Why hasn't Rolex created a model for doctors?

[kunlun]

My DJII is blood resistant to 100m.

That's enough for me, but a surgeon should probably get a submariner...

[Hodog16]

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

This is what a Doctor's watch would look like....

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...er-chronograph

Measures Pulse and Respiration rate. It's basically a chronograph with purpose made scales. If they wanted to make it a little unique, they could have a separate sub-dial to count the number of hours in a shift.

Very cool! Rolex should make a 42-44 mm chrono and add these new markers.

I used to complain about the wait at appointments too, but once you've seen what it's like on the other side, you'd understand why.

[NorCalKid]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

I would say any watch with easy means to capture time (Daytona, Sub, TOG, SD, etc.) is a good match for medical doctors / nurses, etc.

Easy to read time, easy to read seconds in a dark room and a date. Date change exactly at midnight(I work nights). That is all I want at work.

#1 is ease use of the second hand.

[artschool]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Invoicing!;-)

:r ofl:

how about a going without sleep hour timer, maybe up to 72.

[nick c]

My doctor wear a sub

[Rocket_Man]

Another feature would be the ability to have it sterilized. Maybe not in an oven, but with disinfectants. But if you could pop your Rolex in the sterilizing oven that would be cool.

[d1ce]

Originally Posted by Gus2

How come Rolex hasn't created a model aimed to doctors?

What would the features be? Something symbolizing the heartbeat or blood pressure? Or just make a blood less steel version?

[japenney]

In the past the doctors watch was typically a chronograph with a pulsometer around the inner ring to easily measure a patient's pulse. The Daytona would be the closest example today from Rolex. If I was looking to buy a modern "doctors chronograph" the best watch I can recommend is the Lange 1815 boutique edition (only available at Lange boutiques).

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by ticknaway

i'd like my doctor to have any watch that makes him get to my appointments on time!!! Perhaps something like the tudor advisor except instead of an alarm it would provide a small electrical shock.

x2.

[Aloha808]

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

This is what a Doctor's watch would look like....



https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...er-chronograph



Measures Pulse and Respiration rate. It's basically a chronograph with purpose made scales. If they wanted to make it a little unique, they could have a separate sub-dial to count the number of hours in a shift.

Longings has another pulsometer version.



But, doctors can easily afford a Patek Philippe version.






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[CrazyMD]

I usually wear a gold sub in the office and during minor surgery.. Blood washes off it easily. I'd never buy a watch with a pulse counter. Counting a pulse is as easy as seeing how many beats in 10 seconds and multiplying by 6. Anyways, in today's world everything is electronic... we rarely measure vitals the old fashioned way.

[AzHadEnuf]

They aren't cheep.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080016/88

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by texex91

It would be a watch that only works three days a week :-)

That's funny

[Rocket_Man]

Originally Posted by CrazyMD

I usually wear a gold sub in the office and during minor surgery.. Blood washes off it easily. I'd never buy a watch with a pulse counter. Counting a pulse is as easy as seeing how many beats in 10 seconds and multiplying by 6. Anyways, in today's world everything is electronic... we rarely measure vitals the old fashioned way.

Sure but Yacht Masters aren't using their watch for counting down to the start of a race, and race car drivers aren't using their Daytona to time laps or see how fast they are going. They are just cool complications to add to a watch.

[TickTockChuck]

I'd say the Milgauss is the closest professional model for those working near magnetic fields such as from an MRI. Otherwise, a gold day-date of your choice works at the golf or yacht club....ha! Cheers!

[volvo]

If your in a medical field as you know it, you got to have always a watch with a date on it or preferably a Day/date.

[doubleinfive]

Why would Rolex do that?

I do have one that I believe was made for lawyers...I paid a lot of money for it, but it doesn't tell me the correct time...

[El Cascarrabias]

Come on guys . . . when was the last time your doctor took your wrist and checked your pulse?

[Onikage]

What would it be called?

[TickTopia]

Originally Posted by Ticknaway

I'd like my doctor to have any watch that makes him get to my appointments on time!!! Perhaps something like the Tudor advisor except instead of an alarm it would provide a small electrical shock.

[lotus425]

I am a dermatologist in private practice for 10+ years. My daily work watch is a Polar White Dial Rolex Explorer II. Love the easy legibility, and under the radar look of this elegant Rolex SS watch. My other watch which I alternate with the EXP II is the Kermit Submariner LV 50th. The date function is crucial for medical charting. White Dial watch for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and the Black Dial watch for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I see patients from all socio-economic back grounds. I do not drive a fancy car (BMW 7 series) or extravagant watch to work. Leaving the Porsche 911 and Gold Daytona for fun weekends only. One thing I noticed is that fancy cars and extravagant watches loses their charm quickly if used daily. Leaving the special tools for that special occasion makes the experience much more enjoyable. One of my plastic surgeon colleague daily drives a Ferrari 488 and blinged out AP ROO to work. Different strokes for different folks.

The reason why doctors are late for appointment is due to office managers overbooking to make up for patient not showing up for appointments. Each hour slot gets 4 patient scheduled 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45. The no show cancel rate at most medical clinics is 18%. Bottom line is that Medical practice is a profit driven business. Imagine a restaurant with lots of canceled reservation drastically reducing its profit margin. Having a line at a waiting room boost the image of a successful busy practice. Don't make the customers wait for too long. It's always a supply and demand game in the real world.

[tkerrmd]

I'm not gonna comment will just post a pic.....but gotta admit you guys are funny

Ok changed my mind...will say two things, my patients are always seen on time as I know their time is every bit as valuable as mine and yes I do take every patients pulse with my watch (old school)

[Ravager135]

The Datejust is really all a doctor needs.

[JRT]

I think Apple watch (from its functions) is good for doctors and everybody else.

[Hodog16]

I dunno, Cardio-Dweller has a nice ring to it.

[Oriffx]

With their craftsmanship of stainless steel and ceramic they already make watches for orthopaedic surgeons. Done.

[Rfblee]

According to this article, the Rolex tru-beat was meant for doctors trying to time pulse beats more accurately.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-second-review

[77T]

Dr. Tom beat me to it, I would've said "they do, it's a Platona!"
But Larry is also right the Rolex Prince is there for the daring doc who wants something rarely seen on the wrist and doesn't want to drop 60+K on it.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by texex91

It would be a watch that only works three days a week :-)

Right on right on ...

But seriously as others have concurred
The DD is the doctors watch !!!

[Loevhagen]

A Doctor's watch?
That would be sick.