The History of the Diver's Watch
Wayne Stirling Parker
- Regions:
- Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Enthusiast, ProBus, Educational
- Fee:
- Paid: £60 including travel within 10 miles of Chipping Campden GL55 6AN, 40p per mile thereafter
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 2nd September 2026
- Tagged:
- Horology | Scuba Diving | Watch Deep Sea | Wristwatch
From waterproof experimentation to the modern professional instrument. The diver’s watch has evolved from being an essential instrument for any diver, to a conversational statement piece. Traverse through the birth of the diver’s watch, to the development of the first prototypes by Blancpain and Rolex in the 1950s, right through to present day.
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Originally from Warwickshire, Wayne enjoyed a long and interesting career in operational management. Alongside this, Wayne had an exciting motor racing career spanning 35 years, where he also worked as a race driving instructor, Pro-Driver and test driver. Wayne is also a keen walker with an interest in local history and conservation.
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