Interesting comment made by Aruba Rolex AD regarding Tudors.

[jbshaffer]

This last week I was in Aruba browsing the Rolex AD trying to convince myself that I really wanted to make the jump to the Deep Sea from my Sea Dweller. Neither my Son (who I always consult when making a new watch purchase as he will eventually end up with them :) nor I, could get past our dislike of the engraved rehaut. So having recently acquired a Tudor Black Bay we moved over to the Tudor section to see what they had. In the Tudor case was a dismal collection of older "Bling" watches. I asked the AD what was up with that and was told they had decided to discontinue Tudors because there wasn't any consumer interest! Hmmmmm....

[Chainring]

Not every product works in every market. I wouldn't call Tudor a failure because they couldn't sell in Aruba. And I wonder if the AD there ever bothered to get in the newer line? I don't see how you can look at the Heritage watches and the Pelagos and not be a little interested.

BTW, that's a sweet photo. The wife and I are talking about Aruba or Curacao for Thanksgiving. It's been a long time since I've been diving but your photo is tempting me.

[perpetualman88]

Originally Posted by Chainring

Not every product works in every market. I wouldn't call Tudor a failure because they couldn't sell in Aruba.

x2

[iazrollie]

Where you at the AD in the Hyatt?

[Racerdj]

Quite a stupid comment IMO.

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Chainring

Not every product works in every market. I wouldn't call Tudor a failure because they couldn't sell in Aruba. And I wonder if the AD there ever bothered to get in the newer line? I don't see how you can look at the Heritage watches and the Pelagos and not be a little interested.

BTW, that's a sweet photo. The wife and I are talking about Aruba or Curacao for Thanksgiving. It's been a long time since I've been diving but your photo is tempting me.

Thanx! This dive was on the Antilla wreck. Awesome dive...I actually arranged to go back and do it as a night dive...

Antilla Wreck

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by iazrollie

Where you at the AD in the Hyatt?

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[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Quite a stupid comment IMO.

Right?

[Rolex Freak]

Interesting.

[Keith1]

Originally Posted by Chainring

Not every product works in every market. I wouldn't call Tudor a failure because they couldn't sell in Aruba. And I wonder if the AD there ever bothered to get in the newer line? I don't see how you can look at the Heritage watches and the Pelagos and not be a little interested.

BTW, that's a sweet photo. The wife and I are talking about Aruba or Curacao for Thanksgiving. It's been a long time since I've been diving but your photo is tempting me.

Curacao is 1000% better diving!! I go there once or twice a year. Aruba for the most part is a sandy bottom, with no reefs or reef fish.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Keith1

Curacao is 1000% better diving!! I go there once or twice a year. Aruba for the most part is a sandy bottom, with no reefs or reef fish.

And Bonaire is even that much better than Curaçao

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Keith1

Curacao is 1000% better diving!! I go there once or twice a year. Aruba for the most part is a sandy bottom, with no reefs or reef fish.

Ummmmm...OK....

[mailman]

Great pics. As much as I like the DSSD, I like the Sea Dweller more

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Jason71

And Bonaire is even that much better than Curaçao

$700 to fly to Aruba $1300 to fly to Bonaire It's been extensively documented that 50% of the reef has died off in Bonaire due to the overabundance of divers. Just saying...

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by mailman

Great pics. As much as I like the DSSD, I like the Sea Dweller more

Thanx!!! Great taste times 2 :D

[Hairdude1]

Cool pics

[Marianoz]

Originally Posted by Keith1

Curacao is 1000% better diving!! I go there once or twice a year. Aruba for the most part is a sandy bottom, with no reefs or reef fish.

I second that...Diving in Curaçao is much better in my opinion.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

Thanx!!! Great taste times 2 :D

It's just classic. Look at it like this, I can see myself wearing a Sea Dweller when I'm 80. A DSSD, not so much. If you're a guy with more than one watch, then I say enjoy both

[iazrollie]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

Ummmmm...OK....

Those pics are off the hook. I'm online now booking my flights to Aruba.

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Marianoz

I second that...Diving in Curaçao is much better in my opinion.

...if you like I can continue to u/l my photos of Morays, Eagle Rays, Barracuda, assorted Angel Fish, Snappers, Jaw Fish and Groupers.

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by iazrollie

Those pics are off the hook. I'm online now booking my flights to Aruba.

I can assure you, you will not be disappointed. This year I have dove St. Thomas, Roatan and Aruba. Aruba, by far, had the most abundance of sea life.

....and the thongs on the beach were pretty awesome as well

[Trouble15]

Great shots and I really like your Sea Dweller.

[Marianoz]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

...if you like I can continue to u/l my photos of Morays, Eagle Rays, Barracuda, assorted Angel Fish, Snappers, Jaw Fish and Groupers.

LOL. Lets not hijack the thread. Point taken...that is why I qualified my comment with "my opinion".

[Urosfan]

Great pics

[iazrollie]

....and the thongs on the beach were pretty awesome as well [/QUOTE]

Ah...thank The Lord for Venezuela!

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Cool pics

Originally Posted by Trouble15

Great shots and I really like your Sea Dweller.

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Great pics

Thanx very much! My Black Bay was sad because I left it home

[Chainring]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

$700 to fly to Aruba $1300 to fly to Bonaire It's been extensively documented that 50% of the reef has died off in Bonaire due to the overabundance of divers. Just saying...

For me the choice is Aruba or Curacao. Flights from where I live are just under $500 for Aruba and about $450 for Curacao. I also need a place Momma and the girls would like as well. Your photos are killing me. I just realized I have no idea where any of my cert cards are right now. Back in college an ex-special forces diver took a liking to me while I was in ROTC and certified me up to Divemaster. That was 20+ years ago. I think the last dive I made was probably in Cancun about 10 years ago. I once taught a buddy of mine how to dive in an hour. He took his first dive in the Puget Sound. 48 degree water. That kid was especially gifted. He is now full bird colonel in Special Forces. Holy thread drift!

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by Chainring

For me the choice is Aruba or Curacao. Flights from where I live are just under $500 for Aruba and about $450 for Curacao. I also need a place Momma and the girls would like as well. Your photos are killing me. I just realized I have no idea where any of my cert cards are right now. Back in college an ex-special forces diver took a liking to me while I was in ROTC and certified me up to Divemaster. That was 20+ years ago. I think the last dive I made was probably in Cancun about 10 years ago. I once taught a buddy of mine how to dive in an hour. He took his first dive in the Puget Sound. 48 degree water. That kid was especially gifted. He is now full bird colonel in Special Forces. Holy thread drift!

...I take my family with me

[accurate]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

...if you like I can continue to u/l my photos of Morays, Eagle Rays, Barracuda, assorted Angel Fish, Snappers, Jaw Fish and Groupers.

Please do!

[jbshaffer]

Originally Posted by accurate

Please do!

Hang on...here ya go!!!!