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Subfiend · 26 March 2006, 09:47 AM

I just returned from Beneath the Sea, the largest public dive show in North America, where I spent Friday on the floor during set up. Only industry members were permitted on the floor during the day. So what do you think I saw most often?

Here's a hint: Not one single Panerai, and only one gold Sub and one Sea-Dweller.

Rto · 26 March 2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I just returned from Beneath the Sea, the largest public dive show in North America, where I spent Friday on the floor during set up. Only industry members were permitted on the floor during the day. So what do you think I saw most often?

Here's a hint: Not one single Panerai, and only one gold Sub and one Sea-Dweller.

Did you have the opportunity to take some pics to share with us?

dman · 26 March 2006, 11:08 AM

Doxa? I have no idea what real divers wear to be honest. But if they did wear a Panerai I would not want them as my instructor.

Gedanken · 26 March 2006, 12:01 PM

Ooh! Ooh! I wanna guess! I wanna guess!

Going with what Peter's said about his diving experience, I'd say Citizen Aqualand, or maybe one of the Seiko lineup like the Black Monster.

JJ Irani · 26 March 2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I just returned from Beneath the Sea, the largest public dive show in North America, where I spent Friday on the floor during set up. Only industry members were permitted on the floor during the day. So what do you think I saw most often?

Here's a hint: Not one single Panerai, and only one gold Sub and one Sea-Dweller.

Fascinating stuff, David....some pics would only add to the excitement!

Subfiend · 26 March 2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Ooh! Ooh! I wanna guess! I wanna guess!

Going with what Peter's said about his diving experience, I'd say Citizen Aqualand, or maybe one of the Seiko lineup like the Black Monster.

There were a few of these, but I saw dozens of Submariners. At least 35 to 40 of them just in the afternoon. One guy was wearing a gilt dial 5512, and I saw another guy wearing a 1680, but the vast majority were newer steel Subs, with a surprising number of TT Subs.

Remember, when I was on the floor, it was only open to members of the dive industry. It's not surprising that professionals in the dive industry, and especially business owners, would be wearing Subs. I didn't stay until the doors were open to the public.

Was glad I was wearing my Ex II.

Subfiend · 26 March 2006, 02:09 PM

Sorry JJ, I did not take any pictures.

dman · 26 March 2006, 02:42 PM

I would have been glad to be wearing the exp 2 as well, without question.

C.J. · 26 March 2006, 06:41 PM

Dave, were there more 16610's or 14060M's ? I'm just curious

Gedanken · 26 March 2006, 07:03 PM

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There were a few of these, but I saw dozens of Submariners. At least 35 to 40 of them just in the afternoon. One guy was wearing a gilt dial 5512, and I saw another guy wearing a 1680, but the vast majority were newer steel Subs, with a surprising number of TT Subs.

Remember, when I was on the floor, it was only open to members of the dive industry. It's not surprising that professionals in the dive industry, and especially business owners, would be wearing Subs. I didn't stay until the doors were open to the public.

Was glad I was wearing my Ex II.

Ah, I re-read your first post and realised that you said that only 18K Subs and SDs were out of contention, while I assumed that SS Subs were out too. I guess that's why you're the solicitor and I'm not!

Islander · 26 March 2006, 09:17 PM

Any 16610LVs David?

(He asked casually, just about to pick up his kermit tomorrow (I hope)

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Prince · 27 March 2006, 02:12 AM

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...with a surprising number of TT Subs...

Uh huh! Uh huh!!!

Subfiend · 27 March 2006, 03:53 AM

The vast majority were 16610's. I only know one diver with a Kermit Sub. He received it as a gift.

JJ Irani · 27 March 2006, 04:05 AM

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The vast majority were 16610's. I only know one diver with a Kermit Sub. He received it as a gift.

Uh huh! Uh huh!

C.J. · 27 March 2006, 04:07 AM

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Uh huh! Uh huh!

Stop it, JJ. Your head is beginning to swell again

JJ Irani · 27 March 2006, 04:14 AM

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Stop it, JJ. Your head is beginning to swell again

It's already swollen....just trying to bring it back to size!

mbogo · 27 March 2006, 04:36 AM

Orange Monsters?

George

JJ Irani · 27 March 2006, 04:37 AM

Oh boy, George....now you're in BIG trouble. Just wait till Ed sees that!!

Tom · 27 March 2006, 05:33 AM

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Orange Monsters?

George

Uh oh.....not the orange thing.......Isn't that the watch JJ had a few months back? I thought that creature was banned here

Islander · 27 March 2006, 04:13 PM

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The vast majority were 16610's. I only know one diver with a Kermit Sub. He received it as a gift.

As they were working divers, perhaps they were just afraid that they'd be too old and long retired before they could get hold of a kermit at list price

dman · 27 March 2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Islander

As they were working divers, perhaps they were just afraid that they'd be too old and long retired before they could get hold of a kermit at list price

mbogo · 28 March 2006, 06:33 AM

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Oh boy, George....now you're in BIG trouble. Just wait till Ed sees that!!

George

Subfiend · 28 March 2006, 12:51 PM

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As they were working divers, perhaps they were just afraid that they'd be too old and long retired before they could get hold of a kermit at list price

Uh.......maybe. Or it could be that the Kermit's features have little or nothing to do with diving. On the other hand, now that I still can't see properly one month after having lasik surgery, really big markers and a date bubble seem like pretty good ideas.

Islander · 28 March 2006, 07:20 PM

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Uh.......maybe. Or it could be that the Kermit's features have little or nothing to do with diving. On the other hand, now that I still can't see properly one month after having lasik surgery, really big markers and a date bubble seem like pretty good ideas.

Best wishes for a swift recovery, must be really frustrating after that long.

Rockrolex · 28 March 2006, 11:52 PM

Here I am, scrolling pleasantly through a very nice thread with Dave talking about all the Subs he saw at the dive show, and what do I come upon - AN UGLY ORANGE THING!!!

!@#()*!@#)$*((@#!&$

AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!

George, don't you know that those things are banned here?

And you will be, too, if you keep posting those FUGLY things.

JJ Irani · 29 March 2006, 03:58 AM

Well, George, can't say I didn't warn you, pal!!!

Subfiend · 29 March 2006, 04:16 AM

Thanks JJ. It's been more than one month already, and my vision is still not where it's supposed to be. It's better than it was, but still blurry up close. It's a good thing I only had one eye done.

29 March 2006, 04:23 AM

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Thanks JJ. It's been more than one month already, and my vision is still not where it's supposed to be. It's better than it was, but still blurry up close. It's a good thing I only had one eye done.

How bad were your eyes before you went under the 'light'?

I had mine done about five years ago and I was -6 in each eye, with a minor astigmatism in both eyes. The goal was to get me to 20:40 which is the threashold for not wearing glasses to drive in Ontario. Thankfully I heal really well and my vision has been 20:10 since about two weeks after the ops.

Will you have to go for a touch up?

mbogo · 29 March 2006, 11:31 AM

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Here I am, scrolling pleasantly through a very nice thread with Dave talking about all the Subs he saw at the dive show, and what do I come upon - AN UGLY ORANGE THING!!!

!@#()*!@#)$*((@#!&$

AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!

George, don't you know that those things are banned here?

And you will be, too, if you keep posting those FUGLY things.

Oh, wait until I post a photo of it with its new orange strap! Oooh la la!

George

JJ Irani · 29 March 2006, 06:24 PM

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Oh, wait until I post a photo of it with its new orange strap! Oooh la la!

George

Now, you're definitely one of us, George!!

26 March 2006, 09:47 AM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Watches at the Dive Show I just returned from Beneath the Sea, the largest public dive show in North America, where I spent Friday on the floor during set up. Only industry members were permitted on the floor during the day. So what do you think I saw most often? Here's a hint: Not one single Panerai, and only one gold Sub and one Sea-Dweller. __________________ Subfiend

26 March 2006, 11:08 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Doxa? I have no idea what real divers wear to be honest. But if they did wear a Panerai I would not want them as my instructor. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

26 March 2006, 12:01 PM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ooh! Ooh! I wanna guess! I wanna guess! Going with what Peter's said about his diving experience, I'd say Citizen Aqualand, or maybe one of the Seiko lineup like the Black Monster. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 March 2006, 02:09 PM	#7
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Sorry JJ, I did not take any pictures. __________________ Subfiend

26 March 2006, 02:42 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I would have been glad to be wearing the exp 2 as well, without question. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

26 March 2006, 06:41 PM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Dave, were there more 16610's or 14060M's ? I'm just curious __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 March 2006, 09:17 PM	#11
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	Any 16610LVs David? (He asked casually, just about to pick up his kermit tomorrow (I hope) )

27 March 2006, 03:53 AM	#13
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	The vast majority were 16610's. I only know one diver with a Kermit Sub. He received it as a gift. __________________ Subfiend

27 March 2006, 04:36 AM	#17
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	What, none of the high-tech, high-dollar... Orange Monsters? George

27 March 2006, 04:37 AM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Oh boy, George....now you're in BIG trouble. Just wait till Ed sees that!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 March 2006, 11:52 PM	#25
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,652	Here I am, scrolling pleasantly through a very nice thread with Dave talking about all the Subs he saw at the dive show, and what do I come upon - AN UGLY ORANGE THING!!! !@#()!@#)$((@#!&$ AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!! George, don't you know that those things are banned here? And you will be, too, if you keep posting those FUGLY things. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 March 2006, 03:58 AM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well, George, can't say I didn't warn you, pal!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 March 2006, 04:16 AM	#27
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Thanks JJ. It's been more than one month already, and my vision is still not where it's supposed to be. It's better than it was, but still blurry up close. It's a good thing I only had one eye done. __________________ Subfiend

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