a rolex isn't sold as rugged is it? I really don't know whether they are or not. But I do understand where the op is coming from and I really do think he is being unfairly treated
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Ultra broke after 1. fall
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Scroll back through the thread - you'll see where someone posted an add where Rolex says just that - yes, they are sold as rugged.
I understand where the OP is coming from, but disagree with many are trying to say about Apple's marketing. You want somewhat indestructible, get a Casio G-Shock.
More than that. It broke when the BACK of the watch hit a tile or stone floor.
If the watch had been on someone's wrist, their entire wrist joint would have been obliterated, destroyed. They'd never wear another watch of any kind on that arm.
Have to admire your commitment to testing if crash detection works.A wall, I can understand, but a tree should not have caused this damage to my Beemer. Totaled after only ONE tree strike. I'm very disappointed in BMW.
Like i said -i don't know anything about rolexes. If they are rugged too-okay
Interesting. I shattered the screen on my SE last night by knocking it off a windowsill onto marble tile after showering. No Applecare so repairing would be about equal to buying a new watch. I figured my next watch would be an Ultra, but wasn't really planning on getting it so soon. Anywho, I did order an Ultra and was encouraged by a YouTube video where they subjected it to pretty extreme abuse. Seems it would easily survive the same accident. But they didn't subject the back glass to the same deliberate impact. Guess I'll look into AC this time.
Was curious about your comment and my understanding of the Ultra's capabilities. I do understand the difference between "water resistance" and "waterproof" as atmospheric pressure vs. water depth. But for some reason I still was under the impression the watch could dive down to 100m. Maybe I heard someone misspeak? So - went to find the Oceanic World Wide write up on their Oceanic+ dive computer app. Found it here:
Oceanic+ In Depth - Oceanic Worldwide
www.oceanicworldwide.com
And what did I find?
With that said - the chamber the guy used was a water chamber designed to test watch manufacturer waterproof claims. The Ultra did handle 50m rather well. Perhaps "certified" equipment needs to be capable of going deeper to increase ability to handle margins of error?
- Depth – This is your actual depth during the dive displayed in feet or meters in a large, easy-to-read format. The maximum operational depth of the hardware is 130 feet (40 meters). However, the depth could be even less with enriched gas mixtures."
On diving - I'm not certified so can't speak with authority here but even if you do have a dive computer, don't you still take manual gauges as backup? Part of the certification is knowing how - or the theory - of diving to depths requiring decompression stages, right? So even if you do go with many people, you still have a way out - er up - yourself.
As a professional Search and Recovery Diver and sometimes resort recreational diver, what you’re not understanding is the maximum recommended depth for sport diving on open circuit is generally 130 feet (39.6 meters). Apple simply does not want the Ultra to be used for anything other than recreational open circuit diving so even though the Ultra will survive to depths of 100 meters, it stops providing interactive data at 40 meters. Beyond 40 meters and you are venturing into my realm, and in my work, I would not use an Ultra as a primary dive instrument. Period.
This whole thread reminds me of the time when I bought a Ford Explorer because it was built “Ford Tough.” Imagine my disappointment when I backed into a pole and managed to crease my rear bumper. Not so tough after all.
I chalked the experience up to “stuff happens.” I didn’t blame Ford.
I chalked the experience up to “stuff happens.” I didn’t blame Ford.
It is not a professional piece of equipment. most dive computers sold at retail are not either. beyond 40m, you are looking at combinations of multiple tanks, gas mix beyond simple nitrox and deco stops. My last trip we dove a wreck at 35m. NoDeco time at that depth was 8 minutes.
Anybody who's regularly diving at 40+ meters is hopefully smart enough (and experienced enough) to not count on a consumer grade watch as their main/only dive computer, regardless of how "rugged" it's touted to be. And anybody who dives understands why.
This is very similar to high performance cars. Many high performance cars have speed limiters to prevent them from being driven past say 155 miles per hour, even though their engines would theoretically allow them to go 180 or even 200+ miles per hour. But just because your high performance car could go 200+ miles per hour, that doesn’t mean you should take it out and compete in the Indianapolis 500 with it. I feel the same way about the Ultra and using it for deep decompression dives below 40 meters. I just wouldn’t feel safe doing it.
OP got the short straw and the watch landed badly. So do us all a favour and knock off the hate. He/she isn't criticizing Apple, just vocalising. it's community after all.
Those that want near indestructability with GPS, here's the solution if you can source one.
Casio's G-Shock GPR B1000. In a pinch this will get you home. GPS is deadly accurate to the metre...
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Those that want near indestructability with GPS, here's the solution if you can source one.
Casio's G-Shock GPR B1000. In a pinch this will get you home. GPS is deadly accurate to the metre...
Q-6
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OP got the short straw and the watch landed badly. So do us all a favour and knock off the hate. He/she isn't criticizing Apple, just vocalising. it's community after all.
Those that want near indestructability with GPS, here's the solution if you can source one.
Casio's G-Shock GPR B1000. In a pinch this will get you home. GPS is deadly accurate to the metre...
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OMG what they are going for is incredible. Nothing better, though, for the purpose.
Think the GPR B1000 was more of a tech demo on Casio's behalf and potentially sold at a loss. GPS on high definition, can easily keep up with a vehicle at speed. That and it's a full ABC G-Shock which surpasses most standards.
Casio doesn't speak too much on the tech, but I do know it's one of the most accurate GPS I've ever owned. GPR B1000 isn't cheap by any means, but it you want a last option fallback this is it. Even under the dense canopy of PNG the GPR can still grab positional data.
It's a massive beast, yet capable of pinpointing my position in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. I was and remain to be officially impressed. GPR1000 comands a four-figure price tag for good reason, if you have the need and you can navigate it will absolutely save your ass...
Secondary market reflects the demand, most were hoovered up by collectors to sit in a box.
I paid; I think $1100 for my Blue limited-edition Land Cruser model. It sees the light of day frequently as it has such a deep affinity with me.Q-6
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