Well ... bummer.
I'm a mere "non-diver" who never "dives with dive watches." Guess there will be no more enjoying the ol' Zodiac Sea Wolf for what it is, for the watch community might say I'm an idiot if I wear it as a time piece or, horror of horrors, simply because I like it.
Something related to the this discussion here popped in my newsfeed today and thought I'd share here. Not sure how technically sound it is but I do agree with the first reasoning author gives: "buy and wear whatever you damn please!"
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/10/20/why-dive-watches-work/
True confessions ...
Last week I did that which was evil and wore a vintage alarm watch with no intention to utilize the alarm feature.
Worse and worse! I have been guilty of wearing a Speedmaster without once utilizing the unique timing features it affords, but rather only consulting it for the time.
I'm hoping we'll get to hear back from Verdulken to learn how his father likes the new watch gift.
True confessions ...
Last week I did that which was evil and wore a vintage alarm watch with no intention to utilize the alarm feature.
Worse and worse! I have been guilty of wearing a Speedmaster without once utilizing the unique timing features it affords, but rather only consulting it for the time.
I'm hoping we'll get to hear back from Verdulken to learn how his father likes the new watch gift.
Is your dad a diver? No? Boat captain? Negative? Get him An Explorer. The online watch community will one day realize a non-diver wearing a dive watch says you are an idiot. There are a billion different watches out there, and dive watches (especially the Submariner) isn't and was never designed to be worn as jewelry to enhance your image. Get him a watch that actually matches who he is.
Just an update and background story. So the reason I was looking for a sub for my dad is because I believed he used to have one back in the day and had to sell at one point (part of the $$ he used to help me with college), well he did have a Rolex he sold but it was not a sub but a reference 1501 he bought new in 1982. And how do I know the reference and year? because my dad kept the sales receipt even after he sold it. Anyhow so I ended up buying him a new 116234 with blue dial and roman numerals for his birthday after inquiring what he likes on a watch. I'm sure he will like it.
Again, thanks all for the help!
So gave the watch to my dad for his BD and he loved it!, the bracelet was a little big for his aging wrist but he totally loved it. Thanks again guys for the kind comments. And here's a pic of it after he opened it. Cheers!
