Golden tool? We are crazy?

[omx5o]

Prepare yourself for a shock... there's been a gold sub for quite some time.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by doramas

It is a contradiction in my opinion. The watch tool concept is not compatible with gold. I think the same of
Submariner, but the SD is still less logical

It could be argued that gold is a superior metal for a dive watch. It is very corrosion resistant; many gold products and tools are still in use after hundreds, perhaps thousands in some cases, of years.

Gold is recognized as a superior metal for many industrial applications - it is the ultimate tool metal.

[PatronMTL]

Let’s be real who’s diving and going into decompression chambers wearing their seadweller?

[capote]

Originally Posted by doramas

It is a contradiction in my opinion. The watch tool concept is not compatible with gold. I think the same of
Submariner, but the SD is still less logical

But nobody uses it as a tool. This is not a forum for professional divers that pay for their own equipment
Edit: I like it as the ”tool” all Rolex watches currently, a luxury item. So in that regard it actually makes more sense with a gold diver

[Muxi]

Originally Posted by doramas

It is a contradiction in my opinion. The watch tool concept is not compatible with gold. I think the same of
Submariner, but the SD is still less logical

It’s okay. Let’s choose the references that sing to us.

[Juantxo]

I think the Sea Dweller is being targeted for men, as the new Submariner: a larger watch following the trend of the compensation syndrome. The Submariner, then, is being left for women and men without a size complex thing. Just my $0.02.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by omx5o

Prepare yourself for a shock... there's been a gold sub for quite some time.

Thanks for the information, I did not know.

I'm obviously being ironic

[strafer_kid]

I actually think it will do well.

[oldman2005]

Have you gotten your SS SD43 yet? I'd get it asap as Rolex has introduced this TT SD43 and may cut the production of SS SD43 to stimulate demand

[doramas]

Originally Posted by capote

But nobody uses it as a tool. This is not a forum for professional divers that pay for their own equipment
Edit: I like it as the ”tool” all Rolex watches currently, a luxury item. So in that regard it actually makes more sense with a gold diver

So that Rolex does not manufacture 1220m watches. Send a letter to Switzerland to open your eyes

[glamorama]

I have a feeling TRF will initially be very disappointed with the new Sub when it comes. Something will be a little to shiny or not tooly enough ..

[chris975d]

Originally Posted by Brew

Rolex is only forcing some to see what the world already knows: It's jewelry.

This. Virtually no one uses these watches as “tools” anymore. The concept of a “tool watch” is long since gone. No one is buying a Rolex to use for their originally designed purpose. They are all wrist jewelry now, and that’s what sells. The vast majority of Rolex purchases (because of the name/branding/marketing) are bought as a showy display of wealth, so what better to do that than a larger, gold-ier diver?

[tyler1980]

The crab from Moana is going to love it.... and he lives in an oyster shell . Full disclosure i like it as much as any TT watch i have ever seen

[doramas]

Originally Posted by chris975d

This. Virtually no one uses these watches as “tools” anymore. The concept of a “tool watch” is long since gone. No one is buying a Rolex to use for their originally designed purpose. They are all wrist jewelry now, and that’s what sells. The vast majority of Rolex purchases (because of the name/branding/marketing) are bought as a showy display of wealth, so what better to do that than a larger, gold-ier diver?

The essence of the brand was that. Watches tools

[capote]

Originally Posted by doramas

So that Rolex does not manufacture 1220m watches. Send a letter to Switzerland to open your eyes

The WR is a gimmick at this point.

[avega357]

It takes the beauty of the SD 43 and cheapens it, but you should buy it because it will get discontinued in 3 years; do it will be a collectible piece




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[capote]

Originally Posted by chris975d

This. Virtually no one uses these watches as “tools” anymore. The concept of a “tool watch” is long since gone. No one is buying a Rolex to use for their originally designed purpose. They are all wrist jewelry now, and that’s what sells. The vast majority of Rolex purchases (because of the name/branding/marketing) are bought as a showy display of wealth, so what better to do that than a larger, gold-ier diver?

Exactly

[Tools]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I have a feeling TRF will initially be very disappointed with the new Sub when it comes. Something will be a little to shiny or not tooly enough ..

TRF!!! Please, we have over 200,000 members. Just like in any kindergarten there is always a small percentage that doesn't get it's way. That doesn't indict the entire class.

[avega357]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I have a feeling TRF will initially be very disappointed with the new Sub when it comes. Something will be a little to shiny or not tooly enough ..

Maybe but it will be hot. Unlike a TT SD 43


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[kls120]

Originally Posted by doramas

The essence of the brand was that. Watches tools

So by your own logic, TT SD43 will be a better tool for the essence of the brand, as gold is much superior metal for many industrial applications.

[Onikage]

The SD line has always been the less popular serious diver. It has NEVER had any gold or PCLs on it thus didn't appeal to yuppies, used car salesmen, drug dealers or 'the office a-hole'. Until now. Is the HEV accented with gold? Haven't seen that side yet.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by doramas

The essence of the brand was that. Watches tools

those days were long gone before the TT SD. ceramic bezels was probably it for a true tool. Personally, im fine with that.

They also use to be priced more in line with a tool too. They have the heritage still, but not the intent. Its a luxury watch, no question

[doramas]

Originally Posted by avega357

It takes the beauty of the SD 43 and cheapens it, but you should buy it because it will get discontinued in 3 years; do it will be a collectible piece




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Already Rolex destroyed the classic design of the SD and now they manufacture it in gold. The Rolex course I do not like. I prefer the 4 and 5 digit references

[chris975d]

Originally Posted by doramas

The essence of the brand was that. Watches tools

Yes, but that’s long gone. Most Rolex wearers no nothing of the history of the brand, only that Rolex is a show of affluence and the watch to have. You’d probably be surprised by how many Rolex owners don’t even know the name of the model they wear. I am pretty close friends with my AD, and also see Rolexes in my line of work on a daily basis more or less (in golf course operations..lots of money in golf). Just to strike up convo, when I see a Rolex I’ll often ask about it, along the lines of “oh, nice watch. What model is that?” (When I typically already know). Vast majority respond with “Rolex”. I’ll say, “I see that, but which model/reference?” To which I either get a blank stare, or “I don’t know, it’s a Rolex”. I’d say conservatively maybe 2 out of every 10 Rolex wearers I encounter can even talk watches like we do here.

So this is the target market this TT SD43 is made for...those that want a larger diver with more flash. Same reason the Sub has precious metals, this is just larger.

[doramas]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

those days were long gone before the TT SD. ceramic bezels was probably it for a true tool. Personally, im fine with that.

They also use to be priced more in line with a tool too. They have the heritage still, but not the intent. Its a luxury watch, no question

That's why I prefer the 4 and 5 digit references

[Juantxo]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I have a feeling TRF will initially be very disappointed with the new Sub when it comes. Something will be a little to shiny or not tooly enough ..

The new Sub is the Sea Dweller.

[vipereaper30]

It looks pretty awesome for TT but what confuses me is why there isn't a full gold model. That would really miff people and also look even better!

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

It looks pretty awesome for TT but what confuses me is why there isn't a full gold model. That would really miff people and also look even better!

the weight of that would make me not even care it was a sea dweller.

by chance anyone know how much more a SS SD43 weighs than a SS sub?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Onikage

The SD line has always been the less popular serious diver. It has NEVER had any gold or PCLs on it thus didn't appeal to yuppies, used car salesmen, drug dealers or 'the office a-hole'. Until now. Is the HEV accented with gold? Haven't seen that side yet.

I appeals to me and I am neither of those .

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

It looks pretty awesome for TT but what confuses me is why there isn't a full gold model. That would really miff people and also look even better!

the gold case would crushed into pieces at that depth rating.