Das Diving Manual BR 2806 (1972) des britischen Verteidigungsministeriums (MOD), mit dem Army Code No. 61231, führt in Sektion 3 „3334. Diver’s Watches“ folgende Regelungen auf, die zumindest für Tauchuhrenfans klar signalisieren, dass sich eine militärische Karriere hin zum Supervisor nicht unbedingt gelohnt hätte:
- Two types of wrist watch are provided für use when diving – the diver’s watch, ‚Rolex‚ or ‚Omega‚, and the supervisor’s watch, ‚Lemania‚.
- The diver’s watch is normally supplied only to CD teams [Clearance Diver] and units. It can be used to any depth attainable by current Service equipment. It is fitted with a revolving bezel, which can be adjusted to indicate time elapsed. When used in an underwater swimming operation, the watch is normally strapped to a combined swimboard with the depth gauge and compass (Article 3335).
- The supervisor’s watch is used only for supervision. It is splash-proof and not pressure resistant.
- Before and after use all watches are to be checked. A cracked class admit water under pressure, which may prove dangerous when the pressure is reduced. Although the watches are robust, they will not withstand unfair treatment and should not be worn in hot baths or showers.
- SARDs [Search and Rescue Divers] may be issued with the diver’s watch, ‚Rolex‘ or ‚Omega‘, instead of the standard aircrew watch.
Nichts gegen Lemania, aber eine Sub oder Seamaster der britischen Armee wäre definitiv zu präferieren. :-)