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BASSETHOUNDS · 23 October 2009, 03:26 AM

I would like to launch this post to find out who of us SUB , SD and SDDS ( myself) owners actually take them further then the swimming pool .

STEELINOX · 23 October 2009, 03:54 AM

SUB to 60 feet (deepest for me so far anyways)

snowbird · 23 October 2009, 03:56 AM

Interesting question, I'll be interested to see how people respond. For me, I love the design and water heritage of the Rolex dive watches and do a lot of water sports - surfing, small boat sailing, wakeboarding, etc. - but generally stick with my Timex Ironman when there's a good chance of the watch getting dinged.

I know SD and Sub are designed for the water but personally I'd prefer to use a cheaper watch for active water sports, especially since I have a previous watch or two currently sitting at the bottom of the ocean!

SUBlime · 23 October 2009, 04:03 AM

I've taken mine diving down to about 45 feet, not because I was scared to take it further, but because that's where the bottom was on those dives. I took the 16610, in part, because I wanted to be able to say that I had actually used it for it's intended purpose and that it's not just a piece of "jewelry" or a fashion statement. I may take it again the next time that the opportunity comes up.

1000ftSub · 23 October 2009, 04:05 AM

ha ha most people don't even want to get there wacth wet, i am with you guys on that one!

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 04:09 AM

YMCA certified since 1990. I didn't own my Rolex then but I have made a few dives with it since I received it in 93'. Nothing in salt water though, only fresh water dives. Here is a link to the lake I made my first open water dive for certification.

http://www.francepark.com/scuba.htm

This is where I would like to go next.

http://www.divegilboa.com/

surillious · 23 October 2009, 04:43 AM

I haven't gone scuba diving since owning my sub, but I plan to the next chance I get. It would be a lot of fun to take shots of my sub nestled into the bodice of some cool coral.

Zgar · 23 October 2009, 04:51 AM

While I live in a tropical paradise South Beach is 30 minutes away, the Florida Keys are 45 minutes away. I dont take my watches in the water with me Rolex or other wise unless I was going in under air, which I don't... I own a pool and still no watch goes in with me, Don't want to scratch it

Doug507 · 23 October 2009, 04:53 AM

I do a lot of cold water diving, and I use my Seiko diver the most - the bezel is easier to operate with gloves on. I have taken my 14060M on several dives in Mexico, however.

ShawnK · 1 December 2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

I do a lot of cold water diving, and I use my Seiko diver the most - the bezel is easier to operate with gloves on. I have taken my 14060M on several dives in Mexico, however.

I'm with Doug--I have used my Rolex for diving, but as much as I hate to admit it my modern Seiko 7S26 diver is much more user friendly under water.

The thinner bezel on the Seadweller and Sub are very hard to grip with neoprene gloves on. However, they are still very dive-worthy and I would not be afraid to use them for their intended purpose. Warm water diving (glove-less or with thin gloves on) would be ideal for them.

Also, I picked up my Seikos for less than $200 each, so if they get banged against a tank, knocked against the side of a pitching boat, or scraped across sand and coral it's not going to ruin my day!

Deep Sea · 2 December 2009, 01:13 AM

I was a US Navy diver in a former life, but never used a Rolex. The dive watch of choice was a G-Shock for most (we issued them to the divers), or one of the differnt Citizen Aqualand watches. You hardly ever saw anybody wearing an expensive watch on the dive side, as there were simply too many things that could destroy it.

Every unit member (Mobil Diving and Salvage Unit, or MDSU) was expected to hump gear and help in any and all ways, regardless of whether you were an officer or enlisted. We ran off more than one doctor this way...they didn't like carrying tanks.

The pics below are one of the last ops I participated in before getting out in 2006. These pics were taken on a salvage operation in Alaska, in July. I'm diving in a hot water suit, wearing a MK21 helmet (or a Superlight 17, as it's called in the commercial diving community).

Depths were less than 110 feet, and all complete on regular gas (no mixes). We spent two weeks up there on this operation, and completed just under 200 dives, including a handful on SCUBA.

Here's the view from the dive barge:

All set up and ready to start:

Getting hatted up:

Getting ready to jump in the drink...the water temp was about 38 degrees, and about 35 at 100 feet:

With my buddy, ready to descend:

Getting ready for another dive:

Atl · 23 October 2009, 05:01 AM

I dive with both my Sub Date and my GMT-II since it's rated to 330 ft. and the deepest I've gone is 200 ft. Cannot understand the weenies that are afraid to get their watches wet. The watches shrug 200 ft. off as kids play. No issues with either watch. Actually Rolex tests their watches to +10% over the stated depth rating, so my GMT II is good for 363 feet.

Go out and get wet!!!

sexner · 23 October 2009, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

I dive with both my Sub Date and my GMT-II since it's rated to 330 ft. and the deepest I've gone is 200 ft. Cannot understand the weenies that are afraid to get their watches wet. The watches shrug 200 ft. off as kids play. No issues with either watch. Actually Rolex tests their watches to +10% over the stated depth rating, so my GMT II is good for 363 feet.

Go out and get wet!!!

x2

That's all I'm going to say about slave to fashion, jewellery wearing, suit accessorizing scared to get a water mark on their safe-dweller knobs.

dantheman20192 · 23 October 2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sexner

x2

That's all I'm going to say about slave to fashion, jewellery wearing, suit accessorizing scared to get a water mark on their safe-dweller knobs.

LOL so funny and true... Well said.

snowbird · 23 October 2009, 05:56 AM

Well to each their own in when to wear Rolex, another kind of watch or no watch at all . . . for me the thing that causes me to leave the SD at home is not water resistance, it's impact . . . I have lost a few watches due to impact with surfboards, sailboat masts when the boat is capsizing, etc. and just don't care to have a Rolex sitting on the ocean floor.

DadsWatch72 · 23 October 2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

x2

That's all I'm going to say about slave to fashion, jewellery wearing, suit accessorizing scared to get a water mark on their safe-dweller knobs.

If my 1665 was yours, would you dive with IT???

KJacques · 30 November 2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

If my 1665 was yours, would you dive with IT???

My brother just bought a DRSD and dives extensively all over the world with his. I certainly would have no hesitation if it passed pressure testings, which I imagine it would. My own red sub has been on many ocean and sky dives. That's what they were made for and I wear it because of that toughness.

But then I own my watch. It doesn't own me.

esm · 23 October 2009, 05:35 AM

not afraid of getting the watch wet. Just never used to wearing one for any water related activities/sports

sea-dweller · 23 October 2009, 05:51 AM

I am a swimmer, but do not dive. If I did, I would have no hesitation in wearing my SD or one of my Subs.

kcmo · 23 October 2009, 06:00 AM

My 16610 has been snorkeling in Honolulu, swimming in the pool, as well as the Atlantic ocean. No issues. I'm not a diver but I'd WELCOME the chance to take it diving if I was!

clarencek · 23 October 2009, 06:29 AM

Beach and swimming pools for me. I have a few other watches rated at 100M, but sub just looks better in the water.

OPK · 23 October 2009, 06:43 AM

Have to agree with David and Sheldon on this one.

Don't see the point of owning a DSSD just for the look.

The GMT Kid · 23 October 2009, 07:05 AM

Haven't been to the beach or a pool since I got the DSSD, but my GMTII before it went everywhere. I don't dive, but I like to swim and I don't see any reason to leave a Rolex behind.

ess45 · 23 October 2009, 10:52 AM

I don't have a Rolex Sub, but I have a Tudor Submariner that I use for Scuba diving.

ingoodtime · 23 October 2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Kid

Haven't been to the beach or a pool since I got the DSSD, but my GMTII before it went everywhere. I don't dive, but I like to swim and I don't see any reason to leave a Rolex behind.

Ditto for me.

mcjp6 · 23 October 2009, 12:14 PM

Recreational dives generally to around 15-20 m, 33m deepest so far. Occasional diving at work but only really shallow at 5m.

Before I got my sub I used to dive with my 1984 DJ 16030. I cannot believe the so far 13 votes for "Don't even want to get it wet" these are the ultimate diving tool watch for crying out loud, diving is exactly what they are made for.....

sakuraba · 23 October 2009, 12:21 PM

I take it off when I wash my hands!

Leasky · 23 October 2009, 12:42 PM

Myself and my better-half go diving every spring in the Red Sea, Egypt.

The water is lovely and the Blue Sub looks even better!!

Atl · 23 October 2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

i take it off when i wash my hands!

weenie!!!!

sakuraba · 23 October 2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

weenie!!!!

Gimme a break, David.

It might get wet and moldy

View Poll Results: What do you do with your SUB , SD or SSDS ?
Don't even want to get it wet	39	21.08%
Swimming pool	36	19.46%
Beach / sea ( salt water )	49	26.49%
Recreational dives up to 30m	50	27.03%
Professional divers civilian / armed forces	11	5.95%
Voters: 185. You may not vote on this poll

23 October 2009, 03:26 AM	#1
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Do SUB, SD and SDDS owners dive ? I would like to launch this post to find out who of us SUB , SD and SDDS ( myself) owners actually take them further then the swimming pool .

23 October 2009, 04:43 AM	#7
surillious "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Gabriel Location: Virginia Watch: 14060M / 16613 Posts: 141	I haven't gone scuba diving since owning my sub, but I plan to the next chance I get. It would be a lot of fun to take shots of my sub nestled into the bodice of some cool coral. __________________ Four-wheel drive pickup I remember his last words: Hold my beer, watch this!

23 October 2009, 04:53 AM	#9
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	I do a lot of cold water diving, and I use my Seiko diver the most - the bezel is easier to operate with gloves on. I have taken my 14060M on several dives in Mexico, however. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

2 December 2009, 01:13 AM	#11
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I was a US Navy diver in a former life, but never used a Rolex. The dive watch of choice was a G-Shock for most (we issued them to the divers), or one of the differnt Citizen Aqualand watches. You hardly ever saw anybody wearing an expensive watch on the dive side, as there were simply too many things that could destroy it. Every unit member (Mobil Diving and Salvage Unit, or MDSU) was expected to hump gear and help in any and all ways, regardless of whether you were an officer or enlisted. We ran off more than one doctor this way...they didn't like carrying tanks. The pics below are one of the last ops I participated in before getting out in 2006. These pics were taken on a salvage operation in Alaska, in July. I'm diving in a hot water suit, wearing a MK21 helmet (or a Superlight 17, as it's called in the commercial diving community). Depths were less than 110 feet, and all complete on regular gas (no mixes). We spent two weeks up there on this operation, and completed just under 200 dives, including a handful on SCUBA. Here's the view from the dive barge: All set up and ready to start: Getting hatted up: Getting ready to jump in the drink...the water temp was about 38 degrees, and about 35 at 100 feet: With my buddy, ready to descend: Getting ready for another dive: __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

23 October 2009, 03:54 AM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	SUB to 60 feet (deepest for me so far anyways)

23 October 2009, 03:56 AM	#3
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Interesting question, I'll be interested to see how people respond. For me, I love the design and water heritage of the Rolex dive watches and do a lot of water sports - surfing, small boat sailing, wakeboarding, etc. - but generally stick with my Timex Ironman when there's a good chance of the watch getting dinged. I know SD and Sub are designed for the water but personally I'd prefer to use a cheaper watch for active water sports, especially since I have a previous watch or two currently sitting at the bottom of the ocean!

23 October 2009, 04:03 AM	#4
SUBlime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falls Church, Va. Watch: 16610 Posts: 42	I've taken mine diving down to about 45 feet, not because I was scared to take it further, but because that's where the bottom was on those dives. I took the 16610, in part, because I wanted to be able to say that I had actually used it for it's intended purpose and that it's not just a piece of "jewelry" or a fashion statement. I may take it again the next time that the opportunity comes up.

23 October 2009, 04:05 AM	#5
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	ha ha most people don't even want to get there wacth wet, i am with you guys on that one!

23 October 2009, 04:09 AM	#6
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	YMCA certified since 1990. I didn't own my Rolex then but I have made a few dives with it since I received it in 93'. Nothing in salt water though, only fresh water dives. Here is a link to the lake I made my first open water dive for certification. http://www.francepark.com/scuba.htm This is where I would like to go next. http://www.divegilboa.com/

23 October 2009, 04:51 AM	#8
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	While I live in a tropical paradise South Beach is 30 minutes away, the Florida Keys are 45 minutes away. I dont take my watches in the water with me Rolex or other wise unless I was going in under air, which I don't... I own a pool and still no watch goes in with me, Don't want to scratch it

23 October 2009, 05:01 AM	#12
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	I dive with both my Sub Date and my GMT-II since it's rated to 330 ft. and the deepest I've gone is 200 ft. Cannot understand the weenies that are afraid to get their watches wet. The watches shrug 200 ft. off as kids play. No issues with either watch. Actually Rolex tests their watches to +10% over the stated depth rating, so my GMT II is good for 363 feet. Go out and get wet!!!

23 October 2009, 05:56 AM	#15
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Well to each their own in when to wear Rolex, another kind of watch or no watch at all . . . for me the thing that causes me to leave the SD at home is not water resistance, it's impact . . . I have lost a few watches due to impact with surfboards, sailboat masts when the boat is capsizing, etc. and just don't care to have a Rolex sitting on the ocean floor.

23 October 2009, 05:35 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	not afraid of getting the watch wet. Just never used to wearing one for any water related activities/sports

23 October 2009, 05:51 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I am a swimmer, but do not dive. If I did, I would have no hesitation in wearing my SD or one of my Subs. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 October 2009, 06:00 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	My 16610 has been snorkeling in Honolulu, swimming in the pool, as well as the Atlantic ocean. No issues. I'm not a diver but I'd WELCOME the chance to take it diving if I was!

23 October 2009, 06:29 AM	#21
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Beach and swimming pools for me. I have a few other watches rated at 100M, but sub just looks better in the water.

23 October 2009, 06:43 AM	#22
OPK Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: KS, USA Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 89	Have to agree with David and Sheldon on this one. Don't see the point of owning a DSSD just for the look.

23 October 2009, 07:05 AM	#23
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	Haven't been to the beach or a pool since I got the DSSD, but my GMTII before it went everywhere. I don't dive, but I like to swim and I don't see any reason to leave a Rolex behind.

23 October 2009, 10:52 AM	#24
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	I don't have a Rolex Sub, but I have a Tudor Submariner that I use for Scuba diving.

23 October 2009, 12:14 PM	#26
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Recreational dives generally to around 15-20 m, 33m deepest so far. Occasional diving at work but only really shallow at 5m. Before I got my sub I used to dive with my 1984 DJ 16030. I cannot believe the so far 13 votes for "Don't even want to get it wet" these are the ultimate diving tool watch for crying out loud, diving is exactly what they are made for.....

23 October 2009, 12:21 PM	#27
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I take it off when I wash my hands! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

23 October 2009, 12:42 PM	#28
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	Myself and my better-half go diving every spring in the Red Sea, Egypt. The water is lovely and the Blue Sub looks even better!!

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