Welcome to The Timelines Podcast, where every watch has a story and every collection has a legacy.

In Episode 11, Michael sits down with Chris Sohl, a scuba diving enthusiast and passionate watch collector. As one of Michael’s oldest watch friends, Chris shares his journey through the world of dive watches, underwater exploration, and the tight-knit Doxa community. From organizing Wind Up in a Lake and Wind Up in a Bay to his obsession with the historic SeaLab program, Chris’s story is a deep dive into the intersection of watches, diving, and real-world friendships.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• A Watch Friendship: The origins of Chris and Michael’s friendship through watch forums and their shared love for Doxa watches.
• Dive Watch Events: Chris’s role in creating Wind Up in a Lake and Wind Up in a Bay, bringing watch enthusiasts and divers together.
• SeaLab History: The fascinating story of SeaLab, America’s “second space race,” and its connection to vintage dive watches.
• Prized Possession: Chris’s vintage Aquastar 63, engraved from SeaLab II, and its incredible story.
• Scuba Diving for Watch Nerds: Why scuba diving is the ultimate adventure for watch enthusiasts and how to take the plunge with dive certification.

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Special Thanks to Our Guest: Chris Sohl