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Tudor1028 · 27 March 2017, 08:26 PM

What's the difference between a Navy Submariner & a Rolex Submariner? A Navy Submariner is rarely seen where as the Rolex Sub can be seen everywhere.
Take a closer peek at what a Commander in the Silent Service wears on the wrist.

sea-dweller · 28 March 2017, 01:57 AM

Nice photos!

Hairdude1 · 28 March 2017, 12:13 PM

Psmith · 28 March 2017, 12:22 PM

Nice pics. Good to see the old coathanger in the background

Paul_I · 28 March 2017, 01:00 PM

Very nice.

strafer_kid · 28 March 2017, 11:15 PM

Indeed!

Daytonaman799 · 29 March 2017, 07:35 AM

Very nice LCDR!

mjclark32 · 29 March 2017, 10:48 PM

Nice!

Tudor1028 · 30 March 2017, 12:58 AM

Highly recommended for professional applications. Diving to desk duties.

Xenophon · 30 March 2017, 02:06 AM

Nice to see no scales on the dolphins !

ulrichhh · 30 March 2017, 03:28 AM

i love it!

HiDive · 1 April 2017, 10:53 AM

In the US Navy they wear Poopy suits. If you have been there you will know what that is.

Tudor1028 · 1 April 2017, 11:30 AM

Down Periscope !!

Tudor1028 · 1 April 2017, 12:18 PM

Love my Black Bay!

danbrew · 1 April 2017, 01:17 PM

There's a submariner in that submarine - was wearing my 16613 in this photo...

Pretty cool submarine display, btw. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_submarine_S-56

:D

Punchthefatkid · 1 April 2017, 01:42 PM

awsome pics & an awsome watch.

just out of interest, does a navel commander receive such a watch as standard issue or is it from your personal collection?

thanks

Tudor1028 · 2 April 2017, 01:15 AM

All watches shown are my personal collection. The Navy no longer provides watches to personnel. I am aware Divers in the past were issued with Longines compressors and the Seiko 6105. In the 1970s Hamilton chronographs were issued to Naval aviators.

I choose the Black Bay for wearability, versatility and reliability. Not to mention killer good looks! On a nylon nato strap is a must at sea, for lightness in weight, durability and fast drying.

I also recently acquired a Pelagos which you probably know is based on the Snowflake models issued to the French Navy. Several reasons why I prefer it over a Rolex Sub for practicality -titanium case, luminous bezel, satin finish, no date cyclops, lower cost. For military seafaring applications the Pelagos is technically superior. Maybe not in looks or value retention but in pure functionality it's a winner. I also personally prefer to wear the crown on the left. Altogether, a better field or tool watch.

I own several other watches as attached.

Tudor1028 · 2 April 2017, 01:20 AM

Here are a few timepieces I have in my arsenal

Tudor1028 · 2 April 2017, 05:25 PM

...and some pics of Navy life with a fellow Commanding Officer.

Tudor1028 · 2 April 2017, 05:37 PM

Water sports....diving, snokelling, sailing. Notice the Panerai Submersible I'm wearing in one of the photos?

Tudor1028 · 2 April 2017, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbrew

There's a submariner in that submarine - was wearing my 16613 in this photo...

Pretty cool submarine display, btw. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_submarine_S-56

:D

Yes very cool unless you have served on it. I have been on a Soviet era Russian Foxtrot Submarine. Quite a Spartan existence, even frightening for the bravest submariners.

Rebel · 2 April 2017, 10:26 PM

Very cool.

Punchthefatkid · 2 April 2017, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbrew

There's a submariner in that submarine - was wearing my 16613 in this photo...

Pretty cool submarine display, btw. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_submarine_S-56

:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tudor1028

Water sports....diving, snokelling, sailing. Notice the Panerai Submersible I'm wearing in one of the photos?

nice pics - just curious why your face is blanked out in most but not all pics?

1largecockpit · 3 April 2017, 01:42 AM

Mate , you work on the Sydney ferry , come back to reality : >

Tudor1028 · 3 April 2017, 03:44 PM

Comparatively speaking, in Oz a Ferry Captain's salary can be on par with a middle ranking Officer. Depending on experience and years of service, overtime, shift work etc.Commercial airline pilots are on a much better wicket than their Airforce counter parts. And the Transport Minister earns roughly 3 times the Prime Minister. Go figure.

Tudor1028 · 3 April 2017, 04:15 PM

...Relaxing on a motor boat with my Rolex Pepsi bezel GMT......and some more Navy pics.

1William · 3 April 2017, 09:11 PM

Nice pictures and observations.

Tudor1028 · 9 April 2017, 12:27 PM

Glad to be based in Sydney. Arguably the prettiest Harbour in the World

edng33 · 9 April 2017, 03:19 PM

Wow, what a wonderful post. Thank you for taking us aboard. Btw really liked how your shirt matched the seat cushions 👍😉

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Tudor1028 · 9 April 2017, 07:38 PM

Holstered my weapons & watch. . .Spent the day para-gliding

28 March 2017, 01:57 AM	#2
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28 March 2017, 12:13 PM	#3
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28 March 2017, 12:22 PM	#4
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28 March 2017, 01:00 PM	#5
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Very nice. __________________

29 March 2017, 10:48 PM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice! __________________

28 March 2017, 11:15 PM	#6
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Indeed!

29 March 2017, 07:35 AM	#7
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	Very nice LCDR!

30 March 2017, 02:06 AM	#10
Xenophon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,693	Nice to see no scales on the dolphins ! __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

30 March 2017, 03:28 AM	#11
ulrichhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: navy Posts: 51	i love it!

1 April 2017, 10:53 AM	#12
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 361	In the US Navy they wear Poopy suits. If you have been there you will know what that is.

1 April 2017, 01:17 PM	#15
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	There's a submariner in that submarine - was wearing my 16613 in this photo... Pretty cool submarine display, btw. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_submarine_S-56 :D

1 April 2017, 01:42 PM	#16
Punchthefatkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield England Posts: 458	awsome pics & an awsome watch. just out of interest, does a navel commander receive such a watch as standard issue or is it from your personal collection? thanks

2 April 2017, 01:15 AM	#17
Tudor1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Terry Location: Sydney Australia Watch: Tudors & Rolex Posts: 39	The collection All watches shown are my personal collection. The Navy no longer provides watches to personnel. I am aware Divers in the past were issued with Longines compressors and the Seiko 6105. In the 1970s Hamilton chronographs were issued to Naval aviators. I choose the Black Bay for wearability, versatility and reliability. Not to mention killer good looks! On a nylon nato strap is a must at sea, for lightness in weight, durability and fast drying. I also recently acquired a Pelagos which you probably know is based on the Snowflake models issued to the French Navy. Several reasons why I prefer it over a Rolex Sub for practicality -titanium case, luminous bezel, satin finish, no date cyclops, lower cost. For military seafaring applications the Pelagos is technically superior. Maybe not in looks or value retention but in pure functionality it's a winner. I also personally prefer to wear the crown on the left. Altogether, a better field or tool watch. I own several other watches as attached.

2 April 2017, 10:26 PM	#22
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Very cool. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

3 April 2017, 01:42 AM	#24
1largecockpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Sydney Posts: 44	Mate , you work on the Sydney ferry , come back to reality : >

3 April 2017, 03:44 PM	#25
Tudor1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Terry Location: Sydney Australia Watch: Tudors & Rolex Posts: 39	Comparatively speaking, in Oz a Ferry Captain's salary can be on par with a middle ranking Officer. Depending on experience and years of service, overtime, shift work etc.Commercial airline pilots are on a much better wicket than their Airforce counter parts. And the Transport Minister earns roughly 3 times the Prime Minister. Go figure.

3 April 2017, 09:11 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Nice pictures and observations.

9 April 2017, 03:19 PM	#29
edng33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 18	Wow, what a wonderful post. Thank you for taking us aboard. Btw really liked how your shirt matched the seat cushions 👍😉 Sent from my ONE A2001 using Tapatalk

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