Basic gear from mid-twentieth-century Japan

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A-26 Hope (ホープ) swim mask

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• Diving mask for junior use (ages 6-12).
• Stainless-steel or plastic rim.
• Single or twin buckles.

 

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A-31M Swim Mate (スイムメイト) underwater viewer

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• A much-loved classic.
• Mounted with adjustable rubber strap on head, hands remain free for fishing.
• Stainless-steel rim.
• May be used in river, sea or on board a boat.
• Diameter 18 cm / Length 21 cm.

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A-31M Swim Mate (スイムメイト) underwater viewer

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• A much-loved classic.
• Mounted with adjustable rubber strap on head, hands remain free for fishing.
• Stainless-steel rim.
• May be used in river, sea or on board a boat.
• Diameter 18 cm / Length 21 cm.

More Ikari diving masks midweek.

The illustrations with the tiny tridents are great.

 

[David Wilson]

A-35 Sea-Royal (シーロイヤル) swim mask

• Round diving mask for adult use (from 12 years of age).
• Single 3.3 mm tempered-glass lens with wide field of vision.
• Stainless steel rim and buckles.
• Black rubber skirt and split head-strap.

 

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A-37 Round Mask (丸形マスク) diving mask

• Much-loved diving mask designed for amas, Japan’s traditional female pearl and seafood divers.
• Circular natural-rubber model for adult use (from 12 years of age).
• 3.3 mm tempered-glass lens.
• Stainless steel rim and fittings.
• Medium size: Diameter 12.5 cm. Large size: Diameter 13.5 cm.

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[David Wilson]

A-40 Aqua (アクア) swim mask.

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• Diving mask for adult use.
• Single 3.3 mm tempered-glass lens providing breadth of underwater vision.
• Black natural-rubber skirt and adjustable head strap.
• Rust-resistant and durable stainless-steel rim and twin buckles.
• Compensator holds.

 

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A-45 Mariner DX (マリーナDX) swim mask.

• Top quality rubber.
• Tempered safety-glass lens.
• Feathered edge for perfect seal.
• Extra heavy-duty adjustable non-slip head strap.
• Plastic rim.
• Compensator holds.

More Ikari swim masks midweek.