Rolex purchase
Discussion
ross-456 said:
I'm not sure I fully understand the following that the standard (stainless steel) Sub has. Is it not just a poor mans Sea-Dweller??
I've always thought the SeaDweller was the mad child of the Sub, the sub being the classic and the Sea Dweller like it but better, stronger, faster - well, not faster but you know what I mean. The Sub isn't a dumbed down SD, rather the SD is an advancement of an already robust and reliable watch. Just my perception.I don't know if the following has any one reason, people buy Rolex for different reasons but the Sub is a 'can't go wrong' sort of watch - the only negatives about it are more related to brand rather than anything intrinsic to the watch. Despite Rolex's best efforts I think it's classless (in the good sense), an 'everyman' sort of watch. Come to think of it, probably an 'everywhere' one as well. Just a shame it's always that teensy-weensy bit more expensive than you think it should be worth...
ross-456 said:
I'm not sure I fully understand the following that the standard (stainless steel) Sub has. Is it not just a poor mans Sea-Dweller??
NB. I'm not a Sub 'hater' (I own a 50th Anni Sub). It's just my view of where the model sits in the Rolex sports range.
Sub's more a piece of Jewelery whilst the SD is a workeable 'tool' watch.NB. I'm not a Sub 'hater' (I own a 50th Anni Sub). It's just my view of where the model sits in the Rolex sports range.
You don't get two-tone Sea Dwellers!
wigsworld said:
Both great watches. The steel sub hasn't been updated yet but will do next year. So will get a ceramic bezel, maxi dial, new style thicker case and solid link bracelet with glidelock clasp. I reckon it'll be a good idea to get one of the last old style subs as they will be sought after in a few years.
I think next year's new SS Sub will be the absolute business due to the features you mention. I would get the new one over the current version for those reasons, and never mind the current one possibly becoming sought after in a few years. I would just want the better watch. A non-scratch ceramic bezel insert would be a joy.wigsworld said:
I'm sure the new sub will be a great piece of kit. I'll be interested to see what the new green bezel sub will look like too. Also there's the new explorer 1 and 2 coming out next year, can't wait to see those!
Interesting, I didn't know they were bringing out new Explorers! I have a white dial Explorer II, so I'll be interested in these.Edited by wigsworld on Sunday 8th November 13:13
Edited by johnny senna on Sunday 8th November 17:01
I've had a quick chat this morning at the AD I have used in the past. The new Sub (new bezel/case etc) had arrived in stock and will be available for viewing mid/end of this month.
The bi-metal version was around £6700, I think I heard him right !!
Thats about £1000 more than the current one.
The bi-metal version was around £6700, I think I heard him right !!
Thats about £1000 more than the current one.Edited by Mr MoJo on Monday 9th November 15:01
johnny senna said:
wigsworld said:
I'm sure the new sub will be a great piece of kit. I'll be interested to see what the new green bezel sub will look like too. Also there's the new explorer 1 and 2 coming out next year, can't wait to see those!
Interesting, I didn't know they were bringing out new Explorers! I have a white dial Explorer II, so I'll be interested in these.andy_s said:
johnny senna said:
wigsworld said:
I'm sure the new sub will be a great piece of kit. I'll be interested to see what the new green bezel sub will look like too. Also there's the new explorer 1 and 2 coming out next year, can't wait to see those!
Interesting, I didn't know they were bringing out new Explorers! I have a white dial Explorer II, so I'll be interested in these.
ks imo have a look at that one deepsea is abnormaly big. It is not a pretty watch. I was going to buy one and when i went to pick it up, i tried it on and as much as i wanted to love it, i just could not. It was not right. Too big, but not in the right way. It is kind of too thick. As if someone had strapped a can of beer on your wrist.
And that is from someone regularly wearing panerai 44mm.
Instead i now have a pam 90 and a gmt2c. The latter being the prettiest / elegant (if not the most desirable) of the current range.
And that is from someone regularly wearing panerai 44mm.
Instead i now have a pam 90 and a gmt2c. The latter being the prettiest / elegant (if not the most desirable) of the current range.
erics said:
deepsea is abnormaly big. It is not a pretty watch. I was going to buy one and when i went to pick it up, i tried it on and as much as i wanted to love it, i just could not. It was not right. Too big, but not in the right way. It is kind of too thick. As if someone had strapped a can of beer on your wrist.
And that is from someone regularly wearing panerai 44mm.
Instead i now have a pam 90 and a gmt2c. The latter being the prettiest / elegant (if not the most desirable) of the current range.
I'd agree with that. My local AD has a Deepsea in the window sat alongside a Submariner. It looks OK from the top, but it's a thick old beast, and the case edges look quite sharp. I wouldn't even try it on for that reason. Why Rolex don't make more of their cases the same as the Yacht-Master with rounded edges, I don't know. It's a comfy wear.And that is from someone regularly wearing panerai 44mm.
Instead i now have a pam 90 and a gmt2c. The latter being the prettiest / elegant (if not the most desirable) of the current range.
very true, when you have it on you wrist, you realise the lack of proportion.
CommanderJameson said:
My beef with the SDDS is not the size, but the fact that it appears to be on a bracelet designed for a watch half its size.
If Rolex chunked up the bracelet in proportion with the rest of the watch, I'd like it a lot more.
It's a big fat watch. It needs a big fat bracelet.
If Rolex chunked up the bracelet in proportion with the rest of the watch, I'd like it a lot more.
It's a big fat watch. It needs a big fat bracelet.
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