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24 June 2011, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston
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Strongly Considering a New SS Sub - any words of wisdom?
Hey Guys -
Today is actually a said day for me...on my last visit to this forum I was the owner of a beautiful datejust - of which i was selling to purchase a sub. Sold the datejust, but never did pull the trigger on the sub....so i have been wearing a swiss army ever since (i know). I guess it worked out well in a way because I am definitely in favor of every update made to the SS Sub. The only problem I am having is the hefty 8,000 sticker at my AD plus 6.25% sales tax. I have gone to multiple AD's and have tried multiple forms of negotiating, I can not even find an AD to credit me enough on the watch to eat up the sales tax. I agree in the grand scheme of things...that there is no difference between 8,000 and 8500...but that is not whats keeping me from buying.... I would love to know if people in this forum actually feel the watch is worth the price in general...any thoughts either way would be greatly appreciated... thank you! |
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24 June 2011, 07:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Patrick
Location: Omaha
Watch: 16610 Submariner
Posts: 948
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buy a gray-market 16610 non-ceramic sub. it's the "classic sub-date" and it can be had for under $6k.
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24 June 2011, 07:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Allen
Location: SC
Posts: 2,766
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Yes, the Sub-C is worth the price BUT I would skip the AD & buy from one of the TRF power-sellers. DAVIDSW was excellent to deal with for what it's worth.
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24 June 2011, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: CA
Watch: es
Posts: 4,395
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Great model Rolex. Either buy from one of the trusted sellers here on TRF in the for sale section or source from an AD if you want the watch in your name.
PM sent with recommendation on how to source from an AD. Quote:
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24 June 2011, 07:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: AJ
Location: USA
Watch: Swiss
Posts: 5,238
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It's a great watch and one that will only increase in value. When the price is right go for it. Lot of reputable sellers here on TRF.
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24 June 2011, 07:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,142
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A superb watch!
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24 June 2011, 07:17 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: N/A
Location: N/A
Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC
Posts: 773
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My SubC has been a daily wearer since November 09, 2010... I wouldn't want to wear anything else.
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24 June 2011, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston
Posts: 18
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appreciate that input - but I am 100% sold on the new model / updates. Just not sold on the market price...I guess to better phrase my question....does any feel as though the 8,000 price is here for good...or is more of a supply and demand issue? I for one certainly have no problem waiting a year to get the same watch from my AD for say 7,000 - but something tells me that I would only be dreaming...
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25 June 2011, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Jeremy
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Watch: 16610 V
Posts: 511
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24 June 2011, 07:18 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Tony Geha
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: Yacht-Master
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The sub is a great watch and I am sure we have a lots of fine sellers that can offer you way better prices on the sub...
check the for sale section or post a WTB.
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24 June 2011, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Adam
Location: Orlando, Florida
Watch: Me
Posts: 9,935
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  Tony IS a great seller right here on TRF and I would be willing to bet he can source you a BNIB Sub C for more than 10% off and no tax or something in that area  A great looking watch IMO, looking forward to seeing your pics
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24 June 2011, 07:21 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: N/A
Location: N/A
Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC
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24 June 2011, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
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24 June 2011, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: N/A
Location: N/A
Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC
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24 June 2011, 07:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Carolina
Watch: Panerai 914
Posts: 6,540
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Buy it from here on TRF. Save you LOTS of money. The Sub C is top notch!
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25 June 2011, 08:53 AM
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Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
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24 June 2011, 07:50 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Rob
Location: South Florida
Watch: 5512 LVc BLNR
Posts: 188
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PM'd you about an AD in New Hampshire, save the sales tax..
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24 June 2011, 07:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: .
Posts: 17,898
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Two words of wisdom--BUY IT! You'll love the Sub-C. Get from TRF seller.
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24 June 2011, 08:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Chad
Location: USA
Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C
Posts: 1,443
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As others here have said, the Sub C is a fantastic watch. I've had mine since July 2010 (when it still had the initial $7250 sticker - which was still a hefty price for a stainless watch...but IMO worth it.) and it was my daily wearer from then until a month ago. It developed a power reserve issue and is actually in the mail from Rolex Service Center in Dallas on its way back to me. I haven't heard of anyone else with a problem so I think my issue was a fluke (remember the Sub-C has the same 3135 movement that MANY other Rolex watches share so it wouldn't be specific to the model itself). I still have every bit as much love for the watch as the day I got it and am eagerly awaiting its arrival (hopefully tomorrow...fingers crossed). Anyway, I would not hesitate to recommend one to you. I agree it is very hard to swallow an 8K price tag but as others have mentioned, maybe shop around with some of the TRF trusted sellers for a better price.
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24 June 2011, 09:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: AJ
Location: Oregon
Watch: SUBC, DJII
Posts: 1,827
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Completely happy with mine.
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24 June 2011, 09:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,588
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Sub C is an awesome watch. Please consider buying BNIB or LNIB from one of the fine trusted TRF sellers.
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24 June 2011, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Raf
Location: NJ
Watch: GMTII
Posts: 2,155
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Buy a lightly used, pre-loved Sub from TRF. Save yourself the money.
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24 June 2011, 10:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Joey
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: SS Sub 16610 M
Posts: 3,824
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Go for an out of state AD - save the tax.
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24 June 2011, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rhode Island
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Here's just what you're lookn for
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24 June 2011, 11:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Dave
Location: Canada
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 2,080
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Just got mine today and I'm very impressed so far.
Go on a vacation to Canada and pick one up,the AD's here seem to want to discount more, 20-25% discount is the norm. I'm not sure if you can get a rebate on the HST or not. |
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24 June 2011, 12:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: New Hampshire
Watch: 116710
Posts: 305
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What is the list price in Canada? I am going to
Calgary in a few weeks. |
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24 June 2011, 01:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sea Level
Watch: Varies
Posts: 6,877
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It's worth it!!!!!! Can't go wrong with the Sub-C!!!
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24 June 2011, 04:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Brian
Location: West Hartford, CT
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 1,224
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yes
dont buy one. purchase the GMT IIc instead
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25 June 2011, 04:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Point Blank, TX
Posts: 2,894
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Dont buy it. Its too expensive. However my favorite quote is "Its expensive to be me!" by Anna Nicole Smith
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25 June 2011, 04:51 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: U.K
Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C
Posts: 2,178
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BUY IT !!!
It's by far a HUGE improvement on the 16610 IMHO. Had mine since Aug 2010 and is my daily wearer.
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