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Old 4 April 2010, 12:12 AM   #1
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Icon20 The only true tool watch is the sea dweller

It is my openoin you might not agree but the seadweller is the only watch which does not come in TT version 18k gold or with diamonds but all the other Rolex lineup come with these options so I think the concept of tool watch is best justified with the seadweller.
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Old 4 April 2010, 12:27 AM   #2
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Don't forget about lug holes, true tool watches have lug holes.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:06 AM   #3
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X2. It's the only watch that was left untouched (except for the lug holes).
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:25 AM   #4
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It is my openoin you might not agree but the seadweller is the only watch which does not come in TT version 18k gold or with diamonds but all the other Rolex lineup come with these options so I think the concept of tool watch is best justified with the seadweller.

And what about the Submariner no-date (which still has lug holes), Milgauss, Explorer and Explorer II?
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:33 AM   #5
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14060M is the only true true true Tool IMHO

Lug holes no ceramic bezel no thrills work hourse.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:35 AM   #6
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I think milgauss is not a true tool watch it is more of dress watch explorer can be argued as a tool watch but it is not the same as the seadweller and no other watch comes with a tool kit.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:41 AM   #7
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I think milgauss is not a true tool watch it is more of dress watch explorer can be argued as a tool watch but it is not the same as the seadweller and no other watch comes with a tool kit.
A no date sub dosent need a tool kit Both great watches but IMHO the no date is the original tool
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:44 AM   #8
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It is my openoin you might not agree but the seadweller is the only watch which does not come in TT version 18k gold or with diamonds but all the other Rolex lineup come with these options so I think the concept of tool watch is best justified with the seadweller.
Explorer and Explorer II do not have a bling version.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:45 AM   #9
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I think milgauss is not a true tool watch it is more of dress watch explorer can be argued as a tool watch but it is not the same as the seadweller and no other watch comes with a tool kit.
JJ's car needs a tool kit too, and I can tell you that is not a tool car.

It's a riceburner.
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It is my openoin you might not agree but the seadweller is the only watch which does not come in TT version 18k gold or with diamonds but all the other Rolex lineup come with these options so I think the concept of tool watch is best justified with the seadweller.
Let me guess ...

Of course, you must own a Sea Dweller.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:57 AM   #11
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AND the YMII a true task specific tool.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:58 AM   #12
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:02 AM   #13
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JJ's car needs a tool kit too, and I can tell you that is not a tool car.

It's a riceburner.

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To burn rice you need energy.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:03 AM   #14
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What's the big deal with Lug Holes? I don't understand... could someone please tell me?
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:10 AM   #15
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None of them are tool watches anymore, but I'd say it's the no-date Submariner that bears the strongest resemblance to its tool ancestors. As a tool, its replacement wasn't the DSSD - it was the Suunto.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:10 AM   #16
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I think the Explorer I is a true tool watch, but I'm biased.
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I think milgauss is not a true tool watch it is more of dress watch explorer can be argued as a tool watch but it is not the same as the seadweller and no other watch comes with a tool kit.
You dont think the Milgauss is a tool watch eh? I bet you there are more instances of people working in strong magnetic fields than diving to a depth which would require a helium escape valve. And I dont see how the sea dweller is any more of a tool watch than the explorer and expII.

Besides, i was just listing watches Rolex makes that have no precious metal option or diamond dials.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:16 AM   #18
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Any color you want as long as its BLACK

I agree. And I'd add the 14060/14060M too.
Beyond the no bling bling, etc.
Notably both these models comes only in BLACK.
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None of them are tool watches anymore, but I'd say it's the no-date Submariner that bears the strongest resemblance to its tool ancestors. As a tool, its replacement wasn't the DSSD - it was the Suunto.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:20 AM   #20
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when i say about the milgauss it is beacuse of the looks otherwise it has a function of a tool watch, I have a submariner LV and the SS daytona and also owned a green glass milgauss which was sold later, but for some reason the seadweller feels a lot simpler and gives the feel of a classic toll watch which is the combination of a non date sub but with a date, so best of both worlds.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:23 AM   #21
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Are we saying "tool" as in your a tool to wear one? or "tool" like a hammer??
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:25 AM   #22
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does owning a "tool watch" make one cool??? : ) they all tell time. okay....maybe the ones with diamonds and fancy dial designs are less legible, but even they still tell the time.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:26 AM   #23
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when i say about the milgauss it is beacuse of the looks otherwise it has a function of a tool watch, I have a submariner LV and the SS daytona and also owned a green glass milgauss which was sold later, but for some reason the seadweller feels a lot simpler and gives the feel of a classic toll watch which is the combination of a non date sub but with a date, so best of both worlds.
Actually the date function undermines the Sew Dwellers "tool-ness", but not irredeemably
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I think the Explorer I is a true tool watch, but I'm biased.
Can I smell you have a Explorer?

I guess in about a few year you will be a real tool Grasshopper.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:29 AM   #25
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It's black, has no date, worn by Bond and looks good on a NATO.

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Thats a good point. My Serti Submariner will go anywhere and do anything the DSSD will do and live to tell about it.


It just does it while looking better.

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does owning a "tool watch" make one cool??? : ) they all tell time. okay....maybe the ones with diamonds and fancy dial designs are less legible, but even they still tell the time.
All kidding aside,..Unless you can expose it to damage under task and not feel bad about it, its not a tool.
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:31 AM   #27
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:37 AM   #29
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I don't think that there is a definitive tool watch but .......

I don't think that there is a definitive tool watch but there are definitely tools. This whole tool watch thing is being blown way out of proportion and has no real definition or meaning that makes any sense. This whole post has no point other than to try to belittle everyone who does not chose the watch that you have. The Seadweller is a fine watch and has been designed with a specific purpose that 99.99999999% of it's owners do not do. Other than that the SD is no more or no less capable of performing it's job than either version of the stainless Submariner or any other Rolex model that has a depth rating adequate for your particular Diving needs; which for most people is about 100 feet maximum. It has the same movement that most other Rolex watches has which ultimately determines it's durability, toughness and shock resistance. So IMHO the Seadweller is no more of a "tool" than most Subs or GMT's, Explorers, etc. Buy any of them, don't worry about which one or what or who is a tool, they will all serve you well.
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Old 4 April 2010, 03:52 AM   #30
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Afraid in 90% of cases today Rolex has lost its tool watch status for being used as a tool watch.I would doubt if 90% of Rolex or other diver tool watches ever see water or are used for what they were intented for.Other than perhaps a dip in the pool, or shower, with quite a few afraid to even get them wet .Most Rolex watches today get a very pampered life reading the many posts on TRF.But agree the SD & Subs were intended to be used as a proper Tool watch that why companies like Comex used them.
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