MK5 spec

[MARK74]

 

[johndiver999]

you sure that is not an oceanic first stage?

 

[MARK74]

I'll put more photos, the knob is original Scubapro, it was from a mk2, but since it didn't have a logo, I made it myself with a magazine clipping and epoxy resin.

 

[MARK74]

I'll put more photos, the knob is original Scubapro, it was from a mk2, but since it didn't have a logo, I made it myself with a magazine clipping and epoxy resin.

 

[MARK74]

Sorry for the repetition, I'm on my mobile and my hands are very big

 

[MARK74]

The color and satin tones of the body and yoke are identical

 

[MARK74]

Interesting, here are a few random thoughts I get when looking at the photos.

Looking at the yoke, the shape and satin finish remind me of MK14/16, but the stamped S is slightly different and I cannot find a match in just a few minutes of looking. The plastic Scubapro saddles were mostly smooth finish, this one has the textured plastic saddle found on MK5 style first stages sold by Oceanic and perhaps a couple others. The switch from 4 to 5 lp ports was made about 10 years before the switch from flat yoke screws to modern round yoke screws. Aside from the satin finish, the swivel shape is slightly different from other Scubapro MK5 4 lp port swivels The sticker on top of the yoke screw is not at all a common style, but can't recall at the moment the relevance as a clue. I don't think the dust cap is Scubapro version, but those are sometimes replaced so that may not mean much.

Taking a guess and following my intuition, the body could be non Scubapro and the yoke was switched out for a SP version. The fact that is was purchased disassembled does make me think this could me a mix of different brand parts.
Or this could be a very limited edition.
I'm out of time for now, but will be thinking on this. Perhaps we can find a brand that made a satin body version of the MK5 with 4 lp ports which matches.

By the way, could you say what year this was purchased in Barcelona?

Sorry but I forgot to answer you, I bought it 2 years ago at a market, the seller was from the United States, but since he didn't dive he didn't understand much, he only told me that it belonged to a relative of his.

Thanks to all the C.S.I at Scubaboard

 

[MARK74]

After doing some research, I found two clones, oceanic and tekna.
It is clearly seen that they do not resemble or coincide aesthetically.

 

[Kupu]

There are multiple cosmetic versions of the Oceanic MK5 clone, an example closer to yours is attached although not exact match. I lean towards Oceanic body right now, but there are a fair number of other brands that put out MK5 style clones during the 80's so it could be other brand. Unlikely that the body is Scubapro, there are a couple things that do not jibe with their timeline, but not impossible. I will dig around the files and internet again when my work day is done. I do enjoy the search, so thanks for the question.

 

[MARK74]

If I am also passionate about the knowledge of these jewels, rest and enjoy

 

[Kupu]

Today I learned that there were more than 10 brands of MK5 that look very similar to the Scubapro versions. Think I am done looking as my mind and eyes are starting to fade at the end of the day. Here is a version sold by Sea Elite that is the best match I have found so far.