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Old 22 April 2008, 11:08 PM   #1
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Why We Bought Sub, If We Never Wear It In The Water?

Hi, sometimes I have question in my mind...Why I bought Subs? I can't dive. And if I can, I never wear it when I'm diving, even never wear it when I go shower. Do you have a same question in your mind too? Do you wear your Sub or SD when you dive? This only a killing time thread, not so serious. Please your reply here. Thanks Guys!!!



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Old 22 April 2008, 11:10 PM   #2
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I really need my SD for desk diving. And since I get increasingly more work at the office, now I need the DSSD.
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:11 PM   #3
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I always shower, swim and/or dive with my watches...why don't you TR?
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:12 PM   #4
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It's just nice to know you don't have to worry about water while wearing an oyster. Scratching from desk diving is another matter.
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:12 PM   #5
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And since I get increasingly more work at the office, now I need the DSSD.
Yes, I am sure it will be impossible to work productively without it Bo
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:13 PM   #6
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My sub has seen the rain and the shower here in Aus... but in two weeks we shall be in the drink testing and pushing the limits of scuba off the island of Zanzibar.... to about 5 to 10 meters or so.... :-) :-)
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:15 PM   #7
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Zanzibar? You lucky Michael !!!!!!

Make sure you post lots of pics here for us
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:17 PM   #8
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I live in Arizona so I am not a diver but I wear my sub swimming all the time. For me it is nice to have a watch that I can wear in the water without having to worry if it will be OK.
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:24 PM   #9
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I always shower, swim and/or dive with my watches...why don't you TR?
Don't know, I just can't do that. I'm too love with my watches. DAMN!!!
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:26 PM   #10
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When I got my SD, I figured this wiould be my only Rolex purchase ever!

I decided to get the most evidently rugged watch as a result, and given that the SD has no cyclops sealed the deal for me.

I would go next for a TT Blue Sub, the idea of a Sub being that I would want something that was as rugged, waterproof and life-proof as possible I suppose.

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Old 22 April 2008, 11:27 PM   #11
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Zanzibar? You lucky Michael !!!!!!

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Tx Minas... will do... :-)
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:32 PM   #12
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Me too!
That's why I need to feel them on my skin all the time
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:33 PM   #13
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When I got my SD, I figured this wiould be my only Rolex purchase ever!

I decided to get the most evidently rugged watch as a result, and given that the SD has no cyclops sealed the deal for me.

I would go next for a TT Blue Sub, the idea of a Sub being that I would want something that was as rugged, waterproof and life-proof as possible I suppose.

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Bluesy is a RIGHT choice!!!
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:34 PM   #14
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Tx Minas... will do... :-)
Can't wait, Mike!!!
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:36 PM   #15
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I don't dive but I love to snorkle and swim at the beach. That is one of the reasons I bought my watch. I wouldn't think twice about getting mine wet. My 168000 that is around twenty years old loves the water! When I go snorkeling it looks even better underwater.
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:36 PM   #16
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Me too!
That's why I need to feel them on my skin all the time
lol!!! I will try...NOT!!!
BTW you wear it all the time? Even when you making...? lol!!!
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:54 PM   #17
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I bought my SD in Dubai and baptized it in Maui

What I like most about my SD is the peace of mind it gives me. I figure if it can withstand 4000ft of water pressure, then it can take anything I could possibly dish out on it. So yes, I shower, swim, dive, run, etc without hesitation.
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Old 22 April 2008, 11:57 PM   #18
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Look and feel of the sub were big reasons. I don't dive...heck, I can't even swim!
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:05 AM   #19
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BTW you wear it all the time? Even when you making...? lol!!!
Yes, I find it possessing aphrodisiac qualities
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:12 AM   #20
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Hi, sometimes I have question in my mind...Why I bought Subs? I can't dive. And if I can, I never wear it when I'm diving, even never wear it when I go shower. Do you have a same question in your mind too? Do you wear your Sub or SD when you dive? This only a killing time thread, not so serious. Please your reply here. Thanks Guys!!!



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It's kinda like me buying a GMT II if I will never even leave California.

Although, you can still use the Subs bezel to measure elapsed time. Like if you decide to bake a cookie or something.
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:14 AM   #21
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Although, you can still use the Subs bezel to measure elapsed time. Like if you decide to bake a cookie or something.
Ohhh noooo, instead of climbing everest or safari-crossing Africa....doing this
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:14 AM   #22
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It's kinda like me buying a GMT II if I will never even leave California.

Although, you can still use the Subs bezel to measure elapsed time. Like if you decide to bake a cookie or something.
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:43 AM   #23
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Look and feel of the sub were big reasons. I don't dive...heck, I can't even swim!
lol!!!
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:44 AM   #24
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Yes, I find it possessing aphrodisiac qualities
Like Viagra? lol!!!
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:47 AM   #25
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It's kinda like me buying a GMT II if I will never even leave California.

Although, you can still use the Subs bezel to measure elapsed time. Like if you decide to bake a cookie or something.
lol!!! That's a new problem. I can't cook or make cookie. Even I don't turn my bezel often.
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Old 23 April 2008, 12:54 AM   #26
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We need a clasp that's scratch resistant to 80 hrs/week. As deep as its getting where I work, I need to get a BSSD!

Mine's been in the ocean (well, Gulf, technically), pool, shower and hot tub. Shooting, four-wheeling, parasailing, whatever. They were meant to be worn and enjoyed! But, I do admit to using it to time food when I'm grilling. I'm not allowed in the kitchen much, with good reason, but grilling is gooooood.

And wow, does a Sub look good doing it or what?!? Enjoy that baby at Zanzibar Michael!!!

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Old 23 April 2008, 12:58 AM   #27
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It's just nice to know you don't have to worry about water while wearing an oyster.
Indeed! And besides, it LOOKS SO GOOD!!!
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Old 23 April 2008, 01:03 AM   #28
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i'm gonna get flamed by this.....

but....

why buy a rolex when all u need is to tell time.... well most of the time anyways.... cos thats what a watch is supposed to do aye?
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I just plain like the way they look!
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