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bkandj2000 · 30 March 2011, 01:52 AM

Those who own a true diver watch or diver-style watch, what do you really do with your watch?

Dr. Robert · 30 March 2011, 01:54 AM

I use my sub for diving.......but I can't tell what type of diving....I may get banned.

Grumpy Badger · 30 March 2011, 01:57 AM

I don't dive but I do knock merry hell out of my Sub... And it loves every minute!

I climb mountains, play polo, drive tractors, fix cars... All in my Sub!

padi56 · 30 March 2011, 01:59 AM

Well speaking for myself I have used Rolex and other brands as working tools for diving.But myself now long retired from diving owing to ill health, was PADI and BSAC instructor for many years, but my diving days are now over.But today would doubt if 90% of all diving type watches ever see water other than perhaps a shower or splash in the pool or sea.

Zed Homme · 30 March 2011, 01:59 AM

There are many divers on here that use their watches for diving. I am one of them, and every dive watch I have ever owned has been below the sea...

Frogman4me · 30 March 2011, 02:07 AM

I have to confess that I have not dove in any of my watches and all of them minus my speedy pro are divers. Ive always admired the sub design and prefer the look of dive watches. I do swim and use the bezel to time miscellaneous things does that count?...lol

Rebel · 30 March 2011, 02:09 AM

I am not a diver. I own a Tudor Submariner. I own this watch because of my time in the Army and Army Reserve. I needed a durable, accurate watch. This watches met the test.

gregmoeck · 30 March 2011, 02:10 AM

I took my submariner diving in Maui but I wont take it on my next trip. This June I am going to Tokyo for a week then off to Palau for 8 nights and diving. I will probably wear my Seiko.

dddrees · 30 March 2011, 02:15 AM

I look at it to admire it, and occaisionaly I look at it when I need to know the time or when I have forgotten what date it is.

Chipmunk · 30 March 2011, 02:16 AM

No diving for my Sub.....only for washing dishes.

Dr. Robert · 30 March 2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

No diving for my Sub.....only for washing dishes.

Alvin....I hope you wash your dishes with warm, not hot water.

Chipmunk · 30 March 2011, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Alvin....I hope you wash your dishes with warm, not hot water.

When wearing my Sub, I only use Alkaline water to wash dishes.

kareemthedream33 · 30 March 2011, 02:21 AM

I dive maybe twice a year, but that's not why I bought my SD. For what most of us do as far as diving, a datejust would perform fine.

Dan Pierce · 30 March 2011, 03:05 AM

Whatever I damn please.............................after approval from the wife, of course.
dP

Grumpy Badger · 30 March 2011, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Whatever I damn please.............................after approval from the wife, of course.
dP

The Long-Haired General must be obeyed at all times! Dissenters will be shot, gelded, or both!

997Opus · 30 March 2011, 03:45 AM

My 16610LV is used as my daily all purpose go to watch. I do dive and use it as my back up to my dive computer........

mrbill2mrbill2 · 30 March 2011, 03:58 AM

I wear my sub in the pool and in the ocean while at the beach. With the 1000 foot rating I feel confident it can handle my shallow "dives" without an annual pressure test.

SS Oyster · 30 March 2011, 04:07 AM

My does desk diving mainly. I wear mine 24/7, even to bed, shower, etc. so it's used as a durable watch, but I've never been scuba diving, just snorkeling and swimming.

However, I did spend 23 years as a US Naval Officer before retiring in 2007, so I've worn my Rolex watches all over the world while serving proudly.

Danand · 30 March 2011, 04:13 AM

I took mine diving in costa rica two weeks ago. But it is primarily my everyday watch. :)

Fiery · 30 March 2011, 04:42 AM

I never take any of my diver's watches near any water, unless you count washing them under the tap

I don't dive at all, and barely go near any sea or ocean, but if I would in the future, I don't think I'd take the Sub-C with me. I know, it's a shame not to use what is probably the world's best diver's watch for its true functions.

However, regardless of all that, I do want my diver's watches to be true diver's watches, conforming to the ISO 6425 spec. That's what counts out the Breitling SuperOcean II and the Bremont Supermarine for me...

Clay · 30 March 2011, 04:45 AM

I use it to tell time of course....

Paracentesis · 30 March 2011, 04:48 AM

http://www.muffwatches.com/

Need I say more?

ibrando · 30 March 2011, 04:49 AM

I went under ice diving this past weekend in Georgian Bay and took the only diver I have left.

It was the first time below water for my Seiko SKX007. Not a sub, but worked very well. It's currently still on my wrist as I type.

Cheers,
B.

Jason71 · 30 March 2011, 04:55 AM

I either use my 14060M for diving or one of my 16600s. The rest of my Rolex divers rarely visit the ocean. Lately, my 14060M on a NATO has been the tool.

rolexertion · 30 March 2011, 05:25 AM

I have a Sub and a SD 16600 and I use them both to tell time.

Grumpy Badger · 30 March 2011, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

http://www.muffwatches.com/

Need I say more?

Good lad! I saw those a few weeks ago...

I quite fancy a Brazilian!

Caraptor · 30 March 2011, 05:28 AM

My Citizen diver is a regular casual wearer and my faithful companion during summer bodyboarding beach trips.

valentine · 30 March 2011, 05:30 AM

no diving..but I SURF in my subs...and to me..thats AWESOME!

Rolex Freak · 30 March 2011, 05:34 AM

Does the bathtub count?

Tk52174 · 30 March 2011, 05:40 AM

I use them to time The parking meter.

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30 March 2011, 01:52 AM	#1
bkandj2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: B A Location: Oklahoma Watch: None specifically Posts: 651	Calling all diver watch owners Those who own a true diver watch or diver-style watch, what do you really do with your watch?

30 March 2011, 01:54 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I use my sub for diving.......but I can't tell what type of diving....I may get banned. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 March 2011, 01:57 AM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I don't dive but I do knock merry hell out of my Sub... And it loves every minute! I climb mountains, play polo, drive tractors, fix cars... All in my Sub! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

30 March 2011, 01:59 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well speaking for myself I have used Rolex and other brands as working tools for diving.But myself now long retired from diving owing to ill health, was PADI and BSAC instructor for many years, but my diving days are now over.But today would doubt if 90% of all diving type watches ever see water other than perhaps a shower or splash in the pool or sea. __________________ 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

30 March 2011, 02:09 AM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I am not a diver. I own a Tudor Submariner. I own this watch because of my time in the Army and Army Reserve. I needed a durable, accurate watch. This watches met the test. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 March 2011, 01:59 AM	#5
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	There are many divers on here that use their watches for diving. I am one of them, and every dive watch I have ever owned has been below the sea...

30 March 2011, 02:07 AM	#6
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I have to confess that I have not dove in any of my watches and all of them minus my speedy pro are divers. Ive always admired the sub design and prefer the look of dive watches. I do swim and use the bezel to time miscellaneous things does that count?...lol

30 March 2011, 02:10 AM	#8
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I took my submariner diving in Maui but I wont take it on my next trip. This June I am going to Tokyo for a week then off to Palau for 8 nights and diving. I will probably wear my Seiko.

30 March 2011, 02:15 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I look at it to admire it, and occaisionaly I look at it when I need to know the time or when I have forgotten what date it is. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 March 2011, 02:16 AM	#10
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	No diving for my Sub.....only for washing dishes. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

30 March 2011, 02:21 AM	#13
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I dive maybe twice a year, but that's not why I bought my SD. For what most of us do as far as diving, a datejust would perform fine.

30 March 2011, 03:05 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Whatever I damn please.............................after approval from the wife, of course. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 March 2011, 03:45 AM	#16
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	My 16610LV is used as my daily all purpose go to watch. I do dive and use it as my back up to my dive computer........

30 March 2011, 03:58 AM	#17
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I wear my sub in the pool and in the ocean while at the beach. With the 1000 foot rating I feel confident it can handle my shallow "dives" without an annual pressure test. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

30 March 2011, 04:07 AM	#18
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	My does desk diving mainly. I wear mine 24/7, even to bed, shower, etc. so it's used as a durable watch, but I've never been scuba diving, just snorkeling and swimming. However, I did spend 23 years as a US Naval Officer before retiring in 2007, so I've worn my Rolex watches all over the world while serving proudly.

30 March 2011, 04:13 AM	#19
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I took mine diving in costa rica two weeks ago. But it is primarily my everyday watch. :)

30 March 2011, 04:42 AM	#20
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I never take any of my diver's watches near any water, unless you count washing them under the tap I don't dive at all, and barely go near any sea or ocean, but if I would in the future, I don't think I'd take the Sub-C with me. I know, it's a shame not to use what is probably the world's best diver's watch for its true functions. However, regardless of all that, I do want my diver's watches to be true diver's watches, conforming to the ISO 6425 spec. That's what counts out the Breitling SuperOcean II and the Bremont Supermarine for me...

30 March 2011, 04:45 AM	#21
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I use it to tell time of course....

30 March 2011, 04:48 AM	#22
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	http://www.muffwatches.com/ Need I say more?

30 March 2011, 04:49 AM	#23
ibrando "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: PAM 177 Posts: 558	I went under ice diving this past weekend in Georgian Bay and took the only diver I have left. It was the first time below water for my Seiko SKX007. Not a sub, but worked very well. It's currently still on my wrist as I type. Cheers, B. __________________ --- This space for a Speedy Pro --- Panerai 177 N (2011) Breitling Chronomat Evolution [A13356] (2011) Marathon MSAR 2009 Issue [464] (2009) / Marathon Navigator (2011) Seiko SKX007J (2008)

30 March 2011, 04:55 AM	#24
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I either use my 14060M for diving or one of my 16600s. The rest of my Rolex divers rarely visit the ocean. Lately, my 14060M on a NATO has been the tool. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

30 March 2011, 05:25 AM	#25
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	I have a Sub and a SD 16600 and I use them both to tell time.

30 March 2011, 05:28 AM	#27
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	My Citizen diver is a regular casual wearer and my faithful companion during summer bodyboarding beach trips.

30 March 2011, 05:30 AM	#28
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	no diving..but I SURF in my subs...and to me..thats AWESOME!

30 March 2011, 05:34 AM	#29
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Does the bathtub count?

30 March 2011, 05:40 AM	#30
Tk52174 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Victor wong Location: New York Watch: 16710 pepsi 116520 Posts: 112	I use them to time The parking meter. 16710 16610lv 116400gv 116520 116600 Omega Speedmaster Pam 24 Louis vuitton tambour diver Casio g-shock riseman

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