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Dody

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Hello. I got infatuated with scuba diving a couple of months. Still fresh (60 dives, Master diver, Deep diving and Science of Diving certified,...). I am also a big fan of watches and collect them. I have never been interested in Rolex. Too bulky or over rated for me. I buy things that I like not because I can resell them.
Now, for me, there is no real added value in having a diving watch compared to a diving computer. Even less when you wear two diving computers. Am I wrong? Then, the real question of this thread: is it worth buying a Rolex Submariner, the self called ultimate diver watch?
 
vanity or ego?

Yes, I have a few "dive watches" - Telux, Momentum, Citizen. I like "dive watches" for everyday wear. No interest in the high dollar watches. Not my thing.

YMMV
 
vanity or ego?

Yes, I have a few "dive watches" - Telux, Momentum, Citizen. I like "dive watches" for everyday wear. No interest in the high dollar watches. Not my thing.

YMMV
So no value added, really. James Cameron videos almost convinced me.
 
I’m the only male in my family that doesn’t own at least one Rolex (each has a Submariner). If I’m going to spend $7,000+ on a hobby... it’s going to have two or more wheels. Ex. Motorcycle, Jeep, etc. I can’t wrap my head around spending that kind of money on a watch, but that’s just my two cents.

For the money...you can’t beat a Citizen Eco-Drive.
 
I like watches, too, but not enough to be a collector. But if I was wealthy and wanted to show it, I would buy a Rolex. However, as I am now retired and have a modest lifestyle, I balance big ticket luxury items against the cost of overseas travel.
It is not about wearing a Rolex. It is about having a Rolex Submariner as a diver. Is it worth it?
 
It is not about wearing a Rolex. It is about having a Rolex Submariner as a diver. Is it worth it?

The Rolex Submariner used to be a tool watch. The modern Submariner is a luxury watch.

From a functional standpoint, there is literally nothing that it can do better than a Citizen Eco-Drive.

You want one? Go buy it. Justify the purchase to yourself however you need to.
 
G shock here, $60 and it times my safety stop. Also, bright red and has a tide table built in.
 

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