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Old 9 September 2014, 12:19 PM   #31
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A Sub.c or a SD4000.
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Old 9 September 2014, 12:23 PM   #32
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You might want to throw a Tudor Pelagos into the mix. It's quite a bit different than anything else on your list, and cheap. I think the weight of a DSSD would get tiresome, not to mention you could knock someone out with it on the basketball court!
+1 on the Pelagos. A great watch with advantages over the Sub. and more like the SD.
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Old 9 September 2014, 12:37 PM   #33
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Old 9 September 2014, 01:26 PM   #34
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I would go with a suunto or a GPS watch:)
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Old 9 September 2014, 01:35 PM   #35
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Can you show pictures of the oyster bracelet on the BLNR after all that activity?
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Old 9 September 2014, 01:36 PM   #36
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I never take my watch off during a massage! Unless I'm going for a wrist type of massage.

I would suggest a Daytona or Explorer II. Give you a different non-ceramic bezel look.
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Old 9 September 2014, 01:39 PM   #37
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The 1st watch I thought about was the Explorer II. I would add a Sub because I like it better but for what you need it for, an Explorer II, white dial is what I think would suit your needs. And for the amounts of time you actually dive, not worth buying one for that purpose alone. ;-)

On the flip side, I would suggest you get a Casio. LOL If you're using the argument you need a precision mechanical watch for these activities, then go for another Rolex. ;-)
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Old 9 September 2014, 03:06 PM   #38
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I would go with a suunto or a GPS watch:)
Wear the Rolex and you strap the Suunto to the outside of your pack to keep a lock on you.
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:15 PM   #39
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Can you show pictures of the oyster bracelet on the BLNR after all that activity?
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:33 PM   #40
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Old 9 September 2014, 04:48 PM   #41
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Explorer 216570. Tough; beautiful; accurate. Just take a look.
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Old 9 September 2014, 05:45 PM   #42
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Explorer 216570. Tough; beautiful; accurate. Just take a look.

Is the 3187 Calibre tougher than the 3186?
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Old 9 September 2014, 06:46 PM   #43
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What watch is the little dude wearing?
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Old 9 September 2014, 06:54 PM   #44
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Old 9 September 2014, 08:40 PM   #45
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Dssd is too heavy and bulky for your type of activity. I'd go SD.
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Old 9 September 2014, 09:09 PM   #46
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Hi

I cannot understand people that do not wear their watches for activities, I have had a few different Rolex, the one I wore most was a great old Sub it did everything I did which included a LOT of sport everything from motor racing to scuba diving and a lot in between and never had a problem.
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Old 9 September 2014, 09:12 PM   #47
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Old 9 September 2014, 09:13 PM   #48
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Sub if you want something lighter. I think you would get used to the weight and size of the dssd. I never notice it at this point but also don't run those distances.
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:44 PM   #49
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Is the 3187 Calibre tougher than the 3186?
I believe that the 3187 is a little larger (for the larger case) & the 3187 has the newer Paraflex shock absorbers. So I think they're supposed to be tougher, but only time will tell for sure.

But all sport Rolexes are very tough watches. I've put mine through a lot of hell & it has come through with flying colours & looking beautiful. Very few things are quite as beautiful as a 216570 in the sunlight.
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Old 9 September 2014, 10:49 PM   #50
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SD4000 no question with the 114060 a close second.
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:05 PM   #51
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I think you're nuts to play basketball with a watch on, because it's a real good way to hit somebody in the eye with a fair-sized chunk of metal (unless you're just playing h.o.r.s.e.). Any Rolex that has the paraflex shock absorbing system would be a better choice for repetitive motion situations than any of the dive watches.
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:09 PM   #52
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What's h.o.r.s.e.?
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:20 PM   #53
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You take your Rolex off when getting a massage? That is dangerous!
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/04/...7371396356273/

anyway, a SubC or DSSD, Explorer II
...you should know where he puts it!
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:31 PM   #54
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I would go with a sub or subc with a Rubber B strap or a Nato Strap since its light and comfortable.
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:38 PM   #55
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I think you're nuts to play basketball with a watch on, because it's a real good way to hit somebody in the eye with a fair-sized chunk of metal (unless you're just playing h.o.r.s.e.). Any Rolex that has the paraflex shock absorbing system would be a better choice for repetitive motion situations than any of the dive watches.
And the Rolexes with the paraflex shock absorbing system are:

DJ II
Sky Dweller
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Old 9 September 2014, 11:43 PM   #56
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And the Rolexes with the paraflex shock absorbing system are:

DJ II
Sky Dweller
Explorer
Explorer II
And...

Day-Date II
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Old 10 September 2014, 12:04 AM   #57
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And the Rolexes with the paraflex shock absorbing system are:

DJ II
Sky Dweller
Explorer
Explorer II
Forgot all about it!
So maybe I'll stick to my DJII - problem solved (and 10-12K saved)!
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And...

Day-Date II
Ha, yes. Forgot to the DDII! Thanks!!
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Old 10 September 2014, 12:17 AM   #59
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Forgot all about it!
So maybe I'll stick to my DJII - problem solved (and 10-12K saved)!
A TRF first...we saved you money...But how much fun would that be?

Good Luck, and congrats in advance, on your next acquisition!
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Old 10 September 2014, 03:43 AM   #60
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You asked for it...
Looking good.

Just goes to show you PCL haters that those micro scratches dont even show unless you have your first one and are staring.

On the other hand looks like theres a tiny bit of stretch going on due to the space between the links... I have experienced this as well.

Rolex really needs to solve that issue, and I dont think it would take long to come up with a solution, maybe similar to the one they use on the pt daytona by encasing the screws.


Thubs up rolex looks great after all that abuse, or should I say enjoyment!
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