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skhan007 · 11 June 2019, 10:58 PM

Hypothetically, if you couldn't have a Submariner, what watch would be your next choice? Clearly there are some other Rolex's that have similar styling, but I was mostly curious about other brands you guys like in the dive watch family.

Icehockeyboy · 11 June 2019, 11:00 PM

Omega Seamaster 300

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Bearxj86 · 11 June 2019, 11:01 PM

Ceramic GMT probably

toolr · 11 June 2019, 11:02 PM

Submariner with Date

Icehockeyboy · 11 June 2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by toolr

Submariner with Date

Didn’t he say other than a Submariner?

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toolr · 11 June 2019, 11:10 PM

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Didn’t he say other than a Submariner?

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He did, a Submariner has no date, i.e. 114060. The 116610 is the Submariner date.

Icehockeyboy · 11 June 2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by toolr

He did, a Submariner has no date, i.e. 114060. The 116610 is the Submariner date.

I’ve never referred to any of my Submariner (dates) as anything other than just Submariner.
Do others actually say Sub date etc when talking about their watch?

He didn’t mention any specific numbers outlining which model though.

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Halitosis · 11 June 2019, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Icehockeyboy

I’ve never referred to any of my Submariner (dates) as anything other than just Submariner.
Do others actually say Sub date etc when talking about their watch?

Technically, yes (though this from a 114060 owner

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GreatHarry · 12 June 2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Icehockeyboy

I’ve never referred to any of my Submariner (dates) as anything other than just Submariner.
Do others actually say Sub date etc when talking about their watch?

He didn’t mention any specific numbers outlining which model though.

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Yes, two different watches, at least to the WIS.
Submariner. Or Submariner Date.

Muxi · 12 June 2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Icehockeyboy

I’ve never referred to any of my Submariner (dates) as anything other than just Submariner.
Do others actually say Sub date etc when talking about their watch?

He didn’t mention any specific numbers outlining which model though.

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Yes

jsausley · 11 June 2019, 11:14 PM

I guess a Tudor BB58 or something, or a Pelagos, but there's a huge quality difference between a Tudor and a Rolex (I know from experience, had a BB58 and sold it).

That's the closest competitor. An Omega is nice, but doesn't fill the same niche. An Omega is a great tool watch but it doesn't carry the same cache as a Rolex. A Submariner is famously fitting both on a dive boat and in a board meeting, but a Planet Ocean can't do both. Similar story with a TAG Aquaracer. They're nice too, but a LOT cheaper, so it'd be more of a beater/tool watch. Great for the dive boat, but not great at dinner.

Maybe a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms would be a good Submariner substitute.

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I’ve never referred to any of my Submariner (dates) as anything other than just Submariner.
Do others actually say Sub date etc when talking about their watch?

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Only the same type of pedant who refuses to say Batman/Hulk.

Icehockeyboy · 11 June 2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

I guess a Tudor BB58 or something, or a Pelagos, but there's a huge quality difference between a Tudor and a Rolex (I know from experience, had a BB58 and sold it).

That's the closest competitor. An Omega is nice, but doesn't fill the same niche. An Omega is a great tool watch but it doesn't carry the same cache as a Rolex. A Submariner is famously fitting both on a dive boat and in a board meeting, but a Planet Ocean can't do both. Similar story with a TAG Aquaracer. They're nice too, but a LOT cheaper, so it'd be more of a beater/tool watch. Great for the dive boat, but not great at dinner.

Maybe a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms would be a good Submariner substitute.

Only the same type of pedant who refuses to say Batman/Hulk.

Try telling that to James Bond !

He wears his whatever he’s wearing or where he’s at.

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jsausley · 12 June 2019, 02:55 AM

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Try telling that to James Bond !

He wears his whatever he’s wearing or where he’s at.

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Correction, Daniel Craig is wearing it whenever he is, and that's because Omega is paying him to do so.

I'd gladly wear a Planet Ocean all the time if Omega wanted to pay me, too!

Icehockeyboy · 12 June 2019, 03:33 AM

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Correction, Daniel Craig is wearing it whenever he is, and that's because Omega is paying him to do so.

I'd gladly wear a Planet Ocean all the time if Omega wanted to pay me, too!

It was a tongue in cheek comment, obviously I know Omega pay for the product placement in the Bond franchise.

My point was that 007 wears his sports Omega whether he’s in casual attire, or at a casino dressed in a tux.

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BT1985 · 11 June 2019, 11:14 PM

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DonBateman · 12 June 2019, 11:00 AM

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absolutely

MickCollins1916 · 12 June 2019, 01:27 PM

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absolutely

Submariner aside, I really enjoy wearing this guy. Definitely recommend it.

Reinhard in SA · 12 June 2019, 03:49 PM

GMT Master 2

BSG75 · 11 June 2019, 11:28 PM

If I were staying in the Rolex brand, probably the Explorer I.

samson66 · 11 June 2019, 11:46 PM

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

superstarmar · 12 June 2019, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

That is a looker !!!!
For sure ...

droptopman · 12 June 2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

That is a primo example. Look at the case chamfers. Super minty. Beautiful piece.

jlovda · 12 June 2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

This

In fact I may prefer this over the Rolex Sub

I think you picked this one because it looks like a Rolex. I have never liked the snowflake or lollipop hour hand that Tudor put on this watch at different times.

samson66 · 12 June 2019, 10:23 AM

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I think you picked this one because it looks like a Rolex. I have never liked the snowflake or lollipop hour hand that Tudor put on this watch at different times.

Well I think the idea of the thread was if you couldn't get a Rolex Submariner so....

That color is simply amazing though. Tudor would sell the HELL out of these if they put a new blue Sub out.

I live the triangular markers so much too. It's just a beautiful piece.

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spoilsofwar01 · 11 June 2019, 11:54 PM

Ive only felt really happy with my 5513 and other than a brief affair with a 1980's Seiko dive watch I've not been drawn to any others.

If its due to funds or availability then have a look at the 114270 Explorer, its something I also own and enjoy and happy to recommend.

iheartrolexx · 11 June 2019, 11:45 PM

seiko

poidog81 · 11 June 2019, 11:49 PM

Explorer

Oldfellow · 15 June 2019, 06:34 PM

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Explorer

My absolute favourite pair out of all the Rolex range.

LandWatch · 15 June 2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldfellow

My absolute favourite pair out of all the Rolex range.

Snap! My favourite pair also. Beautiful watches.

11 June 2019, 10:58 PM	#1
skhan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Virginia Watch: The next one Posts: 165	If you couldn't have a Submariner, what would be your next choice? Hypothetically, if you couldn't have a Submariner, what watch would be your next choice? Clearly there are some other Rolex's that have similar styling, but I was mostly curious about other brands you guys like in the dive watch family.

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Icehockeyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Torquay UK Watch: Polar Explorer ii Posts: 745	If you couldn't have a Submariner, what would be your next choice? Omega Seamaster 300 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	__________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

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spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	5513 & 114270 Ive only felt really happy with my 5513 and other than a brief affair with a 1980's Seiko dive watch I've not been drawn to any others. If its due to funds or availability then have a look at the 114270 Explorer, its something I also own and enjoy and happy to recommend. __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

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