Actually Diving with a Sub (?)

[173rdabn]

And why not? That's what it's for after all. Also, it's a favorite of Speedo clad pool lizards.

[brandrea]

If I could swim, I’d certainly dive with my Sub.

[Spartacus-1]

I’ve worn my Sub every day for the past 3 years. However, when I wore it abroad on holiday (back when we were allowed to go on holiday), when I went into the pool, I held it above water. Even at the pool bar, kept it above water. Crazy I know - I’m embarrassed - I’ll get my coat lol.


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[copperjohn]

I’m sure they would. There seems to be more threads asking “can my sub go in the shower”, than “can I dive with it”.

[Strad]

First of all, to scuba dive recreationally, it is recommended if not required that you are PADI certified. Becoming PADI certified requires training and knowledge. So most people that that are going to scuba dive would dive more regularly.

Secondly, most recreational diving is maxed out at 100 feet. A sub is good for 1000 ft. So, one should not be concerned about the water pressure issue of the watch. You might bang it on something, but you can do that anywhere.

[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Awesome SD

Thanks

[TheKhosenOne]

I took her down deep while traveling in Bali.



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[NYMike]

Just remember to wash in a little bit of soapy water afterwards to take off the salt.

[Chester01]

I am a desk diver (sometimes anyway), but not put off my the term. I use my sub, daily as part of my job, and due to documentation requirements and other tasks necessary as part of my job, the timing bezel, date are absolutely essential. I easily use my timing bezel more than those that use their sub for diving. In short, I still use my watch as a tool, and unlike most these days do not use my phone for these tasks. But I use my sub mountain biking and would not hesitate to take it diving and would not feel the need to have it pressure tested prior to using it either....gasp.

[Demon Barber]

I love seeing these watches used in their natural element. Honestly with most dives never going below 100ft let alone 100 meters, I agree with all these folks shallow diving with models other than subs and dwellers. They can handle it no problem. A good example is the yachtmaster with its triplock crown. I would bet a substantial chunk of change that it would cross 100m without breaking a sweat.

One thing I do wonder about is how often we should pressure test our timepieces, divers or not, just to know the seals are intact.

[slfkjasldfj]

Originally Posted by Nicholas D.

I am sure that most Sub owners have come to terms with the fact that irritating terms, such as ‘desk diver’, are relevant. For the few that do actually regularly dive with their Sub, hats off.

My question is: For those that own a Sub and do not regularly dive, if you were on a trip, with your Sub, and an opportunity presented itself to go scuba diving once, would you wear it during that experience?

I don’t own a Submariner but I would always jump on the opportunity to use a tool watch more for its intended use. I actually took my Daytona scuba diving last weekend and it was a blast

[iTreelex]

weird thread. The dial on the sub even says 300m

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why ever not thats what the watch was designed for myself dived regular for many years not with a sub but a SD.Below a picture of my own personal working tool watch SD,it was used and many times abused for many years underwater as a real working tool with well over 600 hours underwater. And has been serviced and polished by 3 different RSC world wide, picture taken in Singapore after last service. Expect this working tool has seen more use that todays mainly pampered watches will see in ten lifetimes.

Wow that’s pretty cool. And the SD looks brand new.


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[teabags001]

I’ve worn mine in my bathtub and shower a few times. All joking aside a sub can take all you can throw at it and more. A little scuba diving would be nothing for a sub let alone any Rolex except maybe the Cellini line.



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[myporsche]

I'm not sure if your joking or not, asking if you would dive with not only a dive watch but the most iconic one ever, but YES I would and the opportunity has presented itself abroad and I have. Then again I have flown with a GMTII and cave explored with my polar. Some prefer to hold steering wheels, eat ice cream, or got to pedicures, to each their own.

[Justinmg]

My watch lives in the salt water, that’s why I bought a sub, I boat, swim, spearfish and dive with mine regularly. I never give it a second thought, it’s a tool.

[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by Demon Barber

One thing I do wonder about is how often we should pressure test our timepieces, divers or not, just to know the seals are intact.

I have never pressure tested mine. I swim w the sub the sd the blro the Milgauss and exp II never thought twice about it but prob would be a good move to get it done soon….

Never swam w the 16710 though ..

[Stealthdriver]

Just took my Black Bay 58 to Bonaire and it went really well. Just make sure to rinse it well with fresh water afterwards or the bezel can get stiff with the salt water.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Hell no. I didnt buy my sub to dive with it LOL. If i wanted to dive with a watch i’d use a gshock or some real technical diver watch.

Sub is a piece of art/jewelry to me that can tell the time.

[Bort]

Originally Posted by iTreelex

weird thread. The dial on the sub even says 300m

For sure, weird thread.