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returntorolex · 7 January 2015, 05:38 PM

Do it!

ABChop · 7 January 2015, 08:15 PM

Just do it!

Good advice ; )

I've worked here in the North Sea for over 18 years and been entertaining this idea for awhile now. The weather here in the winter is quit bad; so I might have to wait until spring to do this.
This weekend we are forecast to have 38 ft waves and 100 knot wind gusts (115mph).

jmpille · 7 January 2015, 09:01 PM

Come out here to Guam with me and we'll send it to the bottom of the trench.

Brushpup · 7 January 2015, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlTinkster92

LOL, you all tell this OP to do it knowing its not YOUR watch...:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

And?

Yes....and?

OP, you have the village in a quite a stir.

brettpaul · 7 January 2015, 11:10 PM

Awesome mate - do it!

jjnd08 · 7 January 2015, 11:14 PM

Do it! Have it checked beforehand, and make sure your insurance is up to date!

regnant · 7 January 2015, 11:55 PM

That's a brilliant idea and would make an article in watch mags too
Since stakes are minimum for losing the watch or almost zero then go for it

bayerische · 8 January 2015, 01:12 AM

Cool idea.

kevin-h · 8 January 2015, 11:21 AM

Just pray the ROV does not go AWOL. I have known two do this in the 20 plus years i have worked offshore, so probably an acceptable risk.
I will have my DSSD with me when i go offshore on Monday. Not sure if I will have the ROV guys put mine down though.

shano · 18 January 2015, 08:54 AM

I'm looking forward to the pics!

ABChop · 18 January 2015, 09:59 PM

Yes I've heard of ROV's disappearing too :(
But it's usually the small ones. This would be strapped to one of the newer style big ROV's.
But there's risk in everything, just not much in this case......I hope : )

Racerdj · 18 January 2015, 10:01 PM

As long as you are sure the watch would not be lost, go for it! I would like to see the pictures.

Jim Smyth · 18 January 2015, 11:13 PM

I would see first is loss or damage would be covered under your Insurance policy. If it is then I would go for it. If it isnt there's no way I would risk it then. YMMV

mjclark32 · 18 January 2015, 11:53 PM

I wouldn't do it, but will be cool for so,some else to do

Psmith · 19 January 2015, 12:13 AM

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GradyPhilpott · 19 January 2015, 12:30 AM

I'd sooner strap myself to the ROV and get a Fremstar point, if I was still conscious by the time I got to the seabed. I might also get a shot of Spongebob Squarepants while I'm down there.

Of course, it's your watch and what you do with it is your decision, but I'm always leery of those who are so cavalier when it comes to their watches, or the watches of others, because they are insured.

The one thing that insurance can never do is replace the watch that is lost, damaged, or stolen on any given escapade. If something did happen to the watch, then the watch that accompanied you through so many years would be gone and you'd have a replacement watch that, while new perhaps, has no history relative your own experience.

Maybe a vacation scuba diving in the tropics would be better.

RICHARD_LEWIS · 19 January 2015, 01:37 AM

Very cool idea! Like others said, get it serviced/pressure checked first & DO IT!! :-)

Alexus · 19 January 2015, 05:41 AM

cool idea. Beeing Mr Cameron NorthSeas :) Go for it. (I wouldn't hesitate a second)

illition · 23 April 2015, 07:23 AM

Did this go through in the end OP? :)

breitlingherst · 23 April 2015, 07:34 AM

1. IF NO chance of watching becoming detached, then go for it.

2. Would you want to do a pressure test just incase seals not 100%?

Tseg · 23 April 2015, 08:04 AM

If it implodes and you get it on videotape I'm sure you could crowd-source funds on this forum to get a replacement.

SemperFi · 23 April 2015, 08:48 AM

I'd love to see that! Do it!

superdog · 23 April 2015, 08:53 AM

i would love to know how you can't lose it.

with zero risk. hells yes. but my nads went into my throat reading this.

c41006 · 23 April 2015, 08:54 AM

Have you done it?

Afghanvet · 23 April 2015, 11:51 AM

So long as you post the pictures!

Ravager135 · 23 April 2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

i would love to know how you can't lose it.

with zero risk. hells yes. but my nads went into my throat reading this.

Precision use of the word "nads."

myc ritz · 23 April 2015, 12:44 PM

Do it!

Rogdogg · 23 April 2015, 12:49 PM

Is there any update from the OP on this and whether we are all systems go on this one?
I think we are all looking forward to seeing the photos of this.

As long as pressure tests are done and insurance is up to date I say go for it.
I understand Grady's point too about the possibility of losing your personal watch but these are the risks you choose to take in the name of TRF Science! It's a calculated risk.

psv · 23 April 2015, 12:54 PM

Where are the photos???!!!

BomB#Frog · 23 April 2015, 01:00 PM

That's what I'm talking about.

7 January 2015, 08:15 PM	#62
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Just do it! Good advice ; ) I've worked here in the North Sea for over 18 years and been entertaining this idea for awhile now. The weather here in the winter is quit bad; so I might have to wait until spring to do this. This weekend we are forecast to have 38 ft waves and 100 knot wind gusts (115mph). __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

7 January 2015, 11:10 PM	#65
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Awesome mate - do it! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

7 January 2015, 11:55 PM	#67
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	That's a brilliant idea and would make an article in watch mags too Since stakes are minimum for losing the watch or almost zero then go for it __________________

8 January 2015, 01:12 AM	#68
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Cool idea. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 January 2015, 09:59 PM	#71
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Yes I've heard of ROV's disappearing too :( But it's usually the small ones. This would be strapped to one of the newer style big ROV's. But there's risk in everything, just not much in this case......I hope : ) __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

7 January 2015, 09:01 PM	#63
jmpille "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Connecticut, USA Watch: 116520 Posts: 88	Come out here to Guam with me and we'll send it to the bottom of the trench.

7 January 2015, 11:14 PM	#66
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Do it! Have it checked beforehand, and make sure your insurance is up to date!

8 January 2015, 11:21 AM	#69
kevin-h "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France Posts: 11	Just pray the ROV does not go AWOL. I have known two do this in the 20 plus years i have worked offshore, so probably an acceptable risk. I will have my DSSD with me when i go offshore on Monday. Not sure if I will have the ROV guys put mine down though.

18 January 2015, 08:54 AM	#70
shano "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Shane Location: MA, USA Watch: Hulk, Bond GMT Posts: 41	I'm looking forward to the pics!

18 January 2015, 10:01 PM	#72
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	As long as you are sure the watch would not be lost, go for it! I would like to see the pictures. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 January 2015, 11:13 PM	#73
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	I would see first is loss or damage would be covered under your Insurance policy. If it is then I would go for it. If it isnt there's no way I would risk it then. YMMV

18 January 2015, 11:53 PM	#74
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I wouldn't do it, but will be cool for so,some else to do __________________

19 January 2015, 12:30 AM	#76
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	I'd sooner strap myself to the ROV and get a Fremstar point, if I was still conscious by the time I got to the seabed. I might also get a shot of Spongebob Squarepants while I'm down there. Of course, it's your watch and what you do with it is your decision, but I'm always leery of those who are so cavalier when it comes to their watches, or the watches of others, because they are insured. The one thing that insurance can never do is replace the watch that is lost, damaged, or stolen on any given escapade. If something did happen to the watch, then the watch that accompanied you through so many years would be gone and you'd have a replacement watch that, while new perhaps, has no history relative your own experience. Maybe a vacation scuba diving in the tropics would be better. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 January 2015, 01:37 AM	#77
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	Very cool idea! Like others said, get it serviced/pressure checked first & DO IT!! :-)

19 January 2015, 05:41 AM	#78
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	cool idea. Beeing Mr Cameron NorthSeas :) Go for it. (I wouldn't hesitate a second) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

23 April 2015, 07:23 AM	#79
illition "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: singapore Posts: 81	Did this go through in the end OP? :)

23 April 2015, 07:34 AM	#80
breitlingherst "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Coast US Watch: Richard Mille... Posts: 450	1. IF NO chance of watching becoming detached, then go for it. 2. Would you want to do a pressure test just incase seals not 100%?

23 April 2015, 08:04 AM	#81
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	If it implodes and you get it on videotape I'm sure you could crowd-source funds on this forum to get a replacement.

23 April 2015, 08:48 AM	#82
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I'd love to see that! Do it!

23 April 2015, 08:53 AM	#83
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,708	i would love to know how you can't lose it. with zero risk. hells yes. but my nads went into my throat reading this. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 April 2015, 08:54 AM	#84
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,925	Have you done it?

23 April 2015, 11:51 AM	#85
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	So long as you post the pictures! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

23 April 2015, 12:44 PM	#87
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 963	Do it!

23 April 2015, 12:49 PM	#88
Rogdogg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,122	Is there any update from the OP on this and whether we are all systems go on this one? I think we are all looking forward to seeing the photos of this. As long as pressure tests are done and insurance is up to date I say go for it. I understand Grady's point too about the possibility of losing your personal watch but these are the risks you choose to take in the name of TRF Science! It's a calculated risk. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

23 April 2015, 12:54 PM	#89
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Where are the photos???!!!

23 April 2015, 01:00 PM	#90
BomB#Frog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 336	That's what I'm talking about.

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