Mainly thanks to David of Calibre11.com - my new Auricoste Spirtechnique. He tells the story better than I ever could (http://www.calibre11.com/heuer-1000m-spirotechnique/), but there is a clear and obvious link to the Tag Heuer model of the 1980's of which I recently became a proud owner.

I got this direct from Auricoste who are wonderful to deal with.

Needless to say, David will be getting some flack from me come the next blame day - but I'm thrilled to have found this, the first non Heuer/Tag Heuer i've bought in a while, but it fits nicely in with all those other divers that have been collected over the years. It generously comes with three straps: two nato's and one big holed almost Tropic styled strap (I've never really been that comfortable with big holes, but another nice nod to the vintage divers).

I suspect most non-vintage watch budgets are looking at the Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Carrera (as is mine), but this may be one to consider for dive/Spirtechnique fans.

Have a great weekend everyone.