The 6 digits are more tool watches than 5 digits.

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Originally Posted by toolr

IMO the whole issue of what constitutes a tool watch is somewhat mislabeled or blurred. Any watch, be it vintage or brand new that tells the time is a tool watch. As many would not subject their new Sub C to a harsh environment, likewise many would not subject their DRSD or red 1680 etc to harsh environments either. Wanting to take care, or pamper, a watch doesn't mean it's not a tool.

During their early life the older Rolex watches were in deed bought and used for their intended purposes. Not so with the new ones in general. They are being bought as jewelry items only. We all may occasionally use them as their original genetics intended but that is circumstantial and only as an apostrophe acknowledgement to their tool watch genes. Just saying...