Scuba Diver

The Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the archetype of the divers’ watch, epitomises the historically long link between Rolex and underwater exploration. Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres

Diving technology is in a constant state of advancement, with innovations in engineering, industrial design, materials science, electronics, and more, making diving of every discipline easier, safer and more enjoyable. From wetsuits and fins to regul

Greek philosopher Aristotle records the first use of diving bells The first underwater goggles are made by Persian pearl divers Metal withstands greater water pressure, allowing divers to go deeper Inspired by a fire accident, the first successful

The first freedivers harvesting pearls and sponges honed their craft sans eye protection, but at considerable cost to the health of their eyes. As time went on, early cultures would create the protomask, rudimentary goggles made with polished sea she

Diving mask: Scubapro Frameless Mask Peter Hughes is a true dive industry pioneer – he has literally done it all! From owning a resort to an equipment company to a fleet of liveaboards, his passion for the underwater world has never waivered. He is a

Sieur Fréminet’s legendary copper kettle diving helmet system is the first to harness pressurised air, using a mechanical bellows to pump air via hoses from the surface to the diver below The first record of a patent filed in London for a diaphragm

Atomic Aquatics Ambassador Regulator: B2 Scubapro Ambassador Regulator: MK25 EVO/A700 Aqua Lung Ocean Ambassador Regulator: LEG3ND Hollis Ambassador FRCGS Explorer in Residence, Royal Canadian Geographical Society Speaker (Tekdive Conference Asia)

A buoyancy control device (BCD), also known as a buoyancy compensator, is an ingenious device that protects divers from sinking into the dark abyss and dangerously ascending to the surface. In essence, it remains a simple floatation device but with m

The dive watch revolution began in 1926 with the arrival of the Rolex Oyster, the first waterproof, dustproof wristwatch. Its patented casing had a screw-down crown, which can now be seen across many modern dive watches. Then came French luxury goods

Rolex Ambassador Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Her global initiative, Mission Blue Certina Ambassador Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 His favourite model? They’re as varied as the scenes and creatures he photographs. The DS Super PH500M,

When the first dive watches emerged, they broke new ground: For the first time, divers had a device on their wrist that allowed them to see, at a glance, how long they had been submerged. But the sophistication of these simple “analog” timepieces was

Diving technology has advanced rapidly with the times and today’s equipment has moved well beyond providing basic functionality. This is even true for the humble fin. In essence, it is a tool to aid divers in maneuvering through the water with ease.

Explorer and expedition leader Scubapro Ambassador Fin: Jet Fins One of the world’s most experienced science divers, polar explorers and expedition leaders, Paul Rose helps scientists unlock and communicate global mysteries in the most remote and c

The underwater realm has fascinated us since ancient divers first began to explore the sea and discover its secrets. But it is only half a century ago that the privileged few began to immortalise these unexpected treasures in high-quality colour phot

In 1856, an Englishman named William Thompson used a rope to lower a bulky box containing a camera to a depth of around five metres in Weymouth Bay in Dorset. He used the collodion process to take a single photo, ultimately flooding his wood and iron

Housing: SportDiver Brent has been diving since 1997 and has worked in the dive and underwater imaging industries since early 2013. His photography is widely published in print worldwide, in advertising and across the Web. Brent has led underwater p

No matter how many megapixels your camera boasts, high-quality images depend on the class of glass you put in front of your sensor. Whether its the “dry” lenses mounted on your camera body or the “wet” lenses mounted on your housing port, investing i

Franck Seguin is a French underwater photographer who has shot a wide variety of different sports, but is particularly well known for his images of freediving legend Guillaume Néry. For wide-angle underwater work, he often uses the Canon EF 14mm f/2.

Recreational diving is a broad term that typically refers to open circuit scuba, although semi-closed and closed circuit rebreathers may be included in the scope of recreational diving. Beginner rec divers are generally restricted to depths of 18 or

With stunningly white sand beaches, the refreshing tropical sun and hundreds of jaw-dropping islands to visit, the Philippines will leave you spoilt for choice when it comes to diving opportunities. From over 7,000 islands and islets to visit, the on

Located along the equatorial rainforest belt, Sabah’s tropical weather makes it a popular destination for tourists and dive enthusiasts alike. Sabah holds the title for housing the highest peak in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, as well as rare animal spec