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Regrets, I’ve had a few! Here are three über-cool dive watches that at the time I passed on for other things that I wish I hadn’t.
TAG Heuer Super Professional 1000M (latest Gen.)
First released in the mid-80s; it came in sand-blasted Stainless steel and was supplied with a kit that include a spare rubber diver’s strap, a separate wetsuit extension strap, a decompression table and strap changing tool.
Other variants of the watch included a bloody cool black PVD version and a spurious-looking variant with a gold bezel. Great info. on it HERE.
At the time (just before the turn of the millennium), it was a tossup between the TAG Super Professional 1000M and a Breitling Superocean Professional 1524M. Unfortunately I was seduced by the additional water-resistance and the swanky Breitling name.
ZODIAC Super Seawolf 100ATM (2nd Gen.)
It was in production between 1998 and 2001. Targeted as a direct competitor to the TAG Super Pro, it was characterized by its huge buzz-saw diver’s bezel. Like the TAG, it had an unmistakable appearance, Swiss ETA auto and 1000m. Great info. on it HERE.
A mint one came up on my radar for sale in 2010 – I shoulda’ jumped on it but another collector who I know did; fair play to him.
Baume et Mercier Capeland S XXL
Released in the early noughties, this watch boasted a Titanium case with a tough Stainless steel bezel and a beautiful woven yellow Kevlar dial. It was supplied with two straps – one Kevlar with yellow stitching and one of which was a special rubber divers strap designed to fit over a wetsuit. Great info. on it HERE.
At the time (2006) I decided to buy a 2nd GP SHII Pro, which was on sale BNIB through a grey market dealer for just 3600USD. I still have two SHII Pros – I wish I had one of these, tho.
All three models have been discontinued for well over a decade or more. All three brands are currently operating – TAG and Zodiac are kinda’ focused on bringing back historic models (Zodiac more so), so reissues are possible. B&M aren’t likely to do a reissue anytime soon.
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Regrets, I’ve had a few! Here are three über-cool dive watches that at the time I passed on for other things that I wish I hadn’t.
TAG Heuer Super Professional 1000M (latest Gen.)
First released in the mid-80s; it came in sand-blasted Stainless steel and was supplied with a kit that include a spare rubber diver’s strap, a separate wetsuit extension strap, a decompression table and strap changing tool.
Other variants of the watch included a bloody cool black PVD version and a spurious-looking variant with a gold bezel. Great info. on it HERE.
At the time (just before the turn of the millennium), it was a tossup between the TAG Super Professional 1000M and a Breitling Superocean Professional 1524M. Unfortunately I was seduced by the additional water-resistance and the swanky Breitling name.
ZODIAC Super Seawolf 100ATM (2nd Gen.)
It was in production between 1998 and 2001. Targeted as a direct competitor to the TAG Super Pro, it was characterized by its huge buzz-saw diver’s bezel. Like the TAG, it had an unmistakable appearance, Swiss ETA auto and 1000m. Great info. on it HERE.
A mint one came up on my radar for sale in 2010 – I shoulda’ jumped on it but another collector who I know did; fair play to him.
Baume et Mercier Capeland S XXL
Released in the early noughties, this watch boasted a Titanium case with a tough Stainless steel bezel and a beautiful woven yellow Kevlar dial. It was supplied with two straps – one Kevlar with yellow stitching and one of which was a special rubber divers strap designed to fit over a wetsuit. Great info. on it HERE.
At the time (2006) I decided to buy a 2nd GP SHII Pro, which was on sale BNIB through a grey market dealer for just 3600USD. I still have two SHII Pros – I wish I had one of these, tho.
All three models have been discontinued for well over a decade or more. All three brands are currently operating – TAG and Zodiac are kinda’ focused on bringing back historic models (Zodiac more so), so reissues are possible. B&M aren’t likely to do a reissue anytime soon.
Continue reading...
Let us know your thoughts and impressions.