Cpt Scarlet[Moderator - Cartier - WristScan]
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Hi Art….
Oct 01, 2022,17:30 PM
Good to see you putting forward an alternative to the usual suspects.
I would like to see this one on a Tropic or rubber strap. What’s the water resistance on this one ?
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October has arrived ..,
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-16:27
I’ve been on the beach contemplating to best “tool watch” in the real world and keep coming back to the Doxa. I always enjoyed a Rolex Sub or GMT- Master over the years notched up many dives and sailing exploits with my Sub and will continue to do so, but...
Two powerful contenders ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-16:56
For this title, do you think the current Rolex situation has changed your thoughts on this ?
My nominee for a compelling tool watch would be . . .
By: Dr No : October 1st, 2022-17:26
. . . the new Damaskos. Tough as nails matte-finished case, in-house movement(!), sensibly sized at 39 mm, Bauhaus aesthetics, and best of all, relatively affordable. I just might get one. 😉 ...
Hi Art….
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-17:30
Good to see you putting forward an alternative to the usual suspects. I would like to see this one on a Tropic or rubber strap. What’s the water resistance on this one ?
200M per the website . . .
By: Dr No : October 1st, 2022-17:35
. . . and available in calendar as well as date-less versions. My preference would be date-less, and black dial over blue.
200m ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-17:37
Deep enough for any of us.
I have it,
By: Juliusotto : October 1st, 2022-17:53
from 2008 ,and was the year that Deepsea came out but that one was way over my possibility at that time,anyway I had the Deepsea years later and traded for a Panerai after a while,but the SKX is still with me .
Good to hear your experience with
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-17:57
the Seiko. I’m sure others here will be very interested. You only really know a watch when you own ine.
Question of the hour, Abel: should a tool watch . . .
By: Dr No : October 1st, 2022-19:50
. . . be inexpensive? 🤔 Of course, the ruggedness and durability of your Rolex and Omega 'tools' are unquestioned, but they're not exactly cheap, either. My impression was that an essential characteristic of a tool watch is that it should be easily replac...
I vote along with Art for Affordable & Replaceable & German
By: cazalea : October 1st, 2022-21:04
I'll nominate my Sinn which has been with me since about 2006. It's been on a number of voyages though not much actual diving. It replaced this earlier watch (obviously worn by Northumbrian monks on their way to safety in Scotland) which I foolishly sold ...
Hi Mike …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-21:14
The Sinn is definitely a contender with a serious history of being a tool watch by the very definition. 100m water resistance and cases made from titanium rate highly.
Good to hear your opinion Abel …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 1st, 2022-21:02
Firstly, your opinion as a diver and a long term collector is invaluable in this conversation so thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject. As I said in my opening post, the Rolex Submariner is and was my idea of the ultimate tool watch. My defi...
The Nekton is also….
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 2nd, 2022-07:11
A worthy contender and overlooked. The Diver 300M in stainless steel with the laser ablated black ceramic [ZrO2] dial, grade 5 titanium bezel and caseback embossed with Nekton submarine all add up to a very cool divers watch I think she would approve.. ...
An interesting idea Art …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 2nd, 2022-07:20
If a manufacturer designed a watch specifically for the owner to be able to “self service”. It’s the sort of project that could prove very popular especially if you could swap dials and hands to change the look.
Good choice Myles …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 2nd, 2022-07:21
Certainly the specification of this Omega is comprehensive.
Art made a valid point..
By: S F : October 2nd, 2022-07:08
A tool watch is meant to serve some functions - diving, timing, etc and has to be durable. In the universe of tool watches, whether expensive or not, the manufacturer has to ensure minimum durability and reliability for the intended purpose and function. ...
I agree with your thoughts on this S.F.
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 2nd, 2022-07:29
for many of us it does boil down to how much one is willing to spend or if one gives a hoot if the watch is banged up. Watches that can withstand some harsh handling and environments qualify the Doxa in this category. My Doxa has survived many exploits an...
You paired very well your swimming trunks with your Doxa, dear Capt.!
By: renerod : October 2nd, 2022-23:41
Nice trunks by the way. Also I like your watch, superlative tool watch I must say. My favorite tool watch that goes well with everything, and you know this was coming is my Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm What do you think? Best. René ...
Hello René …
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2022-07:16
Your Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm would definitely qualify as a definitive tool watch. This Omega has been used by many in the British Military including the SAS. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on this subject and my shorts ! Best regard...
Jacques Cousteau
By: Gabriel80 : January 8th, 2023-19:10
wore the Sharkhunter, so this is a legit diver's watch. Still a favourite of the US surfers and divers community. The design is practically unique. I would have pulled the trigger on this one 2y ago, if it wasn't for the brand's poor/inexistent after mark...