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braty · 11 February 2014, 03:37 AM

Would any of you owning a gold submariner ever go diving with it? :) or would you consider it as an on-land watch and reserve a SS version for dives? Just curious as someday when and if I get a 116618, I'd like for the voices of the discerning TRF members to help me decide. I have a sub and a DSSD and I'm not a flipper, but there's something about gold on a boat or in the sea ( I presume).

Keith1 · 11 February 2014, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by braty

Would any of you owning a gold submariner ever go diving with it? :) or would you consider it as an on-land watch and reserve a SS version for dives? Just curious as someday when and if I get a 116618, I'd like for the voices of the discerning TRF members to help me decide. I have a sub and a DSSD and I'm not a flipper, but there's something about gold on a boat or in the sea ( I presume).

I have been diving with 18k gold Subs for years. You are right, they do look great on boats, and in the sea! You may want to use your DSSD when diving to avoid scratching the gold from putting on tanks, ship wrecks, etc.

116618wannabee · 11 February 2014, 03:51 AM

I would never do it. In my opinion the gold one is for drinks after the dive like a dinner jacket.

Cc1966 · 11 February 2014, 04:28 AM

Your DSSD is THE diving watch; however, I would not hesitate to dive with a gold Sub if it was my only diver...

braty · 11 February 2014, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Your DSSD is THE diving watch; however, I would not hesitate to dive with a gold Sub if it was my only diver...

Yes sir, my DSSD is a joy to wear and can be termed as a great dive watch. However, I have a soft spot for the ocean and ocean related things and a gold sub is very close to my heart. Wearing one under the ocean will be a high but as it goes with most gold rolexes, one tends to be extra careful using the relative tool watch in its actual element. I don't know if diving with a 116618 will cause scratches, which on a SS watch get surmised as "character" but on a gold watch as utter blemishes.

Just ranting :)

kilyung · 11 February 2014, 04:46 AM

I've taken my 116619 down. I'd have no hesitation about using any of my Rolexes regardless of material.

braty · 11 February 2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I've taken my 116619 down. I'd have no hesitation about using any of my Rolexes regardless of material.

Mike, you remain to be an inspiration.

Piloto · 11 February 2014, 04:53 AM

I wouldn't.

This is what SS is for. I have a TT sub, but the gold is just too soft. I'm an active diver. I'm not going to chew up my TT just because I can. Coral is not soft, shipwrecks are even less soft. Add setting up the gear, SS ladders on the boat... Why bother.

kilyung · 11 February 2014, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Piloto

I wouldn't.

This is what SS is for. I have a TT sub, but the gold is just too soft. I'm an active diver. I'm not going to chew up my TT just because I can. Coral is not soft, shipwrecks are even less soft. Add setting up the gear, SS ladders on the boat... Why bother.

I just put my wetsuit over it until I'm in the water.

wantonebad · 11 February 2014, 04:58 AM

I've been diving with my 16613 since 2007 at least twice a year and sometimes a good bit more than that. I have it pressure tested once a year and have yet to have it serviced but I don't give a second thought to the two tone metals used.

dysondiver · 11 February 2014, 05:23 AM

could you ..... yes ,,,, would you .. totally different question ,,

me , no and no.

Rashid.bk · 11 February 2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

could you ..... yes ,,,, would you .. totally different question ,,

me , no and no.

^This.
Come on guys....did you really....really...buy a gold watch to go diving in.
Surely you can be without it for just a few hours, it's not that serious.

But can it be done, sure, it is a "dive" watch after all.

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Bangel · 11 February 2014, 06:23 AM

In all honesty, if I had a gold sub, I'd use my SS one to go diving with.

Keith1 · 11 February 2014, 06:49 AM

[QUOTE=Rashid.bk;4724839]^This.
Come on guys....did you really....really...buy a gold watch to go diving in.
Surely you can be without it for just a few hours, it's not that serious.
But can it be done, sure, it is a "dive" watch after all.

The first Rolex I ever bought was an 18k Sub. Did not buy it just for diving, but at the time it was the only dive watch I owned, so the choice was simple. So yes, I bought a gold watch to also go diving in.

Dr. Robert · 11 February 2014, 06:25 AM

I would use a gold submariner for formal dives.

wantonebad · 11 February 2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would use a gold submariner for formal dives.

steveclocks · 11 February 2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would use a gold submariner for formal dives.

:ch uckle:

Psmith · 11 February 2014, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I would use a gold submariner for formal dives.

Great answer!

richard371 · 11 February 2014, 06:43 AM

I would not. Gold is softer and way more exp then SS. I do not consider a gold watch a tool watch at all. On the other side of the coin it will be more corrosion resistant then even 904L. One of these days I will ad a Goldie to my collection but it will get treated as such. That white gold blue sub sure looks nice :). But then again if its a drop in the bucket I would not worry about it at all.

superdog · 11 February 2014, 06:58 AM

I like the idea of a "be all" watch. So yes, for me, absolutely I would.

Racerdj · 11 February 2014, 08:48 AM

I would not dive with a gold Rolex.

landroverking · 11 February 2014, 08:51 AM

When I had one (6yrs) never took if off. Land Sea or Air.

ajk44 · 11 February 2014, 08:54 AM

Sure it can take it go for it

kilyung · 11 February 2014, 09:26 AM

I have steel Subs but when I travel I prefer to take just one watch. So if I'm taking a gold Sub, I'm not taking it off. Ergo it's going under with me.

theseira · 11 February 2014, 10:02 AM

I'd find it hard to go diving with a gold sub.

alubin · 11 February 2014, 10:02 AM

I can't see why not. Just make sure its been pressure tested.

toph · 11 February 2014, 10:04 AM

Why not? It's what it is made for.

HL65 · 11 February 2014, 10:06 AM

I go desk diving with mine all the time.

toph · 11 February 2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I go desk diving with mine all the time.

That's far more damaging to the aesthetics of a watch than real diving!

HL65 · 11 February 2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

That's far more damaging to the aesthetics of a watch than real diving!

I only dive into paperwork fortunately Christoher!

11 February 2014, 03:37 AM	#1
braty "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oman Posts: 163	Diving with gold? Would any of you owning a gold submariner ever go diving with it? :) or would you consider it as an on-land watch and reserve a SS version for dives? Just curious as someday when and if I get a 116618, I'd like for the voices of the discerning TRF members to help me decide. I have a sub and a DSSD and I'm not a flipper, but there's something about gold on a boat or in the sea ( I presume).

11 February 2014, 04:28 AM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Your DSSD is THE diving watch; however, I would not hesitate to dive with a gold Sub if it was my only diver... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

11 February 2014, 04:58 AM	#10
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I've been diving with my 16613 since 2007 at least twice a year and sometimes a good bit more than that. I have it pressure tested once a year and have yet to have it serviced but I don't give a second thought to the two tone metals used. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

11 February 2014, 06:25 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	I would use a gold submariner for formal dives. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 February 2014, 06:58 AM	#20
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I like the idea of a "be all" watch. So yes, for me, absolutely I would. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

11 February 2014, 03:51 AM	#3
116618wannabee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Your parking meter Posts: 74	I would never do it. In my opinion the gold one is for drinks after the dive like a dinner jacket.

11 February 2014, 04:46 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've taken my 116619 down. I'd have no hesitation about using any of my Rolexes regardless of material.

11 February 2014, 04:53 AM	#8
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	I wouldn't. This is what SS is for. I have a TT sub, but the gold is just too soft. I'm an active diver. I'm not going to chew up my TT just because I can. Coral is not soft, shipwrecks are even less soft. Add setting up the gear, SS ladders on the boat... Why bother.

11 February 2014, 05:23 AM	#11
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	could you ..... yes ,,,, would you .. totally different question ,, me , no and no.

11 February 2014, 06:23 AM	#13
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	In all honesty, if I had a gold sub, I'd use my SS one to go diving with.

11 February 2014, 06:49 AM	#14
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	[QUOTE=Rashid.bk;4724839]^This. Come on guys....did you really....really...buy a gold watch to go diving in. Surely you can be without it for just a few hours, it's not that serious. But can it be done, sure, it is a "dive" watch after all. The first Rolex I ever bought was an 18k Sub. Did not buy it just for diving, but at the time it was the only dive watch I owned, so the choice was simple. So yes, I bought a gold watch to also go diving in.

11 February 2014, 06:43 AM	#19
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	I would not. Gold is softer and way more exp then SS. I do not consider a gold watch a tool watch at all. On the other side of the coin it will be more corrosion resistant then even 904L. One of these days I will ad a Goldie to my collection but it will get treated as such. That white gold blue sub sure looks nice :). But then again if its a drop in the bucket I would not worry about it at all.

11 February 2014, 08:48 AM	#21
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I would not dive with a gold Rolex. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

11 February 2014, 08:51 AM	#22
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	When I had one (6yrs) never took if off. Land Sea or Air.

11 February 2014, 08:54 AM	#23
ajk44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 31	Sure it can take it go for it

11 February 2014, 09:26 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I have steel Subs but when I travel I prefer to take just one watch. So if I'm taking a gold Sub, I'm not taking it off. Ergo it's going under with me.

11 February 2014, 10:02 AM	#25
theseira "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hidden Watch: Daytona Posts: 161	I'd find it hard to go diving with a gold sub.

11 February 2014, 10:02 AM	#26
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	I can't see why not. Just make sure its been pressure tested.

11 February 2014, 10:04 AM	#27
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Why not? It's what it is made for. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 February 2014, 10:06 AM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I go desk diving with mine all the time. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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