Rolex Submariner - no offence but underwhelmed
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I have been lusting over a Rolex for a long time and today I finally plucked up courage to pop into my local Rolex AD.
Tried on the submariner and I mean no offence to anyone who has and loves theirs, but I wasn't impressed.
It felt small, light and just not what I expected. I expected it to wow me and it just didn't.
I did try on the sea-dweller and that felt more like it.
I've put myself down for both watches and I'll see nearer the time. Probably need to revisit them both and I might feel different next time around.
Am I mad or was/is anyone else underwhelmed by the submariner?
Tried on the submariner and I mean no offence to anyone who has and loves theirs, but I wasn't impressed.
It felt small, light and just not what I expected. I expected it to wow me and it just didn't.
I did try on the sea-dweller and that felt more like it.
I've put myself down for both watches and I'll see nearer the time. Probably need to revisit them both and I might feel different next time around.
Am I mad or was/is anyone else underwhelmed by the submariner?
To me, it's one of the benefits - decent quality, depth rating and accuracy and fairly subtle with it.
amongst others, I've had SMPO and Tudor North Flag and while I quite liked them, they were just too chunky and heavy for everyday wear. Haven't tried current submariner, but the 14060 is great.
amongst others, I've had SMPO and Tudor North Flag and while I quite liked them, they were just too chunky and heavy for everyday wear. Haven't tried current submariner, but the 14060 is great.
technicalfoamboy said:
I have been lusting over a Rolex for a long time and today I finally plucked up courage to pop into my local Rolex AD.
Tried on the submariner and I mean no offence to anyone who has and loves theirs, but I wasn't impressed.
It felt small, light and just not what I expected. I expected it to wow me and it just didn't.
I did try on the sea-dweller and that felt more like it.
I've put myself down for both watches and I'll see nearer the time. Probably need to revisit them both and I might feel different next time around.
Am I mad or was/is anyone else underwhelmed by the submariner?
I own the SD and a couple of subs. I prefer the initial heft and size of the SD but after a few hours I appreciate the comfort of the sub.Tried on the submariner and I mean no offence to anyone who has and loves theirs, but I wasn't impressed.
It felt small, light and just not what I expected. I expected it to wow me and it just didn't.
I did try on the sea-dweller and that felt more like it.
I've put myself down for both watches and I'll see nearer the time. Probably need to revisit them both and I might feel different next time around.
Am I mad or was/is anyone else underwhelmed by the submariner?
YMMV
I had a bi metal one for about a year before part exchanging it for a day date. I have small wrists so found it quite chunky. Couldn’t imagine anything larger personally. I vaguely remember swapping with a mates steel one and that being a tad lighter.
Not sure what I’m adding to this convo. Meh. Maybe get some bling. It’s heavier. Haha.
Not sure what I’m adding to this convo. Meh. Maybe get some bling. It’s heavier. Haha.
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