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robain · 8 August 2018, 06:59 PM

What do you guys think?
Is the 214270 the ultimate beach watch?
On the beach sand tends to get under the bezel of my Sub c and makes the bezel make quirky noises.....

wytrader · 8 August 2018, 07:03 PM

Personally think 216570 is better beach watch.

Especially if that beach is in a different time zone.

robain · 8 August 2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wytrader

Personally think 216570 is better beach watch.

Especially if that beach is in a different time zone.

Tx for the tip!
But unfortunately i am not such a big fan of the loupe....

214270 or Pelagos is on my list....

VicLeChic · 8 August 2018, 07:09 PM

The better beach watch is the cheap watch, to me anyway. So I wear an affordable diver when I snorkel. If I forget to screw down the crown and as a result damage the movement with sea water, it's not the end of the world. I wear the expensive piece when I go out at night to a nice place with the wife. But hey, nothing wrong with wearing your luxury watch at the beach as long as you're not overly careful as I am.

Lol-x · 8 August 2018, 07:16 PM

Sand and shiny surfaces and/or devices with tiny cracks like bezels and bracelets don't mix very well together

They will all work but there may be a price. Does sand really get into rotating bezels? If it does then that could be an issue.

Art 1 · 8 August 2018, 07:18 PM

I have worn mine to the beach and don't feel that it is. My Seiko diver is though and is now my beach watch. In fact it's better than the different subs that I have owned as a beach watch, and maybe as a watch.

Rashid.bk · 8 August 2018, 09:06 PM

Beach like visiting or beach like everyday. If it's like everyday, unless you're a baller and make the Sub your tool beater watch which it can be, I'd prefer a budget diver from Marathon or Seiko on rubber.

For visiting, any Rolex would do unless you're surfing and riding jet skis, etc.
Like we used to say in my unit, everything can be METT-TC....

brandrea · 8 August 2018, 09:12 PM

Can’t help you. I never wear a watch at the beach ... call me crazy

Tomas Eriksson · 8 August 2018, 09:16 PM

Rinse the watch after you get back from the beach and the sand is gone. I have never had any issues. I always were a Rolex or a AP when at the beach and done for years

beshannon · 8 August 2018, 09:29 PM

acfromwb · 8 August 2018, 11:49 PM

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White Bay?!? If so, that place looks awesome as usual, enjoy!

Heff · 9 August 2018, 01:24 PM

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Yep. Wear my BLNR to the beach exclusively. Mainly because I don’t have a Hulk yet. But it’s a fantastic beach watch.

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seek3r · 8 August 2018, 09:47 PM

Ultimate beach watch is the Explorer I

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neetorama · 8 August 2018, 11:02 PM

Definitely the Explorer I. It’s my go to beach watch.

watchwatcher · 8 August 2018, 11:09 PM

The Pelagos is my ultimate beach/yard work/pool cleaning/do anything that might be remotely damaging watch, IMO.

crew · 8 August 2018, 11:20 PM

I have an Omega Seamaster on a rubber strap that is my beach watch. It has a quartz movement and is always ready to go. As some others have said, if I forget to screw in the crown, or make a careless mistake that damages the watch it’s not the end of the world.
If I’m not engaged in any activities, like snorkeling or digging, I may wear a Sub.

sco · 8 August 2018, 11:26 PM

I’m a G shock kind of guy at the beach and pool. Just how I’m most comfortable.

My other watches have been swimming with me, but that is only when I didn’t plan enough to grab the G.

GarbanzoNegro · 9 August 2018, 01:13 PM

I have worn my 114270 for years to the beach and never had an issue. Do not forget to rinse it with tap water, though.

HogwldFLTR · 9 August 2018, 01:25 PM

I'm happy with the THBBN on Everest strap. Works well for me. Used it four days this week already.

Need to wear goggles next time before trying to shoot underwater.

FWIW, here's the same beach seen from my deck during a nor'easter.

roosvelt · 9 August 2018, 06:30 PM

The 5 digit sub's bezel has a closer gap to the case than the 6 digit with the ball bearings making the bezel sit up higher thus sand gets in there making the bezel hard to to turn. Another example why older subs are more tool like. Any rolex made can take to the beach and swim with no worries at all.

robain · 9 August 2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roosvelt

The 5 digit sub's bezel has a closer gap to the case than the 6 digit with the ball bearings making the bezel sit up higher thus sand gets in there making the bezel hard to to turn. Another example why older subs are more tool like. Any rolex made can take to the beach and swim with no worries at all.

Interesting...Any thoughts on Pelagos?

Tomas Eriksson · 10 August 2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roosvelt

The 5 digit sub's bezel has a closer gap to the case than the 6 digit with the ball bearings making the bezel sit up higher thus sand gets in there making the bezel hard to to turn. Another example why older subs are more tool like. Any rolex made can take to the beach and swim with no worries at all.

My experience is that with my old subs the bezel needs to be removed from time to time to remove gunk while on my six digit ones gunk don't seem to build up. Maybe the extra gap is better as just rinsing the watch seem to get gunk out?
Totally agree on that any Rolex can be worn at the beach. Few products are as universal robust as Rolex time pieces

roosvelt · 9 August 2018, 07:32 PM

Sorry have no knowledge about Pelagos. Maybe try google for some images bezel case gap. The reason for my post my son has a 6 digits sub and sand interferes with his bezel while mine doesn't. to the naked eye you can see a lot bigger gap on his.

RolexPD · 10 August 2018, 10:30 AM

Skx 007

Etschell · 10 August 2018, 10:47 AM

seriously guys. subc. come on...

Jerz616 · 10 August 2018, 11:25 AM

I have to say I love my polar on the beach. I love my polar more than the beach to be honest.

FiftyTwoEighty · 10 August 2018, 01:31 PM

When you live at the Beach, whatever Rolex on my wrist is my beach watch.

seek3r · 10 August 2018, 01:36 PM

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When you live at the Beach, whatever Rolex on my wrist is my beach watch.

I wouldn't wear a Daytona, or DD to the beach...or a Skydweller, especially if I we
re planning on hitting the water...

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Laszlo · 10 August 2018, 02:34 PM

I think the Explorer II 42mm is the best all around watch. So many attributes.

Burlington · 10 August 2018, 04:02 PM

If this can survive - I’m sure any oyster case Rolex will do swimmingly!! Wear and enjoy

8 August 2018, 06:59 PM	#1
robain "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 137	214270 Ultimate beachwatch? What do you guys think? Is the 214270 the ultimate beach watch? On the beach sand tends to get under the bezel of my Sub c and makes the bezel make quirky noises.....

8 August 2018, 07:03 PM	#2
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Personally think 216570 is better beach watch. Especially if that beach is in a different time zone. __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

8 August 2018, 07:16 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Sand and shiny surfaces and/or devices with tiny cracks like bezels and bracelets don't mix very well together They will all work but there may be a price. Does sand really get into rotating bezels? If it does then that could be an issue. __________________ *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

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Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	Rinse the watch after you get back from the beach and the sand is gone. I have never had any issues. I always were a Rolex or a AP when at the beach and done for years __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

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beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	__________________ 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

8 August 2018, 07:09 PM	#4
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	The better beach watch is the cheap watch, to me anyway. So I wear an affordable diver when I snorkel. If I forget to screw down the crown and as a result damage the movement with sea water, it's not the end of the world. I wear the expensive piece when I go out at night to a nice place with the wife. But hey, nothing wrong with wearing your luxury watch at the beach as long as you're not overly careful as I am.

8 August 2018, 07:18 PM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have worn mine to the beach and don't feel that it is. My Seiko diver is though and is now my beach watch. In fact it's better than the different subs that I have owned as a beach watch, and maybe as a watch.

8 August 2018, 09:06 PM	#7
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Beach like visiting or beach like everyday. If it's like everyday, unless you're a baller and make the Sub your tool beater watch which it can be, I'd prefer a budget diver from Marathon or Seiko on rubber. For visiting, any Rolex would do unless you're surfing and riding jet skis, etc. Like we used to say in my unit, everything can be METT-TC....

8 August 2018, 09:12 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Can’t help you. I never wear a watch at the beach ... call me crazy

8 August 2018, 09:47 PM	#13
seek3r Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New York Posts: 37	Ultimate beach watch is the Explorer I Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

8 August 2018, 11:02 PM	#14
neetorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DC Posts: 2	Definitely the Explorer I. It’s my go to beach watch.

8 August 2018, 11:09 PM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	The Pelagos is my ultimate beach/yard work/pool cleaning/do anything that might be remotely damaging watch, IMO.

8 August 2018, 11:20 PM	#16
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	I have an Omega Seamaster on a rubber strap that is my beach watch. It has a quartz movement and is always ready to go. As some others have said, if I forget to screw in the crown, or make a careless mistake that damages the watch it’s not the end of the world. If I’m not engaged in any activities, like snorkeling or digging, I may wear a Sub.

8 August 2018, 11:26 PM	#17
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I’m a G shock kind of guy at the beach and pool. Just how I’m most comfortable. My other watches have been swimming with me, but that is only when I didn’t plan enough to grab the G.

9 August 2018, 01:13 PM	#18
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 448	I have worn my 114270 for years to the beach and never had an issue. Do not forget to rinse it with tap water, though.

9 August 2018, 01:25 PM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I'm happy with the THBBN on Everest strap. Works well for me. Used it four days this week already. Need to wear goggles next time before trying to shoot underwater. FWIW, here's the same beach seen from my deck during a nor'easter. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 August 2018, 06:30 PM	#20
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	The 5 digit sub's bezel has a closer gap to the case than the 6 digit with the ball bearings making the bezel sit up higher thus sand gets in there making the bezel hard to to turn. Another example why older subs are more tool like. Any rolex made can take to the beach and swim with no worries at all.

9 August 2018, 07:32 PM	#23
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Sorry have no knowledge about Pelagos. Maybe try google for some images bezel case gap. The reason for my post my son has a 6 digits sub and sand interferes with his bezel while mine doesn't. to the naked eye you can see a lot bigger gap on his.

10 August 2018, 10:30 AM	#24
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 257	Skx 007

10 August 2018, 10:47 AM	#25
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	seriously guys. subc. come on... __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

10 August 2018, 11:25 AM	#26
Jerz616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Ryan Location: Delaware Watch: 216570, 116710LN Posts: 185	I have to say I love my polar on the beach. I love my polar more than the beach to be honest. Attached Images

10 August 2018, 01:31 PM	#27
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	214270 Ultimate beachwatch? When you live at the Beach, whatever Rolex on my wrist is my beach watch. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

10 August 2018, 02:34 PM	#29
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I think the Explorer II 42mm is the best all around watch. So many attributes. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

10 August 2018, 04:02 PM	#30
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	If this can survive - I’m sure any oyster case Rolex will do swimmingly!! Wear and enjoy __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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