HOT New model: Rolex Tide

[A.J.R.]

hmmmmmm I am interested.

[capote]

Originally Posted by kkwn98

Of course, you may not agree, but it's hardly an "epic design failure".

Oh but it is. Roman numerals mixed with arabic, and a clear identity crisis as to what kind of watch it is. Sport or dress, who knows? Calender with a very crude looking indication of month and lack of day display. On top of that a GMT function? To each their own, but don't worry, Grady and Sam will soon come to your support

[Ravager135]

I think the real application for this as a tool watch would be for the surfing community. That said, the average surfer won't come close to being able to afford a watch by Rolex, but perhaps some will.

As far as these watches really being used for their utility: I am a Navy flight surgeon, I own a Breitling Navitimer and a Rolex Sub Date if anyone is going to get practical use out of their watches it would be me and I still only use them to check the time. I bought my watches for the same reasons the majority of expensive watches owner have: they look good. It is nice to have a watch you could argue helps you out in your day to day life but we all know that is seldom the case when that device costs 7K and up.

I think I tide determining watch with water resistance and perhaps some depth resistance would be an interesting piece for the same reason people purchase Submariners now. It would also allow Rolex to take a more interesting and exotic approach to a new line (putting a green bezel on a black sub is about as nontraditional as the Sub is ever going to get). I for one think the Yatchmaster II is a different looking watch and if I had unlimited cash it would definitely make it into my top 5.

As far as the Sky Dweller, I think it they did a good job with it. It would have been nice to have a Navitimer-esque flight computer (whiz wheel) on the bezel or something a little more practical (I actually have used mine).

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

it may have the same looks........& it'll be called "the sitting by the dock of the bay Rolex"

Robert, you are forever stuck in the past and I love it.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by capote

Agreed. The Sky-Dweller was an epic design failure. Hopefully Basel 2013 will have something better to offer

even if that's the case, as a company, they're still batting close to 1000, throwing for over 300yds a game and on pole every sunday....

keep mak'n 'em, someone'll buy 'em...

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by capote

Oh but it is. Roman numerals mixed with arabic, and a clear identity crisis as to what kind of watch it is. Sport or dress, who knows? Calender with a very crude looking indication of month and lack of day display. On top of that a GMT function?

x10000

A tide indicator? Really, Rolex?

I hope not.

[A.J.R.]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

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Great perspective!

Although, I think you would be surprised about how many surfers could afford a Rolex or some other haute timepiece but choose not to own one.

[gargamel647]

Originally Posted by sleddog

Sounds like a laundry detergent!!

That's what I was thinking. I was expecting a root beer GMT with an orange, blue and white NATO!

[Eulogy]

Here's my G-Shock "Gulfman". Actually a google picture of one like mine.




It has a moon phase function that I don't use, but the tide function is very useful for planning my day at the beach. Low tide; good for walks and riding my bicycle. High tide; good for surf fishing the outgoing and incoming slack.

Even with the technology available in a digital, the closest point of reference in the database for an accurate tide could be a hundred miles away. But by checking the actual tide times, one can do a quick + or - 'mental' calibration that is easy to remember and quite accurate.

Trying to do something similar in a mechanical watch would be quite a complication.

[FloridaSam]

Maybe it'll be called The Daytona Beachmaster.

[Highland Ranger]

We might as well start - is it safe to wear my Beachmaster in the shower?

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm a little skeptical about this one, but Rolex never ceases to surprise.

[capote]

Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

We might as well start - is it safe to wear my Beachmaster in the shower?

Only when its full moon

[wokafu]

cant really imagine how a mechanical tide-master going to look like..? the tide watches i've seen were all digital..

http://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/ho...th-tide-gauge/

something like that..?

[How]

Originally Posted by Rollie Fingers

Tide King is the way to go, um i think

Tidetona

Tidemariner

Tidegauss

[Fiery]

Sounds intriguing. I hope Rolex will use this chance to introduce their first rubber strap watch

Another tip, if Rolex read this forum: release a red gold Submariner on a rubber strap. It would sell like hotcakes!

[Like To Watch]

Originally Posted by Johny

ok conspiracy time.....to avoid detection but retain the trademark rolex gets another company to hold it for them until they need it.

Can a Company have its registered office as a PO Box ?.