If you were alone on a deserted island…

[geoach]

Rolex DD ......gold so it won't ever corrode........keep track of the DAY and date.......

[brandrea]

I’d wear my Seiko SKX

[Yobber76]

Originally Posted by Colorado_kid

I’d wear an Apple Watch on my right wrist so I can call in for a rescue and a GMT Master ii on my left so I know what time it is at home to plan my rescue celebration


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This!

[travisb]

Probably a Rangeman like Adam posted. My favorite model in the G-Shock line.

[Steph-paul]

Most likely a Sub, or Explorer.
Or G- Shock type of watches.

[77T]

My choice(s)…

Time only:



Perpetual Calendar:



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[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by dlddrrr

Would you still wear a Rolex? Or would you be wearing a G-Shock? Or something different? Suppose you had to live off the land for at least a year or two.

I don't think i'd wear a watch with a battery.

[amh]

Probably a Sub or Seadweller - since I'd be diving for food a lot (all the lobster & crab)

[padi56]

Originally Posted by dlddrrr

Would you still wear a Rolex? Or would you be wearing a G-Shock? Or something different? Suppose you had to live off the land for at least a year or two.

A watch would be the last thing on my mind,more concerned in water and food far more important than any watch.to stay alive.

[123Blueface]

Yes,
I wear a Rolex because I enjoy them. Doesn’t matter who is around.

[Gerry62]

here we have it .... SD ......

[gwozhog]

Going to need a waterproof watch for all the swimming and spearfish I would be doing. Would definitely want my Seadweller

[Calatrava r]

A PM Sub. I don't want any corrosion.

[v8plus4]

Breitling Emergency with PLB.

Home in time for dinner.

[Submariner868]

Originally Posted by Krash

I’d want a watch, but then again, you’re talking to someone that can’t travel without staying at a 5 star hotel.

I’d want a fresh cup of coffee every morning, a hot shower, and air conditioning, too.


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This^^^

[Harry-57]

If I was alone on a deserted island my watch would be whatever I was wearing when I fell off the ship. This would likely be my BB Heritage or my Explorer II Polar, since these are my travel watches.

[Wario406]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

If I was alone on a deserted island my watch would be whatever I was wearing when I fell off the ship. This would likely be my BB Heritage or my Explorer II Polar, since these are my travel watches.

^^^^ what he said ^^^^^

Why would I need to know what time it was? If I had to pick a watch, I’d want something with a timer or a bezel.

I’d also like either an auto, or something solar. A battery powered watch could turn into a hammer as soon as the battery died.

First choice would be my Sub, second choice would be my GShock.

[dlddrrr]

Thanks to people who responded. I asked this question because some people say things like oh I didn’t buy a Rolex to flex, I bought it because I actually use my watch and appreciate its practicality and functionality… but let’s be real here, if there was nobody around to flex to then most of us wouldn’t be wearing a Rolex, there’s other watches that are lighter, more comfortable, more accurate, and can take much more punishment than a Rolex. Just like you wouldn’t be wearing Gucci flip flops and Lanvin shirts in the middle of nowhere, people wouldn’t wear a Rolex. It’s an accessory and status symbol first and foremost that happens to tell the time as a secondary feature, not the other way around.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Any Casio G-Shock with Tough Solar and Multiband 6 features. If the island was covered by one of the six atomic clock radio transmitters, it would survive longer than me and always tell the exact time. Maybe a Rangeman GW9400 as that would also tell me sunrise/sunset times, altitude, temp, coming weather changes and compass direction with no internet required. Plus 200m WR, multiple world time settings, five alarms and can bang it against rocks or whatever with no worries.

Am with Adam on this one!


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[JTL31]

Delete

[JTL31]

Besides a solar g-shock I want a volleyball.




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[BraveBold]

Originally Posted by dlddrrr

I guess my question should be more like “if you were living in isolation from the world”. I wanted to see how practical or functional people see their Rolexes or at the end of the day it’s just a fashion/statement piece. We already know there’s no real need for watches in modern life with clocks and phones everywhere, but if nobody was around to go ooh and aah at your watch would you even bother wearing a Rolex?

Funny, I use my watch frequently during the day.

You don’t?

Don’t project your use cases on others.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

A watch would be the last thing on my mind,more concerned in water and food far more important than any watch.to stay alive.

Yeah no duh

You’re either missing the fun of the question, or your intentionally trying to ruin the fun.

[Apdl]

SubDate or Solar GShock 5600

[Cauhauna]

Originally Posted by dlddrrr

I guess my question should be more like “if you were living in isolation from the world”. I wanted to see how practical or functional people see their Rolexes or at the end of the day it’s just a fashion/statement piece. We already know there’s no real need for watches in modern life with clocks and phones everywhere, but if nobody was around to go ooh and aah at your watch would you even bother wearing a Rolex?

Yeah, I would
I work remote and wear my steel daytona every day

[ltmgeller]

I'd still wear a Rolex. Not sure which one, but whatever one I was wearing when I got stuck on the damn island.

[timesnotup]

I would definitely wear one.

[jamesbondOO7]

Day-Date, I want to know when it’s the week-end.