The price includes a credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $6,950 delivered within the contiguous United States.
After two decades of handling thousands of diving helmets from around the globe, it is exceedingly rare for us to encounter a modern American lightweight helmet we haven't previously documented. This helmet, however, is a notable exception. It is a truly spectacular find: a General Aquadyne GS-2 Mixed Gas Recirculator, serial number 216, originally built in Santa Barbara, California, circa 1970.
Despite extensive searches through our private archives and online resources, we have found no exact record, photograph, or reference detailing a GS-2 featuring this specific design of breastplate and its unique fittings. While we have located other GS-2 bonnets, this particular configuration remains undocumented, underscoring its potential historical significance and extreme rarity.
This circa 1970 fiberglass, two-port helmet presents in amazing, near-minimal wear condition. The finish is virtually free of major scratches, and, notably, the original white-lettered, "peel and stick" company brand names are still clearly legible on the bonnet. These decals are typically the first components to be lost on any General Aquadyne helmet or mask, further confirming this example's superb preservation. The serial number 216 is clearly stamped inside the bonnet, directly beneath the face port.
Our photographs capture the helmet's completeness and exceptional state. All original accessories are present and in working order, including the functional head-button exhaust valve. There is only slight, appropriate wear to the nickel/chrome plating on some external components. The brails are uniquely stamped S14, which may denote an internal Aquadyne serial or a dive company asset number, and also bear the mark Morse Boston. The distinctive breastplate, secured with a custom twelve-nut ring, is reminiscent of those used by George Swindell on his Swindell / Advanced helmets and features both front and back lashing eyes. The elbows intended for the recirculator unit are fitted with nickel/chromed blanking caps, and all original interior communications components remain fully intact.
Diving helmets from this specific era are currently witnessing a rapid and substantial appreciation in value. Given its near-mint condition, fully documented GS-2 identity, and utterly unique, undocumented breastplate configuration, this helmet represents a premier acquisition opportunity. Now is an excellent time to secure this rare and spectacular piece of mid-century commercial diving history.
The price includes a credit card fee. If you pay by check, money order, or bank wire, the discounted price is $6,950 delivered within the contiguous United States.