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Tarik · 31 August 2010, 07:23 PM

Anyone experience (sea) diving with a TT SUb-C?
I;ve been told that the gold is not suitable for diving? true or false?

TempoKing · 31 August 2010, 07:27 PM

False...and welcome to TRF

Tarik · 31 August 2010, 07:39 PM

ThnX!

alexxelor · 31 August 2010, 07:54 PM

welcome

InVision · 31 August 2010, 08:00 PM

Let's start that rumor !!

Welcome and feel free to dive with the TT. I did for many years.

Mike

padi56 · 31 August 2010, 08:43 PM

If gold was not suitable for a dive watch I would doubt if Rolex would make them.Gold and the TT have the same specification to be rated to 300m as the s.steel.And exactly the same for all oyster watches just wash in fresh water after salt or pool.

tudorwatches · 31 August 2010, 10:15 PM

Welcome Tarik, where you from ?

the KING · 31 August 2010, 10:26 PM

Should not be a problem.....but some say avoid wearing anything sparkling during your dive as some curious fish might have an idea to taste it!!!

Tarik · 31 August 2010, 11:17 PM

Thanks everyone, I'm from the Netherlands, and a (proud) owner of a new 116613LB.
My first Rolex watch!

@the KING, Ok that would be a problem...., I often go diving in Egypt, the question now is with or without the TT SUB-c....?

MagedMS · 1 September 2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarik

Thanks everyone, I'm from the Netherlands, and a (proud) owner of a new 116613LB.
My first Rolex watch!

@the KING, Ok that would be a problem...., I often go diving in Egypt, the question now is with or without the TT SUB-c....?

Welcome Tarik, where do you dive in Egypt ?

Zed Homme · 31 August 2010, 11:46 PM

Congrats on the new Sub, wear it in good health.

The Gold is even more resistant to corrosion than the 904 steel, no worries about the ocean there.

ersnyder · 31 August 2010, 11:52 PM

Welcome to TRF Tarik! You can dive with your TT Sub no problem, as long as you don't go below 300 M's, then you'll need a DSSD!

Dweller of the Sea · 1 September 2010, 01:37 AM

No problem. With the blue dial it can be a little harder to tell the time, because of the lesser contrast between the gold hands and the blue dial. The black version is much easier under water.

steubi1 · 1 September 2010, 07:14 AM

Gold is a noble metal, resistant to most chemicals.
If gold should not be suitable, what else?

Tom

Mantooth · 1 September 2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

Gold is a noble metal, resistant to most chemicals.
If gold should not be suitable, what else?

Tom

Unobtainium.

ArcticMoose · 1 September 2010, 09:23 PM

Yep! In the last two weeks it has seen seals, sharks and caves. (And sharks in caves!)

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theken · 1 September 2010, 10:17 PM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on your new 116613.
I believe that any Submariner is designed for a salt water environment.
A fresh water rinse after your dive should keep it looking like new.

Jason71 · 1 September 2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Yep! In the last two weeks it has seen seals, sharks and caves. (And sharks in caves!)

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JUSTROLEXES · 2 September 2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Yep! In the last two weeks it has seen seals, sharks and caves. (And sharks in caves!)

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Dweller of the Sea · 1 September 2010, 07:57 AM

Gold and saltwater is no problem. Just think of the many gold treasures that have been salvaged. They look like the day they sank, centuries ago.

z32turbo · 1 September 2010, 08:16 AM

Congrats on the watch let us know how the first trip goes.

Sub'erman · 1 September 2010, 09:13 AM

Done that since 1992.
No problems...

Sub'erman · 1 September 2010, 09:14 AM

Well, the 16613 from 92-2009 and the 116613 since...

therolexguy · 1 September 2010, 09:39 AM

Welcome Tarik, now:

psv · 1 September 2010, 09:56 AM

Dive away! And welcome!

Tarik · 2 September 2010, 12:01 AM

Thanks!

Wow, Great pics!

@Maged - This time it will be near Sharm.

31 August 2010, 07:23 PM	#1
Tarik "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands Watch: 25940SK.OO.D002CA. Posts: 15	Diving with a TT SUB-C Anyone experience (sea) diving with a TT SUb-C? I;ve been told that the gold is not suitable for diving? true or false?

31 August 2010, 08:43 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	If gold was not suitable for a dive watch I would doubt if Rolex would make them.Gold and the TT have the same specification to be rated to 300m as the s.steel.And exactly the same for all oyster watches just wash in fresh water after salt or pool. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 September 2010, 10:17 PM	#17
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Welcome to TRF and congrats on your new 116613. I believe that any Submariner is designed for a salt water environment. A fresh water rinse after your dive should keep it looking like new. Attached Images

1 September 2010, 08:16 AM	#21
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Congrats on the watch let us know how the first trip goes. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 September 2010, 09:39 AM	#24
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Welcome Tarik, now: Attached Images

31 August 2010, 07:27 PM	#2
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	False...and welcome to TRF

31 August 2010, 07:39 PM	#3
Tarik "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands Watch: 25940SK.OO.D002CA. Posts: 15	ThnX!

31 August 2010, 07:54 PM	#4
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	welcome

31 August 2010, 08:00 PM	#5
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Let's start that rumor !! Welcome and feel free to dive with the TT. I did for many years. Mike

31 August 2010, 10:15 PM	#7
tudorwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisse Posts: 411	Welcome Tarik, where you from ?

31 August 2010, 10:26 PM	#8
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	Should not be a problem.....but some say avoid wearing anything sparkling during your dive as some curious fish might have an idea to taste it!!!

31 August 2010, 11:17 PM	#9
Tarik "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands Watch: 25940SK.OO.D002CA. Posts: 15	Thanks everyone, I'm from the Netherlands, and a (proud) owner of a new 116613LB. My first Rolex watch! @the KING, Ok that would be a problem...., I often go diving in Egypt, the question now is with or without the TT SUB-c....?

31 August 2010, 11:46 PM	#11
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Congrats on the new Sub, wear it in good health. The Gold is even more resistant to corrosion than the 904 steel, no worries about the ocean there.

31 August 2010, 11:52 PM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Welcome to TRF Tarik! You can dive with your TT Sub no problem, as long as you don't go below 300 M's, then you'll need a DSSD!

1 September 2010, 01:37 AM	#13
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	No problem. With the blue dial it can be a little harder to tell the time, because of the lesser contrast between the gold hands and the blue dial. The black version is much easier under water.

1 September 2010, 07:14 AM	#14
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Gold is a noble metal, resistant to most chemicals. If gold should not be suitable, what else? Tom

1 September 2010, 09:23 PM	#16
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Yep! In the last two weeks it has seen seals, sharks and caves. (And sharks in caves!)

1 September 2010, 07:57 AM	#20
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Gold and saltwater is no problem. Just think of the many gold treasures that have been salvaged. They look like the day they sank, centuries ago.

1 September 2010, 09:13 AM	#22
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	Done that since 1992. No problems...

1 September 2010, 09:14 AM	#23
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	Well, the 16613 from 92-2009 and the 116613 since...

1 September 2010, 09:56 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Dive away! And welcome!

2 September 2010, 12:01 AM	#26
Tarik "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands Watch: 25940SK.OO.D002CA. Posts: 15	Thanks! Wow, Great pics! @Maged - This time it will be near Sharm.

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