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mrblue · 23 March 2019, 05:17 AM

What exactly does that mean? I don't think any professionals use a Rolex as a tool. Much less expensive digital watches would do any job more reliably

V25V · 23 March 2019, 05:18 AM

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Blicky41 · 23 March 2019, 05:21 AM

How about a sports car... do you use it to professionally race ?

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101031-28 · 23 March 2019, 05:21 AM

Well, back in the day I am pretty sure professionals did use Rolex watches as tools. Nowadays with smartwatch technology, and other instruments, they have more options to choose from.

capote · 23 March 2019, 05:24 AM

Yes I agree. However it is the idea that it is a tool for deep sea exploration or whatever that attracts some people to the brand even though they will not use it under water at all. Like the outrage of the new TT SD, people want Rolex to sell tools used as jewellery, not jewellery used as jewellery.

904VT · 23 March 2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mrblue

What exactly does that mean? I don't think any professionals use a Rolex as a tool. Much less expensive digital watches would do any job more reliably

Professional Yacht racers use the YM2 if that counts

But I would say that pilots use the GMT Master as the tool it's meant to be. 3 time zone tracking

R!$ · 23 March 2019, 05:41 AM

professional as in you have a job and need a sports "tool" watch

jimcameron · 23 March 2019, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Professional Yacht racers use the YM2 if that counts

You must not have been racing for a long time.

GMT Aviator · 23 March 2019, 05:59 AM

I’m a professional airline pilot, and I wear and use my GMT every day at work.

Finslayer83 · 23 March 2019, 06:27 AM

I know folks who have used them in ocean, air, and battlefield environments.

It's all relative to perception / cost.

I consider a custom 1911 a tool and treat it as such, where as some might prefer to spend the money on a modern polymer pistol to serve as the tool.

rushca01 · 23 March 2019, 06:34 AM

I use my 116610 as a dive watch ie a tool. It truly is a chameleon of a watch along with the other professional models. You can use it for its intended “professional” use and a night on the town etc..

I look at rolex professional models as something a “bespoke” adventurer/gentleman would use. Yes, there are “better” tools for the job, but nothing that combines classy and tool together. That’s why I like them at least.

garbanzo · 23 March 2019, 06:37 AM

5hey can be used as a hammer if you’re stranded on a deserted island

904VT · 23 March 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

You must not have been racing for a long time.

Lol you are correct. I have no interest to ever participate in such sport

Pauln · 23 March 2019, 06:54 AM

I think, today, the term tool watch is used to describe a watch style rather than to describe its purpose. A tool watch is generally SS, was originally conceived to serve a purpose (a bezel, dual time zone, larger hands or whatever), and has no bling.

Brew · 23 March 2019, 07:33 AM

It means, "Man Jewelry."

23 March 2019, 05:17 AM	#1
mrblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 156	Professional line tool watches. What exactly does that mean? I don't think any professionals use a Rolex as a tool. Much less expensive digital watches would do any job more reliably

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101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Well, back in the day I am pretty sure professionals did use Rolex watches as tools. Nowadays with smartwatch technology, and other instruments, they have more options to choose from. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

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23 March 2019, 05:24 AM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Yes I agree. However it is the idea that it is a tool for deep sea exploration or whatever that attracts some people to the brand even though they will not use it under water at all. Like the outrage of the new TT SD, people want Rolex to sell tools used as jewellery, not jewellery used as jewellery.

23 March 2019, 05:41 AM	#7
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	professional as in you have a job and need a sports "tool" watch

23 March 2019, 05:59 AM	#9
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I’m a professional airline pilot, and I wear and use my GMT every day at work.

23 March 2019, 06:27 AM	#10
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I know folks who have used them in ocean, air, and battlefield environments. It's all relative to perception / cost. I consider a custom 1911 a tool and treat it as such, where as some might prefer to spend the money on a modern polymer pistol to serve as the tool.

23 March 2019, 06:34 AM	#11
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,750	I use my 116610 as a dive watch ie a tool. It truly is a chameleon of a watch along with the other professional models. You can use it for its intended “professional” use and a night on the town etc.. I look at rolex professional models as something a “bespoke” adventurer/gentleman would use. Yes, there are “better” tools for the job, but nothing that combines classy and tool together. That’s why I like them at least.

23 March 2019, 06:54 AM	#14
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I think, today, the term tool watch is used to describe a watch style rather than to describe its purpose. A tool watch is generally SS, was originally conceived to serve a purpose (a bezel, dual time zone, larger hands or whatever), and has no bling.

23 March 2019, 07:33 AM	#15
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	It means, "Man Jewelry."

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