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Rogue884 · 20 July 2010, 08:01 AM

So I am thinking to myself, "Self, with so many Rolex dive watch enthusiasts, shouldn't we have a GTG that incorporated some SCUBA?" Is there an interest in this, maybe meet up in the Keys for a GTG and some fun?

swiss_seth · 20 July 2010, 08:04 AM

I would love to but my vacation time is accounted for in Scotland and New Zealand for the next 2 years!

There is some awesome diving down in American Samoa FYI

Rogue884 · 20 July 2010, 08:11 AM

hey, I am up for anywhere, Grand Cayman, USVI, Bahamas, Yucatan, you name it. I was just thinking low key GTG, but hey the Doxa guys on WUS do it why not us.

Subfiend · 20 July 2010, 10:17 AM

I like the idea. Dutch Springs anyone?

Rogue884 · 20 July 2010, 10:22 AM

Oh boy, how about somewhere without an inflatable water slide.

Clogger · 20 July 2010, 10:31 AM

Sounds like a great idea, would make for some interesting group shots

Sorry though I don't get wet unless I am getting payed

Jason71 · 20 July 2010, 12:54 PM

Chris, why not accompany a bunch of us to Grand Cayman on Searaiders this year. It is a "Doxa" event, but you know how much I like other watches, and the rest of the gang that goes is quite tolerant of all different brands. I know how you feel about Doxa watches, but that doesn't mean that you couldn't go and enjoy some great diving with some fellow watch enthusiasts. Plus, there is an AWESOME Rolex AD on the island.

I can't tell you how much fun it is to go. My wife went, and she thinks that it is crazy that I hang-out online with a bunch of watch nerds. However, she still claims that it is one of the best trips that she has ever been on.

Probably the closest thing you are going to get to a Rolex Scuba GTG since most Rolex enthusiasts don't dive with their treasured timepieces.

Think about it.........

(I can PM you some details if you are interested)

Rogue884 · 20 July 2010, 12:57 PM

Thats a cool idea, I like it. I must admitt, though I have had a bit of a sour Doxa experiance, I am kinda thinking about a T-graph.

Jason71 · 20 July 2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue884

Thats a cool idea, I like it. I must admitt, though I have had a bit of a sour Doxa experiance, I am kinda thinking about a T-graph.

Seriously.........nobody will care even one bit if you don't have a Doxa, or if you Don't even LIKE Doxa. I will admit that they will probably try to sway your mind, but it will be in good fun. Diving with Ty and some of the other guys is a rather pleasurable experience. DEFINITELY watches take the back-seat.

I honestly think you would love it. (BTW, if you come to the event.....I will loan you a Doxa to dive with if you like so that you can feel " a part of the gang". We can wear our Rolexes when we go to the AD

)

Jason71 · 20 July 2010, 01:13 PM

PM sent

ArcticMoose · 20 July 2010, 01:40 PM

Sure, I'll be hosting one in Nelson Bay in Saturday, everyone's welcome!

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Subfiend · 20 July 2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Probably the closest thing you are going to get to a Rolex Scuba GTG since most Rolex enthusiasts don't dive with their treasured timepieces.

Think about it.........

(I can PM you some details if you are interested)

Hey! Easy there big fella! I know plenty of Rolex enthusiasts that would not dive with anything else but their Rolex. It's the Paneri lovers that you never see on a dive boat.

I'm going diving of Los Angeles next weekend and my biggest problem will be deciding which Rolex dive watch to wear.

Jason71 · 20 July 2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

Hey! Easy there big fella! I know plenty of Rolex enthusiasts that would not dive with anything else but their Rolex. It's the Paneri lovers that you never see on a dive boat.

I'm going diving of Los Angeles next weekend and my biggest problem will be deciding which Rolex dive watch to wear.

Admit it though........We are in the minority. I can't tell you how many times I have heard...."Why don't you dive with an inexpensive casio or seiko??"

kilyung · 20 July 2010, 03:11 PM

Hey! Not all 'risti are afraid of the water. All mine have hit at least 100 ft. Unfortunately can't say the same for my YM, Daytona, or GMTIIc. Hmm... I guess I need a sub or sd.

Subfiend · 20 July 2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Admit it though........We are in the minority. I can't tell you how many times I have heard...."Why don't you dive with an inexpensive casio or seiko??"

With an estimated 6 million divers in the world, I would say yes, we are in the minority. But come diving with my group or go to DEMA and you will be happily in the majority.

psv · 20 July 2010, 10:20 PM

Splendid idea! When? Where?

caballero · 20 July 2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Sure, I'll be hosting one in Nelson Bay in Saturday, everyone's welcome!

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Hey ! Are you from Newcastle by any chance arctic moose ?

GerardoG · 21 July 2010, 03:57 AM

...and there is always Cozumel!

ArcticMoose · 21 July 2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by caballero

Hey ! Are you from Newcastle by any chance arctic moose ?

Not from, but I do live in Newcastle, yes.

djhiram · 21 July 2010, 12:24 PM

I'm up for it! I'm starting my certification this week (FINALLY!) and would love to bring the SD out to sea

Zed Homme · 21 July 2010, 01:40 PM

I'm all in! I love my SO in every way, but she doesn't dive...

Subfiend, I agree that I've never seen a panerai on a dive boat, but I assure you my PAM 87 has had it's share of bottom time...

Subfiend · 22 July 2010, 05:02 AM

Ya gotta love that bottom time!

Zed Homme · 22 July 2010, 06:16 AM

Great pic Subfiend! Ive been wanting to get in the water in the worst way as of late. Might have to plan a quick jaunt down to FL just to get my fix...

thlax · 22 July 2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I like the idea. Dutch Springs anyone?

Ahhhhhhaha too funny! I got certified there when i was 10 while it was mildly snowing....7mm suit boots hood gloves you name it haha. Great time.

I do tend to hit grand cayman and Cozumel once a year.

Enjoy

Not my SD but still... :)

Subfiend · 22 July 2010, 10:36 AM

OMG! A Panerai underwater! That's a rare sight!

I went to Dutch long before they had the slide, but I did my deep dive for my AOW cert back in 1985. Brrrrrrrrr! Now I prefer the Caymans too. Or Florida, the Bahamas, Palau or just about anywhere else I can see and be warm too.

Rogue884 · 22 July 2010, 11:28 AM

Well my buddy owns Horizon Divers in the Keys, and a friend of the family owns Ocean Divers across the canal. A GTG would be cool. If there are any of those HOG Divers out there, I know a cave or two we can dive.

Zed Homme · 22 July 2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue884

Well my buddy owns Horizon Divers in the Keys, and a friend of the family owns Ocean Divers across the canal. A GTG would be cool. If there are any of those HOG Divers out there, I know a cave or two we can dive.

Theyre based out of Key Largo right? I dove with them several years ago and had a great time....

cakim · 22 July 2010, 07:12 PM

Loving the idea!

20 July 2010, 08:01 AM	#1
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Diver's Needed !! So I am thinking to myself, "Self, with so many Rolex dive watch enthusiasts, shouldn't we have a GTG that incorporated some SCUBA?" Is there an interest in this, maybe meet up in the Keys for a GTG and some fun? __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

20 July 2010, 08:11 AM	#3
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	hey, I am up for anywhere, Grand Cayman, USVI, Bahamas, Yucatan, you name it. I was just thinking low key GTG, but hey the Doxa guys on WUS do it why not us. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

20 July 2010, 10:17 AM	#4
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I like the idea. Dutch Springs anyone? __________________ Subfiend

20 July 2010, 10:22 AM	#5
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Oh boy, how about somewhere without an inflatable water slide. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

20 July 2010, 12:54 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Chris, why not accompany a bunch of us to Grand Cayman on Searaiders this year. It is a "Doxa" event, but you know how much I like other watches, and the rest of the gang that goes is quite tolerant of all different brands. I know how you feel about Doxa watches, but that doesn't mean that you couldn't go and enjoy some great diving with some fellow watch enthusiasts. Plus, there is an AWESOME Rolex AD on the island. I can't tell you how much fun it is to go. My wife went, and she thinks that it is crazy that I hang-out online with a bunch of watch nerds. However, she still claims that it is one of the best trips that she has ever been on. Probably the closest thing you are going to get to a Rolex Scuba GTG since most Rolex enthusiasts don't dive with their treasured timepieces. Think about it......... (I can PM you some details if you are interested) __________________ 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

20 July 2010, 08:04 AM	#2
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 293	I would love to but my vacation time is accounted for in Scotland and New Zealand for the next 2 years! There is some awesome diving down in American Samoa FYI

20 July 2010, 10:31 AM	#6
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Sounds like a great idea, would make for some interesting group shots Sorry though I don't get wet unless I am getting payed

20 July 2010, 12:57 PM	#8
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Thats a cool idea, I like it. I must admitt, though I have had a bit of a sour Doxa experiance, I am kinda thinking about a T-graph. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

20 July 2010, 01:13 PM	#10
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	PM sent __________________ 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

20 July 2010, 01:40 PM	#11
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Sure, I'll be hosting one in Nelson Bay in Saturday, everyone's welcome!

20 July 2010, 03:11 PM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Hey! Not all 'risti are afraid of the water. All mine have hit at least 100 ft. Unfortunately can't say the same for my YM, Daytona, or GMTIIc. Hmm... I guess I need a sub or sd.

20 July 2010, 10:20 PM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Splendid idea! When? Where?

21 July 2010, 03:57 AM	#18
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...and there is always Cozumel!

21 July 2010, 12:24 PM	#20
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	I'm up for it! I'm starting my certification this week (FINALLY!) and would love to bring the SD out to sea

21 July 2010, 01:40 PM	#21
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I'm all in! I love my SO in every way, but she doesn't dive... Subfiend, I agree that I've never seen a panerai on a dive boat, but I assure you my PAM 87 has had it's share of bottom time...

22 July 2010, 05:02 AM	#22
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Ya gotta love that bottom time! __________________ Subfiend

22 July 2010, 06:16 AM	#23
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Great pic Subfiend! Ive been wanting to get in the water in the worst way as of late. Might have to plan a quick jaunt down to FL just to get my fix...

22 July 2010, 10:36 AM	#25
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	OMG! A Panerai underwater! That's a rare sight! I went to Dutch long before they had the slide, but I did my deep dive for my AOW cert back in 1985. Brrrrrrrrr! Now I prefer the Caymans too. Or Florida, the Bahamas, Palau or just about anywhere else I can see and be warm too. __________________ Subfiend

22 July 2010, 11:28 AM	#26
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Well my buddy owns Horizon Divers in the Keys, and a friend of the family owns Ocean Divers across the canal. A GTG would be cool. If there are any of those HOG Divers out there, I know a cave or two we can dive. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

22 July 2010, 07:12 PM	#28
cakim Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 78	Loving the idea!

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