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coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 12:50 AM

Hi all, new the the forums from Kentucky but a long time Rolex lover. I've only had a few and for fleeting times in my life. Traded one in for the (ex) wife a new car, sold one to make end's meet, etc but finally back on my feet and able to reach my lifetime goal of being a Rolex owner. I've had a MOP TT Datejust with gold roman numerals and the oyster band (that one was gorgeous), an older DJ TT with jubilee and the blue vignette dial (my first Rolex), had the wife a white TT DJ with the gold roman numerals and a white porcelain dial, and just recently traded off an older BMW for a TT Daytona, which left me where I am now. For the record, I loved the Daytona but it was too much watch for me. I appreciated the weight behind this model though!

I have the choice between a 2003 blue face TT Submariner or a 2004 SS DJ jubliee band with the sodalite serti dial. Both are in 9/10 shape, have all paperwork, and come from a reputable dealer. You all are the experts, which one is a better investment? Which is more collectable? Which is more desirable? The price is the same on both watches. I am wearing the sodalite now but it just feels light and doesn't have the heft of the past TT's I've owned. I've read how popular the blue face Sub is so I am leaning towards sending the Sodalite back and grabbing the Sub. This may be a no brainer to a Rolex fan, so please educate me!

Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

C. Davidson · 27 June 2010, 12:54 AM

Go with the Sodalite. Its good looking and you it will be more unique.

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 01:00 AM

I guess the big question is which watch is valued higher? I've searched a few old threads and it looks like the sodalite is a few grand less than the Sub. I want to end up with the watch with the highest value.

On Ebay the prices seem within a few hundred of each other but those are all dealer prices, and we know how inflated those can be!

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 02:03 AM

29 views and only one comment? Would appreciate the input from fellow Rolex lovers!

gone-rolex-mad · 27 June 2010, 02:46 AM

I had the sodalite DJ, I loved it. I had to change to the oyster bracelet the jubilee always felt a bit tin like. In the end I flipped it, just couldn't llive with the fluted bezel in white gold, the tone didn't match the rest of the watch.
Anyway to get back to your question, Id take the sub, far more versitile. Best of luck.

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 03:41 AM

Good points thanks!

Chipmunk · 27 June 2010, 03:45 AM

Post pix of both watches if you can.

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Post pix of both watches if you can.

no pic of the sub but I will try and get a few of the DJ and post up in a few.

Ebruner · 27 June 2010, 03:52 AM

Welcome to TRF from down in Glasgow, KY.

-Eddie

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Welcome to TRF from down in Glasgow, KY.

-Eddie

Hola Eddie...good friend of mine is a teacher at Caverna and from Horse Cave (Chris Crain, approx. 35 yrs old)

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 04:32 AM

A few cruddy videocam shots of the DJ

ersnyder · 27 June 2010, 08:22 AM

Forget "investment value" and go for the one you REALLY like! IMO, the sodalite dial DJ is one sweet unique watch. And, for me, unique is important!

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

Forget "investment value" and go for the one you REALLY like! IMO, the sodalite dial DJ is one sweet unique watch. And, for me, unique is important!

Sigh the blue face sub is one I've always wanted to have so I am leaning heavily towards it. The DJ feels too light, I like the heavy duty feel of the thicker watches.

Paul88 · 27 June 2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

go for the one you REALLY like!

Dr. Robert · 30 June 2010, 01:36 AM

Buy the sub!

veidtadrian · 27 June 2010, 01:36 PM

I'd got for the blue sub..
Even though it is TT, I feel it is more versatile (to me, diamonds don't really go with casual clothing!)

coolcobramatt · 27 June 2010, 04:23 PM

I'm lucky enough to have a reseller that is letting me try the sodalite but will swap even for the TT blue face sub if the DJ doesn't win me over. I am a diamond fan but I agree that they don't go with casual attire, which is what I wear 99% of the time. Gotta love that big blue and yellow Sub for making a statement.

I did like the Daytona but in my job it's just too much watch for a daily wear. I actually swapped it for this choice and cash back, which made my bank account a much happier place.

coolcobramatt · 29 June 2010, 06:46 AM

Well I sent the Sodalite back today for the Sub. Thanks for everyone's input!

gone-rolex-mad · 29 June 2010, 07:04 AM

Good choice, post some pics of the sub when you get it!

eagle_lex · 29 June 2010, 07:12 AM

Good choice imo

rad87gn · 29 June 2010, 07:31 AM

Can't go wrong with the Blue TT Sub. DJ is very nice too.

kyle L · 29 June 2010, 07:44 AM

Sub!

andrew79 · 29 June 2010, 12:12 PM

sub too...

coolcobramatt · 30 June 2010, 01:33 AM

I'll post a few pics even though I am the worst at shooting close ups such as is needed. Thanks again everyone..can't wait to get it tomorrow!

Hooper · 30 June 2010, 01:38 AM

You can never go wrong with a Sub !! But go with what your heart tells you

Polemic · 30 June 2010, 01:43 AM

Sub.

chris russell · 30 June 2010, 02:00 AM

Plus I am NOT a fan of jewels on dials, not-not-not.

27 June 2010, 12:50 AM	#1
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	DJ Sodalite Serti or Submariner? Hi all, new the the forums from Kentucky but a long time Rolex lover. I've only had a few and for fleeting times in my life. Traded one in for the (ex) wife a new car, sold one to make end's meet, etc but finally back on my feet and able to reach my lifetime goal of being a Rolex owner. I've had a MOP TT Datejust with gold roman numerals and the oyster band (that one was gorgeous), an older DJ TT with jubilee and the blue vignette dial (my first Rolex), had the wife a white TT DJ with the gold roman numerals and a white porcelain dial, and just recently traded off an older BMW for a TT Daytona, which left me where I am now. For the record, I loved the Daytona but it was too much watch for me. I appreciated the weight behind this model though! I have the choice between a 2003 blue face TT Submariner or a 2004 SS DJ jubliee band with the sodalite serti dial. Both are in 9/10 shape, have all paperwork, and come from a reputable dealer. You all are the experts, which one is a better investment? Which is more collectable? Which is more desirable? The price is the same on both watches. I am wearing the sodalite now but it just feels light and doesn't have the heft of the past TT's I've owned. I've read how popular the blue face Sub is so I am leaning towards sending the Sodalite back and grabbing the Sub. This may be a no brainer to a Rolex fan, so please educate me! Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

27 June 2010, 12:54 AM	#2
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Go with the Sodalite. Its good looking and you it will be more unique. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

27 June 2010, 02:46 AM	#5
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	I had the sodalite DJ, I loved it. I had to change to the oyster bracelet the jubilee always felt a bit tin like. In the end I flipped it, just couldn't llive with the fluted bezel in white gold, the tone didn't match the rest of the watch. Anyway to get back to your question, Id take the sub, far more versitile. Best of luck. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

27 June 2010, 03:45 AM	#7
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Post pix of both watches if you can. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

27 June 2010, 03:52 AM	#9
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Welcome to TRF from down in Glasgow, KY. -Eddie __________________

27 June 2010, 01:00 AM	#3
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	I guess the big question is which watch is valued higher? I've searched a few old threads and it looks like the sodalite is a few grand less than the Sub. I want to end up with the watch with the highest value. On Ebay the prices seem within a few hundred of each other but those are all dealer prices, and we know how inflated those can be!

27 June 2010, 02:03 AM	#4
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	29 views and only one comment? Would appreciate the input from fellow Rolex lovers!

27 June 2010, 03:41 AM	#6
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	Good points thanks!

27 June 2010, 04:32 AM	#11
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	A few cruddy videocam shots of the DJ

27 June 2010, 08:22 AM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Forget "investment value" and go for the one you REALLY like! IMO, the sodalite dial DJ is one sweet unique watch. And, for me, unique is important!

30 June 2010, 01:36 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Buy the sub!

27 June 2010, 01:36 PM	#16
veidtadrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ozymandias Location: BKK/NO/LDN/MPLS Watch: (2) SS DJ + SS Sub Posts: 311	I'd got for the blue sub.. Even though it is TT, I feel it is more versatile (to me, diamonds don't really go with casual clothing!)

27 June 2010, 04:23 PM	#17
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	I'm lucky enough to have a reseller that is letting me try the sodalite but will swap even for the TT blue face sub if the DJ doesn't win me over. I am a diamond fan but I agree that they don't go with casual attire, which is what I wear 99% of the time. Gotta love that big blue and yellow Sub for making a statement. I did like the Daytona but in my job it's just too much watch for a daily wear. I actually swapped it for this choice and cash back, which made my bank account a much happier place.

29 June 2010, 06:46 AM	#18
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	Well I sent the Sodalite back today for the Sub. Thanks for everyone's input!

29 June 2010, 07:04 AM	#19
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Good choice, post some pics of the sub when you get it! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

29 June 2010, 07:12 AM	#20
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	Good choice imo

29 June 2010, 07:31 AM	#21
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Can't go wrong with the Blue TT Sub. DJ is very nice too. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

29 June 2010, 07:44 AM	#22
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Sub!

29 June 2010, 12:12 PM	#23
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	sub too... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

30 June 2010, 01:33 AM	#24
coolcobramatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Paducah KY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 63	I'll post a few pics even though I am the worst at shooting close ups such as is needed. Thanks again everyone..can't wait to get it tomorrow!

30 June 2010, 01:38 AM	#25
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	You can never go wrong with a Sub !! But go with what your heart tells you

30 June 2010, 01:43 AM	#26
Polemic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Turkey Watch: 116610 LN Posts: 356	Sub.

30 June 2010, 02:00 AM	#27
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	You said it yourself, the DJ does not have the heft of the Sub. Plus I am NOT a fan of jewels on dials, not-not-not.

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