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doramas · 17 December 2018, 03:11 AM

Which Rolex is the right one for military use?
Recoil when firing, vibrations, running, swimming, blows ...

Do not recommend G Shock, nor quartz.

Thanks.

lenfried29 · 17 December 2018, 03:12 AM

Sub or Sea-Dweller.

Just noticed - This is my 1K post

donas · 17 December 2018, 03:15 AM

In the early 90s, I wore a sub for almost my entire 4 years as USMC infantry. The only issue I had was I caught the clasp once and bent it. I doubt even that would occur with the newer clasp design. Don't forget Roex used to be an issued item. I say go for it!

Dsmith1974 · 17 December 2018, 03:19 AM

16610 LV

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Dsmith1974 · 17 December 2018, 03:24 AM

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ed-forces.html

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ferrissteve11 · 17 December 2018, 03:25 AM

Sub or SeaDweller would be my pick as well.

Justinmg · 17 December 2018, 03:28 AM

Explorer or explorer 2, both more durable, less stuff to break. I just wear a G-Shock though, I’d feel uncomfortable wearing a Rolex with my crew, plus I don’t get paid enough to trash a Rolex.

Ravager135 · 17 December 2018, 03:31 AM

When I was a flight surgeon in the Navy I wore my Explorer II and Navitimer all the time, including during helo flights. They did get a little banged up, here and there. I normally had a flight suit and gloves covering them.

hhtwaijri · 17 December 2018, 03:31 AM

Modern Explorer ii...

Dual time zone function will be much more useful for you than timing bezel on diver watches.

Less moving parts.

More subtle, as modern diver Rolex watches have a shiny ceramic bezel.

2 dial options.

Slimmer lugs.

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Rolex_Jack · 17 December 2018, 03:33 AM

Sub will work, but if your wrist is small it might feel heavy. If I run in it, even if it is snug, I can feel it wanting to shake around on my wrist. Might have the same issues with all the activities you talk about if you have a small wrist. However, I exercise all the time with my 36mm Explorer, and I never feel it. They don’t make it anymore, so consider the 36mm OP. For the activities you mention, I don’t recommend the sea dweller. It might get in the way unless you have large wrists.

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037 · 17 December 2018, 03:36 AM

Sub in the field or Sub Date if you're riding a desk. The bezel is handy to mark time.

I'd opt for an older one with lug holes simply because a paper clip is the only tool you need to size or remove the bracelet.

WatchGuy1966 · 17 December 2018, 04:06 AM

Paraflex Shock absorbers in the Explorer, Exp II, OP39.

Are superior to the Sub or Seadweller.

ltmgeller · 17 December 2018, 04:35 AM

5 digit sub or gmt would be my recommendation. I did not serve but have spent over 20 years in the fire service and in law enforcement and have never had a problem with my 5 digit sports models wearing all the gear and getting physical.

Kyle3130 · 17 December 2018, 04:58 AM

USAF AD since 2005. I wear a Sub 14060M (2 liner) 24/7 365!

challer · 17 December 2018, 05:22 AM

Gmt

Jak77 · 17 December 2018, 05:35 AM

USMC. Wear a 16610 sub every day. Was leaning towards the 14060m initially. Before I purchased it, I paid attention to how much I looked at my watch for the date and realized I had to have a date function. Funny enough I got it from Bob's.

I'm about 50/50 on putting it on a strap in the field. Sometimes I do, sometimes I leave it on the bracelet.

Never had an issue with it so far PTing, in the field, or on a range. Haven't deployed with it yet (purchased after my last deployment), but it will go with me wherever I go. All the dings and scratches on it tell it's story and I'm quite happy with it.

I would recommend the sub or the Exp II. I was very close to buying that one as well.

Good luck and go for it! I'm glad I did.

mistercoach32 · 17 December 2018, 05:54 AM

Sub has my vote

SearChart · 17 December 2018, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

Paraflex Shock absorbers in the Explorer, Exp II, OP39.

Are superior to the Sub or Seadweller.

Negligible difference in real life use, pure marketing my friend.

Roger Lococco · 17 December 2018, 05:59 AM

Submariner for the Army, Navy, and Marines.
GMT for the Air Force.

dubins930 · 17 December 2018, 06:02 AM

I would thing the Explorer 2... if you don’t need the date and 2nd time zone I would go explorer... but I would bet a couple extra functions would come in handy

Rashid.bk · 17 December 2018, 06:15 AM

Diamond dial Platona. Boss.

Golf&Watches · 17 December 2018, 06:16 AM

16610, no question for me.

Burlington · 17 December 2018, 06:16 AM

The sub is probably the obvious choice. The timing bezel could prove handy too. Although of course depending on which branch of military would have a bearing on the best option.

For those of you who’ve extensively worn a Rolex for the range - has it withstood the repeated recoil without issue?

Roger Lococco · 17 December 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burlington

The sub is probably the obvious choice. The timing bezel could prove handy too. Although of course depending on which branch of military would have a bearing on the best option.

For those of you who’ve extensively worn a Rolex for the range - has it withstood the repeated recoil without issue?

I have and it should. But you risk scratching up a nice watch, depending on the positions that you're shooting from.

Armyguy03 · 17 December 2018, 06:26 AM

I’d recommend a 5 digit SD, slap it on a NATO and wear in good health.

theparry · 17 December 2018, 06:27 AM

Exp 2 for these exact reasons. Definitely seen more Exp 2’s in the field than Subs too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhtwaijri

Modern Explorer ii...

Dual time zone function will be much more useful for you than timing bezel on diver watches.

Less moving parts.

More subtle, as modern diver Rolex watches have a shiny ceramic bezel.

2 dial options.

Slimmer lugs.

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Rebel · 17 December 2018, 06:30 AM

Back in the day I used a GMT. Tough as a Rolex can be with the GMT function which I used as a part of my worldwide Operations Center function.

Burlington · 17 December 2018, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theparry

Exp 2 for these exact reasons. Definitely seen more Exp 2’s in the field than Subs too.

It was also the choice of the Duke of Sussex.

watchwatcher · 17 December 2018, 06:46 AM

Why this one, of course.

Gerry62 · 17 December 2018, 06:46 AM

A Submariner stainless steel and NATO , yesterday (5517-5512) as today (114060 / 116610LN)

17 December 2018, 03:11 AM	#1
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Rolex for military use Which Rolex is the right one for military use? Recoil when firing, vibrations, running, swimming, blows ... Do not recommend G Shock, nor quartz. Thanks.

17 December 2018, 03:28 AM	#7
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Explorer or explorer 2, both more durable, less stuff to break. I just wear a G-Shock though, I’d feel uncomfortable wearing a Rolex with my crew, plus I don’t get paid enough to trash a Rolex. __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

17 December 2018, 04:06 AM	#12
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,750	Paraflex Shock absorbers in the Explorer, Exp II, OP39. Are superior to the Sub or Seadweller. Last edited by WatchGuy1966; 17 December 2018 at 04:16 AM.. Reason: typo

17 December 2018, 04:35 AM	#13
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	5 digit sub or gmt would be my recommendation. I did not serve but have spent over 20 years in the fire service and in law enforcement and have never had a problem with my 5 digit sports models wearing all the gear and getting physical. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 December 2018, 04:58 AM	#14
Kyle3130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: Oklahoma Watch: FXD Posts: 1,943	USAF AD since 2005. I wear a Sub 14060M (2 liner) 24/7 365! __________________

17 December 2018, 03:12 AM	#2
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Sub or Sea-Dweller. Just noticed - This is my 1K post

17 December 2018, 03:15 AM	#3
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	In the early 90s, I wore a sub for almost my entire 4 years as USMC infantry. The only issue I had was I caught the clasp once and bent it. I doubt even that would occur with the newer clasp design. Don't forget Roex used to be an issued item. I say go for it!

17 December 2018, 03:19 AM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	16610 LV Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 03:24 AM	#5
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...ed-forces.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 03:25 AM	#6
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,115	Sub or SeaDweller would be my pick as well.

17 December 2018, 03:31 AM	#8
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,122	When I was a flight surgeon in the Navy I wore my Explorer II and Navitimer all the time, including during helo flights. They did get a little banged up, here and there. I normally had a flight suit and gloves covering them.

17 December 2018, 03:31 AM	#9
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	Modern Explorer ii... Dual time zone function will be much more useful for you than timing bezel on diver watches. Less moving parts. More subtle, as modern diver Rolex watches have a shiny ceramic bezel. 2 dial options. Slimmer lugs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 03:33 AM	#10
Rolex_Jack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Watch: Datejust 36 Posts: 171	Sub will work, but if your wrist is small it might feel heavy. If I run in it, even if it is snug, I can feel it wanting to shake around on my wrist. Might have the same issues with all the activities you talk about if you have a small wrist. However, I exercise all the time with my 36mm Explorer, and I never feel it. They don’t make it anymore, so consider the 36mm OP. For the activities you mention, I don’t recommend the sea dweller. It might get in the way unless you have large wrists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 December 2018, 03:36 AM	#11
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Sub in the field or Sub Date if you're riding a desk. The bezel is handy to mark time. I'd opt for an older one with lug holes simply because a paper clip is the only tool you need to size or remove the bracelet.

17 December 2018, 05:22 AM	#15
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	Gmt

17 December 2018, 05:35 AM	#16
Jak77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 29	USMC. Wear a 16610 sub every day. Was leaning towards the 14060m initially. Before I purchased it, I paid attention to how much I looked at my watch for the date and realized I had to have a date function. Funny enough I got it from Bob's. I'm about 50/50 on putting it on a strap in the field. Sometimes I do, sometimes I leave it on the bracelet. Never had an issue with it so far PTing, in the field, or on a range. Haven't deployed with it yet (purchased after my last deployment), but it will go with me wherever I go. All the dings and scratches on it tell it's story and I'm quite happy with it. I would recommend the sub or the Exp II. I was very close to buying that one as well. Good luck and go for it! I'm glad I did.

17 December 2018, 05:54 AM	#17
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Sub has my vote

17 December 2018, 05:59 AM	#19
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,850	Submariner for the Army, Navy, and Marines. GMT for the Air Force. __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

17 December 2018, 06:02 AM	#20
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	I would thing the Explorer 2... if you don’t need the date and 2nd time zone I would go explorer... but I would bet a couple extra functions would come in handy

17 December 2018, 06:15 AM	#21
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Diamond dial Platona. Boss.

17 December 2018, 06:16 AM	#22
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 480	16610, no question for me.

17 December 2018, 06:16 AM	#23
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	The sub is probably the obvious choice. The timing bezel could prove handy too. Although of course depending on which branch of military would have a bearing on the best option. For those of you who’ve extensively worn a Rolex for the range - has it withstood the repeated recoil without issue? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

17 December 2018, 06:26 AM	#25
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	I’d recommend a 5 digit SD, slap it on a NATO and wear in good health. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 December 2018, 06:30 AM	#27
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Back in the day I used a GMT. Tough as a Rolex can be with the GMT function which I used as a part of my worldwide Operations Center function. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

17 December 2018, 06:46 AM	#30
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,131	A Submariner stainless steel and NATO , yesterday (5517-5512) as today (114060 / 116610LN) __________________

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