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frank bullit · 2 September 2006, 07:40 PM

Morning chaps, How often do you use yours? Does yours move freely? Have you tried gripping it tightly and giving it a twist lately or is it like mine stiff all the time? Bezels! you perves, bezels!
Seriously, I wonder what percentage of owners actually make use of their bezels. I know it doesn't really matter and that it's the design and image of the item are what sells 'em.
How many Range Rovers d'you see with muddy wheels? What do Daytona owners REALLY do with all those knobs and dials?
Film is dead but, my Nikon F2AS is still a joy to hold and admire.
It is the individual pleasure we get from owning any of our toys (tools included.) It doesn't matter what anybody says about our personal taste, thank God we live in a society where we are free to indulge in expensive trinkets, we are as they say, a long time dead!

Happy Saturday!

FB.

Time, is luck.

padi56 · 2 September 2006, 07:59 PM

Well I seriously doubt if 20 % of all divers type bezel watches sold are use for what they are intended for.Same for all the high water resistant watches I would doubt if 15% see any water other than perhaps the swimming pool of a quick dip in the ocean.Same for the petrol diesel guzzling 4X4s most will never see the brown muddy stuff,unless they splash though a puddle, taking kids to school

mike · 2 September 2006, 08:31 PM

I must admit to useing the bezels on my watches quite a bit, though as padi said not for what they were designed for. LOL!
I time parking meters, my morning run, how long my wife can talk without taking a breath

.

I do have one of those jobs where knowing a second timezone is nice so my GMT is quite usefull.

Otis · 2 September 2006, 08:40 PM

I use the chrono function occasionally for timing how long sessions with cleints last (if we're feeling particularly anal & greedy

) or how long voice reads take, so they're under 30seconds and so forth. Only used it to time the speed of the car once, and it worked like a treat. Mind you...so did the speedo on the car

"It is the individual pleasure we get from owning any of our toys (tools included.)"
Well said frank, bloody well said

astcell · 3 September 2006, 12:06 AM

I use my bezel, it is great to tell time in Qatar and Afghanistan where the latter is 1/2 hour off so 24 hour clocks do not help.

Then again I also love my F2AS with MD-2 and MB-1!

Gedanken · 3 September 2006, 12:17 AM

Well, like the others, I use the bezel on my SD to time mundane things like parking meters and how long that casserole's been on the stove. On the other hand, the markings on my Tudor 79170 read 1 to 12 instead of increments of 10, so I use it as an improvised GMT measure to read Singaporean time (where I have friends and family), and I use the chrono functions a fair bit too, especially to time the rest period between sets at the gym.

Rockrolex · 3 September 2006, 01:09 AM

I sometimes turn the bezel on my GMT to time parking meters. If I'm not wearing a chrono, I will occasionally use it to time a walk, although I prefer one of my chronos for that purpose. If I'm wearing a chrono while travelling by plane, I will try to time wheels up to wheels down, just for fun, to see how close the pilot came to his computerized timing at the beginning of the flight.

C.J. · 3 September 2006, 01:24 AM

I do use mine now and again, but like Peter said, never for what it was intended for

roadcarver · 3 September 2006, 02:25 AM

I use my bezels all the time, my 14060 is a bit harder to grip and turn compared to my Omega and Seiko.

The Seiko takes the cake in the ease of use for bezel turning.. very fine clicks. I did a count it was 120 clicks.

I also use my chrono for timing my steaks

JJ Irani · 3 September 2006, 04:32 AM

Never! I'm NOT a bezel fiddler, but I always make sure that the bezel triangle is aligned spot-on with the triangle '12' at the top.

Rockrolex · 3 September 2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Never! I'm NOT a bezel fiddler, but I always make sure that the bezel triangle is aligned spot-on with the triangle '12' at the top.

We know that's just part of your anal personality, JJ. It goes along with your penchant for sheep.

Otis · 3 September 2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

We know that's just part of your anal personality, JJ. It goes along with your penchant for sheep.

Ewww.....

I know I misread your sentence, but it's disgusting nonetheless

mailman · 3 September 2006, 09:19 PM

I use it to time how long I've been cooking things on the grill. This way I'll know how much longer I have to finish my beer.

TNRonin · 23 September 2006, 03:34 AM

I use it every day.

miner · 23 September 2006, 12:11 PM

I took out a door frame with mine about a week after I got the watch. Luckily the watch is fine but I'll have to re-paint the door frame.

ginzo · 23 September 2006, 07:56 PM

As a long haul international pilot I use my bezel to set the local time zone using the 24 hour hand and gmt stays on the 12 hour hand.

2 September 2006, 07:40 PM	#1
frank bullit Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: england Posts: 100	Bezels! Morning chaps, How often do you use yours? Does yours move freely? Have you tried gripping it tightly and giving it a twist lately or is it like mine stiff all the time? Bezels! you perves, bezels! Seriously, I wonder what percentage of owners actually make use of their bezels. I know it doesn't really matter and that it's the design and image of the item are what sells 'em. How many Range Rovers d'you see with muddy wheels? What do Daytona owners REALLY do with all those knobs and dials? Film is dead but, my Nikon F2AS is still a joy to hold and admire. It is the individual pleasure we get from owning any of our toys (tools included.) It doesn't matter what anybody says about our personal taste, thank God we live in a society where we are free to indulge in expensive trinkets, we are as they say, a long time dead! Happy Saturday! FB. Time, is luck.

2 September 2006, 07:59 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,266	Well I seriously doubt if 20 % of all divers type bezel watches sold are use for what they are intended for.Same for all the high water resistant watches I would doubt if 15% see any water other than perhaps the swimming pool of a quick dip in the ocean.Same for the petrol diesel guzzling 4X4s most will never see the brown muddy stuff,unless they splash though a puddle, taking kids to school __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 September 2006, 08:40 PM	#4
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	I use the chrono function occasionally for timing how long sessions with cleints last (if we're feeling particularly anal & greedy ) or how long voice reads take, so they're under 30seconds and so forth. Only used it to time the speed of the car once, and it worked like a treat. Mind you...so did the speedo on the car "It is the individual pleasure we get from owning any of our toys (tools included.)" Well said frank, bloody well said __________________ Rock the Casbah!

3 September 2006, 12:17 AM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, like the others, I use the bezel on my SD to time mundane things like parking meters and how long that casserole's been on the stove. On the other hand, the markings on my Tudor 79170 read 1 to 12 instead of increments of 10, so I use it as an improvised GMT measure to read Singaporean time (where I have friends and family), and I use the chrono functions a fair bit too, especially to time the rest period between sets at the gym. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

3 September 2006, 01:09 AM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	I sometimes turn the bezel on my GMT to time parking meters. If I'm not wearing a chrono, I will occasionally use it to time a walk, although I prefer one of my chronos for that purpose. If I'm wearing a chrono while travelling by plane, I will try to time wheels up to wheels down, just for fun, to see how close the pilot came to his computerized timing at the beginning of the flight. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 September 2006, 08:31 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I must admit to useing the bezels on my watches quite a bit, though as padi said not for what they were designed for. LOL! I time parking meters, my morning run, how long my wife can talk without taking a breath . I do have one of those jobs where knowing a second timezone is nice so my GMT is quite usefull.

3 September 2006, 12:06 AM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I use my bezel, it is great to tell time in Qatar and Afghanistan where the latter is 1/2 hour off so 24 hour clocks do not help. Then again I also love my F2AS with MD-2 and MB-1!

3 September 2006, 01:24 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I do use mine now and again, but like Peter said, never for what it was intended for __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

3 September 2006, 02:25 AM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	all the time I use my bezels all the time, my 14060 is a bit harder to grip and turn compared to my Omega and Seiko. The Seiko takes the cake in the ease of use for bezel turning.. very fine clicks. I did a count it was 120 clicks. I also use my chrono for timing my steaks

3 September 2006, 04:32 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Never! I'm NOT a bezel fiddler, but I always make sure that the bezel triangle is aligned spot-on with the triangle '12' at the top. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 September 2006, 09:19 PM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,361	I use it to time how long I've been cooking things on the grill. This way I'll know how much longer I have to finish my beer. __________________ JJ

23 September 2006, 03:34 AM	#14
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I use it every day.

23 September 2006, 12:11 PM	#15
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I took out a door frame with mine about a week after I got the watch. Luckily the watch is fine but I'll have to re-paint the door frame.

23 September 2006, 07:56 PM	#16
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	As a long haul international pilot I use my bezel to set the local time zone using the 24 hour hand and gmt stays on the 12 hour hand.

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