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Beeper · 3 April 2011, 10:00 AM

Hi guys,

I'm pretty sure this is going to end in my being banned.

Everyone seems to love this watch. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me. Am I the only one who feels this way? Nothing against its gazillion fans, but it just seems....bland. For those of you who do like it, what do you like about it?

I'm going to go sit in the corner and enjoy my last few moments before being banned.

Rollie2011 · 3 April 2011, 10:07 AM

:withstu pi

spuds · 3 April 2011, 10:13 AM

No banning due IMO ....

s'all just personal preference Bryan mate & buy/wear whatever floats your own boat.

usbzoso · 3 April 2011, 10:15 AM

its a secret until you go diving and use it then you will find out its magic

Luxe Time · 3 April 2011, 10:19 AM

The Sub in brief:
Classic, tough, durable, understated, dressy, casual, neutral, prestigious, recognizable, refinish-able, timeless design. The list could go on….

Beeper · 3 April 2011, 10:20 AM

Haha I'm not trying to complain about it or anything...I'm curious as to what people find attractive about it (other than the fact that it's a Rolex :D ). And to see if there's anyone else that agrees, or I'm just legitimately insane.

Foxglove · 3 April 2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeper

... I'm just legitimately insane.

you're just insane.

case closed.

-Ross

esm · 3 April 2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeper

Hi guys,

I'm pretty sure this is going to end in my being banned.

Everyone seems to love this watch. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me. Am I the only one who feels this way? Nothing against its gazillion fans, but it just seems....bland. For those of you who do like it, what do you like about it?

I'm going to go sit in the corner and enjoy my last few moments before being banned.

You are not the only one.

What is your Rolex of choice then?

Beeper · 3 April 2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

You are not the only one.

What is your Rolex of choice then?

My favorites are the recently replaced Polar Explorer and the GMT. Admittedly, the GMT (especially the Coke version) and the Sub do look similar (except for what's on the bezel obviously), so I'm not sure why one does it for me and the other does not. Yep, probably legitimately insane. Oh well.

mike · 3 April 2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beeper

My favorites are the recently replaced Polar Explorer and the GMT. Admittedly, the GMT (especially the Coke version) and the Sub do look similar (except for what's on the bezel obviously), so I'm not sure why one does it for me and the other does not. Yep, probably legitimately insane. Oh well.

Ok, since you like the GMT all is forgiven.

Beeper · 3 April 2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Ok, since you like the GMT all is forgiven.

Oh thank goodness

Don't worry, that's my favorite one...

chicfarmer1 · 3 April 2011, 12:40 PM

Some folks don't appreciate iconic objects because they're too familiar looking. People can forget or not give full credit to how innovative they were to begin with. Think of Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers or the old Coke bottle or a Sub: truly beautiful and memorable, marrying form with function. A design success story like that is fairly uncommon, actually.

That said, not everyone loves an icon of design. But plenty do.
.

Paracentesis · 3 April 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeper

Hi guys,

I'm pretty sure this is going to end in my being banned.

Everyone seems to love this watch. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me. Am I the only one who feels this way? Nothing against its gazillion fans, but it just seems....bland. For those of you who do like it, what do you like about it?

I'm going to go sit in the corner and enjoy my last few moments before being banned.

Bland, yeah.

GeoGio Greece · 3 April 2011, 10:26 AM

Its made for making people like you wonder

esm · 3 April 2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeper

My favorites are the recently replaced Polar Explorer and the GMT. Admittedly, the GMT (especially the Coke version) and the Sub do look similar (except for what's on the bezel obviously), so I'm not sure why one does it for me and the other does not. Yep, probably legitimately insane. Oh well.

Not insane IMO. You are probably not a water sport/diving person. That probably why a Sub doesn't tickle your fancy.

Do you happen to be a pilot or like to travel often? Or like to explore new territories?

Beeper · 3 April 2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Not insane IMO. You are probably not a water sport/diving person. That probably why a Sub doesn't tickle your fancy.

Do you happen to be a pilot or like to travel often?

Both...(That's probably not a coincedence

) So you're right, that probably is part of it. I'm also a big sailing fan though, so I'm not sure if that's completely it. Along the lines of my strange taste, I really like the YM I, which has a similar 'clean' look as the sub, and I love the DD as well. Oh well. Everyone has different taste obviously...wouldn't be any fun if everyone liked the same watches now would it?

Caraptor · 3 April 2011, 10:37 AM

That's okay, Beeper. My wife think's it's kind of plain, too. She'd much rather see me save toward an Expy II polar.

I've already written about my Sub love this week, so you can find my post in the What's your quintessential rolex thread. But what the heck: I'll blather on some more.
Sometimes you just have an experience with a certain watch, it just clicks. It's the one for you. Sure you love others, and buy others, but there's always that one. Growing up loving all things nautical, and having a loving father who always wore a dive style watch, it just gets into your blood. The watch just turns into more than a time-telling device, but becomes a little totem that grounds you and reminds you of who you are and where you came from. Sounds, hokey I guess.
From an aesthetics standpoint, I love the looks. I love the round white markers on the deep black dial. I love the text on the dial, the way it's arranged, the font used. I love the way the light catches the coin edge bezel.
From a practical standpoint, I love the clear dial, rugged design, and timing bezel especially. I use it all the time on my current diver.

Tools · 3 April 2011, 10:42 AM

Although I have some of both, I prefer the GMT and that is my normal wear...

To tell the truth, I probably also wear an Exp II more often than the Sub...

But that still doesn't stop me from loving the design, classic rugged looks, history........ and having more than a few in the box..........

rockyn · 3 April 2011, 11:11 AM

It's a cool, classy, tough, rugged watch.

timeisfathaoftruth · 3 April 2011, 11:36 AM

It is great that we all have different taste and it doesn't end with watches....Let me guess, you probably don't prefer blonds either.....?????

bluemartinifan · 3 April 2011, 12:01 PM

Very fair question - mine just makes me smile when I look at it.
Whether I am swimming laps, cutting wood or sailing in the Carribbean.

mcjp6 · 3 April 2011, 12:16 PM

Whats not to like........

jnkay · 3 April 2011, 11:54 AM

I've always liked the subs, but I can still understand why they don't do it for you. No biggie.

HL65 · 3 April 2011, 12:05 PM

Definitely insane but entitled to an opinion even if wrong.

Rollie2011 · 3 April 2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan1965

definitely insane but entitled to an opinion even if wrong.

+1

gregmoeck · 3 April 2011, 12:11 PM

submariner or seadweller or you dont own a real watch :P
BMW or Mercedes or you dont own a real car :P

StarSovereign · 3 April 2011, 01:00 PM

I've got to say, I tend to agree with the OP. Friends, who are not into Rolex as much as we are but know a little about the brand, say the Sub is a little boring - too monochromatic, and the brushed band doesn't help. The ceramic version adds a little bit to the watch with the larger, ultra shiny bezel. I love the TT version though, it's the next watch on my list!

Foxglove · 3 April 2011, 01:03 PM

skyedog · 3 April 2011, 01:05 PM

I mean Sub can't please 100% of the world, nothing can

I love it!

Onikage · 3 April 2011, 01:11 PM

The amount of fakes out there have soured me to them. Infact, no they haven't LOL!

3 April 2011, 10:00 AM	#1
Beeper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: MA, USA Posts: 145	The Sub Hi guys, I'm pretty sure this is going to end in my being banned. Everyone seems to love this watch. For some reason, it just doesn't do it for me. Am I the only one who feels this way? Nothing against its gazillion fans, but it just seems....bland. For those of you who do like it, what do you like about it? I'm going to go sit in the corner and enjoy my last few moments before being banned.

3 April 2011, 10:13 AM	#3
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	No banning due IMO .... s'all just personal preference Bryan mate & buy/wear whatever floats your own boat. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

3 April 2011, 10:26 AM	#14
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Its made for making people like you wonder __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

3 April 2011, 10:42 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Although I have some of both, I prefer the GMT and that is my normal wear... To tell the truth, I probably also wear an Exp II more often than the Sub... But that still doesn't stop me from loving the design, classic rugged looks, history........ and having more than a few in the box.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 April 2011, 11:36 AM	#20
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	It is great that we all have different taste and it doesn't end with watches....Let me guess, you probably don't prefer blonds either.....????? __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

3 April 2011, 10:07 AM	#2
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	:withstu pi

3 April 2011, 10:15 AM	#4
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	its a secret until you go diving and use it then you will find out its magic

3 April 2011, 10:19 AM	#5
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	The Sub in brief: Classic, tough, durable, understated, dressy, casual, neutral, prestigious, recognizable, refinish-able, timeless design. The list could go on….

3 April 2011, 10:20 AM	#6
Beeper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: MA, USA Posts: 145	Haha I'm not trying to complain about it or anything...I'm curious as to what people find attractive about it (other than the fact that it's a Rolex :D ). And to see if there's anyone else that agrees, or I'm just legitimately insane.

3 April 2011, 12:40 PM	#12
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Some folks don't appreciate iconic objects because they're too familiar looking. People can forget or not give full credit to how innovative they were to begin with. Think of Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers or the old Coke bottle or a Sub: truly beautiful and memorable, marrying form with function. A design success story like that is fairly uncommon, actually. That said, not everyone loves an icon of design. But plenty do. .

3 April 2011, 10:37 AM	#17
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	That's okay, Beeper. My wife think's it's kind of plain, too. She'd much rather see me save toward an Expy II polar. I've already written about my Sub love this week, so you can find my post in the What's your quintessential rolex thread. But what the heck: I'll blather on some more. Sometimes you just have an experience with a certain watch, it just clicks. It's the one for you. Sure you love others, and buy others, but there's always that one. Growing up loving all things nautical, and having a loving father who always wore a dive style watch, it just gets into your blood. The watch just turns into more than a time-telling device, but becomes a little totem that grounds you and reminds you of who you are and where you came from. Sounds, hokey I guess. From an aesthetics standpoint, I love the looks. I love the round white markers on the deep black dial. I love the text on the dial, the way it's arranged, the font used. I love the way the light catches the coin edge bezel. From a practical standpoint, I love the clear dial, rugged design, and timing bezel especially. I use it all the time on my current diver.

3 April 2011, 11:11 AM	#19
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	It's a cool, classy, tough, rugged watch.

3 April 2011, 12:01 PM	#21
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Very fair question - mine just makes me smile when I look at it. Whether I am swimming laps, cutting wood or sailing in the Carribbean. Attached Images

3 April 2011, 12:16 PM	#22
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Whats not to like........ Attached Images

3 April 2011, 11:54 AM	#23
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	I've always liked the subs, but I can still understand why they don't do it for you. No biggie.

3 April 2011, 12:05 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Definitely insane but entitled to an opinion even if wrong. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 April 2011, 12:11 PM	#26
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	submariner or seadweller or you dont own a real watch :P BMW or Mercedes or you dont own a real car :P

3 April 2011, 01:00 PM	#27
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	I've got to say, I tend to agree with the OP. Friends, who are not into Rolex as much as we are but know a little about the brand, say the Sub is a little boring - too monochromatic, and the brushed band doesn't help. The ceramic version adds a little bit to the watch with the larger, ultra shiny bezel. I love the TT version though, it's the next watch on my list! __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

3 April 2011, 01:03 PM	#28
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	__________________ https://www.instagram.com/watchitross/

3 April 2011, 01:05 PM	#29
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	I mean Sub can't please 100% of the world, nothing can I love it! Attached Images

3 April 2011, 01:11 PM	#30
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	The amount of fakes out there have soured me to them. Infact, no they haven't LOL! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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