First off, aquadive.com.br – that’s their Brazilian site, I guess. Thirty years of teaching people to dive and being all eco-friendly. Good on ’em, right? Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Then you’ve got the *other* Aquadive, the one that makes the watches. Apparently, back in the day, like, the *actual* 60s, they were *the* dive watch company. All the cool SCUBA dudes had ’em. I’m picturing Jacques Cousteau rockin’ one while wrestling an octopus or something. Dramatic, I know.
And then there’s this “AQUADIVE 1000 Ref.709” thing. Sounds super technical, doesn’t it? Like some kind of underwater missile. But nah, probably just a fancy dive watch. I mean, their other adds talk about “Best scuba diving mask, snorkel & freediving fins”, so they really want you to buy their diving gear.
The website itself, well, it’s…present. Not gonna lie, it’s not the sleekest, most modern thing I’ve ever seen. It’s got this slightly “early internet” vibe to it, which, y’know, has a certain charm I guess. It’s like finding a vintage store online. You kinda gotta dig through the clutter to find the good stuff.
But here’s the thing that REALLY throws me. They’re also connected to some “Aqua Diva” place in Cabourg, France? Which is like, a water park. What’s that got to do with deep sea diving watches and Brazilian diving tours? I have no clue. Maybe someone just really likes water? *shrugs*
And oh yeah, this “Lost Ships of Cortés Project” thing. Is that something Aquadive is involved in? It’s so random.
So, yeah, Aquadive. A company with a history, a Brazilian arm, fancy diving gear, a potential water park affiliation, and maybe a deep sea exploration project thrown in for good measure. It’s a little bit chaotic, a little bit confusing, but honestly, kinda awesome. It’s like they’re not afraid to just, like, *do* things. And honestly, in a world of perfectly curated Instagram feeds and overly-planned business strategies, that’s kinda refreshing.
