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sexner · 29 July 2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

So we all love our Rolex watches, but we do find some features that are totally useless to us and that we NEVER use.

For example....

1. The extension links on my Subs. Never use them.....and a pain in the butt to open up whenever I need to wash the watches!!

2. The rotating bezel - looks good, but never use it!!

So how about you??

Cheers - JJ

And you thought the "one word to get to know us all" was a silly thread?!

sexner · 29 July 2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The most useless parts of a Rolex watch, the very tough 904L S,steel, the fantastic waterproofness, the ruggedness of the movement, bracelet etc.All are completely useless after reading the many posts on TRF about can I get my Rolex wet.Will my bracelet stretch on its pillow, can I wear my Rolex while riding a motor cycle etc I could go on and on .Its a Rolex one of the toughest watches on this planet, and all Rolex parts functions are meant to be used, in the environments that they were intended for.

Much the same as say a paratrooper having a reserve parachute. All in all a pretty useless "function" (until you NEED it) .

The extension on a Submariner bracelet? The timepiece was built for diving SO the bracelet was made to fit over a wet suit (DSSD a dry suit). Just because the vast majority of people that own them will not be using it for it's intended purpose hardly makes it useless.

Do all the yuppies that have 4x4's and SUV's ever even put the vehicle in that mode? No. Their vehicles rarely even drive on grass let alone in the muck. They bought the wrong type of vehicle for how they plan to use it also. Much the same as their watches.

I know it's been said earlier on but I needed to rant a bit. Sorry

I do not think that any part of a Rolex useless. Folks just don't use them as they were meant to be.

my 2 cents

MrMojo · 29 July 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

Much the same as say a fighter pilot having a parachute. All in all a pretty useless "function" (until you NEED it) if the GD plane is working all the time.

The extension on a Submariner bracelet? The timepiece was built for diving SO the bracelet was made to fit over a wet suit (DSSD a dry suit). Just because the vast majority of people that own them will not be using it for it's intended purpose hardly makes it useless.

Do all the yuppies that have 4x4's and SUV's ever even put the vehicle in that mode? No. Their vehicles rarely even drive on grass let alone in the muck.

I do not think that any part of a Rolex useless. Folks just don't use them as they were meant to be.

my 2 cents

You must give me a reasonable answer on the 2 min lume of the GV´s usefullness please :)

Other than that, very constructive and correct analysis of the subject

sexner · 29 July 2009, 05:40 AM

Sorry Christian, I do not have an explanation for the lack of duration the lume stays emitting light. Are all Milgausses like that that? If it is an isolated incident then perhaps it is a warranty issue. Or Rolex may have received a bad batch of material?

Finley · 29 July 2009, 12:05 PM

I am happy to report that in the twelve hours that I have had my current watch, it has been fully useful. I have used it to tell the time, the date, gotten it wet, tested the lume and used the bezel to time bread baking. This weekend it will be tested at the lake, but overall I am happy as a clam...or an oyster.

allanofcalifornia · 29 July 2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Finley

I am happy to report that in the twelve hours that I have had my current watch, it has been fully useful. I have used it to tell the time, the date, gotten it wet, tested the lume and used the bezel to time bread baking. This weekend it will be tested at the lake, but overall I am happy as a clam...or an oyster.

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time with your new watch!!

Allan

Lol-x · 29 July 2009, 07:47 PM

There are no useless features on a Rolex JJ, only unappreciative users, but Onkyo has a tip in his avatar for anyone, (not necessarily suggesting yourself) who may suggest otherwise.

Gedanken · 29 July 2009, 08:20 PM

Looking at some ex-members, the wearer would be strongly in the running for my vote for most useless feature.

jdc · 29 July 2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Looking at some ex-members, the wearer would be strongly in the running for my vote for most useless feature.

only ex-members how restrained of you James

I'm going to take that as a compliment

29 July 2009, 05:40 AM	#124
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Sorry Christian, I do not have an explanation for the lack of duration the lume stays emitting light. Are all Milgausses like that that? If it is an isolated incident then perhaps it is a warranty issue. Or Rolex may have received a bad batch of material? __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

29 July 2009, 12:05 PM	#125
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	I am happy to report that in the twelve hours that I have had my current watch, it has been fully useful. I have used it to tell the time, the date, gotten it wet, tested the lume and used the bezel to time bread baking. This weekend it will be tested at the lake, but overall I am happy as a clam...or an oyster. __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

29 July 2009, 07:47 PM	#127
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	There are no useless features on a Rolex JJ, only unappreciative users, but Onkyo has a tip in his avatar for anyone, (not necessarily suggesting yourself) who may suggest otherwise. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 July 2009, 08:20 PM	#128
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Looking at some ex-members, the wearer would be strongly in the running for my vote for most useless feature. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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