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[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I wish the article didn't skip the part about how they filled it up with mineral oil that sounds cool.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

It's a Casio.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Back when stuff was mostly built to last. When pride still existed. Now the alarm function is behind an app and subscription...

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The 91fw is still made to this day though. I have 3 of the things myself. My favourite watch to wear

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Oh, well then. I just seen a quick mention of a year in the late 80's. Guessing they're still made just as good?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Got some for my kids, they love them.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I'm very active outdoors and have 6 Casios, one like the model here. I'd shit kittens if one actually leaked.

They're $10-$100 on eBay. Got one for $20 that shows the moon phase and tides.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

11,000 meters

6,000 meters

5,000 meters

I'm not entirely sure of the application here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_diving

The deepest dive listed here is:

534 m (1,752 ft): COMEX Hydra 8 dives on hydreliox (February 1988 offshore Marseille, France).[2][4][10]

I guess you could build a submersible and put the watch on an arm outside the submersible or something.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's an offering to Cthulhu.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

This will go nicely with the Nokia 3310 we sent last year

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Not that it's much closer to those insane watch depth limits, but saturation driving had a record of 700 meters or so.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I used to have one of those. Absolutely indestructible

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

My wristband snapped... So not completely.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Well yeah, the straps are junk. Zulu or NATO strap and you're set.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

*incompletely indestructible, that is if you count the band as the watch. There's metal bands available if you want it to be tougher

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I read it as "casino" and was very intrigued on many levels.