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Ed Rooney · 18 August 2008, 04:06 AM

We're headed to the beach for 4 days. We're not doing any serious watersports, bust some basic sunbathing and a few dips in the pool. My wife is leaving hers here, in our secret hiding place.

Choices are these:

a) Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000, on SS Oyster bracelet.

b) Casio DW-280 digital (200m WR) on a cheap rubber strap. I can't vouch for it's water resistance as it is 14 years old and had a battery change.

c) Lorus 100m Pepsi "diver" - Same deal with the battery, and this guy is probably 20+ years old. Maratac NATO strap.

d) Back to the Sea-Dweller, but on the Maratec NATO from the Lorus.

e) No watch, but look for an interesting digital or Invicta/Citizen/Seiko diver at the shore.

Chozn1 · 18 August 2008, 04:10 AM

You'll be dwelling in the sea, so I'd go with the aptly named Rollie on the oyster band.

Eli · 18 August 2008, 04:10 AM

I used to take my Sinn U1 to the beach... now I go naked! LOL
It gets annoying I feel... especially if you want to do any sand sports. Either way, you can't go wrong...

viper · 18 August 2008, 04:34 AM

SD on bracelet. It's what it's made for.

haakon59 · 18 August 2008, 04:41 AM

I would go for the Sea Dweller or the Casio. Have a good time.

MrCowboy99 · 18 August 2008, 04:43 AM

Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000

HDHNTER · 18 August 2008, 04:45 AM

Choice A

f16570 · 18 August 2008, 04:48 AM

Rollie all the way, no worries if it is insured.

toph · 18 August 2008, 04:49 AM

SD on bracelet!

Letsgodiving · 18 August 2008, 05:14 AM

a or d without a doubt with a leaning toward d.

GBJIV · 18 August 2008, 05:27 AM

I have been the past few days in Cancun Mexico - very beautiful by the way.

I saw a few Subs while here. In fact, a Father and his 3 boys all wearing a SS Sub. thought that was pretty cool. That being said - SD makes sense....

SLS · 18 August 2008, 05:34 AM

SD on the oyster would be my first choice, but bring the nato along for a bit of a change!
~Scott

videobob · 18 August 2008, 07:33 AM

I would wear some shorts and lots of sun block.
Other than that maybe a water proof watch.....

gtbike72 · 18 August 2008, 08:52 AM

a

erwin · 18 August 2008, 09:41 AM

If you want to give SD a break, lorus diver watch is my choice!

CKay · 18 August 2008, 09:50 AM

A cheap Seiko Divers will do unless you are there to break some scuba diving records. This way you don't have to worry that your SD might sink into the sea and dwell in it forever. Don't use a knife that is meant for slaughtering cows to kill a chicken as the saying goes.

Z-Sub · 18 August 2008, 09:59 AM

SD of course.
I would like to see more Rollies do what they were made for.

Letsgodiving · 18 August 2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKay

Don't use a knife that is meant for slaughtering cows to kill a chicken as the saying goes.

Interesting saying. Analogous to "don't bring a knife to a gun fight" I guess. Or more likely "trying to kill flies with a hammer".

Ed Rooney · 18 August 2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

SD of course.
I would like to see more Rollies do what they were made for.

I probably won't go in more than 5 feet of water.

I might read a scuba magazine if I'm feeling adventurous.

Tools · 18 August 2008, 10:49 AM

Wear a bright blue Speedo in reflection for the Olympics..

Nobody will notice your watch at all......so wear anything...

Ed Rooney · 18 August 2008, 10:57 AM

I'm taking my Speedo.

Fortunately it's not that kind of Speedo.

Ed Rooney · 18 August 2008, 10:27 PM

The Lorus is out. I noticed it was 7 or 8 minutes off last night, set it, and this morning it is off by 3 minutes.

I guess that's why no one covets 20+ year old Lorus'.

I guess I will take the SD. I wasn't worried about losing it so much a getting sand and stuff in the bracelet, which was an issue last time. Maybe I wear the NATO.

CPTL · 20 August 2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I guess I will take the SD. I wasn't worried about losing it so much a getting sand and stuff in the bracelet, which was an issue last time. Maybe I wear the NATO.

There's your solution. I've worn my Sub to Cabo twice in the last two months, and the NATO is the way to go.

1. No worries about getting sand/salt in the bracelet causing premature wear.
2. Nearly impossible to lose it in the ocean, as both spring bars would have to fail for it to fall (on the Oyster, the loss of any one of 15 pins and it's bye bye SD).
3. Sub/SD looks less "Rolex" on the NATO--good consideration when visiting the third world (or Baltimore).

Gil F. · 20 August 2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I probably won't go in more than 5 feet of water.

I might read a scuba magazine if I'm feeling adventurous.

SD all the way ... doesn't matter if you're diving or not. Seeing the SD at the beach has its own pleasure, in my view. Plus, you get then the HUGE tan line to be proud of.

Enjoy the beach!

SSD · 20 August 2008, 11:32 PM

Sea Dweller on a bracelet, easy question!

Just rinse it off like the booklet recommends, hey, that's what it was made for, enjoy that beauty!

GoldenBear · 21 August 2008, 01:18 AM

SD, it is a water watch. Let it breathe.

Rolexitis · 21 August 2008, 01:37 AM

Wear a speedo and a gshock and you'll be the talk of the beach

MikeV · 21 August 2008, 01:46 AM

Anything but a banana hammock please.

DSJ · 21 August 2008, 02:16 AM

I too say SD on bracelet. What happend to your 14060m?

Hamlet · 21 August 2008, 03:36 AM

Go with the SD!

18 August 2008, 04:06 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	What should I wear to the beach? We're headed to the beach for 4 days. We're not doing any serious watersports, bust some basic sunbathing and a few dips in the pool. My wife is leaving hers here, in our secret hiding place. Choices are these: a) Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000, on SS Oyster bracelet. b) Casio DW-280 digital (200m WR) on a cheap rubber strap. I can't vouch for it's water resistance as it is 14 years old and had a battery change. c) Lorus 100m Pepsi "diver" - Same deal with the battery, and this guy is probably 20+ years old. Maratac NATO strap. d) Back to the Sea-Dweller, but on the Maratec NATO from the Lorus. e) No watch, but look for an interesting digital or Invicta/Citizen/Seiko diver at the shore.

18 August 2008, 04:10 AM	#2
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	You'll be dwelling in the sea, so I'd go with the aptly named Rollie on the oyster band. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

18 August 2008, 04:34 AM	#4
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	SD on bracelet. It's what it's made for. __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

18 August 2008, 04:45 AM	#7
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Choice A __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

18 August 2008, 04:48 AM	#8
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Rollie all the way, no worries if it is insured. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

18 August 2008, 04:10 AM	#3
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	I used to take my Sinn U1 to the beach... now I go naked! LOL It gets annoying I feel... especially if you want to do any sand sports. Either way, you can't go wrong...

18 August 2008, 04:41 AM	#5
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I would go for the Sea Dweller or the Casio. Have a good time.

18 August 2008, 04:43 AM	#6
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000

18 August 2008, 04:49 AM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	SD on bracelet! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

18 August 2008, 05:14 AM	#10
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	a or d without a doubt with a leaning toward d. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

18 August 2008, 05:27 AM	#11
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I have been the past few days in Cancun Mexico - very beautiful by the way. I saw a few Subs while here. In fact, a Father and his 3 boys all wearing a SS Sub. thought that was pretty cool. That being said - SD makes sense.... __________________ Jackson

18 August 2008, 05:34 AM	#12
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	SD on the oyster would be my first choice, but bring the nato along for a bit of a change! ~Scott

18 August 2008, 07:33 AM	#13
videobob Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Texas Watch: 16613 Posts: 38	I would wear some shorts and lots of sun block. Other than that maybe a water proof watch.....

18 August 2008, 08:52 AM	#14
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	a __________________

18 August 2008, 09:41 AM	#15
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	If you want to give SD a break, lorus diver watch is my choice! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

18 August 2008, 09:59 AM	#17
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	SD of course. I would like to see more Rollies do what they were made for. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

18 August 2008, 09:50 AM	#16
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	A cheap Seiko Divers will do unless you are there to break some scuba diving records. This way you don't have to worry that your SD might sink into the sea and dwell in it forever. Don't use a knife that is meant for slaughtering cows to kill a chicken as the saying goes.

18 August 2008, 10:49 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Wear a bright blue Speedo in reflection for the Olympics.. Nobody will notice your watch at all......so wear anything... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 August 2008, 10:57 AM	#21
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I'm taking my Speedo. Fortunately it's not that kind of Speedo.

18 August 2008, 10:27 PM	#22
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	The Lorus is out. I noticed it was 7 or 8 minutes off last night, set it, and this morning it is off by 3 minutes. I guess that's why no one covets 20+ year old Lorus'. I guess I will take the SD. I wasn't worried about losing it so much a getting sand and stuff in the bracelet, which was an issue last time. Maybe I wear the NATO.

20 August 2008, 11:32 PM	#25
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Sea Dweller on a bracelet, easy question! Just rinse it off like the booklet recommends, hey, that's what it was made for, enjoy that beauty! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

21 August 2008, 01:18 AM	#26
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	SD, it is a water watch. Let it breathe. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

21 August 2008, 01:37 AM	#27
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Wear a speedo and a gshock and you'll be the talk of the beach __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 August 2008, 01:46 AM	#28
MikeV Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 229	Anything but a banana hammock please.

21 August 2008, 02:16 AM	#29
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I too say SD on bracelet. What happend to your 14060m? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

21 August 2008, 03:36 AM	#30
Hamlet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: US Posts: 34	Go with the SD!

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