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1proscoe · 13 September 2011, 10:42 AM

I've only seen a few pics, and never one in person. Can anyone share any history or pics/places to buy the infamous blue shark sub.

Note: not referring to the wg sub, which I will have someday....

apeogre · 13 September 2011, 10:44 AM

Step 1. Sell your soul for a ceramic blue insert.
Step 2. Send it to abc watch works in LA to have them fit the insert.
Step 3. Be one of only a handful of lucky sob's with one.

1proscoe · 13 September 2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

Step 1. Sell your soul for a ceramic blue insert.
Step 2. Send it to abc watch works in LA to have them fit the insert.
Step 3. Be one of only a handful of lucky sob's with one.

Ahhh.... So it was never a limited run or anything - you have to make it yourself?

apeogre · 13 September 2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1proscoe

Ahhh.... So it was never a limited run or anything - you have to make it yourself?

Yep. Good luck if you attempt to get one. So far on the board here I've seen two. They are awesome!

moviefreak · 13 September 2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

Step 1. Sell your soul for a ceramic blue insert.
Step 2. Send it to abc watch works in LA to have them fit the insert.
Step 3. Be one of only a handful of lucky sob's with one.

or marry the daughter of an Authorized Dealer..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikovalchuk17

The Sub-C looks really nice with the blue insert. Any idea what they cost?

Thanks

I believe they go for around 1,200usd...not cheap by any chance...

gqllc · 25 September 2011, 10:15 AM

WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!

MortgageGuy · 25 September 2011, 11:43 AM

[/QUOTE]

This has to be hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST looking Rolex I have ever seen

Every time I see your darn pics I want one more and more

gqllc · 25 September 2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

This has to be hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST looking Rolex I have ever seen

Every time I see your darn pics I want one more and more

[/QUOTE]
THANKS ADAM!!!

xelor63 · 25 September 2011, 05:15 PM

[QUOTE=gqllc;2759827]WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!
QUOTE]

Same here

XELOR

JIFF1975 · 31 October 2011, 04:41 PM

[QUOTE=xelor63;2760304]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!
QUOTE]

Same here

XELOR

The first and original Shark! And still the nicest one around...

Xelor is actually the one who made-up the name The Shark...

Rags · 31 October 2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!

You have a beautiful watch Steve...

PMiddy · 18 June 2013, 01:35 PM

I want one, so bad right now

rlee · 19 June 2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!

Loving this color combo!

gqllc · 19 June 2013, 01:47 AM

Thanks guys! The shark was may favorite Rolex of all time!

petenyc · 19 June 2013, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!!

apeogre · 13 September 2011, 10:52 AM

One guy went as far as to buy a sub-clv and ln just to get the black sub with green bezel.

ikovalchuk17 · 13 September 2011, 10:52 AM

The Sub-C looks really nice with the blue insert. Any idea what they cost?

Thanks

rossi46 · 25 September 2011, 10:19 AM

Man, I LOVE the blue bezel on a Sub! If that was an option from Rolex I'd easily buy it over a GMT.

Steve: have you always had PCLs on that watch? From which other model did you source that bracelet?

gqllc · 25 September 2011, 10:28 AM

Hi Dan,
I had Beau at ABC Watch Works in Los Angeles do the PCL's for me...it is a stock SS SubC bracelet!

1proscoe · 25 September 2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

Hi Dan,
I had Beau at ABC Watch Works in Los Angeles do the PCL's for me...it is a stock SS SubC bracelet!

How did you acquire that one?? Love it!

gqllc · 25 September 2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1proscoe

how did you acquire that one?? Love it!

a lot of hard work, diligence and money!! Lol
I bought a SS SubC 116610LN and scoured for the Bezel insert. I also have a bnib WG Blue Sub Dial but not sure what I am going to do with it yet. The hardest part that took months was finding a place willing to do the exchange of the black to the blue!

rossi46 · 25 September 2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqllc

I also have a bnib WG Blue Sub Dial but not sure what I am going to do with it yet.

IMHO, stick with the black dial.

ikovalchuk17 · 25 September 2011, 11:28 AM

Can I ask what a blue sub dial costs? I love the watch, looks great.

gqllc · 25 September 2011, 11:30 AM

The insert if you can get one runs around $1500 plus the fee to install it. The SubC runs $8k at msrp. I paid quite a bit less than that for my SubC

ikovalchuk17 · 25 September 2011, 11:33 AM

Very cool.

le_baroudeur · 25 September 2011, 09:15 PM

Be careful, you will not be able to do a RSC servicing (they will put a black insert)... And rolex tends to limit the distribution of spare parts to the independant jewelers: to control the parts market and limit the frankenwatches trials.

esm · 25 September 2011, 10:00 PM

i like the 116610LN as is.... its abit like the TT Blue Sub... the blue, black and gold makes it looking "too busy"...

(am i the only one to think that?)

DiamondJack · 26 September 2011, 12:11 AM

I quite like the blue bezel against the black dial and I think it's worth the trouble trying to source it bar future servicing issues.

But I would never change the dial to the WG blue as then you would be deep into WG immitation territory which is a little like giving up on the challenge of actually owning one. Also everytime someone asked if that's a WG Sub, you would continually be making your excuses.

I have seen a few SS Daytona's with the WG panda dial and again, for me, its a bit of a cop out even though i can understand why people go for it as its a fantastic dial, I would just rather save for the real thing........just my 2cents

Deyn Man · 1 November 2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deepsea Florida

I do have the dial and bezel from my WG Sub for sale........

$ 29,000.00 (doesn't come with rest of watch or bracelet, but I will throw in the box)

hahahaha!

good one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

I quite like the blue bezel against the black dial and I think it's worth the trouble trying to source it bar future servicing issues.

But I would never change the dial to the WG blue as then you would be deep into WG immitation territory which is a little like giving up on the challenge of actually owning one. Also everytime someone asked if that's a WG Sub, you would continually be making your excuses.

I have seen a few SS Daytona's with the WG panda dial and again, for me, its a bit of a cop out even though i can understand why people go for it as its a fantastic dial, I would just rather save for the real thing........just my 2cents

same here! black and blue is ok (though i have not seen a blue dial with black insert) but putting on both the blue is not right IMO! same with the WG Daytona dials... not right!

to gqllc and xelor, congrats on your sharks!!!!! they are damn gorgeous!!!!!

gqllc · 1 November 2011, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deyn Man

hahahaha!

good one!

same here! black and blue is ok (though i have not seen a blue dial with black insert) but putting on both the blue is not right IMO! same with the WG Daytona dials... not right!

to gqllc and xelor, congrats on your sharks!!!!! they are damn gorgeous!!!!!

Thanks! I actually have the WG Blue Sub Dial for sale! I could not get myself to install it either...I do know of two floating around though

13 September 2011, 10:42 AM	#1
1proscoe Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ND Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 220	The "Shark" Submariner.... I've only seen a few pics, and never one in person. Can anyone share any history or pics/places to buy the infamous blue shark sub. Note: not referring to the wg sub, which I will have someday....

25 September 2011, 10:15 AM	#6
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

25 September 2011, 11:43 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	[/QUOTE] This has to be hands down the ABSOLUTE BEST looking Rolex I have ever seen Every time I see your darn pics I want one more and more __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

19 June 2013, 01:47 AM	#14
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Thanks guys! The shark was may favorite Rolex of all time! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

25 September 2011, 10:28 AM	#19
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Hi Dan, I had Beau at ABC Watch Works in Los Angeles do the PCL's for me...it is a stock SS SubC bracelet! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

13 September 2011, 10:44 AM	#2
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	Step 1. Sell your soul for a ceramic blue insert. Step 2. Send it to abc watch works in LA to have them fit the insert. Step 3. Be one of only a handful of lucky sob's with one.

25 September 2011, 05:15 PM	#9
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	[QUOTE=gqllc;2759827]WOW...Can't believe I missed this thread!! QUOTE] Same here XELOR

18 June 2013, 01:35 PM	#12
PMiddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: New York City Watch: 14060M Posts: 135	I want one, so bad right now

13 September 2011, 10:52 AM	#16
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	One guy went as far as to buy a sub-clv and ln just to get the black sub with green bezel.

13 September 2011, 10:52 AM	#17
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	The Sub-C looks really nice with the blue insert. Any idea what they cost? Thanks

25 September 2011, 10:19 AM	#18
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Man, I LOVE the blue bezel on a Sub! If that was an option from Rolex I'd easily buy it over a GMT. Steve: have you always had PCLs on that watch? From which other model did you source that bracelet?

25 September 2011, 11:28 AM	#23
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	Can I ask what a blue sub dial costs? I love the watch, looks great.

25 September 2011, 11:30 AM	#24
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	The insert if you can get one runs around $1500 plus the fee to install it. The SubC runs $8k at msrp. I paid quite a bit less than that for my SubC __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

25 September 2011, 11:33 AM	#25
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	Very cool.

25 September 2011, 09:15 PM	#26
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Be careful, you will not be able to do a RSC servicing (they will put a black insert)... And rolex tends to limit the distribution of spare parts to the independant jewelers: to control the parts market and limit the frankenwatches trials. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

25 September 2011, 10:00 PM	#27
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i like the 116610LN as is.... its abit like the TT Blue Sub... the blue, black and gold makes it looking "too busy"... (am i the only one to think that?)

26 September 2011, 12:11 AM	#28
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I quite like the blue bezel against the black dial and I think it's worth the trouble trying to source it bar future servicing issues. But I would never change the dial to the WG blue as then you would be deep into WG immitation territory which is a little like giving up on the challenge of actually owning one. Also everytime someone asked if that's a WG Sub, you would continually be making your excuses. I have seen a few SS Daytona's with the WG panda dial and again, for me, its a bit of a cop out even though i can understand why people go for it as its a fantastic dial, I would just rather save for the real thing........just my 2cents

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