Rolex Submariner - A Tool Watch or Jewelry 

Cheers, this is only the start, can't wait to take it diving.

Prost, Danke Schoen. Love Germany a beautiful country. I lived in Oppenheim for a few months when I was traveling through Europe.

Thank you, looking forward to meeting you. Cheers

I would prefer a plain black dial, that would be perfect. I can only speak from experience that my Rolex Explorer II has out lasted so many of my other quality watches. Rolexs are build extremely tough, so much more than people realize. I'm just using the watches for what they were designed for and they have won me over. I went with Rolex because other brands like Omega, Breitling, Panerai and G-shock failed on me. All those are great watch brands, but more purpose build. Rolex has a better more overall abilities. Cheers

I had a long watch journey, and believe me, this brand is from another level. Sure you can find a nice waterproof tool watch with a SW200 which is accurate as well, but it will not last as long as this Sub. Period. The comfort of this model is just incredible. Every other brand I had, I faced an issue with it, and I tried many of them, from 500, up to 10K. The only cheaper alternative I would consider is the Tudor Pelagos, despite the fact that you can't dress it.

@@philippeblaise8961 Cheers

@@cheynewalls Well, if that is the only watch you can find that won't break, I guess it is either that or your phone.

@@philippeblaise8961 I must just be lucky with watches, my used Seiko Flightmaster just keeps chugging along, and I find it quite comfortable. If I were you I wouldn't even consider a Tudor, what chance does it have of holding up and being comfortable?

Thank you, with all the traveling I do, I need the date window. So no regrets Cheers

Great way to time anything over an hour. Not a 100% accurate, but with in 5 to 10 minutes. Cheers

Won’t using a digital stopwatch to time his camera more accurate?

@@Davyjones5454 It can be do, but again kind of a pain to keep resetting and pressing buttons with gloves on. I find it easiest to just use the seconds hand.

haha, wow a sharpie, I sometimes use little stickers to make on my Explorer II. Whatever works, Cheers

Thank you, Congrats Cheers

I can only speak from experience that my Rolex Explorer II has out lasted so many of my other quality watches. Rolexs are build extremely tough, so much more than people realize. I'm using the watches for what they were designed for and they have won me over. I went with Rolex because other brands like Omega, Breitling, Panerai and G-shock failed on me. All those are great watch brands, but more purpose build. Rolex has better more overall abilities.

​@@cheynewallshow have g shocks failed you?

@@asdf1234_. G-shocks are great watches, but there not the best in cold weather. On multiple occasions while snow camping I have had a button break and batteries go flat. Rendering the watch useless. Cheers

Cheers, Thank you

100%, that is what they are designed to do. Cheers

Thank you, great questions. I'm actually doing a video on that, will be out in about a month. Hearing a lot of great things about the Grand Seiko, going to take a closer look at the brand. Cheers

Cheers, having fun doing it.

Why not wear as a tool watch, that what it was designed for? I can only speak from experience that my Rolex watches have out lasted so many of my other quality watches. Rolexs are build extremely tough, so much more than people realize. I'm using the watches for what they were designed for and they have won me over. I went with Rolex because other brands like Omega, Breitling, Panerai and G-shock failed on me. All those are great watch brands, but more purpose build. Rolex has better more overall abilities. Cheers

Well, to be precise, it was designed to be a dive watch not a watch used for taking pictures in the woods. You are not in a life and death situation. You need to be more concerned about the quality of your camera not your watch. But I get it, you want a Rolex. There is nothing wrong with that. 😊😊

​@@sinjinadams2862 You do know that camera is the best in the world. A Phase One medium format 150mega pixel, problem cost more than your car by a lot. Not sure why you feel you need to tell an international renowned photographer what gear they should or should not use. Are you an award-winning nature photographer who spends over 200 days a year out in the wilderness?

@ianness8277 HaHa! Calm down! I wasn't insinuating that he doesn't have a nice camera. I trust you that he does. All I said, is that he doesn't need an expensive Rolex watch made for Divers to take nature pictures in the woods. That's all. If he chooses to wear one, fine! Wear what you want but a Submariner is so unneeded for what he does.

​@@sinjinadams2862 Well, thats my point. How do you know that the Sub is so unneeded for him? You must have missed that Nat Geo video where he was diving as one of camera operators. But again thats my point, I don't understand why people feel the they can tell others or comment on what gear they should use and how to use it, when they know nothing about that person, their job or profession? Sorry, but I just feel bad for these youtube creators who put their stories and expert opinions out to us ; only to be told they are doing it wrong.

Thank you for that, Cheers

Thank you, Its the batteries in quartz movements. I do a lot of snow camping and the sub zero temps just drain and damages batteries. I don't have that issue with my mechanical movements. Cheers I'll take a look

Great collection! Can't go wrong with an Explorer, Submariner and G-Shock. Cheers

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Yeah, maybe in the future when the titanium is attainable.

@@cheynewalls The titanium is the Yathmaster 42mm, I’m referring to the Yatchmaster 2, the 44mm. It’s kinda like a countdown Chronograph and remembers the function, really complex.

@@frankv7068 Oh, no I have never looked into the Yatchmaster 2. That 44mm sizing is to big for me. You are right tho about that countdown function would be nice.

Can't it be both?

I haven't been to Kennedy Meadows yet this year, looking to maybe going later this month. Cheers

Cheers! Thank you for that

Thank you, Oh a 100%, Tudor, Omega, or Panerai will last a lifetime with proper maintenance. I like all those brands and I plan on diving more into them. I just had bad luck with both my Omega and Breitling, both broke within 6 months of me having them and these were my first "proper watches". Yes I could of had them repaired, but was so upset (overly) they only lasted 6 months and I didn't want to bother with repairs once or twice a year. Looking back now I did over react and think I might have had bad luck, just gotten two "lemons". Going to get an Omega or Tudor soon. I hear nothing but goods things about both brands. Cheers

Thanks, that is little Bernie. He love just being outside and hanging out in the sun. Cheers

Well yes and no, Yes there are timing devices at a fraction of the cost. But will they last many many decades of hard use, that answer is no. My 20 years of experiences with using watches in the field I have found Rolex does make that perfect watch, a luxury time piece that is tough, durable and very accurate, that can be worn in the most inhospitable environment all the way to any high-end luxury event. There are very few watches that can say that. As for the $10,000, I don't think that is that bad for a watch that will last the rest of your life. Better and probably cheaper in the long run than what I use to do by spending hundreds of dollars a year on other watch brands only to have to replace every year. Well those are my thoughts, I would just say don't knock until you try, I use to be in the same boat as you.

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Thanks, yeah the pricing is getting high for this watch. I'm looking at it as a life time investment. So yes the up front cost was a lot, in the long term maybe not to bad if I get 50 years of use out of it. Cheers

I'm still looking :) Cheers

Yeah, looks like a great watch, but I had a problem with my classic avi chronograph and Brietling refused to fix it under warranty because then said I was to hard on the watch. So I'm still a little sour on Brietling. Talked about in a earlier video. Glad to hear tho you like the Breitling Superocean 300m. Cheers

It’s too bad that happened with Breitling. I’ve had my Superocean II 42 500m for 5 years and it still runs at +2, and I’ve banged it around pretty good. My wife’s is a 36mm SO II and runs at -2 after 6 years. Our Breitlings are rock solid. I’ve never dealt with Breitling service so I can’t comment on that. But indeed, you can’t go wrong with a Sub.

@@jimg518 Thanks for that info. I think Breitling makes the best looking watches. Would love to get back into the brand and with your testimony I'll start looking again. Cheers

Rolex is on another level than breitling. The build quality is leagues apart.

@@whereRbearsTeeth opinions vary- if you know who Federico is (which you should) he has a very different opinion on Rolex vs Breitling. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J2r1NCSBycc.htmlsi=G4J2MSC0qATLt71F

How so?

​@@cheynewalls TUDOR feels like what Rolex used to be. TUDOR feels more Blue collar, woodsman, Bass Pro ish , ect. I know it's not true it just feels like TIDOR fits better here.

@@u.u.u9969 I think I get what you are saying, but where are you getting this "feel" from. Which Tudor and Rolex do you own or have owned to give you this "feeling"?

Its a beautiful spot

Cheers to that, I do think Rolex sports watches look better with marks of heavy use.

We will see, I'm going to put the Explorer II and the Submariner head to head in a future video.

@@cheynewallsthis’ll be a great vid!!

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The build quality of the ceramic subs is far superior to the 5 digits.

@@whereRbearsTeeth yeah they’re also more expensive and look like flashy jewelry. Not everyone wants that one their wrist

@@SineFractal the “flashy jewelry” idea is way overblown. A fluted bezel datejust is flashy. A ceramic bezel does not look like “flashy jewelry.” Is it shinier than aluminum? Yea. But it’s also a far superior material, and that’s why Rolex started using it.

@@whereRbearsTeeth superior is subjective in this case. More scratch resistant? Sure. But it’s also more prone to shatter and costs much more to replace. Not very tool oriented if you ask me

For some yes, but for me and how much time I spend in sub-zero temps, G-shocks keep breaking. Cold temps render their batteries useless and their plastics becomes brittle. G-shocks are great otherwise. Mechanical tool watches are a better fit for my needs.

Well, not sure you can call something that has 300m of water resistance and has a mechanical movement accurate to +2 -2 seconds a day just jewellery.

I ordered a water proof canvas for it. Are rubber Bs good?

@@cheynewalls there are two popular aftermarket rubber strap companies one is Everest. The other is Rubber B. I don’t know much about Everest, however, Rubber B gets rave reviews. It would be worth doing some research and looking at their website. I’m considering getting one for my 41 mm sub.

@@cheynewalls Rubber B is good for smaller than 7" wrist size. More like a stable/firm feel to it compare to other brands, but is very premium quality tho.

@@APRNVJ Thanks

Wow you go right to that dark place. No I'm talking about rural counties, where you can't go to a BofA bank. Like the remote islands of Taiwan. Years ago I was out on one of those islands and a massive storm was coming in. Cell service was down and we didn't have enough money to "coax" a boat captain to take us back to the mainland. But we bartered with our guide's Rolex Submariner and got us safe passage back to the mainland. If we would have stayed, we could have been stuck for weeks or months with limited island resources.

Well I'm just looking forward to having this watch for the rest of my life. Can't say that about a $10 quartz. Cheers

Well, been using my Rolex Explorer II as a tool watch in the field for about 2 years. I would prefer a plain dial, without the Rolex logo. Could care less the name on the watch. I need a watch that is tough and accurate while being hansom enough to be worn to formal events. I can only speak from experience that my Rolex Explorer II has out lasted so many of my other quality watches. Rolexs are build extremely tough, so much more than people realize. I'm using the watches for what they were designed for and they have won me over. I went with Rolex because other brands like Omega, Breitling, Panerai and G-shock failed on me. All those are great watch brands, but more purpose build. Rolex has a better more overall abilities.

Cheers to that

A beautiful watch, Cheers

I really like the look of the Pre Ceramic, but prefer the more robust, more accurate and 70 hour power reserve of the newer movements. Cheers

@@cheynewalls ain't not good if I put a Ford F150 engine Into a Ferrari and take it off road now is it!

How so?? The 6 digits are built way more solid and have a superior movement. The only thing technically tougher on the 5 digits is the bezel insert. Aesthetics is subjective, but it’s just dumb to argue that a 5 digit is more of a tool watch than a 6 digit .

@@whereRbearsTeeth numb nuts, I can wear a whole military spec outfit, but if I roll out in a nice pair of shiny shoes, we’ll that won’t get me very far now would it! Ceramic will just snap the moment it hits any jagged edge , rock surface