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Timber Loftis · 12 November 2008, 04:00 PM

Just curious. This probably has been posted before. I keep seeing a ton of fandom for the diver watches for all watch lines, but the Sea Dweller and of course the Sub stand out as perennial favorites.

So, do you own a diver watch? Do you dive? Do you use the watch for its function?

Beware, this may lead to a Racing Watch survey and a GMT survery.

Timber Loftis · 12 November 2008, 06:11 PM

ba-da bumpage

Portzed · 12 November 2008, 08:58 PM

Dweller and a SMP, both desk divers and shower/washing up queens

brettpaul · 12 November 2008, 09:01 PM

My SD and I are accomplished desk-divers sometimes reaching as much as 2 FEET below desk level...think I may need an SDDS!

SWFLA1 · 12 November 2008, 09:02 PM

Omega Planet Ocean - goes with me wherever I go...

padi56 · 12 November 2008, 09:10 PM

Well when I was working as a dive instructor and in my many years diving but now retired owing to ill health.I used SD and the Sub but when the quartz dive watches came in used a Citizen Aqualand 11.That watch gave me far more diving related information than a simple time lapse bezel.And now most use a dive computer but still I would recommend a back up watch. I used mainly my very trusty Citizen for many years as a backup after loosing a SD in the Red Sea.Truth be told would seriously doubt if 85% of all diving type watches, ever see water, other than a quick dip in the sea shower or local swimming pool.

RobAdams · 12 November 2008, 09:10 PM

My SD goes down to at least 1200mm every evening in the pool (if I hang my left arm down!) with less than 20% actually diving, what percentage of Sea Dweller owners have ever used Helium?

Portzed · 12 November 2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobAdams

My SD goes down to at least 1200mm every evening in the pool (if I hang my left arm down!) with less than 20% actually diving, what percentage of Sea Dweller owners have ever used Helium?

Rob I do regularly but usually from a party balloon under the alcfluence of incahol

Tools · 13 November 2008, 01:50 AM

I don't dive any more...but I still do a lot of snorkeling and SNUBA with a Rolex on... It's not always the Sub though...

mojo · 13 November 2008, 03:07 AM

I usually take a dive trip or two a year and always use my sea dweller as a backup timer for my computer and to time surface intervals.

juleso · 13 November 2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettpaul

My SD and I are accomplished desk-divers sometimes reaching as much as 2 FEET below desk level...think I may need an SDDS!

haakon59 · 13 November 2008, 05:25 AM

I don't dive at this point, but I do swim frequently, so the dive watch still comes in handy.

C6Racing · 13 November 2008, 05:52 AM

I used to dive with my SD before I got rid of it , and it was great - I dive with a computer , but now I also wear my IWC Aquatimer .

wantonebad · 13 November 2008, 05:58 AM

Just got back from the Bahamas, lots of submariners there, including the captain of the dive boat I was on. The dive master had an Omega PO, I wore my Omega SMP on the trip.

I've had my Sub on dive trips before but to be frank I didn't wear my Sub down there because I knew I was going to be diving and I just don't want to risk a $7,500 watch even if it is insured

vjb.knife · 13 November 2008, 06:03 AM

I had to elaborate because the correct response is not there for me.

I only own diver's watches and use one whenever I dive or snorkel which is as often as possible, but not as much as I would like.

Goodwatch · 13 November 2008, 06:30 AM

As chairperson for the International Armchair Divers Association, I voted for the second option

On a more serious note, why would a diver, owning a dive watch would be afraid to use that watch? Afraid of what?

Dan Pierce · 13 November 2008, 06:33 AM

Lets get to the GMT survey.

dP

SLS · 13 November 2008, 08:42 AM

I have Been snorkeling with my GMT IIc, SD, TT Sub & SS Daytona.
~Scott

mike · 13 November 2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Lets get to the GMT survey.

dP

James T · 13 November 2008, 10:12 AM

i dive in bed, but without a watch...heck without any clothes on for that matter....

marshallr47 · 13 November 2008, 10:22 AM

I own a TT Sub but I have not taken it diving.

pz93c · 13 November 2008, 11:51 AM

Only a vintage Accutron.

As much as I'd like to take it under... I ain't.

Incurable · 13 November 2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Lets get to the GMT survey.

dP

x3

topcat30093 · 14 November 2008, 12:30 AM

When I used to dive the S/S Sub that I had at the time was a constant companion

Trurolexer · 14 November 2008, 12:40 AM

What the different between number 2 and number 3?

mfer · 14 November 2008, 01:47 AM

Divers no diving here.

Z-Sub · 14 November 2008, 01:56 AM

Don't dive but goes into water frequently with my watches.

View Poll Results: Do you own a Diver Watch, and do you use it of its purpose?
I do not own a diver watch.	14	10.45%
I own a diver watch, but I don't dive.	81	60.45%
I own a diver watch and dive, but I wouldn't dare use it in a dive.	3	2.24%
I own a divers watch, and I use it when I dive, regularly.	27	20.15%
I own a divers watch, and I used it in a dive once or twice just to say I did.	9	6.72%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

12 November 2008, 04:00 PM	#1
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Quick Survey re Diver Watches Just curious. This probably has been posted before. I keep seeing a ton of fandom for the diver watches for all watch lines, but the Sea Dweller and of course the Sub stand out as perennial favorites. So, do you own a diver watch? Do you dive? Do you use the watch for its function? Beware, this may lead to a Racing Watch survey and a GMT survery.

12 November 2008, 09:10 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,571	Well when I was working as a dive instructor and in my many years diving but now retired owing to ill health.I used SD and the Sub but when the quartz dive watches came in used a Citizen Aqualand 11.That watch gave me far more diving related information than a simple time lapse bezel.And now most use a dive computer but still I would recommend a back up watch. I used mainly my very trusty Citizen for many years as a backup after loosing a SD in the Red Sea.Truth be told would seriously doubt if 85% of all diving type watches, ever see water, other than a quick dip in the sea shower or local swimming pool. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 November 2008, 01:50 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,262	I don't dive any more...but I still do a lot of snorkeling and SNUBA with a Rolex on... It's not always the Sub though... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 November 2008, 05:58 AM	#14
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	Just got back from the Bahamas, lots of submariners there, including the captain of the dive boat I was on. The dive master had an Omega PO, I wore my Omega SMP on the trip. I've had my Sub on dive trips before but to be frank I didn't wear my Sub down there because I knew I was going to be diving and I just don't want to risk a $7,500 watch even if it is insured __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

12 November 2008, 06:11 PM	#2
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	ba-da bumpage

12 November 2008, 08:58 PM	#3
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	Dweller and a SMP, both desk divers and shower/washing up queens

12 November 2008, 09:01 PM	#4
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	My SD and I are accomplished desk-divers sometimes reaching as much as 2 FEET below desk level...think I may need an SDDS!

12 November 2008, 09:02 PM	#5
SWFLA1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 226	Omega Planet Ocean - goes with me wherever I go...

12 November 2008, 09:10 PM	#7
RobAdams Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 44	My SD goes down to at least 1200mm every evening in the pool (if I hang my left arm down!) with less than 20% actually diving, what percentage of Sea Dweller owners have ever used Helium?

13 November 2008, 03:07 AM	#10
mojo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Alan Location: US Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 83	I usually take a dive trip or two a year and always use my sea dweller as a backup timer for my computer and to time surface intervals.

13 November 2008, 05:25 AM	#12
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I don't dive at this point, but I do swim frequently, so the dive watch still comes in handy.

13 November 2008, 05:52 AM	#13
C6Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 72	I used to dive with my SD before I got rid of it , and it was great - I dive with a computer , but now I also wear my IWC Aquatimer .

13 November 2008, 06:03 AM	#15
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	I had to elaborate because the correct response is not there for me I had to elaborate because the correct response is not there for me. I only own diver's watches and use one whenever I dive or snorkel which is as often as possible, but not as much as I would like.

13 November 2008, 06:30 AM	#16
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	As chairperson for the International Armchair Divers Association, I voted for the second option On a more serious note, why would a diver, owning a dive watch would be afraid to use that watch? Afraid of what? __________________ Member# 127

13 November 2008, 06:33 AM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,886	Lets get to the GMT survey. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 November 2008, 08:42 AM	#18
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I have Been snorkeling with my GMT IIc, SD, TT Sub & SS Daytona. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 November 2008, 10:12 AM	#20
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	i dive in bed, but without a watch...heck without any clothes on for that matter.... __________________ James T

13 November 2008, 10:22 AM	#21
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I own a TT Sub but I have not taken it diving. __________________ Ron

13 November 2008, 11:51 AM	#22
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Only a vintage Accutron. As much as I'd like to take it under... I ain't.

14 November 2008, 12:30 AM	#24
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	When I used to dive the S/S Sub that I had at the time was a constant companion __________________

14 November 2008, 12:40 AM	#25
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	What the different between number 2 and number 3?

14 November 2008, 01:47 AM	#26
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Divers no diving here. __________________ member#3242

14 November 2008, 01:56 AM	#27
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Don't dive but goes into water frequently with my watches. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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