Rolex invented and introduced the first dive watches with a helium release valve in 1969, which prevented this helium buildup.
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The hero of the Dirk Pitt book series by author Clive Cussler wears an Orange faced Doxa watch and also in the movie Sahara an orange faced Doxa is worn by Dirk Pitt.
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Omega also eventually introduced a helium release valve, in its Seamaster watch.