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A diving mask simply embossed with the company name "Balco". Probably an early model. A traditional oval mask. The rubber skirt came in either black or yellow (metal rim with top screw). The skirt was ribbed to prevent collapse at depth. More Balco sub equipment at the weekend.

Balco sub 1125 model diving mask: A kidney-shaped mask fitted with a metal rim, a black rubber skirt and a Cressi Pinocchio style nosepiece to pinch the nostrils when ear-clearing.

The Balco sub 1124 model diving mask. A plastic-rimmed mask, also fitted with a split headstrap and a compensator device. The mask box identifies the target user as a young person. More Balco sub masks midweek.

The 407 model is perhaps Balco sub's best-known mask. It is still manufactured today. So a stainless-steel rimmed oval mask fitted with a split headstrap and with corrugated bosses on the inside and finger wells on the outside to pinch the nostrils and clear the ears at depth.

312 Another Balco sub mask with a similar design. Some more Balco masks at the weekend. I promise that the accompanying imagery for these masks will be of a much higher resolution.

302 A similar model.

Thanks for the like, rx7diver. Now for Balco sub diving masks. Apologies in advance for the low resolution of the imagery. These pictures were the best I could find online. 301 What appears to be a simple oval mask.

The photographs continued... The machine that creates notches in rubber-powered speargun rods in operation. General view of part assembly. O. G. Kasotakis at the tank where the spearguns are tested. So much for the article. Next time, midweek, we shall turn to the Balco sub repertoire of...

The photographs continued... Last check by Grigoris Kasotakis before packing the Arrow air-powered spearguns. Assembly of trigger mechanisms of rubber-powered spearguns. In the metal processing department, the experienced craftsman welds the stainless steel “claws” of the trident to the...

Thanks for the like, Iowwall. Back to that interview with the director of Balco sub in the Greek diving magazine and more particularly photographs of the interior of the company plant. b) The raw materials and the rubber-kneading machine in the background. View of the suit cutting and...

Interview continued... K.: Would you like to tell us a little about the company’s new products? S.F.: There is a saying that if you need to spend 5 drachmas to be first, you need to spend 15 to stay first. Thus, every year the company enriches its range with products aimed at the most...

From the Greek diving magazine ΚΑΤΑΔΥΣΗ, Number 62, August 1994. Interview by MANOLIS EUGENITAKIS (My translation): BALCO: As we say...underwater fishing! When diving equipment companies from neighbouring Italy have been presented on the pages of this magazine, it is at least an oversight...

Let us start with the Greek diving equipment manufacturer Balco sub: According to Facebook’s Balco Sub site, the manufacturing business also known as Eurobal Diving Company was established in 1954 by two partners, surnamed Ballas (Μπάλλας) and Colaros (Κολαρος), hence the company name Balco...

Today we move east to Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to...

The second Portuguese fin model today is the Tarpon sub Algarve. Little or nothing online about the manufacturer Tarpon sub other than the place of production, namely Torres Vedras (above). Torres Vedras is a municipality in the Portuguese district of Lisbon, approximately 40 kilometres (25...

Today we take a look at two Portuguese diving gear brands ither than Simotal. First Binelo, about which O found little or nothing online other than some images of one fin model, dubbed the "Super Borracha", which means "Super rubber" in Portuguese: A full-foot design with an open toe and a...

Now for Simotal Genesis model swimming fins: Full foot rubber foot pocket with anti-skid heel tread. Open toe for wearing comfort. Long separable blade. So much for Simotal fins and for Simotal altogether. Next time, midweek, we shall focus on Portuguese diving equipment manufacturers...

Today we shall take a look at Simotal swimming fins. First the flagship model: Full foot rubber foot pocket with anti-skid heel tread. Open toe for wearing comfort. Offset blade with side rails for reinforcement.

This Simotal snorkel likely came later. Later version of L-shaped breathing tube. Curved barrel with snorkel keeper at centre and safety orange band at top to alert other water users. Offset lugged mouthpiece. We'll move on to Simotal fins at the weekend.

On to Simotal breathing tubes. The two snorkels I managed to find are both L-shaped models, a modification of the traditional J-shaped snorkel that reduced the amount of residual water in the bottom of the tube during submersion. Earlier version of L-shaped Simotal breathing tube. Curved...