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HogwldFLTR · 7 October 2014, 11:29 AM

sturgeon123456 · 7 October 2014, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Amen my friend!!

That is by far the best pic I have ever seen in response to:

Can I pee while wearing my Rolex
Can I wash my hands
Golf
Play cards in vegas

And by gosh I love that watch so much :)

tkerrmd · 7 October 2014, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

That is by far the best pic I have ever seen in response to:

Can I pee while wearing my Rolex
Can I wash my hands
Golf
Play cards in vegas

And by gosh I love that watch so much :)

Thanks!! Sounds like you are getting your money's worth out of yours too!!

Silvio Mosiello · 7 October 2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

x2

x3

Not to sound rude but I wouldnt use a ' tool watch' to do a job when it cost more than all of my tools put together.

shay2nak · 7 October 2014, 01:34 PM

Used my sub today to time how long I was at the courthouse paying a fix-it ticket.

sturgeon123456 · 7 October 2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Thanks!! Sounds like you are getting your money's worth out of yours too!!

I sure try to

This is the watch relaxing by the fire after the strenuous journey...Emerald Lake Lodge was the stopover of choice for a few nights.

She is well worn :)

submariner66 · 7 October 2014, 01:49 PM

Tool means they have a specific use and function to accomplish said task. The rest is entirely up to the wearer. You wear the watch not the other way round.

drivenlifestyle · 7 October 2014, 01:59 PM

tkerrmd thats a sick pic bro.

Piloto · 7 October 2014, 02:22 PM

Sorry the BLNR is out of focus... The camera was in awe from the multiple thousands of pounds of thrust available from the Pratt and Whitney. Perspective is off, but I can "almost" stand up inside the engine inlet and not hit my head... Amazing technology.

Piloto · 7 October 2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Amen my friend!!

Awesome shot!!!

Advil · 7 October 2014, 02:35 PM

Man your Black Bay reminds me of my Bay that I sold a few weeks ago. I'm now missing mine. :(. For me my g shock has always been my tool watch. It is very tough, water resistant, yet very inexpensive.

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Archduke · 7 October 2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake B

I spend thousands on my watches so that I can use them... not keep them in a safe until I can take them out on the weekend to set them on a doiley, with protective stickers on them & admire them.

This! Well said! YOLO

LCDR · 7 October 2014, 05:07 PM

As an instructor, I fire several thousand rounds per month. I have had Subs for two decades. No problems - ever. Dings, yes. Scratches, yes. Keeps ticking. My first Sub fought 2 wars, Iraq and Agfanistan, but it has never visited a RSC.

The DSSD saw some excitement in Israel this year. Some training, but nothing I would consider it "battle tested". Is is a tool watch? A couple more wars and we will see.

strafer_kid · 7 October 2014, 05:29 PM

Would have to agree that Rolex appear to have swung away from the functional tool watch, towards the more high viz jewellery items, the Explorer and the some of the Sub/SD series being the last (just about) vestiges of that era. A pity in some ways, though Rolex clearly know what they are doing and what works for them I suppose. Tudor still strikes out at bit though and they are certainly very nice watches for the money!

Snow-Dweller · 7 October 2014, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

I spend thousands on my watches so that I can use them... not keep them in a safe until I can take them out on the weekend to set them on a doiley, with protective stickers on them & admire them.

Here here.

travisb · 7 October 2014, 07:05 PM

As it should be worn. Glad to see you;re enjoying it!

aaamax · 7 October 2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Wear enjoy polish repeat

I agree 100%. Damn, RSC is good at doing a polish-like-new.
However, I'm not about to do any jackhammering with one of my watches on.
Cheers

andromeda160 · 7 October 2014, 11:15 PM

can't beat vintage midsize Rolex for everyday use. Under the radar, same great reliable movements, just a smaller case and twin locked instead of Trip, which makes no big difference on land.

the black bay is great too, but I'd still be wearing my Sub everytime I wasn't doing anything shy of working on my vehicle. I do wear my watches on straps most of the time to avoid wear on my band though. my daily wearer is almost a 43 year old watch and my other one is almost 52 years old. I'm sure both have been worn plenty throughout their lifetimes and they're both ready for another 50-100 years.

redsubby · 8 October 2014, 02:01 PM

Wearing a watch to do routine daily activities don't make it a tool watch, unless of course these activities are what the watch was designed for.

porschedude · 10 October 2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by redsubby

Wearing a watch to do routine daily activities don't make it a tool watch, unless of course these activities are what the watch was designed for.

Oh ok I understand now.

KellyM3 · 10 October 2014, 02:48 AM

With all due respect and no offense but in my opinion to say a modern rolex sub or gmt is not a tool watch is misplaced and not accurate.

Just because you choose not to use it in that fashion defines it for your own use not the rest of the world.

It is more than adequate for virtually any use and because some people don't want dings or life's scars on their watch means to me they are treating it like a luxury item, but, do not minimize it's value to those of us who do wear them for everything we do.

You certainly can have your own opinion but to say it is not a tool for it's intended purpose, and I look to the sub as a dive watch, is simply factually incorrect.

sturgeon123456 · 10 October 2014, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaamax

I agree 100%. Damn, RSC is good at doing a polish-like-new.
However, I'm not about to do any jackhammering with one of my watches on.
Cheers

LOL I can respect that....I can confirm that the daytona didn't skip a beat though

Aggiez28 · 2 December 2014, 01:33 PM

I use one of my subs for a daily beater watch. its perfect for that.

AF_Rob · 2 December 2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCDR

As an instructor, I fire several thousand rounds per month. I have had Subs for two decades. No problems - ever. Dings, yes. Scratches, yes. Keeps ticking. My first Sub fought 2 wars, Iraq and Agfanistan, but it has never visited a RSC.

The DSSD saw some excitement in Israel this year. Some training, but nothing I would consider it "battle tested". Is is a tool watch? A couple more wars and we will see.

I would say they are well tested. Honestly I'm afraid to live fire with anything but a Casio, but you pretty much put my fears to bed!

Living in CO, My Sub has been up a couple 14'ers but that's about it. Ex II needs a turn!

GTC · 2 December 2014, 04:30 PM

Whether your Rolex is a tool or a jewel is up to you and really is not a function of cost. And respectfully, once again a thread that renews my hope that Tudor gets its own, 'Tudor General Discussion' sooner than later on TRF - this is at least the third thread in a week with this suggestion, direct and indirect, that Tudor is somehow the emerging tool whilst the Rolex moves away from that towards luxury, and I'm tired of that baloney sandwich.

Pic is an out-of-town assignment at Mardi-Gras as I have a part-time LE gig; and when I inevitably get dispatched to a fight I don't yank off my Exp II and throw on my G-Shock because I don't own a Casio or a Tudor for that matter.

FiftyTwoEighty · 2 December 2014, 05:08 PM

Above the Pacific Ocean and on a peak above the clouds...tooling with my tool watch.

7 October 2014, 11:29 AM	#31
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GTC Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: HSV / ANC Watch: 126660 Posts: 626	Whether your Rolex is a tool or a jewel is up to you and really is not a function of cost. And respectfully, once again a thread that renews my hope that Tudor gets its own, 'Tudor General Discussion' sooner than later on TRF - this is at least the third thread in a week with this suggestion, direct and indirect, that Tudor is somehow the emerging tool whilst the Rolex moves away from that towards luxury, and I'm tired of that baloney sandwich. Pic is an out-of-town assignment at Mardi-Gras as I have a part-time LE gig; and when I inevitably get dispatched to a fight I don't yank off my Exp II and throw on my G-Shock because I don't own a Casio or a Tudor for that matter. Attached Images

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FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Above the Pacific Ocean and on a peak above the clouds...tooling with my tool watch. Attached Images __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

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7 October 2014, 01:34 PM	#35
shay2nak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calipornia Watch: 116610LN & 311.006 Posts: 586	Used my sub today to time how long I was at the courthouse paying a fix-it ticket.

7 October 2014, 01:49 PM	#37
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Tool means they have a specific use and function to accomplish said task. The rest is entirely up to the wearer. You wear the watch not the other way round.

7 October 2014, 01:59 PM	#38
drivenlifestyle Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ryan Location: Los Angeles Watch: PAM 171 Posts: 347	tkerrmd thats a sick pic bro.

7 October 2014, 02:22 PM	#39
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	Sorry the BLNR is out of focus... The camera was in awe from the multiple thousands of pounds of thrust available from the Pratt and Whitney. Perspective is off, but I can "almost" stand up inside the engine inlet and not hit my head... Amazing technology.

7 October 2014, 02:35 PM	#41
Advil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 24	Man your Black Bay reminds me of my Bay that I sold a few weeks ago. I'm now missing mine. :(. For me my g shock has always been my tool watch. It is very tough, water resistant, yet very inexpensive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2014, 05:07 PM	#43
LCDR Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 140	As an instructor, I fire several thousand rounds per month. I have had Subs for two decades. No problems - ever. Dings, yes. Scratches, yes. Keeps ticking. My first Sub fought 2 wars, Iraq and Agfanistan, but it has never visited a RSC. The DSSD saw some excitement in Israel this year. Some training, but nothing I would consider it "battle tested". Is is a tool watch? A couple more wars and we will see.

7 October 2014, 05:29 PM	#44
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Would have to agree that Rolex appear to have swung away from the functional tool watch, towards the more high viz jewellery items, the Explorer and the some of the Sub/SD series being the last (just about) vestiges of that era. A pity in some ways, though Rolex clearly know what they are doing and what works for them I suppose. Tudor still strikes out at bit though and they are certainly very nice watches for the money!

7 October 2014, 07:05 PM	#46
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	As it should be worn. Glad to see you;re enjoying it!

7 October 2014, 11:15 PM	#48
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	can't beat vintage midsize Rolex for everyday use. Under the radar, same great reliable movements, just a smaller case and twin locked instead of Trip, which makes no big difference on land. the black bay is great too, but I'd still be wearing my Sub everytime I wasn't doing anything shy of working on my vehicle. I do wear my watches on straps most of the time to avoid wear on my band though. my daily wearer is almost a 43 year old watch and my other one is almost 52 years old. I'm sure both have been worn plenty throughout their lifetimes and they're both ready for another 50-100 years.

8 October 2014, 02:01 PM	#49
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Wearing a watch to do routine daily activities don't make it a tool watch, unless of course these activities are what the watch was designed for.

10 October 2014, 02:48 AM	#51
KellyM3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Attleboro mass Posts: 209	With all due respect and no offense but in my opinion to say a modern rolex sub or gmt is not a tool watch is misplaced and not accurate. Just because you choose not to use it in that fashion defines it for your own use not the rest of the world. It is more than adequate for virtually any use and because some people don't want dings or life's scars on their watch means to me they are treating it like a luxury item, but, do not minimize it's value to those of us who do wear them for everything we do. You certainly can have your own opinion but to say it is not a tool for it's intended purpose, and I look to the sub as a dive watch, is simply factually incorrect.

2 December 2014, 01:33 PM	#53
Aggiez28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Brook Location: Texas Posts: 178	I use one of my subs for a daily beater watch. its perfect for that.

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