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brady · 24 March 2013, 09:13 AM

Hey all. Would love to hear from the group on what you think would be the better daily wearer. I am thinking between a diver or BB right now. I tend to lean toward the BB (on rubber strap) because of the bezel which I believe would handle abuse better and I'm not a huge fan of the bezek rotate crown on the diver. I do like the (I believe) better resale capabilities of the diver.

My current daily driver is a 15300 with an occasional wear of a Patek Aquanaut.

benlee · 24 March 2013, 09:28 AM

The Bee is a better Daily Beater, bec of the ceramic bezel. I am assuming you mean the watch that is better able to take knocks and avoid scratches.

Rolex Freak · 24 March 2013, 09:32 AM

I have both and prefer the diver.

alexlt730512 · 24 March 2013, 09:47 AM

diver

brady · 24 March 2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

I have both and prefer the diver.

Amy more specifics on why you say diver that you would be willing to share? Also how durable is the carbon case? Easy to chip?

Rolex Freak · 24 March 2013, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brady

Amy more specifics on why you say diver that you would be willing to share? Also how durable is the carbon case? Easy to chip?

I just prefer the look of the diver over the bee and will often reach for it 9/10 over the bee. In fact I'm a bit biased because I'm trading my bee, so the truth is I just don't dig the bee as much as the diver. Just personal preference.

kilyung · 24 March 2013, 04:54 PM

I love the BB with rubber. It's so rugged!

orangedial · 24 March 2013, 05:02 PM

I've handled both. As a daily wearer, BB fits well technically, but Diver edges out aesthetically.

travisb · 24 March 2013, 11:14 PM

The BB will definately show far less wear, but I still pick the Diver.

brady · 24 March 2013, 11:39 PM

Great feedback everyone. Thank you all very much for your input. I have been itching for the bee for quite some time but I do think that if I sourced a diver at a good price I could always flip it later no problem if it didn't work out. Diver is 44mm correct?

orangedial · 24 March 2013, 11:42 PM

Diver is 42mm

subtona · 24 March 2013, 11:46 PM

BB
sounds like you have your reservations about diver... make it simple.

TSW · 25 March 2013, 01:39 AM

BB for me!

kilyung · 25 March 2013, 02:21 AM

Just get the forged carbon Diver. Problem solved!

Sam Philip · 25 March 2013, 02:38 AM

Bb

v5cog · 25 March 2013, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just get the forged carbon Diver. Problem solved!

X2

But it would BB over diver for me...

AK797 · 25 March 2013, 03:15 AM

I couldnt be having a yellow watch as my daily and I think the Diver is perfect for that job. So it takes a few scratches, just adds character imho.

eric23 · 26 March 2013, 01:23 AM

I love the BB so I would have to vote for that one.

B. Doggy · 26 March 2013, 01:25 AM

Diver for versatility.

brady · 26 March 2013, 06:22 AM

Thanks again everyone for the feedback.

24 March 2013, 09:13 AM	#1
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Daily wearer question Hey all. Would love to hear from the group on what you think would be the better daily wearer. I am thinking between a diver or BB right now. I tend to lean toward the BB (on rubber strap) because of the bezel which I believe would handle abuse better and I'm not a huge fan of the bezek rotate crown on the diver. I do like the (I believe) better resale capabilities of the diver. My current daily driver is a 15300 with an occasional wear of a Patek Aquanaut.

24 March 2013, 11:46 PM	#12
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,733	BB sounds like you have your reservations about diver... make it simple. __________________

25 March 2013, 01:39 AM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	BB for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 March 2013, 01:25 AM	#19
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Diver for versatility. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

View Poll Results: which one for daily driver
BB	24	42.86%
Diver	32	57.14%
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24 March 2013, 09:28 AM	#2
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	The Bee is a better Daily Beater, bec of the ceramic bezel. I am assuming you mean the watch that is better able to take knocks and avoid scratches.

24 March 2013, 09:32 AM	#3
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I have both and prefer the diver.

24 March 2013, 09:47 AM	#4
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,249	diver

24 March 2013, 04:54 PM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	I love the BB with rubber. It's so rugged!

24 March 2013, 05:02 PM	#8
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	I've handled both. As a daily wearer, BB fits well technically, but Diver edges out aesthetically.

24 March 2013, 11:14 PM	#9
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,770	The BB will definately show far less wear, but I still pick the Diver.

24 March 2013, 11:39 PM	#10
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Great feedback everyone. Thank you all very much for your input. I have been itching for the bee for quite some time but I do think that if I sourced a diver at a good price I could always flip it later no problem if it didn't work out. Diver is 44mm correct?

24 March 2013, 11:42 PM	#11
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Diver is 42mm

25 March 2013, 02:21 AM	#14
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	Just get the forged carbon Diver. Problem solved!

25 March 2013, 02:38 AM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Bb

25 March 2013, 03:15 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I couldnt be having a yellow watch as my daily and I think the Diver is perfect for that job. So it takes a few scratches, just adds character imho.

26 March 2013, 01:23 AM	#18
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I love the BB so I would have to vote for that one.

26 March 2013, 06:22 AM	#20
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Thanks again everyone for the feedback.

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