Reply With QuoteYep, fence post is definitely a keeper :wink:Originally Posted by shalako
Here's my 'V' serial sitting pretty on the fence post which won't be going anywhere for a while. 8)
.....On Sales Corner. :?: I always thought that this watch was a TZ UK favourite but I have been surprised to see quite a few for sale at what seems to me very reasonable prices. In my humblest of opionions I think that they are one of the nicest sports Rolex models around which is why I bought another one almost straight away after regretably selling mine. I recently sold my Daytona because I prefer the GMTC which I thought gave me so much more for so much less cash.
My advice for those selling theirs would be to put it back on your wrist, go outside and remind yourself at just how stunning the watch looks!
It has so many improvements too like the Parachrom Hair Spring, improved solid link bracelet, Ceramic bezel with pure platinum engraving as well as a maxi dial with excellent lume and the triplock crown. (Which means it's probably as water resistant as the sub even though it states 100m). It has the unique Rolex quality of being a sporty watch yet with sufficient elegance and style to look as classy with a wet suit as a diner suit.
Here's my 'V' serial sitting pretty on the fence post which won't be going anywhere for a while. 8)
Yep, fence post is definitely a keeper :wink:Here's my 'V' serial sitting pretty on the fence post which won't be going anywhere for a while. 8)
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I love them as well, and having so many at good prices is starting to make me twitch a bit :D
Couldn't agree more my all time favourite watch and mine wont be going anywhere.
Saw a guy wearing one of these in the pub yesterday and they are spectacular. No way if I had one I would be selling it :D.
A lovely looking watch, looks real quality.
I was thinking along exactly the same lines
+1 :wink:
"I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"
has anyone had there bracelet brushed :shock: or seen one
I've seen that fence post before!
I need to take a break from here.
Great looking watch. I didn't realise that they were rated at lesser depth than the sub, I can't image that the case should be constructed differently to the submariner.
looked at one at my agent yesterday its growing on me :lol:
Fabulous watch and perfect size too......would be interesting to see what it would look like with all white writing and the GMT hand painted in the same colour as the other hands.
It will be interesting to see if they can ever come up with a classic red and blue bezel in ceramic. Not sure I'd swop it for my oldie, but I'd sure like to see it.
Pete
I think you do..... BYE!Johnny Morris wrote: I've seen that fence post before!
I need to take a break from here.
Don't feel like you need to bother returning. :wink:
Here is mine....sorry abot the reposted picture...
Love it. My favourite watch in the collection.
your right steve.
they are a fantastic watch.
sod it i`m keeping mine. its the 2nd one ive had and aint gonna let it go.
thanks for the reality check mate
andy
I like them a lot but sort of fancy a yatchmaster myself.
Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
WR-wise, given the case and triple-lock crown, I''d assume that the watch is capable of the same WR as the Sub, but rumor is that Rolex doesn't want to rate a GMT model the same as a Sub or SubDate.
That looks fantastic !!! :D Where in the UK could one get that done ??Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
WR-wise, given the case and triple-lock crown, I''d assume that the watch is capable of the same WR as the Sub, but rumor is that Rolex doesn't want to rate a GMT model the same as a Sub or SubDate.
maseman
Looks great, more toolish 8)
"I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"
I'm thinking exactly the same about my Daytona!
I've had a GMTC & flipped it, but i keep thinking it's the one to have.
I couldn't justify having both, so I think the Daytona has to go & very soon to make way for one.
Dan
That looks fantastic,much more appealing than the blingy version 8)Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
WR-wise, given the case and triple-lock crown, I''d assume that the watch is capable of the same WR as the Sub, but rumor is that Rolex doesn't want to rate a GMT model the same as a Sub or SubDate.
All you need is a fibreglass pen, a bit of patience, a steady hand and a large glass of whisky. I`ve restored a few bracelets like this, but I`m not sure I`d have the bottle to tackle something as expensive as this. You could always practice on one of the removable links.That looks fantastic !!! :D Where in the UK could one get that done ??Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
WR-wise, given the case and triple-lock crown, I''d assume that the watch is capable of the same WR as the Sub, but rumor is that Rolex doesn't want to rate a GMT model the same as a Sub or SubDate.
maseman
Seriously, it isn`t hard but like most things practice makes perfect.
I fancy doing the opposite on my Omega Aqua Terra and polishing the centre links and edges. I think this would suit the watch better (like the latest Datejust) but I can`t bring myself to atack the original bracelet. If I ever see one for sale second hand I`ll do it.
Paul
My favourite watch and the one i'll never sell. I really can't fault it. Don't like the centre links brushed in those pics, much prefer them polished 8)
I understand that the crystal and back are thinner, hence the 100m rating.
That said, it's still more than adequate for air diving, and most folk on tri-mix. The Submariner at 300m does almost all the way down on SCUBA; I think there have been about 10 folk who've dived deeper than 1,000ft (and come back up alive).
My only puzzle is the DSSD. The SD did everything for saturation diving, but has there been some amazing advance in diving technique to make the DSSD rating a necessity?
Mike.
Cermic and platinum fenceposts? The mind boggles! :shock:
But dont forget that arm movement underwater increases the pressures the watch is subjected to
By an incredibly small amount.But dont forget that arm movement underwater increases the pressures the watch is subjected to
I always thought it was fairly significant - only from swimming and stuff though, nothing scientific. How small?
Now, that's overcome the only thing I don't like of the GMTc!Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
Did you do the brushing yourself?
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Arm movement underwater increases (perhaps that should be varies) pressure by a set amount (I'm told) rather than by a percentage or proportion of the depth. Meanwhile, the watches are generally tested to some 120% of their depth rating.I always thought it was fairly significant - only from swimming and stuff though, nothing scientific. How small?
So... a few bar variation near the surface from movement is the same few bar variation at, say 40m, where it's become a difference that makes no difference.
Regards,
Mike.
Arm movement underwater increases (perhaps that should be varies) pressure by a set amount (I'm told) rather than by a percentage or proportion of the depth. Meanwhile, the watches are generally tested to some 120% of their depth rating.I always thought it was fairly significant - only from swimming and stuff though, nothing scientific. How small?
So... a few bar variation near the surface from movement is the same few bar variation at, say 40m, where it's become a difference that makes no difference.
Regards,
Mike.
it all depends what your doing with your arm, also temperature makes a difference.
generally when I was diving (DAMN' Eustachian tubes) arms were for manipulation and legs for propulsion.
it all depends what your doing with your arm, also temperature makes a difference.
Once down about 10m, I always remembered the temperature stabilising around hte Brass-Monkey scale. :pale:
Mike.
Very interesting - thanks!
Is it wrong that i want to take up SCUBA so I can justify buying more divers watches? :shock:
i generally work around 90-140m and the watch gets a lot of movement with impact wrenches, sledgehammering etc, also the watch is sitting in hot water (around 48c) so i am sure this will contribute to pressure differential?generally when I was diving (DAMN' Eustachian tubes) arms were for manipulation and legs for propulsion.
it all depends what your doing with your arm, also temperature makes a difference.
Once down about 10m, I always remembered the temperature stabilising around hte Brass-Monkey scale. :pale:
Mike.
mike
I sit in my bath tub and it does not affect my deepsea at all :lol:
no, but the rapid right hand movement might :D
I sincerely hope not, well at least when no one is looking :D
hat camera pointed away!!!,I sincerely hope not, well at least when no one is looking :D
Amazing how quickly problems can be 'resolved' when the hat cam is elsewhere/lost visual... :Dhat camera pointed away!!!,I sincerely hope not, well at least when no one is looking :D
lenlec wrote: your right steve.
they are a fantastic watch.
sod it i`m keeping mine. its the 2nd one ive had and aint gonna let it go.
thanks for the reality check mate
andy
Wise move, don't think you will regret it. :)
You are quite right, using arms to 'swim' is a no-no for sport diving. The temp is fine in the tropics, I'm guessing you are referring to UK diving! :wink:
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
much much better :P really like that, good on you 8)Here are shots of mine with the center-links brushed. It de-blings the watch immensely.
WR-wise, given the case and triple-lock crown, I''d assume that the watch is capable of the same WR as the Sub, but rumor is that Rolex doesn't want to rate a GMT model the same as a Sub or SubDate.
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