circle abut the line when in cam e to view the watch with a busted strap.
After a slow ascent the first thing to braek the surface was my right hand holding the watch to one very happy guy.
That night i was treated to a bottle of whisky and many beers(dont think i bought one) and next had a massive hang over.

mjclark32 · 14 April 2013, 08:48 PM

Cool story, I'm sure your fellow diver was ecstatic!

bigwatchman · 14 April 2013, 08:49 PM

Great story... they usually don't turn out that well...

cop414 · 14 April 2013, 08:50 PM

Wow, great story. You have to wonder how many Rolex's are lying at the bottom of the oceans.

Garry357 · 14 April 2013, 08:55 PM

Mate, great story, if it was me, I think I would send you a bottle of your favourite on the Anniversary, not many Subs have seen the bottom of an ocean.

joe100 · 14 April 2013, 09:05 PM

One of the best stories around here in a while

77T · 14 April 2013, 09:28 PM

That is cool - great thinking about the weighted marker. You must have been the hero for many years as the story was recounted by all on board.

Growing up as kids in MIA my brothers and I would free-dive for half dollars thrown off our boat by my Dad and uncles. It was just a way to incent us to gain greater depths, bottom times, and swim distances on a single breath. Of course much shallower, like 10-30', but back then 50¢ was a week's allowance.

nick c · 14 April 2013, 09:56 PM

Great Stuff

Vincent65 · 14 April 2013, 10:19 PM

worth diving for - well done!

TempoKing · 14 April 2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, great story. You have to wonder how many Rolex's are lying at the bottom of the oceans.

If they are as good as they say they are ...not many..

gpfps · 14 April 2013, 10:45 PM

Two years ago while boating on lake St. Clair, anchored on a sandy sand bar there were five 30' to 50' boats tied togeter having a party. One boat even had a stripper pole that was being used by 20 some girls in very nice swim suits. That's why I have binocs on board ! lol Any way I hear a guy yelling he just lost his rolex in the water people from the party boats stated to jump in. Later I heard it was YM and it was never found. Evert time I go snorkling I go over to that location, but the water depth is 8' to 10' with so weeds. I'm not giving up!

kymwatchlog · 14 April 2013, 10:49 PM

I salute you

travisb · 14 April 2013, 11:00 PM

Cool story!
I'm sure that guy will be forever thankful.

luvsub · 15 April 2013, 12:27 AM

This is a great story, remarkable.

Olav16710 · 15 April 2013, 01:16 AM

Nice plan to get free beer!

cht · 15 April 2013, 02:30 AM

pictures or it never happened.
:p

RolexDivers · 15 April 2013, 02:36 AM

makes me wanna yell like that soccer newscaster:
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL !!!

Great save you did!!

katana · 15 April 2013, 03:16 AM

Well done ...!!!!

14 April 2013, 08:46 PM	#1
givenup Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: dave Location: london Watch: sea dweller Posts: 55	lost sub many years ago i was just finishing second deep dive of the day (about 35m i think), after a safety stop i surfaced to the ladder to find one of the other divers in total panic... He, d been mucking about on the boat and had dived in off the back of the only to surface minus his stainless steel sub mariner. The boat was anchored on a pinnacle and all around was deep 40+ m. After instructing someone to throw a weighted bouy off the back, roughly where the y thought it might be ,i agreed to go down and have a look. I was pretty low on air but i was the only diver that day with a computer(it was about 15 yrs ago) I dropped down to bottom , about 40m with about 2m viz, i had about 2 or 3 mins bottom time, and swam in a circle abut the line when in cam e to view the watch with a busted strap. After a slow ascent the first thing to braek the surface was my right hand holding the watch to one very happy guy. That night i was treated to a bottle of whisky and many beers(dont think i bought one) and next had a massive hang over.

14 April 2013, 08:48 PM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Cool story, I'm sure your fellow diver was ecstatic! __________________

14 April 2013, 08:49 PM	#3
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14 April 2013, 08:50 PM	#4
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14 April 2013, 09:05 PM	#6
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14 April 2013, 08:55 PM	#5
Garry357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Australia Watch: SUB C LN Posts: 32	Mate, great story, if it was me, I think I would send you a bottle of your favourite on the Anniversary, not many Subs have seen the bottom of an ocean.

14 April 2013, 09:28 PM	#7
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,970	That is cool - great thinking about the weighted marker. You must have been the hero for many years as the story was recounted by all on board. Growing up as kids in MIA my brothers and I would free-dive for half dollars thrown off our boat by my Dad and uncles. It was just a way to incent us to gain greater depths, bottom times, and swim distances on a single breath. Of course much shallower, like 10-30', but back then 50¢ was a week's allowance. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 April 2013, 09:56 PM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great Stuff

14 April 2013, 10:19 PM	#9
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	worth diving for - well done!

14 April 2013, 10:45 PM	#11
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Two years ago while boating on lake St. Clair, anchored on a sandy sand bar there were five 30' to 50' boats tied togeter having a party. One boat even had a stripper pole that was being used by 20 some girls in very nice swim suits. That's why I have binocs on board ! lol Any way I hear a guy yelling he just lost his rolex in the water people from the party boats stated to jump in. Later I heard it was YM and it was never found. Evert time I go snorkling I go over to that location, but the water depth is 8' to 10' with so weeds. I'm not giving up!

14 April 2013, 10:49 PM	#12
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	I salute you

14 April 2013, 11:00 PM	#13
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,462	Cool story! I'm sure that guy will be forever thankful.

15 April 2013, 12:27 AM	#14
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	This is a great story, remarkable.

15 April 2013, 01:16 AM	#15
Olav16710 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Olav Location: Carmel, CA Watch: 16710 Posts: 286	Nice plan to get free beer! __________________ Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge. 116400

15 April 2013, 02:30 AM	#16
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,139	pictures or it never happened. :p

15 April 2013, 02:36 AM	#17
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	makes me wanna yell like that soccer newscaster: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL !!! Great save you did!!

15 April 2013, 03:16 AM	#18
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	Well done ...!!!! __________________

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