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Old 20 July 2011, 05:55 AM   #1
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Giving a Sub a run for its money!

This watch is going to give some Rolex owners including me something to think about . At 42mm its perfect and a very classic looking diver.

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Old 20 July 2011, 05:57 AM   #2
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I'd rather have a Sub C.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:01 AM   #3
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I'd rather have a Sub C.
I had one, and traded it back for a vintage Sub.
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Old 20 July 2011, 11:51 PM   #4
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I'd rather have a Sub C.
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Old 20 July 2011, 05:58 AM   #5
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Beautiful!!
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:04 AM   #6
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it is a good looking watch, i like the broken numbers and the edging on the bezel.

but, without a metal bracelet it wouldn't work for me as a daily wear.




My sub goes to "1,000" feet, beating out the JLC by a cool "16" feet
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:09 AM   #7
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I like it but the crownguards need fattening up a bit!
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:10 AM   #8
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I don't thing so & I am not a SS Sub fan.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:24 AM   #9
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I think the Sub is much better looking personally.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:26 AM   #10
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Very sharp watch, but ill still stick with the sub.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:32 AM   #11
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Very sharp watch, but ill still stick with the sub.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:26 AM   #12
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Congratz and a perfect brand..... but for me personally I prefer the SubC & the new model Breitling Superocean more.
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Old 20 July 2011, 08:25 AM   #13
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Congratz and a perfect brand..... but for me personally I prefer the SubC & the new model Breitling Superocean more.
Each his own as we say
Im with you..in TRF I think we are going to be out numbered!!!
I personally think this is better IMO..for depth and better movement..IMO

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Old 20 July 2011, 09:31 AM   #14
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Im with you..in TRF I think we are going to be out numbered!!!
I personally think this is better IMO..for depth and better movement..IMO

Better movement? I think the JLC has most of the others beat.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:26 AM   #15
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Not. Sub-C is much nicer IMHO.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:27 AM   #16
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Still like the Sub a lot better.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:29 AM   #17
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Still like the Sub a lot better.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:34 AM   #18
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I find the hands on that watch very difficult to read at a quick glance. They should fatten up the hands a bit and offer the watch on a bracelet.

The JLC is nice enough, but I would take the Sub C any day of the week.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:41 AM   #19
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That looks cool, though u can't beat the sub... Just an absolute classic
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:51 AM   #20
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very nice jlc! i like the special edition navy seals versions that they have. I like it more than a sub!
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:55 AM   #21
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To each his own, I prefer the SubC.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:57 AM   #22
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JLC divers (except the Polaris tribute) fit like a tank. I tried 1 on at the AD...no way I could wear that comfortably for any length of time

I'm excited to try the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage in the new 42mm size. Obviously not as nice as a sub-c, but a nice option at only $3K.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:59 AM   #23
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I thought it was a Breitling at first glace...stick with the Sub...a 14060 non COSC for me!
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Old 20 July 2011, 08:10 AM   #24
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this is a new 42mm from JLC, not the 44mm that you tried on.

Actually I do think they should offer a bracelet version, as it would be much better, but for myself, I do not wear my sub or my explorer II on the bracelet that often. I find myself wearing zulu's or nato's.

also the watch does not seem to be too tall for 14mm high. sits very well on my 7 1/8" wrist.

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JLC divers (except the Polaris tribute) fit like a tank. I tried 1 on at the AD...no way I could wear that comfortably for any length of time

I'm excited to try the Breitling SuperOcean Heritage in the new 42mm size. Obviously not as nice as a sub-c, but a nice option at only $3K.
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Old 20 July 2011, 08:18 AM   #25
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Bah humbug, I prefer the Rolex submariner........preferably w/ lug holes, the rattly oyster bracelet & tin foil clasp.
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Old 20 July 2011, 08:20 AM   #26
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Bah humbug, I prefer the Rolex submariner........preferably w/ lug holes, the rattly oyster bracelet & tin foil clasp.

Guys, don't get me wrong here. I love subs, I love dwellers as well, but the sub ceramic does not do it for me. For a new watch this is a great choice, for a vintage watch, Sub all the way!
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:57 AM   #27
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SubC for me. Nice but id rather have other divers first.
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Old 20 July 2011, 06:59 AM   #28
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I do like the look of the JLC better than the Sub C but have to agree that without a bracelet it would lose to the Sub if I were in the market for a new diver.

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Old 20 July 2011, 07:06 AM   #29
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The SubC's got my vote.
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Old 20 July 2011, 08:46 AM   #30
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The SubC's got my vote.
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