Superb read, and Gishani's photos are stellar as always. That blue dial version is something else- I think one may have to make it's way beside my green Deepstar.
Very nice article -- brings back some memories: when I was a kid, I spent some time on the shore of Lake Superior (summertime, though!) and my parents used to play the shipwreck song at home (on a 45/vinyl). A tragic event, the song sticks in your head. ----//---- As does this watch, a very pleasant surprise after Aquastar's 1st iteration, for all the reasons you mention. I ordered a blue dial a couple of days ago, expecting a 2022 delivery. Looks great on the brown Horween strap -- I was planning on going the same strap direction with mine. Can I ask where you sourced it?
I frequently refer to myself as "an analog guy in a digital world," but I think you definitively captured the concept with, "I’m not here to lament the “good old days.” Those days were dangerous and difficult, no question. To go back to planning my dives around a paper spreadsheet would be silly at best, reckless at worst. But I think the continued presence of watches like the Deepstar and now the Deepstar II serve as an homage to a more analog era when diving required a bit more thought and consideration. Just like nautical navigation did."
Superb read, and Gishani's photos are stellar as always. That blue dial version is something else- I think one may have to make it's way beside my green Deepstar.
Looking to the past to predict the future. We live in worlds old and new. Thanks for reminding us.
Totally just went to comment "superb" and then I noticed that Beer Nye the Science Guy beat me to it! Ah the heck with it...superb!
If Gishani’s photos had been in the press release I would’ve bought one!
Very nice article -- brings back some memories: when I was a kid, I spent some time on the shore of Lake Superior (summertime, though!) and my parents used to play the shipwreck song at home (on a 45/vinyl). A tragic event, the song sticks in your head. ----//---- As does this watch, a very pleasant surprise after Aquastar's 1st iteration, for all the reasons you mention. I ordered a blue dial a couple of days ago, expecting a 2022 delivery. Looks great on the brown Horween strap -- I was planning on going the same strap direction with mine. Can I ask where you sourced it?
Terrific article
Wonderful read, Jason. I find mechanical watches a nice respite from all the rest and appreciate your thoughts on them as always.
I frequently refer to myself as "an analog guy in a digital world," but I think you definitively captured the concept with, "I’m not here to lament the “good old days.” Those days were dangerous and difficult, no question. To go back to planning my dives around a paper spreadsheet would be silly at best, reckless at worst. But I think the continued presence of watches like the Deepstar and now the Deepstar II serve as an homage to a more analog era when diving required a bit more thought and consideration. Just like nautical navigation did."
Perfect!
Great article as usual, my friend