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Mogens · 27 June 2011, 08:33 PM

I know there´s a lot of similar threads on the forum, but I just can´t decide...

I´m leaving for vacation on thursday, and due to the travelling and places we´re going to stay I will only bring 1 watch. We´re spending one week on a cruise and a couple of weeks in a villa where we´re gonna spend some days in the pool, on the beach and of course in the nearby cities. So the watch I´ll bring will need to do the job both on the beach playing with my kids, both also with "semi-formal" wear in the evening.
My collection includes several SS Rolexes, including Sub-C wich might be the obvious choice for the task. However I feel my green dial 116718 GMT MII 18k wants to join, and I really like to bring it. I´m all for using (not abusing) my watches, and this is in no way a safe-queen, but is it up for the task?

ExpII · 27 June 2011, 08:45 PM

I'd bring the Sub-C and not give it another thought. It's waterproof . . . it's right there on the dial.

Andad · 27 June 2011, 08:51 PM

It's up for it.

padi56 · 27 June 2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogens

I know there´s a lot of similar threads on the forum, but I just can´t decide...

I´m leaving for vacation on thursday, and due to the travelling and places we´re going to stay I will only bring 1 watch. We´re spending one week on a cruise and a couple of weeks in a villa where we´re gonna spend some days in the pool, on the beach and of course in the nearby cities. So the watch I´ll bring will need to do the job both on the beach playing with my kids, both also with "semi-formal" wear in the evening.
My collection includes several SS Rolexes, including Sub-C wich might be the obvious choice for the task. However I feel my green dial 116718 GMT MII 18k wants to join, and I really like to bring it. I´m all for using (not abusing) my watches, and this is in no way a safe-queen, but is it up for the task?

Not a problem for both watches just make sure crown is screwed down finger tight, and just wash in fresh water after the pool dip.

RicharddeJong · 27 June 2011, 09:06 PM

Wow, I wish I had that problem right now. I'm sitting behind a computer in a very warm office. It is the best weather we had for months outside and I have to work all day, and even worse, I'm looking at pictures for my first Rolex, so I'm not even wearing one right now.....

Beautifull picture of that 18k GMT, looks great !! have a great holiday !

Rolesor · 27 June 2011, 09:45 PM

I swam with my DJ my entire two week wedding and honeymoon trip. Aside from it almost falling off my wrist during a really drunken high five it survived the trip lol almost losing it in the ocean scared the you know what outta me though :/

Runnin' Rebel · 27 June 2011, 09:46 PM

SubC, no question. Looks good for day and night activities.

Didn't say where your going, hopefully no problems with wearing 18k sticking out like a sore thumb, I tend to bring my GMT everywhere. The others, take a vacation while I'm on vacation. One less thing to worry about.

Have fun

rms · 27 June 2011, 09:54 PM

I'm leaving for a beach vacation in Spain next week. I've decided to strap on the Sub 14060M with a Nato and leave it there for the duration and not give it a second thought. The others will be 'safed' while we're gone.

mjclark32 · 27 June 2011, 09:55 PM

Take the sub and be worryless.

Rolex Junky · 27 June 2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RicharddeJong

Wow, I wish I had that problem right now. I'm sitting behind a computer in a very warm office. It is the best weather we had for months outside and I have to work all day, and even worse, I'm looking at pictures for my first Rolex, so I'm not even wearing one right now.....

Beautifull picture of that 18k GMT, looks great !! have a great holiday !

To bad brother. My heart goes out to you. A cliënt just called of the meeting we had planed so I have a clear schedule this afthernoon. I'm off to bask in the 32 degrees celcius sun. Good luck with the heat and with your Rolex adventure. May I suggest Leon Martens in Maastricht? They have a lovely collection or are you leaning towards the gray market?

On topic:

I would leave the gold at home. It could attract the wrong kind of attention. Enjoy your vacation.

SWIMPRUF · 27 June 2011, 10:32 PM

Wear the Sub-C and leave those questions behind.

Enjoy the vacation!

dooder202 · 27 June 2011, 11:43 PM

Take them both. You live only once. Use them.

bayerische · 27 June 2011, 11:50 PM

The GMT for sure!!!

Oyster1982 · 27 June 2011, 11:51 PM

I take my Datejust swimming, even my old 1982 Date was in the ocean with me in Bermuda. Its a Rolex Oyster its waterproof, I dont need to mention the crushed Oyster ad from the 70's.

Dan2010 · 27 June 2011, 11:51 PM

GMT is the place to be.............

rad87gn · 28 June 2011, 12:12 AM

Take the GMT! It will do everything you need for travels and swimming.

Tools · 28 June 2011, 01:11 AM

Tough choice..

I've worn a gold Sub during the same activities, so it's really up to you what you want to do..

However, only take one.. It's safest on your wrist than any place else while on a vacation......

Dr. Robert · 28 June 2011, 02:03 AM

one watch.....the sub.

HPY · 28 June 2011, 02:16 AM

I would bring the sub and leave the gmt at home

Time2time · 28 June 2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ExpII

I'd bring the Sub-C and not give it another thought. It's waterproof . . . it's right there on the dial.

X2

joker01 · 28 June 2011, 02:18 AM

Tough choice but if I had to bring one then it would be the GMT since it's 18k and it would fit the semi formal wear.

ptugolf · 28 June 2011, 02:29 AM

I would take the Sub C and it is built to take the punishment of all types of outdoor activities and weather extremes.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 28 June 2011, 02:46 AM

I would take the Sub.

East Bay Rider · 28 June 2011, 03:17 AM

Are they insured?
Bring your favorite. Leave the other at home. Have a good time.

Mogens · 28 June 2011, 08:08 AM

Thanks for your thought, guys!

I'm still a little torn, will have to sleep on it... Regarding theft and robbery I'm not so worried. I'm mostly conscerned about the "sandwash-threatment"...

The Sub might be an obvious choice, but I'm gone for four weeks, and It's a long time without the golden love:)

skyedog · 28 June 2011, 08:20 AM

Is a tool watch enjoy and wear it!

JUSTROLEXES · 28 June 2011, 08:44 AM

bring the one you like, in this case you want the GMT so let it be

Have fun and take some pictures

SSD · 28 June 2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Tough choice..

I've worn a gold Sub during the same activities, so it's really up to you what you want to do..

However, only take one.. It's safest on your wrist than any place else while on a vacation......

Exactly! Neither will ever know the difference, so pick one and play to your heart's content!!! They're tougher than we are...

Paracentesis · 28 June 2011, 08:56 AM

Careful! I urge extreme caution in this potentially hazardous holiday situation. Water can be quite wet.

boogiebot · 28 June 2011, 09:04 AM

personally i dont swim with my watches. not scared that they will get damaged afterall they are all water proof. its just the fact that i dont really go swimming. and if i ever go on vacation i never really bring a watch. but thats just me

27 June 2011, 08:33 PM	#1
Mogens Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 77	Would you take it swimming? I know there´s a lot of similar threads on the forum, but I just can´t decide... I´m leaving for vacation on thursday, and due to the travelling and places we´re going to stay I will only bring 1 watch. We´re spending one week on a cruise and a couple of weeks in a villa where we´re gonna spend some days in the pool, on the beach and of course in the nearby cities. So the watch I´ll bring will need to do the job both on the beach playing with my kids, both also with "semi-formal" wear in the evening. My collection includes several SS Rolexes, including Sub-C wich might be the obvious choice for the task. However I feel my green dial 116718 GMT MII 18k wants to join, and I really like to bring it. I´m all for using (not abusing) my watches, and this is in no way a safe-queen, but is it up for the task?

27 June 2011, 08:51 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	It's up for it. __________________ E

27 June 2011, 09:45 PM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I swam with my DJ my entire two week wedding and honeymoon trip. Aside from it almost falling off my wrist during a really drunken high five it survived the trip lol almost losing it in the ocean scared the you know what outta me though :/ __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

27 June 2011, 09:46 PM	#7
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	SubC, no question. Looks good for day and night activities. Didn't say where your going, hopefully no problems with wearing 18k sticking out like a sore thumb, I tend to bring my GMT everywhere. The others, take a vacation while I'm on vacation. One less thing to worry about. Have fun __________________ ♛

27 June 2011, 09:54 PM	#8
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	I'm leaving for a beach vacation in Spain next week. I've decided to strap on the Sub 14060M with a Nato and leave it there for the duration and not give it a second thought. The others will be 'safed' while we're gone. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

27 June 2011, 08:45 PM	#2
ExpII Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: Milgauss, PAM 359 Posts: 390	I'd bring the Sub-C and not give it another thought. It's waterproof . . . it's right there on the dial.

27 June 2011, 09:06 PM	#5
RicharddeJong Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Netherlands Posts: 37	Wow, I wish I had that problem right now. I'm sitting behind a computer in a very warm office. It is the best weather we had for months outside and I have to work all day, and even worse, I'm looking at pictures for my first Rolex, so I'm not even wearing one right now..... Beautifull picture of that 18k GMT, looks great !! have a great holiday !

27 June 2011, 09:55 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Take the sub and be worryless. __________________

27 June 2011, 10:32 PM	#11
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Wear the Sub-C and leave those questions behind. Enjoy the vacation! __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

27 June 2011, 11:43 PM	#12
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Take them both. You live only once. Use them.

27 June 2011, 11:50 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The GMT for sure!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 June 2011, 11:51 PM	#14
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I take my Datejust swimming, even my old 1982 Date was in the ocean with me in Bermuda. Its a Rolex Oyster its waterproof, I dont need to mention the crushed Oyster ad from the 70's. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

27 June 2011, 11:51 PM	#15
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	GMT is the place to be.............

28 June 2011, 12:12 AM	#16
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Take the GMT! It will do everything you need for travels and swimming. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

28 June 2011, 01:11 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Tough choice.. I've worn a gold Sub during the same activities, so it's really up to you what you want to do.. However, only take one.. It's safest on your wrist than any place else while on a vacation...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 June 2011, 02:03 AM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,283	one watch.....the sub. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 June 2011, 02:16 AM	#19
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	I would bring the sub and leave the gmt at home

28 June 2011, 02:18 AM	#21
joker01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47	Tough choice but if I had to bring one then it would be the GMT since it's 18k and it would fit the semi formal wear.

28 June 2011, 02:29 AM	#22
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	I would take the Sub C and it is built to take the punishment of all types of outdoor activities and weather extremes.

28 June 2011, 02:46 AM	#23
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I would take the Sub. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

28 June 2011, 03:17 AM	#24
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Are they insured? Bring your favorite. Leave the other at home. Have a good time. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

28 June 2011, 08:08 AM	#25
Mogens Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 77	Thanks for your thought, guys! I'm still a little torn, will have to sleep on it... Regarding theft and robbery I'm not so worried. I'm mostly conscerned about the "sandwash-threatment"... The Sub might be an obvious choice, but I'm gone for four weeks, and It's a long time without the golden love:)

28 June 2011, 08:20 AM	#26
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Is a tool watch enjoy and wear it!

28 June 2011, 08:44 AM	#27
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	bring the one you like, in this case you want the GMT so let it be Have fun and take some pictures __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

28 June 2011, 08:56 AM	#29
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Careful! I urge extreme caution in this potentially hazardous holiday situation. Water can be quite wet.

28 June 2011, 09:04 AM	#30
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	personally i dont swim with my watches. not scared that they will get damaged afterall they are all water proof. its just the fact that i dont really go swimming. and if i ever go on vacation i never really bring a watch. but thats just me

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