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mfer · 21 June 2007, 04:25 AM

Has anyone wondered why Rolex doesn't put the real depth rating on their watches? I mean they changed the sub from 200m to 300m. The GMT's are only good for 50m (I bet a lot more). Do they just not care because they know no one will take it down that far?

I'm just curious because I would like my watch to have the biggest number on it possible!!!!!

Imagine a SD with 10000ft!!!!!

I just checked out Breitling's site and they say their SuperOcean is good for 5000ft. I know the SD is tougher than that one.

roadcarver · 21 June 2007, 04:54 AM

The Breitling Seawolf is reated for 10000 ft! It also has a HEV.

colemanitis · 21 June 2007, 06:19 AM

I believe the GMT is rated at 100m/300ft.

wandyprawira · 21 June 2007, 06:26 AM

Maybe Rolex can go past 10000 ft, in a submarine but.

GrandDaddy · 21 June 2007, 06:29 AM

Our watches may be rated for those depths but us humans are not. So what's the point?

GrandDaddy · 21 June 2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Maybe Rolex can go past 10000 ft, in a submarine but.

10000 ft? You've been watching too many submarine movies.

JPSUB · 21 June 2007, 07:57 AM

No campany is going to rate a product at its absolute max. Say that the sub could go to 2000ft and then it fails at 2001ft. Rolex can not rate or rather will not rate it 2000ft, if they rate it for a 1000ft then they know for sure it will not fail up to this rating. Based on my experience and knowledge of engineering everything will have a safety factor built in. I would feel safe saying nothing is rated to its absolute maximum for these reasons.
James

Lane from s.c. · 21 June 2007, 08:14 AM

GMT is 100m or 330 ft. But I have only been to about 110-120 ft. Its all kind of silly. My 850i bmw is computor limited to 155 mph, again I won`t see it.

Lane

21 June 2007, 04:25 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Depth Ratings on Rolex Has anyone wondered why Rolex doesn't put the real depth rating on their watches? I mean they changed the sub from 200m to 300m. The GMT's are only good for 50m (I bet a lot more). Do they just not care because they know no one will take it down that far? I'm just curious because I would like my watch to have the biggest number on it possible!!!!! Imagine a SD with 10000ft!!!!! I just checked out Breitling's site and they say their SuperOcean is good for 5000ft. I know the SD is tougher than that one.

21 June 2007, 04:54 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	The Breitling Seawolf is reated for 10000 ft! It also has a HEV. __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 June 2007, 06:19 AM	#3
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I believe the GMT is rated at 100m/300ft. __________________ Member #471

21 June 2007, 06:26 AM	#4
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	Maybe Rolex can go past 10000 ft, in a submarine but.

21 June 2007, 06:29 AM	#5
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	Our watches may be rated for those depths but us humans are not. So what's the point?

21 June 2007, 07:57 AM	#7
JPSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: James Location: Houston TX Watch: 16610 Posts: 332	No campany is going to rate a product at its absolute max. Say that the sub could go to 2000ft and then it fails at 2001ft. Rolex can not rate or rather will not rate it 2000ft, if they rate it for a 1000ft then they know for sure it will not fail up to this rating. Based on my experience and knowledge of engineering everything will have a safety factor built in. I would feel safe saying nothing is rated to its absolute maximum for these reasons. James

21 June 2007, 08:14 AM	#8
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	GMT is 100m or 330 ft. But I have only been to about 110-120 ft. Its all kind of silly. My 850i bmw is computor limited to 155 mph, again I won`t see it. Lane

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