Your Watch & Naim

A fathom used to be 6ft. Has it changed?

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When I was in the sea scouts we used to mess about a bit but I do remember that a fathom was six feet.

Messed around at school but I reckon 6ft x 50 = 300ft

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Hope the watch isn’t a fake.
It’s usually spelling mistakes. :wink:

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If you read up on the history of the fifty fathoms you’ll understand why the name was adopted and the extreme conditions it was tested under.

Current specification is certified 300m however, in practice, the are tested to 380m.

:rofl::rofl: I can assure you this one is real

can a person go 300m down?

Nice…is it a 5015 ?

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REF: 5015 12B40 98B

Titanium with the see through case back

Not even getting close at my desk :laughing:

It’s a very nice watch, the nicest divers watch I’ve ever seen.

But, there are people, with OCD, that couldn’t wear that watch. :grinning:

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Yes, quite easily. Mind you, if they aren’t in a submarine or something like that then they’d be dead.

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In theory yes, but in practice not many people in the world have done so. Getting to 100m is a great skill, never mind 300m. In any event, if you’re diving to 100m plus, you don’t wear silly dress watches.

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Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Edition. An impromptu purchase. Not too expensive and totally different to my other watches.


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Have been back to look at the fifty fathoms a few times. It’s a watch that I have been interested in for a long time but there is just something about the way it seems to pick up reflections that keeps putting me off. Maybe it’s the lights in the showrooms and I need to see if they’ll let me see it outside. Have you noticed reflections being a problem in day to day use?

The 50 Fathoms certainly is a CLASSIC. Pre-dates the Rolex Submariner.

Lights in jewelry stores / watch dealers are notoriously set up to make things “sparkle.” Often pinpoint source lights of high intensity. There is no issue with the 50 Fathoms but as always do put it on your wrist before committing. I am positive a dealer would let you check it out in natural lighting so long as you don’t present yourself as someone likely to run off with it!

I would NOT pay “list price” for this watch. It’s not popular enough to command list price and many can be found on the ‘very lightly used’ used market. But I can understand wanting to buy it new; just try to get a discount. Should be possible.

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When this boat are over you, you do not need to wear a dive watch I was told in a lecture in the local watch club I attended many years ago from a diver who worked the North Sea. They have several persons in the diving vessel watching the time, gas etc. when they are working. A dive clock is more handy…

Hi Elfer

Reflections have never been an issue whether I’m in the office or at the beach. The FF is incredibly legible, even in the dark with its generous lume.

I will warn you it can be very distracting, the dial is simple but has a lot of depth and I often find myself just admiring it randomly. :laughing:

100% agree with Bart, don’t pay list!

I’d also recommend trying it on the bracelet and sailcloth strap. Both are really comfortable and look great!

Was on the verge of selling this as I preferred the metal dial version, but it gradually grew on me.

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I have tried one a few times and really like the sailcloth strap. A tougher choice would be between the blue and the black.

Fortunately, my favourite watch store are usually quite generous with discounts, offering them without being asked. The added bonus of them plying my wife with champagne means a visit is not usually difficult to arrange!

I think you and @Bart might have convinced me to take another look…

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My favourite configuration Daytona!

Almost impossible to purchase from an AD in Australia these days!