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Ed Rooney · 2 August 2012, 06:04 AM

Someone I know said they wanted a "luxury dive watch" and asked for recommendations. I didn't really have an answer for him as I am not really into luxury things. I prefer solid, durable things that age well - BMW cars, Ray-Ban shades, Rolex sport watches....I know the tool watch aspect of Rolex has become a bit of a joke, but occasionally we hear from someone who does, like the guy posting from a diving bell with his DSSD a few weeks ago.

Dr. Robert · 2 August 2012, 06:05 AM

I am a luxury tool watch person.

(for a real tool watch I wear a Casio G-Shock)

1675-David · 2 August 2012, 06:06 AM

I'm definitely a tool.... did I just say that?

Watchco · 2 August 2012, 06:11 AM

Both...

jay_kay · 2 August 2012, 06:13 AM

I'm definitely a Tool Watch person!

HRV · 2 August 2012, 06:15 AM

i have shoes for every occasion, i would like a watch for every occasion

AH0RSEY · 2 August 2012, 06:15 AM

tool - but I like luxury tools ;o)

well at least tools that are well made and not prone to falling apart

patek.wis · 2 August 2012, 06:16 AM

Luxury usually lends itself to quality and durability (not always, but in the luxury I like - it does)

Im a luxury person.

scarlet knight · 2 August 2012, 06:25 AM

It's a luxury not to have to repair things.

TSW · 2 August 2012, 06:25 AM

Both..
Rolex as tool and AP as luxury.

The Stig · 2 August 2012, 06:29 AM

Function over fashion for sure. However, you can have a high level of both in a quality time piece.

RLXSTR · 2 August 2012, 06:30 AM

Both, but more so on the tool side.

jujin · 2 August 2012, 06:36 AM

wish this was a poll. Tool for me!

Frosty · 2 August 2012, 06:44 AM

My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles.

I like good tools

roger0770 · 2 August 2012, 06:53 AM

neither. i am just a watch person.

JasoninDenver · 2 August 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles.

I like good tools

Amen brother.

I think Rolex is a Luxury Tool. Let's face it - it is a damned expensive watch to be considered a true tool though.

Sinn, Fortis, etc... - more towards the tool side.

AP more towards luxury.

JJL · 2 August 2012, 07:02 AM

Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price?

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

rolio · 2 August 2012, 07:03 AM

Tool watch

Fiery · 2 August 2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

+1

It's good to know Rolex watches can take a beating, but for a tool watch anything based on a thermo-compensated quartz movement would be far better.

LightOnAHill · 2 August 2012, 07:05 AM

in my line of work, luxury is a tool and my watch tells me the time, another important tool, thus my watch serves two purposes in the tool realm... where I'm going have no clue w this but it's gold with diamonds so luxury? is that the answer? all of the above? yes, I will buy them all... lol

esm · 2 August 2012, 07:06 AM

Th term "tool watch" is over rated and has been over miss-used in the recent times.... IMHO.

Rocco22 · 2 August 2012, 07:20 AM

Definitely tool watch,I don't dress fancy enough for dress watch.

capote · 2 August 2012, 07:25 AM

I wouldn't call my 16570 a tool watch exactly. However my next will be dress watch of some sort, the brand depends heavily on how long I can wait before pulling the trigger

gwalker · 2 August 2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Both..
Rolex as tool and AP as luxury.

Couldn't have said it better Thomas!!!! Though honestly my ROO does have a tool feeling aswell.

Ristretto · 2 August 2012, 07:52 AM

2 in 1

liuk3 · 2 August 2012, 07:55 AM

Tool watches

Adam K. · 2 August 2012, 08:17 AM

Love both categories, but if forced to keep just one category...I prefer a good "Tool" mechanical to a purely luxurious one.

Really, for me, after running around the watch-buying block way too many times I've concluded the best "collection" (rotation) for me would be just two watches, something to this effect:

1) Exceptional Tool Watch (any modern Rolex sport model is favored, preferably an Explorer II or Deepsea. Other alternatives might be an Omega Ploprof, something from the JLC Master Compressor lineup, or a handwound Panerai) Practical, tough and readily serviced, this piece gets the lionshare of wrist time and accompanies me most everywhere. It isn't abused, but it isn't babied, and I expect it to be a stylish and iconic companion I can take anywhere, and see plenty of use/water/life in general.

2) Exceptional High-Luxury Watch--funds permitting, any of the following: Lange Datograph, any classic 2-counter PP or VC chronograph, an AP 2120-based perpetual, or a simple but gorgeous handwound dress watch (top manufacturer or independent maker). This watch is ALL about appreciating the traditional craft of watchmaking, and covers the romantic aspect of the hobby.

crowncollection · 2 August 2012, 08:25 AM

luxury first for me

beshannon · 2 August 2012, 08:35 AM

Both.

Rolex is most definitely a luxury item

nauticajoe · 2 August 2012, 08:43 AM

How about both.

2 August 2012, 06:04 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Are you a "luxury watch" or a "tool watch" person? Someone I know said they wanted a "luxury dive watch" and asked for recommendations. I didn't really have an answer for him as I am not really into luxury things. I prefer solid, durable things that age well - BMW cars, Ray-Ban shades, Rolex sport watches....I know the tool watch aspect of Rolex has become a bit of a joke, but occasionally we hear from someone who does, like the guy posting from a diving bell with his DSSD a few weeks ago.

2 August 2012, 06:05 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	I am a luxury tool watch person. (for a real tool watch I wear a Casio G-Shock) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 August 2012, 06:13 AM	#5
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I'm definitely a Tool Watch person! __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

2 August 2012, 06:25 AM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Both.. Rolex as tool and AP as luxury. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 August 2012, 06:29 AM	#11
The Stig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Colorado Watch: Omega Mk IV Posts: 47	Function over fashion for sure. However, you can have a high level of both in a quality time piece. __________________ Rolexes, Omegas, Breitlings, and a few others...

2 August 2012, 06:06 AM	#3
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	I'm definitely a tool.... did I just say that?

2 August 2012, 06:11 AM	#4
Watchco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Barcelona Watch: DSSD & GMT II Posts: 7	Both...

2 August 2012, 06:15 AM	#6
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	i have shoes for every occasion, i would like a watch for every occasion

2 August 2012, 06:15 AM	#7
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	tool - but I like luxury tools ;o) well at least tools that are well made and not prone to falling apart

2 August 2012, 06:16 AM	#8
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Luxury usually lends itself to quality and durability (not always, but in the luxury I like - it does) Im a luxury person.

2 August 2012, 06:25 AM	#9
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	It's a luxury not to have to repair things.

2 August 2012, 06:30 AM	#12
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Both, but more so on the tool side. __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

2 August 2012, 06:36 AM	#13
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	wish this was a poll. Tool for me!

2 August 2012, 06:44 AM	#14
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	My Dad always told me to buy the best tool I could not afford. Buy it once and it lasts a lifetime. Buy a cheap tool and you will buy a few of them, not to mention the wear and tear on your knuckles. I like good tools

2 August 2012, 06:53 AM	#15
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	neither. i am just a watch person.

2 August 2012, 07:02 AM	#17
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Are people really answering this honestly? I understand that there are probably a select few who truly use their Subs for deep diving, or their Daytonas for racing, or their GMTs for piloting, but even then... aren't these watches a very expensive for what they are intended on doing? Aka, can't another tool watch be had for fractions of the price? I'm a luxury watch guy.. the tool aspect is just a cool feature, let's be honest

2 August 2012, 07:03 AM	#18
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Tool watch __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

2 August 2012, 07:05 AM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	in my line of work, luxury is a tool and my watch tells me the time, another important tool, thus my watch serves two purposes in the tool realm... where I'm going have no clue w this but it's gold with diamonds so luxury? is that the answer? all of the above? yes, I will buy them all... lol

2 August 2012, 07:06 AM	#21
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Th term "tool watch" is over rated and has been over miss-used in the recent times.... IMHO.

2 August 2012, 07:20 AM	#22
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Definitely tool watch,I don't dress fancy enough for dress watch.

2 August 2012, 07:25 AM	#23
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I wouldn't call my 16570 a tool watch exactly. However my next will be dress watch of some sort, the brand depends heavily on how long I can wait before pulling the trigger

2 August 2012, 07:52 AM	#25
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	2 in 1

2 August 2012, 07:55 AM	#26
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Tool watches __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

2 August 2012, 08:17 AM	#27
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Love both categories, but if forced to keep just one category...I prefer a good "Tool" mechanical to a purely luxurious one. Really, for me, after running around the watch-buying block way too many times I've concluded the best "collection" (rotation) for me would be just two watches, something to this effect: 1) Exceptional Tool Watch (any modern Rolex sport model is favored, preferably an Explorer II or Deepsea. Other alternatives might be an Omega Ploprof, something from the JLC Master Compressor lineup, or a handwound Panerai) Practical, tough and readily serviced, this piece gets the lionshare of wrist time and accompanies me most everywhere. It isn't abused, but it isn't babied, and I expect it to be a stylish and iconic companion I can take anywhere, and see plenty of use/water/life in general. 2) Exceptional High-Luxury Watch--funds permitting, any of the following: Lange Datograph, any classic 2-counter PP or VC chronograph, an AP 2120-based perpetual, or a simple but gorgeous handwound dress watch (top manufacturer or independent maker). This watch is ALL about appreciating the traditional craft of watchmaking, and covers the romantic aspect of the hobby.

2 August 2012, 08:25 AM	#28
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	luxury first for me __________________ watches many

2 August 2012, 08:35 AM	#29
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Both. Rolex is most definitely a luxury item __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

2 August 2012, 08:43 AM	#30
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	How about both.

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