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[Triton]

So does anyone know the answer to my unidirectional (counter-clockwise) rotating bezel question?

Sorry, old friend. Just checked-in.

Ok. Right idea. Sensualist was under the impression that a diver would rotate the "0" (or in Sensualist's case, rotate the "Heuer" part of the logo ) to the point where the minute hand reached the time where the air in the scuba tank was nearly empty.

In other words, Triton, if it was 10 minutes to X, and you have 40 minutes of air, you'd rotate the bezel (counter-clockwise as you stated) to 30 mins past.

So when the minute hand approached the "0" (or logo, or whatever) on the bezel, i.e. bottom of the hour/half-past the hour (in this example), the diver would know it's time to resurface.

How's that!

Long live the Goldfinger/OHMSS/Live And Let Die Rolex perpetual!

Thanks Sensualist. But the dive watch that I have has the rotating bezel turning counter-clockwise. If it works the way you describe, the bezel has to turn clockwise, which my watch doesn't. Does the bezel on your watch turn counter-clockwise or clockwise?

[Four Aces]

I misssed this article when it came out [must have been on travel status]. This was an excellent read.

4A

[Donovan]

Triton:

Rolex (who invented the rotating bezel) claimed that for safety purposes the bezel only moves in counter-clockwise direction so that if you bump the bezel off its mark, you will not over estimate your remaining breathing time. In other words, rotating the bezel counter-clockwise subtracts minutes, not adds to them.

Guess there's a lot of Seamaster wearers in danger of getting the bends.

[Blofeld's Cat]

When it comes to oxygen supply it's always best to under-estimate the time one has left.

Perhaps I really shouldn't say this, but a damn near perfect looking replica of Bond's Seamaster, made in Japan, can be bought in the Jakarta "markets" for around US$40. A lesser quality version (but still looking quite good) from Taiwan can be got for about $US20.

[Athena007]

BC you sly cat... to pull something off like that

[Blofeld's Cat]

I should clarify that I don't have one of these.

Apart from the fact that I'm not at all interested in participating in any black market transactions of any kind on principal I don't see the point in wearing a copy of a real thing - others may not realise it, but I would and that's the main thing.

Besides, I'm very happy with my very original and quite expensive Tag Heuer.

[Station Domino]

This was a very good thread as I am an admirer of good watches.

I would have to say after doing a little bit of research and looking at the websites of Rolex,Omega and other watchmakers that Rolex takes the prize hands down with there Submariner over the Omega Seamaster or the Speedmaster quite frankly. I personally would go with the Rolex Yatchmaster if my budget allowed it.

I'm not sure why EON went with Omega over Rolex (Ad Money?) but I think any objective consumer can see that Rolex was the trend setter and still carries high standards for their Submariner and other models. It seems Omega is trying to match Rolex just by sheer big name endorsements and eye candy such as Brosan and Anna Kournikova.

Yes. Anna Kournikova is nice to look at but when it comes to purchase a quality timepiece, Omega doesn't fit the bill.

Also, I don't think Rolex depended on the Bond 007 movie franchise with the heavy handed advertisement campaign that we see from Omega today. Some one who can remember the Rolex ad campaigns fairly well from the 60's onward may want to comment on that point. If anything, Rolex seems to pride itself on its craftsmenship of the Rolex Submariner and relish the fact that the cinematic James Bond came to Rolex and not the other way around as seems the case with Omega.

Check out two of there ads from the sixities. They make an inference to Bond without mentioning Bond directly, while at the same time giving you the reasons why Bond or someone like Bond would select a Rolex Submariner.

Hence the statement,"Now its being worn in places where the wettest thing around is a dry Martini."

I LOVE it!!! Now that's class. It seems Omega can learn a thing or two from Rolex.


And no I don't work for Rolex. Rolex seems to be the Gold standard as far as nice quality watches but you can always look around and get a real good quality watch (not knock offs) for around $100 or under without paying Rolex prices.

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[Station Domino]

The second ad.

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[Athena007]

The second ad.

Hey hey, I like that ad

[Station Domino]

Yeah, it is pretty cool isn't Athena? I hope Omega is taking notes.

[Glor (009)]

Rolex seems to be the Gold standard as far as nice quality watches but you can always look around and get a real good quality watch (not knock offs) for around $100 or under without paying Rolex prices.

I agree with everyone's point about Rolex being a nice watch, it's the knockoffs that are a problem. They are so common now when you see a Roli you assume it's fake to begin with.

A lot of Rolexes are also pretty guady with all the diamond bezels and faces and whatnot people put on them. I went with the Omega Constellation. Stainless Steel band with 18K gold bars all the way across ($500+ more than 1/2 gold bars) White face and antique gold bezel. You can see it here
Omega Constellation
The saphire crystal is terrific- 3 years and not a scratch. If I ever do pick up a Seamaster I will get the quartz though. I lose about 5 minutes a week on the Constellation unless I shake it from time to time and if you wear something else for a few days you have to reset it.

I just like the aged, sophisticated look of the Constellation better than the Seamaster and the Rolex but of course, you can't dive with it and I'm not Bond.

Great article urhash.

[willhardcore]

Great thread, that should be kept at the top.

I have wanted the Seamaster since I originally saw it back in 1995. I love the look of the new ones, but feel that the original still looks best. I completely agree with the statement about the Rolex and all of its fakes. I like Omega because it is a lesser-known name and a gorgeous watch. I'm not sure I'm ready to pay over $1000 for a watch, unless it will definitely last a lifetime, and is a model I will not tire of.

Also, I have a gold wedding band, so a silver band will not match, and I'm pretty much against wearing a watch on my right hand. Any Omega owners out there?

[Roebuck]

I like Omega because it is a lesser-known name and a gorgeous watch. I'm not sure I'm ready to pay over $1000 for a watch, unless it will definitely last a lifetime, and is a model I will not tire of.

Same reasons I opted for the DOXA SUB600T. It has the reliability and durability I was looking for but isn't as 'in your face' as a Submariner or Seamaster.

[Triton]

I like Omega because it is a lesser-known name and a gorgeous watch. I'm not sure I'm ready to pay over $1000 for a watch, unless it will definitely last a lifetime, and is a model I will not tire of.

Same reasons I opted for the DOXA SUB600T. It has the reliability and durability I was looking for but isn't as 'in your face' as a Submariner or Seamaster.

The fact that Clive Cussler owns one and gave one to his fictional character Dirk Pitt doesn't hurt either.