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30 June 2022, 06:09 PM | #31 |
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another thing to consider is the absence of polished center links of the sub (= better for daily wear)
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30 June 2022, 08:07 PM | #32 |
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Can't go wrong with either. I usually just bring whichever I'm enjoying the most at the time.
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30 June 2022, 08:32 PM | #33 |
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30 June 2022, 08:44 PM | #34 |
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30 June 2022, 09:20 PM | #35 |
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Dilemma of dive watch vs GMT
Very complicated. Where what you like the most.
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30 June 2022, 09:22 PM | #36 |
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If you're not worried about running out of air just wear GMT
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30 June 2022, 10:03 PM | #37 |
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30 June 2022, 10:29 PM | #38 |
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Go out and get a Tudor Black Bay Pro? Problems solved: all-steel, 200m WR, 2nd timezone.
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30 June 2022, 11:42 PM | #39 |
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I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing the PM GMT around the pool and at the beach. So I'd take the Sub.
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1 July 2022, 12:04 AM | #40 |
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This one is both and is under the radar.
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1 July 2022, 12:06 AM | #41 |
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I vote sub
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Never can understand reason for these kind of questions or “what should I buy next?” Side note: I m going to the bathroom to take #2 in next 5 mins. Should I keep my sub on? Or switch to Panerai? Please tell me what to do.
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1 July 2022, 10:25 AM | #44 |
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100% this. My Suunto dive computer has undoubtedly saved me from the bends on more than one occasion, I would never dive without one.
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1 July 2022, 09:50 PM | #45 |
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Also, love my Garmin descent for the actual diving. highly recommended if you're into that sort of thing. |
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2 July 2022, 01:27 AM | #47 |
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Dilemma of dive watch vs GMT
Just upgraded to the Garmin descent mkii. Its just as conservative as a Suunto. Great watch! Now if I can just get my wife to stop responding to texts underwater…
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3 July 2022, 12:08 AM | #48 |
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I had the exact same decision to make and I went with GMT.
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3 July 2022, 02:39 AM | #49 | |
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Unfortunately, however, gold is a less hard material than steel, so if you use your watch in water and hit it on a rock, gold is damaged more. |
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3 July 2022, 08:27 AM | #50 |
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Haven’t dived for a few years now, but when I did I always wore my 5 digit Pepsi regularly down to about 120ft or so.
No problems at all. Still got the watch and it works great! |
24 April 2024, 04:34 AM | #51 |
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GMT. Versatility is key IMO.
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24 April 2024, 06:31 AM | #52 |
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I own both. If one had to go, it would be the GMT. It is impossible for me to overstate just how useful I find the glidelock feature on the submariner. The easy link is nice on the gmt, but not as great. Frankly, Rolex making adjustable steel bracelets has ruined me for other brands. I have tried Grand Seiko's on at least half a dozen times and never buy one because of Rolex adjustability.
In short, I vote submariner. |
24 April 2024, 06:38 AM | #53 |
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I have a buddy that dives with his 1970’s GMT regularly without issue. I have a GMT 2 and a Submariner but ask the question: why would you want to? Wrist dive computers are much more safe and way less expensive. I gave up diving with my new 16613on my very first dive when a barracuda made a run for it.
But to each his/her own. When diving, I’m always hoping to find a Rolex.
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24 April 2024, 06:38 AM | #54 |
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In the pre-Ceramic days, you could pop a timing bezel onto your GMT and it would be effectively a Submariner.
Nothing wrong with taking the GMT, especially given you'll probably have something else for bottom time. |
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24 April 2024, 08:27 AM | #56 |
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24 April 2024, 08:41 AM | #57 |
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24 April 2024, 10:56 PM | #58 |
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Dr. Sylvia Earle
She is a renowned Oceanographer and Marine Biologist. She has scuba dived for decades with a Gold date just. |
25 April 2024, 01:48 AM | #59 |
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Two year old post but needs mores pics. Here are mne from Molokini. Wonder if OP took any? The debris on the one pic crystal is a Portuguese Man O War tentacles. I did not realize until back on the boat.
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25 April 2024, 02:23 AM | #60 |
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Bring both. They shouldn't take too much space. Wear one, put the other in your carry on. Wear the PM outside the water, the Sub in the water.
If you are doing some light swimming in the ocean or pool, the GMT II should be more than fine and shouldn't get too dinged up. If you are going scuba, go Sub. Right tool for the job. Either way, you're covered. |
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