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Andad · 7 April 2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

As others have said, this thread sure has taken a different turn and I'm the first to admit I could be wrong.

I'm sorry I doubted you and please accept my apologies.

I also appreciate this Mon.

I have enjoyed Steve's thread and was about to suggest that you either stepped up or down.

I can only hope that you did this of your own accord.

andyol1966 · 7 April 2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Here is one place I have not worn the dive watches..
Caving in the Mendips. UK.
To many opportunities to bash the hell out of a steel watch.

Wow, that looks well scary! What was the visibility like? Agree you would not want to wear your DSSD...don't want to damage those cave walls if you do bash it

Keep these excellent pics coming!

toomuchtalk · 7 April 2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I also appreciate this Mon.

I have enjoyed Steve's thread and was about to suggest that you either stepped up or down.

I can only hope that you did this of your own accord.

Yes he did!

toomuchtalk · 7 April 2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by andyol1966

Wow, that looks well scary! What was the visibility like? Agree you would not want to wear your DSSD...don't want to damage those cave walls if you do bash it

Keep these excellent pics coming!

Yes, a mate and I thought we'd try it out after doing lots of caving and open water diving.
Visibility zero.
I had the submariner then (still do) and did use it in anger on open water dives, as there was no dive computers then. So actually used the bezel to measure dive time...
Yet maximum depth I ever went to was 30 meters. And if I remember 50 meters and below air is poisonous ; so the a Deep Sea and even the Seadweller and even the Submariner are exercises in watch making technical ability...

toomuchtalk · 7 April 2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

As others have said, this thread sure has taken a different turn and I'm the first to admit I could be wrong.

I'm sorry I doubted you and please accept my apologies.

I also apologise for the vagueness at the start of this thread. And for having Antarctica as my address; school boy error.

Never thought the thread would carry on this long or generate so much attention.
So a blanket apology to all those who have read this and been confused at the start.
Best Steve

rolexnub · 7 April 2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I also apologise for the vagueness at the start of this thread. And for having Antarctica as my address; school boy error.

Never thought the thread would carry on this long or generate so much attention.
So a blanket apology to all those who have read this and been confused at the start.
Best Steve

My apologies as well Steve for my doubtful comments earlier

Keep posting of your exploration, adventures and watch collection

toomuchtalk · 7 April 2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexnub

My apologies as well Steve for my doubtful comments earlier

Keep posting of your exploration, adventures and watch collection

roger that.

Beef · 7 April 2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

The explorer 2 is the best; as the bezels on gmt and dive watches can freeze up sometimes.

Never thought of that...but I've always been a sunny skies and warm climes guy. With a fascination with polar exploration.

toomuchtalk · 7 April 2014, 11:41 PM

Coldest i have been in is -39.5; saying that though the watch is normally under clothes on your wrist; so its not really a problem. I did put a NATO on an explorer 2 once as some reports said that the steel case back can freeze to the wrist- but in my experience that has never been a problem...
It was -39.5 when this picture was taken- about 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Using a GMT Master 2.

Beef · 8 April 2014, 12:05 AM

And I'm assuming that's -39.5 C, not Fahrenheit. Pretty chilly! The NATO idea makes sense, even if it turned out not to be a problem. I imagine that the exertion of walking/XC skiing even in those conditions can lead to some perspiration/condensation on the watch. Which I'm guessing, is why the bezel freezes as stated above. Stuff most of us here have never had to consider.

MonBK · 8 April 2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

And I'm assuming that's -39.5 C, not Fahrenheit. Pretty chilly! The NATO idea makes sense, even if it turned out not to be a problem. I imagine that the exertion of walking/XC skiing even in those conditions can lead to some perspiration/condensation on the watch. Which I'm guessing, is why the bezel freezes as stated above. Stuff most of us here have never had to consider.

Does it matter if it's C or F?

The difference is only less then half a degree

subtona · 8 April 2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Coldest i have been in is -39.5; saying that though the watch is normally under clothes on your wrist; so its not really a problem. I did put a NATO on an explorer 2 once as some reports said that the steel case back can freeze to the wrist- but in my experience that has never been a problem...
It was -39.5 when this picture was taken- about 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Using a GMT Master 2.

fantastic!
some extreme temps for sure, putting all your gear through the harshest of testing

interested in any other gear observations +/- you have experienced and would share

subtona · 8 April 2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Does it matter if it's C or F?

The difference is only less then half a degree

good point, i had no idea...

pbr.dk · 8 April 2014, 01:17 AM

Best thread ever !!! :-D

And to the OP - credit for keeping your cool (no pun intended !) :-)

Kobayashi · 8 April 2014, 02:09 AM

I nominate you to replace "the most interesting man in the world." Please keep posting some of your adventure pictures! Great to see a Rolex put to use.

Stefman · 8 April 2014, 02:15 AM

Just had time to read all 14 pages....what a thread!

Steve, amazing stories you must have and great watches you've had as time telling companions. Look forward to your last 2 in your collection.

Thanks for sharing!

diapers · 8 April 2014, 02:30 AM

Thanks OP for the pictures.
Can't fault the quality of the pictures as they were mostly taken in extreme conditions. In fact, I kinda like them as it gives a very real feel as to how the OP might have been at the point of the photo being taken.

And nothing beats seeing the watches being utilized for the tool watches that they are, absolutely awe inspiring.
Certainly beats the usual formal wear or backyard wrist shot anytime.

Keep the expeditions going, life is an adventure.
Would love to be on my adventures when I start retiring.

Thumbs up for the shots in the wild.

Beef · 8 April 2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

good point, i had no idea...

Nor I. No matter, colder than I've ever experienced.

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

fantastic!
some extreme temps for sure, putting all your gear through the harshest of testing

interested in any other gear observations +/- you have experienced and would share

Gear and clothing is a massive personal choice..but simply it's the layering principle. And if your working hard in low temperature use exercise to regulate body temperature, as wearing to much makes you sweat. Stop and it freezes..

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pbr.dk

Best thread ever !!! :-D

And to the OP - credit for keeping your cool (no pun intended !) :-)

Wow..

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 02:57 AM

So here is the second to last watch..
Inherited and treasured. It does not get much air time.
Patek made the first chronograph, and this was the largest case they had made at the time.
5070...

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

So here is the second to last watch..
Inherited and treasured. It does not get much air time.
Patek made the first chronograph, and this was the largest case they had made at the time.
5070...

And the case back..

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefman

Just had time to read all 14 pages....what a thread!

Steve, amazing stories you must have and great watches you've had as time telling companions. Look forward to your last 2 in your collection.

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you..

lmcgbaj · 8 April 2014, 03:00 AM

Wow. That is like BAM!!!!

Superb Collection. Sorry for doubting you.

Now set that PP at 10:07 and send me a pic. Kidding, kidding..

mjclark32 · 8 April 2014, 03:02 AM

True adventurer!
Great pics, thanks for sharing

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

Wow. That is like BAM!!!!

Superb Collection. Sorry for doubting you.

Now set that PP at 10:07 and send me a pic. Kidding, kidding..

lmcgbaj · 8 April 2014, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

nickb732 · 8 April 2014, 03:14 AM

That's a nice PP! I bet the last one is really fantastic..

Beef · 8 April 2014, 03:15 AM

Stunning...... I wouldn't wear it much either. I'd just sit there and look at it. Slack jawed and glazed-eyed. That's going to be hard to top... So we're all holding our breath.

toomuchtalk · 8 April 2014, 03:24 AM

The best use I have ever used a Rolex for, was in greenland. We had to self rescue to the coast after an accident. After 10 days we made it to the coast and to the top of mountain.
I saw a local hunter in the fjord..
Ran down the hill and met him. There was notable language issue..
So I turned the hands of my Submariner to 6 o'clock. He smiled and went away.
That night we moved most of the gear down the hill, the next morning it was gone..
In despair we tried to self rescue across the rivers and fjords to the settlement. Failed and decided then to wait to 6 o'clock pm..the hunter turned up and also had the rest of our kit! He had been there at 6.am...
He then took us via his boat to the village, which was on an island a km out to sea, so we would never have made it anyway ...

7 April 2014, 11:41 PM	#399
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Coldest i have been in is -39.5; saying that though the watch is normally under clothes on your wrist; so its not really a problem. I did put a NATO on an explorer 2 once as some reports said that the steel case back can freeze to the wrist- but in my experience that has never been a problem... It was -39.5 when this picture was taken- about 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Using a GMT Master 2. Attached Images

8 April 2014, 12:05 AM	#400
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	And I'm assuming that's -39.5 C, not Fahrenheit. Pretty chilly! The NATO idea makes sense, even if it turned out not to be a problem. I imagine that the exertion of walking/XC skiing even in those conditions can lead to some perspiration/condensation on the watch. Which I'm guessing, is why the bezel freezes as stated above. Stuff most of us here have never had to consider. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

8 April 2014, 01:17 AM	#404
pbr.dk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Denmark Watch: Explorer II 42mm Posts: 145	Best thread ever !!! :-D And to the OP - credit for keeping your cool (no pun intended !) :-) __________________ Kind Regards Peter "When a guy takes off his coat, he's not going to fight. When a guy takes off his wristwatch, watch out!" - Basketball legend Al McGuire

8 April 2014, 02:57 AM	#411
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	So here is the second to last watch.. Inherited and treasured. It does not get much air time. Patek made the first chronograph, and this was the largest case they had made at the time. 5070... Attached Images

8 April 2014, 03:02 AM	#415
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	True adventurer! Great pics, thanks for sharing __________________

8 April 2014, 02:09 AM	#405
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	I nominate you to replace "the most interesting man in the world." Please keep posting some of your adventure pictures! Great to see a Rolex put to use.

8 April 2014, 02:15 AM	#406
Stefman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 71	Just had time to read all 14 pages....what a thread! Steve, amazing stories you must have and great watches you've had as time telling companions. Look forward to your last 2 in your collection. Thanks for sharing!

8 April 2014, 02:30 AM	#407
diapers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 82	Thanks OP for the pictures. Can't fault the quality of the pictures as they were mostly taken in extreme conditions. In fact, I kinda like them as it gives a very real feel as to how the OP might have been at the point of the photo being taken. And nothing beats seeing the watches being utilized for the tool watches that they are, absolutely awe inspiring. Certainly beats the usual formal wear or backyard wrist shot anytime. Keep the expeditions going, life is an adventure. Would love to be on my adventures when I start retiring. Thumbs up for the shots in the wild.

8 April 2014, 03:00 AM	#414
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	Wow. That is like BAM!!!! Superb Collection. Sorry for doubting you. Now set that PP at 10:07 and send me a pic. Kidding, kidding..

8 April 2014, 03:14 AM	#418
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	That's a nice PP! I bet the last one is really fantastic.. __________________ Nick

8 April 2014, 03:15 AM	#419
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Stunning...... I wouldn't wear it much either. I'd just sit there and look at it. Slack jawed and glazed-eyed. That's going to be hard to top... So we're all holding our breath. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

8 April 2014, 03:24 AM	#420
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	The best use I have ever used a Rolex for, was in greenland. We had to self rescue to the coast after an accident. After 10 days we made it to the coast and to the top of mountain. I saw a local hunter in the fjord.. Ran down the hill and met him. There was notable language issue.. So I turned the hands of my Submariner to 6 o'clock. He smiled and went away. That night we moved most of the gear down the hill, the next morning it was gone.. In despair we tried to self rescue across the rivers and fjords to the settlement. Failed and decided then to wait to 6 o'clock pm..the hunter turned up and also had the rest of our kit! He had been there at 6.am... He then took us via his boat to the village, which was on an island a km out to sea, so we would never have made it anyway ... Attached Images

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