New Arrivals

10/09/2015

Mathias Buttet, Director of R&D at Hublot, and designer of the Antikythera Mechanism watch arrived in Antikythera today, perfect timing to observe the excavation in top gear over the next few days.

Another interesting arrival was a caïque with Kalymnian sponge divers on board, who will be diving for sponges in the area this week. It was quite nostalgic talking to the guys, who have a similar vessel and use similar techniques to the sponge divers who originally found the Antikythera shipwreck in 1900.

Luxury watch maker HUBLOT is a major sponsor of the Return to Antikythera project and their support is greatly appreciated.

Mathias Buttet being briefed on progress so far.
Mathias Buttet being briefed on progress so far.
The sponge diving boat from Kalymnos.
The sponge diving boat from Kalymnos.
Gemma Smith, Phil Short & Jo Marchant had a great time talking to the sponge divers.
Gemma Smith, Phil Short & Jo Marchant had a great time talking to the sponge divers.
The whole dive team was excited about sponge diving techniques of the past. Here's Evan Kovacs with a locally harvested sponge to take back to the USA as a present.
The whole dive team was excited about sponge diving techniques of the past. Here’s Evan Kovacs with a locally harvested sponge to take back to the USA as a present.