The Submariner - A Redundant Icon ??

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

start freediving ,,, lol , not a lot of tech there.

I meant tables, etc. I am spoiled now.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by masterserg

know what you mean , i teach bsac padi use us navy for comm , and a lot of other table , it does get a bit mind boggling ,,, but , there is always the two fail safe guides
bsac 2s , 22meters 22mins 2mins deco at 2meters .... not acurate but a quick aide memoir
or the famous fifty ,,, 40meters 10 mins bottom time ,,, numbers add to fifty and avoid deco ,,, ie 30m for 20 min , 20m for 30min etc ,,, just rough guides .... easily remembered
but as they say no substitute for tables computer/timmer an propper planning.
I meant tables, etc. I am spoiled now.

just a guide

[dysondiver]

jason 71 pm sent , many tanks tom

[dysondiver]

must confess , if i want a quick guestimate to a mans personal values , i look at the watch he chooses to wear , and his shoes.

[capote]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

must confess , if i want a quick guestimate to a mans personal values , i look at the watch he chooses to wear , and his shoes.

Really? How on earth can a watch or shoes tell anyting about a persons values? I wear sneakers quite a bit, and my Rolex too.

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by capote

Really? How on earth can a watch or shoes tell anyting about a persons values? I wear sneakers quite a bit, and my Rolex too.

I look at the hands and the heels of their shoes...

Waitasec, I look at 'her' hands and 'his' shoes heels, eryeah, thats bedda...

[DG123]

I think the dive watches are fine for diving.
I would like to see Rolex make a "general sports watch", designed for those who do not dive, race cars, or mountain climb.

Originally Posted by colker45

Ever since I developed my taste in wristwatches and fully understood the Rolex brand I've loved the Submariner. I've owned 4 different versions of this watch and still wear a 16613 to this day, but for me in can never be bettered in it's original form. I have always thought of it as the 'blueprint' for every subsequent sports watch from Rolex and indeed all manufacturers. The timeless, elegant beauty of it's black and stainless appearance coupled with it's rugged construction really do make this a watch for all occasions.
It is slightly sad however that apparently, today, less than 5% of these watches that are purchased even come close to fulfilling the function that they were originally designed for, which is principally as a diver's watch. Most of these watches never even see the inside of a shower or a swimming pool and that is a little sad. I suppose that's progress in a way, in a world of 'fit for purpose' equipment, diving companies such as Comex in the past, no longer see fit to issue they're employees with a £5,000 wristwatch and if they do surely the Sea Dweller is better suited to the diving professional. Recreational divers and water sports enthusiasts also dont seem to spend the amount of money on a watch that in most cases will eclipse the cost of the rest of their essential equipment, this now seems to be the home of the G Shock and Animal wearer.
So spare a thought for the poor Submariner, like a highly trained athlete who only ever jogs on a Sunday or a Ferrari purchased solely to pop down the shops, this is an item manufactured to the most meticulous standards and built to withstand the most demanding of environments that in the majority of cases never gets to fulfill it's real purpose. This is sad, but I suppose it doesn't really matter when you look that good !!!

[capote]

Originally Posted by DG123

I think the dive watches are fine for diving.
I would like to see Rolex make a "general sports watch", designed for those who do not dive, race cars, or mountain climb.

I guess that would be a Milgauss, you don't really need to be in a lab to benfit from the anti-magnitic case.

[cursto]

Originally Posted by colker45

Ever since I developed my taste in wristwatches and fully understood the Rolex brand I've loved the Submariner. I've owned 4 different versions of this watch and still wear a 16613 to this day, but for me in can never be bettered in it's original form. I have always thought of it as the 'blueprint' for every subsequent sports watch from Rolex and indeed all manufacturers. The timeless, elegant beauty of it's black and stainless appearance coupled with it's rugged construction really do make this a watch for all occasions.
It is slightly sad however that apparently, today, less than 5% of these watches that are purchased even come close to fulfilling the function that they were originally designed for, which is principally as a diver's watch. Most of these watches never even see the inside of a shower or a swimming pool and that is a little sad. I suppose that's progress in a way, in a world of 'fit for purpose' equipment, diving companies such as Comex in the past, no longer see fit to issue they're employees with a £5,000 wristwatch and if they do surely the Sea Dweller is better suited to the diving professional. Recreational divers and water sports enthusiasts also dont seem to spend the amount of money on a watch that in most cases will eclipse the cost of the rest of their essential equipment, this now seems to be the home of the G Shock and Animal wearer.
So spare a thought for the poor Submariner, like a highly trained athlete who only ever jogs on a Sunday or a Ferrari purchased solely to pop down the shops, this is an item manufactured to the most meticulous standards and built to withstand the most demanding of environments that in the majority of cases never gets to fulfill it's real purpose. This is sad, but I suppose it doesn't really matter when you look that good !!!

I agree. Just like all of those Land Rovers and Hummers whose tires have never even been off the asphalt their entire life. Seems today they are used as a "high end" mini van or as a modern day station wagon.

[masterserg]

Ultimately, I don't think it matters. I have a watch that I can use for anything from diving to client meetings to (insert activity) and I know it will not fail and it will look good on top of that. More importantly, it makes me happy every time I wear it, every day year in year out. What else can I ask of it?

PS, whether I personally choose to use it for diving or not.