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Ed Rooney · 2 August 2012, 06:04 AM

Someone I know said they wanted a "luxury dive watch" and asked for recommendations. I didn't really have an answer for him as I am not really into luxury things. I prefer solid, durable things that age well - BMW cars, Ray-Ban shades, Rolex sport watches....I know the tool watch aspect of Rolex has become a bit of a joke, but occasionally we hear from someone who does, like the guy posting from a diving bell with his DSSD a few weeks ago.

Dr. Robert · 2 August 2012, 06:05 AM

I am a luxury tool watch person.

(for a real tool watch I wear a Casio G-Shock)

horseco · 2 August 2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I am a luxury tool watch person.

(for a real tool watch I wear a Casio G-Shock)

I agree with the doc...

1675-David · 2 August 2012, 06:06 AM

I'm definitely a tool.... did I just say that?

Watchco · 2 August 2012, 06:11 AM

Both...

jay_kay · 2 August 2012, 06:13 AM

I'm definitely a Tool Watch person!

HRV · 2 August 2012, 06:15 AM

i have shoes for every occasion, i would like a watch for every occasion

AH0RSEY · 2 August 2012, 06:15 AM

tool - but I like luxury tools ;o)

well at least tools that are well made and not prone to falling apart

patek.wis · 2 August 2012, 06:16 AM

Luxury usually lends itself to quality and durability (not always, but in the luxury I like - it does)

Im a luxury person.

scarlet knight · 2 August 2012, 06:25 AM

It's a luxury not to have to repair things.

TSW · 2 August 2012, 06:25 AM

Both..
Rolex as tool and AP as luxury.

gwalker · 2 August 2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Both..
Rolex as tool and AP as luxury.

Couldn't have said it better Thomas!!!! Though honestly my ROO does have a tool feeling aswell.

DCgator · 2 August 2012, 02:31 PM

Both. For me it is Rolex DSSD = tool; Zenith = luxury.

kbutler971 · 2 August 2012, 02:57 PM

Luxury tools for me. I admire all the Rolex attributes: ruggedness, accuracy, reliability, investment grade, and good looks to boot. My life doesn't depend on my watch(es) functioning but when I'm doing the usual weekend warrior activities I'll probably switch to the G-Shock.

The Stig · 2 August 2012, 06:29 AM

Function over fashion for sure. However, you can have a high level of both in a quality time piece.

RLXSTR · 2 August 2012, 06:30 AM

Both, but more so on the tool side.

jujin · 2 August 2012, 06:36 AM

wish this was a poll. Tool for me!

Frosty · 2 August 2012, 06:44 AM

My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles.

I like good tools

roger0770 · 2 August 2012, 06:53 AM

neither. i am just a watch person.

JasoninDenver · 2 August 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles.

I like good tools

Amen brother.

I think Rolex is a Luxury Tool. Let's face it - it is a damned expensive watch to be considered a true tool though.

Sinn, Fortis, etc... - more towards the tool side.

AP more towards luxury.

JJL · 2 August 2012, 07:02 AM

Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price?

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

rolio · 2 August 2012, 07:03 AM

Tool watch

Fiery · 2 August 2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

+1

It's good to know Rolex watches can take a beating, but for a tool watch anything based on a thermo-compensated quartz movement would be far better.

baybombers · 2 August 2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiery

+1

It's good to know rolex watches can take a beating, but for a tool watch anything based on a thermo-compensated quartz movement would be far better.

Agreed.

viper · 2 August 2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price?

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

^^^^^this

Singslinger · 2 August 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price?

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

Yup, agree 100%

LightOnAHill · 2 August 2012, 07:05 AM

in my line of work, luxury is a tool and my watch tells me the time, another important tool, thus my watch serves two purposes in the tool realm... where I'm going have no clue w this but it's gold with diamonds so luxury? is that the answer? all of the above? yes, I will buy them all... lol

esm · 2 August 2012, 07:06 AM

Th term "tool watch" is over rated and has been over miss-used in the recent times.... IMHO.

Rocco22 · 2 August 2012, 07:20 AM

Definitely tool watch,I don't dress fancy enough for dress watch.

capote · 2 August 2012, 07:25 AM

I wouldn't call my 16570 a tool watch exactly. However my next will be dress watch of some sort, the brand depends heavily on how long I can wait before pulling the trigger

2 August 2012, 06:04 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Are you a "luxury watch" or a "tool watch" person? Someone I know said they wanted a "luxury dive watch" and asked for recommendations. I didn't really have an answer for him as I am not really into luxury things. I prefer solid, durable things that age well - BMW cars, Ray-Ban shades, Rolex sport watches....I know the tool watch aspect of Rolex has become a bit of a joke, but occasionally we hear from someone who does, like the guy posting from a diving bell with his DSSD a few weeks ago.

2 August 2012, 06:05 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	I am a luxury tool watch person. (for a real tool watch I wear a Casio G-Shock) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 August 2012, 06:13 AM	#6
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I'm definitely a Tool Watch person! __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

2 August 2012, 06:25 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Both.. Rolex as tool and AP as luxury. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 August 2012, 06:29 AM	#15
The Stig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Colorado Watch: Omega Mk IV Posts: 47	Function over fashion for sure. However, you can have a high level of both in a quality time piece. __________________ Rolexes, Omegas, Breitlings, and a few others...

2 August 2012, 06:06 AM	#4
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	I'm definitely a tool.... did I just say that?

2 August 2012, 06:11 AM	#5
Watchco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Barcelona Watch: DSSD & GMT II Posts: 7	Both...

2 August 2012, 06:15 AM	#7
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	i have shoes for every occasion, i would like a watch for every occasion

2 August 2012, 06:15 AM	#8
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	tool - but I like luxury tools ;o) well at least tools that are well made and not prone to falling apart

2 August 2012, 06:16 AM	#9
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Luxury usually lends itself to quality and durability (not always, but in the luxury I like - it does) Im a luxury person.

2 August 2012, 06:25 AM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	It's a luxury not to have to repair things.

2 August 2012, 02:31 PM	#13
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Both. For me it is Rolex DSSD = tool; Zenith = luxury.

2 August 2012, 02:57 PM	#14
kbutler971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 984	Luxury tools for me. I admire all the Rolex attributes: ruggedness, accuracy, reliability, investment grade, and good looks to boot. My life doesn't depend on my watch(es) functioning but when I'm doing the usual weekend warrior activities I'll probably switch to the G-Shock.

2 August 2012, 06:30 AM	#16
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Both, but more so on the tool side. __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

2 August 2012, 06:36 AM	#17
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	wish this was a poll. Tool for me!

2 August 2012, 06:44 AM	#18
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles. I like good tools

2 August 2012, 06:53 AM	#19
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	neither. i am just a watch person.

2 August 2012, 07:02 AM	#21
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price? I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

2 August 2012, 07:03 AM	#22
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Tool watch __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

2 August 2012, 07:05 AM	#27
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	in my line of work, luxury is a tool and my watch tells me the time, another important tool, thus my watch serves two purposes in the tool realm... where I'm going have no clue w this but it's gold with diamonds so luxury? is that the answer? all of the above? yes, I will buy them all... lol

2 August 2012, 07:06 AM	#28
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Th term "tool watch" is over rated and has been over miss-used in the recent times.... IMHO.

2 August 2012, 07:20 AM	#29
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Definitely tool watch,I don't dress fancy enough for dress watch.

2 August 2012, 07:25 AM	#30
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I wouldn't call my 16570 a tool watch exactly. However my next will be dress watch of some sort, the brand depends heavily on how long I can wait before pulling the trigger

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