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FFESSM 50th Anniversary Regulator

April 13, 2025

The Aqua Lung Mistral 50th Anniversary Regulator

March 2, 2025

The Argonaut Kraken double hose regulator.

February 27, 2025

The Evolution of U.S. Divers Twin-Hose Aqua-Lung Regulators (1946-1973)

February 7, 2025

Exploring the Legacy of Sportsways and the Waterlung Hydro Series

January 13, 2025

The Story of the Blue Can Regulators: Aqualung & J.C. Higgins.

January 11, 2025

The AVM-1M and AVM-3, also known as the Подводник (Podvodnik) and ШАП-62 (ShAP-62)

January 7, 2025

Exploring the Legacy of the 1956 Jet Air Brown Phenolic Regulator

January 6, 2025

The Aqua-Lung DW Stream Air: A Dive into Vintage Scuba History

January 4, 2025

Review: The 1955 Aqua Lung Mistral Regulator

January 4, 2025

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We are always looking to buy vintage scuba gear from all around Australia and the world.

Very excited to have picked up an ultra-rare early

Here it is – the super rare FFESSM 50th Annivers

Here it is – the super rare FFESSM 50th Anniversary Aqua Lung Regulator! Not the one branded “Mistral”

In 2005, Aqua Lung and the Fédération Française d’Études et de Sports Sous-Marins (FFESSM) joined forces to commemorate FFESSM’s 50th anniversary with a special scuba regulator release. The result was the FFESSM 50th Anniversary Regulator – a limited-edition twin-hose scuba regulator that paid homage to diving history while incorporating modern technology.

Only 100 units were made, making this regulator exceptionally rare and highly coveted among collectors. Its site pride of place with my other Mistral.

Who else has ever seen one of these in person? https://www.vintagescubagear.com.au/2025/04/13/ffessm-50th-anniversary-regulator/ #scuba #scubadive #scubadiver #underwater #dive #swim #anniversary #french #marktozer #aqualung75 #aqualungmilitary #aqualung #aqualungdivers #jacquescousteau #usdivers #collect #collection #museum #vintagescubagear #vintagescuba #vintagescubadiving #history #historicaldivingsociety #historical #ffessm #50years #ocean #sea

I’ve got both single hose and twin hose regulato

I’ve got both single hose and twin hose regulators from JC Higgins and New England Divers in my collection.
What’s interesting is that neither company actually manufactured these regulators—they rebranded models made by other manufacturers and sold them under their own names.

Were there any other companies you know of that did the same? www.vintagescubagear.com.au #scuba #scubapro #scubadive #scubadiver #dive #swim #copy #label #marktozer #ocean #reef #sea #water #underwater #underwaterphotographer #england #jchiggins #aqualung #museum #vintagescuba #vintagescubagear #vintagescubadiving #history #historicaldivesociety #historical #usa #jacquescousteau #cousteaudivers

I do love an original DA Aqua-Master—especially

I do love an original DA Aqua-Master—especially when it’s still in its original box!
This beauty, serial number 251828, was likely produced between 1966 and 1967. One of the most iconic double-hose regulators ever made by U.S. Divers, the DA Aqua-Master ran from 1958 to 1973 and remains a favorite among collectors and vintage dive enthusiasts. A real piece of scuba history right here! https://www.vintagescubagear.com.au/product/aqualung-da-aquamaster-serial-251828/ #scuba #scubapro #scubadive #scubadiver #jacquescousteau #sea #ocean #waves #diver #reef #marktozer #vintagescubadiving #vintagescubagear #vintage #history #historicaldivesociety #museum #aqualung #underwater #underwaterphotography #cousteau #beach #jetty #old #new #nos #oam

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