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mrchrisx69 · 7 February 2016, 07:30 AM

Just curious which you all prefer? And with date or no date?

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beshannon · 7 February 2016, 07:31 AM

What is your definition of the word "best"?

mrchrisx69 · 7 February 2016, 07:42 AM

Well you got the Sea Dweller, Sub and GMT that all look similar and you can only buy one, which would it be?

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Justinmg · 7 February 2016, 07:50 AM

Out of dive watches, DSSD, sub or SD. I'd pick the SD. There all designed to go deeper then any rec. diver will ever go. GMT isn't much of a dive watch even though it has a oyster case and is water proof.

landroverking · 7 February 2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by justinmg

out of dive watches, dssd, sub or sd. I'd pick the sd. There all designed to go deeper then any rec. Diver will ever go. Gmt isn't much of a dive watch even though it has a oyster case and is water proof.

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mrchrisx69 · 7 February 2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinmg

Out of dive watches, DSSD, sub or SD. I'd pick the SD. There all designed to go deeper then any rec. diver will ever go. GMT isn't much of a dive watch even though it has a oyster case and is water proof.

Nice choice. I forgot about the DSSD!

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locutus49 · 7 February 2016, 08:12 AM

I prefer the Sub Date.

Sublovin · 7 February 2016, 10:49 AM

For truly diving, I would get a DSSD and throw it on a NATO

kilyung · 7 February 2016, 10:58 AM

This gives you the benefit of the Sub while not having to wear a weight belt.

HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2016, 11:22 AM

For me, my favorite is the 14060; no date and a truly the last of the tool watch no dates. They are more comfortable for me than the newer ceramic no dates. I also like the old style simplicity. Among other things is the easy changing of bracelets that the through hole lugs allow. Here mine on a winter time leather Nato.

An alternative to consider in the Tudor Pelagos in Blue of Black. Also a really great dive watch.

I personally also like the Black Bay as an alternative dive watch.

Below is my Black Bay Red. In truth any of them will likely do the job for diving.

Chewbacca · 7 February 2016, 11:23 AM

as a dive and everyday watch, sub date ss. as a dive watch, sub nd. as a compromise, pelagos blue and a explorer 39mm.

Abdullah71601 · 7 February 2016, 11:39 AM

As a dive watch SD or SS sub are great choices. The SD is a little more robust (thicker metal and crystal) but still wears comfortably and doesn't look like a large block of metal strapped to your wrist.

I dive my SD a lot. It's a great dive watch. But I don't need to see the date when I'm diving. If you need the date function, go with a sub date for the Cyclops.

Flstfirider · 7 February 2016, 11:57 AM

The Pelegos blue in my opinion rates higher than the Submariner and Sea Dweller. The Ti, inhouse movement, and lumed ceramic bezel are all winners.

albmich · 7 February 2016, 12:01 PM

I vote submariner date. Classic iconic watch. The seadweller is obviously exceptional but, as stated above, the submariner is rated deeper than you will ever go and to me the cyclops is very important because it screams "Rolex"

Brizzybrad · 7 February 2016, 12:36 PM

14060m gets my vote.

Dyim · 7 February 2016, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrchrisx69

Well you got the Sea Dweller, Sub and GMT that all look similar and you can only buy one, which would it be?

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A real Rolex fan should be able to tell them apart.

But if you have to pick one, GMT for the second time zone.

2Redbulls · 7 February 2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Flstfirider

The Pelegos blue in my opinion rates higher than the Submariner and Sea Dweller. The Ti, inhouse movement, and lumed ceramic bezel are all winners.

That's an interesting point. A higher depth rating then the standard Sub, additional diving bands, better lume, significantly cheaper. Doesn't say Rolex on it (not sure how important that is to the OP) so we're going outside of the brand but if the OP's main criteria was a watch that functions best for a true dive watch, the Pelagos has some strong points.

I think it's a great watch and the adjustable clasp in concept was great BUT not having the pivot makes it not as refined and the springs for the auto adjustable feature are too strong, so they mount the watch too tight for my taste.

nick c · 7 February 2016, 12:50 PM

Sub date

arguetaoscar · 7 February 2016, 12:56 PM

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mrchrisx69 · 7 February 2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by albmich

I vote submariner date. Classic iconic watch. The seadweller is obviously exceptional but, as stated above, the submariner is rated deeper than you will ever go and to me the cyclops is very important because it screams "Rolex"

I agree with you 100%.

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mrchrisx69 · 7 February 2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

This gives you the benefit of the Sub while not having to wear a weight belt.

Beautiful watch!

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Chad M · 7 February 2016, 01:08 PM

Sea-Dweller 4000. While I do love the Sub no-date I really prefer that the Sea-Dweller is NOT as common in the "wild"

polk1 · 7 February 2016, 01:11 PM

Sub date will be my choice!

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Justinmg · 7 February 2016, 01:24 PM

I thought the cyclops made the date easier to read

wildaxlrose · 7 February 2016, 01:25 PM

The sub will be my first choice the sea dweller second and dssd third .the sub is just nice fits your wrist with your wet suit on so is the s d the dssd is built like a tank but tends to get banged about while diving due to its bulk

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AK1984 · 7 February 2016, 01:25 PM

14060M
No contest here

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imperio · 7 February 2016, 01:35 PM

I prefer the look of the 14060 and 16610 but I like the flexibility you get with a glide lock on the ceramics. And as I am more of a function over form person, I would end up with a ceramic for that reason.

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pinkelle21 · 7 February 2016, 02:25 PM

Sub, take your pic😎

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madmax21 · 7 February 2016, 02:31 PM

For me it's the submariner with Date I have one from 1995 love it ...

antbkny · 7 February 2016, 02:43 PM

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Just curious which you all prefer? And with date or no date?

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the best Rolex diver is the deep sea

7 February 2016, 07:30 AM	#1
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beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	What is your definition of the word "best"? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

7 February 2016, 11:22 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	For me, my favorite is the 14060; no date and a truly the last of the tool watch no dates. They are more comfortable for me than the newer ceramic no dates. I also like the old style simplicity. Among other things is the easy changing of bracelets that the through hole lugs allow. Here mine on a winter time leather Nato. An alternative to consider in the Tudor Pelagos in Blue of Black. Also a really great dive watch. I personally also like the Black Bay as an alternative dive watch. Below is my Black Bay Red. In truth any of them will likely do the job for diving. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 February 2016, 01:35 PM	#27
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I prefer the look of the 14060 and 16610 but I like the flexibility you get with a glide lock on the ceramics. And as I am more of a function over form person, I would end up with a ceramic for that reason. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

7 February 2016, 07:42 AM	#3
mrchrisx69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	Well you got the Sea Dweller, Sub and GMT that all look similar and you can only buy one, which would it be? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 07:50 AM	#4
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Out of dive watches, DSSD, sub or SD. I'd pick the SD. There all designed to go deeper then any rec. diver will ever go. GMT isn't much of a dive watch even though it has a oyster case and is water proof.

7 February 2016, 08:12 AM	#7
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I prefer the Sub Date.

7 February 2016, 10:49 AM	#8
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	For truly diving, I would get a DSSD and throw it on a NATO

7 February 2016, 10:58 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	This gives you the benefit of the Sub while not having to wear a weight belt.

7 February 2016, 11:23 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	as a dive and everyday watch, sub date ss. as a dive watch, sub nd. as a compromise, pelagos blue and a explorer 39mm.

7 February 2016, 11:39 AM	#12
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	As a dive watch SD or SS sub are great choices. The SD is a little more robust (thicker metal and crystal) but still wears comfortably and doesn't look like a large block of metal strapped to your wrist. I dive my SD a lot. It's a great dive watch. But I don't need to see the date when I'm diving. If you need the date function, go with a sub date for the Cyclops.

7 February 2016, 11:57 AM	#13
Flstfirider 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Casey Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,136	The Pelegos blue in my opinion rates higher than the Submariner and Sea Dweller. The Ti, inhouse movement, and lumed ceramic bezel are all winners.

7 February 2016, 12:01 PM	#14
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I vote submariner date. Classic iconic watch. The seadweller is obviously exceptional but, as stated above, the submariner is rated deeper than you will ever go and to me the cyclops is very important because it screams "Rolex"

7 February 2016, 12:36 PM	#15
Brizzybrad "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: JP Location: CONUS Watch: ??? Posts: 245	14060m gets my vote.

7 February 2016, 12:56 PM	#19
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 01:08 PM	#22
Chad M "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 230	Sea-Dweller 4000. While I do love the Sub no-date I really prefer that the Sea-Dweller is NOT as common in the "wild"

7 February 2016, 01:11 PM	#23
polk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex, Tudor, Tag Posts: 83	Sub date will be my choice! Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 01:24 PM	#24
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	I thought the cyclops made the date easier to read

7 February 2016, 01:25 PM	#25
wildaxlrose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: malaysia Posts: 124	The sub will be my first choice the sea dweller second and dssd third .the sub is just nice fits your wrist with your wet suit on so is the s d the dssd is built like a tank but tends to get banged about while diving due to its bulk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 01:25 PM	#26
AK1984 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hickory Posts: 243	14060M No contest here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 February 2016, 02:25 PM	#28
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	Sub, take your pic😎 Sent using Pied piper compression app

7 February 2016, 02:31 PM	#29
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	For me it's the submariner with Date I have one from 1995 love it ...

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