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sojourner · 13 December 2023, 10:16 AM

If you found yourself shipwrecked on a deserted island, which Rolex model would you want on your wrist and why?

I would go with a later period SS Pepsi GMT. Functional, a bit of color, durable, etc.

brian86 · 13 December 2023, 10:18 AM

Sub date. Time, date, bezel for timing.

Jerrocop · 13 December 2023, 10:22 AM

I'd have to say an Exp II or possibly a GMT because you can use it to determine north and that's cool.

RTG · 13 December 2023, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerrocop

I'd have to say an Exp II or possibly a GMT because you can use it to determine north and that's cool.

+1

creepy neville · 13 December 2023, 10:31 AM

My Deepsea ….

TunaTuna · 13 December 2023, 10:33 AM

I'd go with one of the Victoria Secret models I think

enjoythemusic · 13 December 2023, 10:33 AM

skydweller

Mystro · 13 December 2023, 10:34 AM

Sub and there is not a close second place in this scenario.

WS9D · 13 December 2023, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerrocop

I'd have to say an Exp II or possibly a GMT because you can use it to determine north and that's cool.

Owning two gmt’s and a sub, I would take the sub. Just spin the bezel to where the 24 hour hand would point (if it was there) and now you know north. Then you have the timing functions etc as well. Although I guess one could argue you could use the triangle of the gmt for timing as well.

So I’ll take whatever is on my wrist lol

DESH · 13 December 2023, 10:51 AM

SKY-D so I know the month, and date.... also I can admire the variation of the blue dial to pass the time.

skipstar · 13 December 2023, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mystro

sub and there is not a close second place in this scenario.

+1

RTG · 13 December 2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

I'd go with one of the Victoria Secret models I think

Promote this guy ASAP.

Easy E · 13 December 2023, 11:37 AM

Full YG 126618LB, just because.

Fahoo Forays · 13 December 2023, 11:41 AM

I'd be concerned about other things entirely.

EEpro · 13 December 2023, 11:43 AM

An edible one.

amh · 13 December 2023, 11:48 AM

SkyD - I could at least see how long I've been stuck there

DJ2020 · 13 December 2023, 11:49 AM

Explorer 2 no doubt.

Auto16610 · 13 December 2023, 12:14 PM

Of course.

SubDate · 13 December 2023, 12:59 PM

Guys…”on a deserted ISLAND”. GMT? It would be useless to know which way North was, you are trapped on an island.

77T · 13 December 2023, 01:03 PM

Any model, as long as it was in non-working order.

Why ruin maroonment?

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saltyandwet · 13 December 2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sojourner

If you found yourself shipwrecked on a deserted island, which Rolex model would you want on your wrist and why?

I would go with a later period SS Pepsi GMT. Functional, a bit of color, durable, etc.

You are shipwrecked on an island and the thing you want is a stoopid watch? This watch best be able to turn back time. Holy hellllllll.......slow day?

Njkdog · 13 December 2023, 01:33 PM

I think it depends what kind of island it is and what are your chances of survival. If the chances of survival are basically zero, then I would want something nice but comfortable. Maybe try color day date?
If the chances are slightly higher, and a functional watch, could help improve those odds. Maybe a seed dweller date. You can time things and you can also keep track of the day, as long as you know how many days are in each month. You can keep track of the years as well. And it is one of the least likely to Let water in or fail. Like almost all watches, you can also use it to tell the cardinal directions.

omar-rye · 13 December 2023, 01:40 PM

I'd like to have a Cellini or a 1908 in case the indigenous tribe invites me for dinner. You always want to be prepared.

ml91 · 13 December 2023, 01:52 PM

Honestly I’d hope for some type of Casio world timer when shit gets real

If a Rollie though sub Date

rolexjackson · 13 December 2023, 01:57 PM

Platinum Daytona I will be able to time myself to see how long it takes to light a fire.

omar-rye · 13 December 2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexjackson

Platinum Daytona I will be able to time myself to see how long it takes to light a fire.

Speaking of fire, a cyclops comes in handy. You can knock the cyclops off the crystal and hold it perpendicular to the sun's rays so that the sunlight travels through the glass onto the tinder

Billfish · 13 December 2023, 02:25 PM

Probably would have traded my watch for a case of Corona

Seo · 13 December 2023, 04:46 PM

Skydweller. Don’t need more than 100m wr, just as robust as any other Rolex and it’s a damn annual calendar and gmt.

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Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2023, 04:57 PM

I'd want something like this in case I needed to build a tree house or whatever and do some calculations, or just alleviate the boredom seeing what words I can make with the upside-down numbers. Hopefully I'd be rescued within the 10-yr battery life. The hourly sig beep would also help keep track of the daylight hours. Plus it's only about $30 on Amazon. I'd just hope I remembered to pack the manual.

Michael1968 · 13 December 2023, 04:59 PM

Sky Dweller

13 December 2023, 10:16 AM	#1
sojourner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 271	Shipwrecked with a Rolex. If you found yourself shipwrecked on a deserted island, which Rolex model would you want on your wrist and why? I would go with a later period SS Pepsi GMT. Functional, a bit of color, durable, etc. __________________ "As long as there are explorers, Rolex will continue to travel to the ends of the Earth, and back."

13 December 2023, 10:31 AM	#5
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13 December 2023, 10:33 AM	#7
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13 December 2023, 10:34 AM	#8
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Sub and there is not a close second place in this scenario. __________________

13 December 2023, 10:51 AM	#10
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	SKY-D so I know the month, and date.... also I can admire the variation of the blue dial to pass the time. __________________ Instagram: wristkink

13 December 2023, 10:18 AM	#2
brian86 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Brian Location: NV Posts: 21	Sub date. Time, date, bezel for timing.

13 December 2023, 10:22 AM	#3
Jerrocop 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: EXP 39, GRNR, SeaQ Posts: 961	I'd have to say an Exp II or possibly a GMT because you can use it to determine north and that's cool.

13 December 2023, 10:33 AM	#6
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,331	I'd go with one of the Victoria Secret models I think

13 December 2023, 11:37 AM	#13
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,075	Full YG 126618LB, just because.

13 December 2023, 11:41 AM	#14
Fahoo Forays Banned Join Date: Aug 2023 Real Name: R.M. Location: Here Watch: 16264 Posts: 124	I'd be concerned about other things entirely.

13 December 2023, 11:43 AM	#15
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	An edible one. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

13 December 2023, 11:48 AM	#16
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	SkyD - I could at least see how long I've been stuck there

13 December 2023, 11:49 AM	#17
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Explorer 2 no doubt. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

13 December 2023, 12:14 PM	#18
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,182	Breitling Emergency Of course.

13 December 2023, 12:59 PM	#19
SubDate "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: New Hampshire USA Watch: 126610LN Posts: 141	Guys…”on a deserted ISLAND”. GMT? It would be useless to know which way North was, you are trapped on an island.

13 December 2023, 01:03 PM	#20
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Any model, as long as it was in non-working order. Why ruin maroonment? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2023, 01:33 PM	#22
Njkdog Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Watch: Speedy reduced Posts: 507	I think it depends what kind of island it is and what are your chances of survival. If the chances of survival are basically zero, then I would want something nice but comfortable. Maybe try color day date? If the chances are slightly higher, and a functional watch, could help improve those odds. Maybe a seed dweller date. You can time things and you can also keep track of the day, as long as you know how many days are in each month. You can keep track of the years as well. And it is one of the least likely to Let water in or fail. Like almost all watches, you can also use it to tell the cardinal directions.

13 December 2023, 01:40 PM	#23
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,664	I'd like to have a Cellini or a 1908 in case the indigenous tribe invites me for dinner. You always want to be prepared.

13 December 2023, 01:52 PM	#24
ml91 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 86	Honestly I’d hope for some type of Casio world timer when shit gets real If a Rollie though sub Date

13 December 2023, 01:57 PM	#25
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,639	Platinum Daytona I will be able to time myself to see how long it takes to light a fire.

13 December 2023, 02:25 PM	#27
Billfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: Jupiter,FL Watch: Sub 41 Date, Panda Posts: 478	Probably would have traded my watch for a case of Corona

13 December 2023, 04:46 PM	#28
Seo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Depends Posts: 334	Skydweller. Don’t need more than 100m wr, just as robust as any other Rolex and it’s a damn annual calendar and gmt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 December 2023, 04:57 PM	#29
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,821	I'd want something like this in case I needed to build a tree house or whatever and do some calculations, or just alleviate the boredom seeing what words I can make with the upside-down numbers. Hopefully I'd be rescued within the 10-yr battery life. The hourly sig beep would also help keep track of the daylight hours. Plus it's only about $30 on Amazon. I'd just hope I remembered to pack the manual. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

13 December 2023, 04:59 PM	#30
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Sky Dweller

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