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Dream99 · 19 January 2012, 01:57 AM

Hi. I recently saw a White Gold Submariner and fell in love. I am so tempted to go for it but at £22,500 I will need to sell a few Omegas to do it. Am I doing the right thing? I know little about this watch and its movement so your thoughts and advise are very welcome.

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 02:05 AM

If I could I would...even with the Blue Dial...
Heck it's GOLD right!

capote · 19 January 2012, 02:09 AM

Not really a fan, but I would prefer to have a few great pieces instead of alot of "nice" pieces. So go for it

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Not really a fan, but I would prefer to have a few great pieces instead of alot of "nice" pieces. So go for it

I would do it if I had the money for "how it felt" more than "how it looked".
I imagine that much gold must feel way different...

Is it warm or cool? Anyone?

Dream99 · 19 January 2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I would do it if I had the money for "how it felt" more than "how it looked".
I imagine that much gold must feel way different...

Is it warm or cool? Anyone?

Hi It is warm, very heavy and very smooth to the touch

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream99

Hi It is warm, very heavy and very smooth to the touch

Ah...I imagined it would be warmer than SS. I can only imagine.

azguy · 19 January 2012, 02:11 AM

That's my grail

If you can pull it off, I would do it. The blue bezel and dial are just so nice and a great change from black on black

Lion · 19 January 2012, 02:11 AM

If I had the spare money I would.....that's a great watch. Or my first choice would be a DayDate!!!

snaggle · 19 January 2012, 02:11 AM

I would go for it. I personally love the WG sub!

GradyPhilpott · 19 January 2012, 02:14 AM

Go for it.

If I were to buy a gold Sub the white gold would be the one.

Welshwatchman · 19 January 2012, 02:19 AM

It's a very hefty and impressive beast.

One went for a tad under £15k a month or so ago.

I wouldn't bite at £22.5k if I were you.

Gharddog03 · 19 January 2012, 02:20 AM

That's a sweet watch.

dcash0615 · 19 January 2012, 02:30 AM

Great watch, but I can't justify the price difference between the SS model and WG model. The price difference just does not make sense as the value of the gold content does not make up for the price difference. If I end up buying one at some point in the future it will definitely need to be at a significantly redued price from even todays grey market prices. This is why I don't even bother looking.

Mickey® · 19 January 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

Great watch, but I can't justify the price difference between the SS model and WG model. The price difference just does not make sense as the value of the gold content does not make up for the price difference. If I end up buying one at some point in the future it will definitely need to be at a significantly redued price from even todays grey market prices. This is why I don't even bother looking.

I agree completely for most of us...but I think that purchase is the classic...
"if you have to ask how much then you can't (shouldn't) afford it'!!!

Dream99 · 19 January 2012, 02:29 AM

Hi Yes, I am getting a good discount down to £18,000 and would need to act before the price rise which is just a round the corner (I imagine).

esm · 19 January 2012, 02:31 AM

i would go for it - it is "the ultimate expensive" ceramic Sub

if you look around, there will be a few going around at less than MSRP

subtona · 19 January 2012, 02:31 AM

same movement in the SS one

Keeperoftime · 19 January 2012, 02:37 AM

Alot of cash... but also alot of watch!

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 02:43 AM

If it's what you really want then go for it Alan. It's one heck of a nice looking watch.

jfisher17 · 19 January 2012, 02:46 AM

That's my grail. I'd do it in a heartbeat!

mjclark32 · 19 January 2012, 02:48 AM

Love that watch! Hope you get one!

liuk3 · 19 January 2012, 02:49 AM

I love that watch. Very nice, conservative, and understated. I've been eyeing that one myself. Go for it!

JustABreathAway · 19 January 2012, 03:08 AM

My goodness, yes. Owning a gold Rolex is fantastic and the pleasure of this watch will far out weigh the 'pain' of selling your other watches. I just got done at the AD and saw the blue-faced Sub in-person for the first time - that dial is arresting. The only trouble with this watch is that you may never wear your others after this heavy chunk of gold ends up on your wrist.

Chris B · 19 January 2012, 03:11 AM

£15.500 pre loved

https://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/su...arch/index.htm

JesusSandals · 19 January 2012, 03:16 AM

it is awesome, ive tried it on and I say go for it!

FeelingTheBlues · 19 January 2012, 03:22 AM

In all honesty Alan I personally wouldn't do it. The first reason is that, of course, I think your Omega collection is wonderful and I would be sad to learn you sold some Red Gold pieces (sorry, that's my soft side!

). As for the main reason, instead of getting a soft/prone to stretch or scratch white gold watch, I'd consider either just a stainless steel Submariner or a yellow gold one. It is a beautiful watch indeed but I wouldn't consider it a grail that's worth selling your Omega's (again, that's just my opinion).

Feras · 19 January 2012, 03:24 AM

Do it bro, I'd rather have THE ONE than just having many of any watches

HL65 · 19 January 2012, 03:25 AM

Without a doubt! A great watch and you would love it! Trust me it feels amazing on the wrist!

donas · 19 January 2012, 03:27 AM

I was teetering on the edge as you are until I tried one on.....I have since sold a Pam and Yachtmaster to jump start the savings. The true test will be if I can dump it all on one watch......time will tell.

Chipmunk · 19 January 2012, 03:30 AM

I wouldn't do it. If I were to get a gold watch it would be yellow/gold in color.

19 January 2012, 01:57 AM	#1
Dream99 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alan Location: Bristol. UK Posts: 621	Cant believe I am going to do this Hi. I recently saw a White Gold Submariner and fell in love. I am so tempted to go for it but at £22,500 I will need to sell a few Omegas to do it. Am I doing the right thing? I know little about this watch and its movement so your thoughts and advise are very welcome. Attached Images

19 January 2012, 02:11 AM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If I had the spare money I would.....that's a great watch. Or my first choice would be a DayDate!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 January 2012, 02:14 AM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Go for it. If I were to buy a gold Sub the white gold would be the one. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 January 2012, 02:19 AM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's a very hefty and impressive beast. One went for a tad under £15k a month or so ago. I wouldn't bite at £22.5k if I were you. __________________ ..33

19 January 2012, 02:31 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	same movement in the SS one __________________

19 January 2012, 02:05 AM	#2
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	If I could I would...even with the Blue Dial... Heck it's GOLD right!

19 January 2012, 02:09 AM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Not really a fan, but I would prefer to have a few great pieces instead of alot of "nice" pieces. So go for it

19 January 2012, 02:11 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	That's my grail If you can pull it off, I would do it. The blue bezel and dial are just so nice and a great change from black on black

19 January 2012, 02:11 AM	#9
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	I would go for it. I personally love the WG sub!

19 January 2012, 02:20 AM	#12
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	That's a sweet watch.

19 January 2012, 02:30 AM	#13
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	Great watch, but I can't justify the price difference between the SS model and WG model. The price difference just does not make sense as the value of the gold content does not make up for the price difference. If I end up buying one at some point in the future it will definitely need to be at a significantly redued price from even todays grey market prices. This is why I don't even bother looking.

19 January 2012, 02:29 AM	#15
Dream99 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alan Location: Bristol. UK Posts: 621	Hi Yes, I am getting a good discount down to £18,000 and would need to act before the price rise which is just a round the corner (I imagine).

19 January 2012, 02:31 AM	#16
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i would go for it - it is "the ultimate expensive" ceramic Sub if you look around, there will be a few going around at less than MSRP

19 January 2012, 02:37 AM	#18
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Alot of cash... but also alot of watch! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

19 January 2012, 02:43 AM	#19
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If it's what you really want then go for it Alan. It's one heck of a nice looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 January 2012, 02:46 AM	#20
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	That's my grail. I'd do it in a heartbeat!

19 January 2012, 02:48 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love that watch! Hope you get one! __________________

19 January 2012, 02:49 AM	#22
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	I love that watch. Very nice, conservative, and understated. I've been eyeing that one myself. Go for it! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 January 2012, 03:08 AM	#23
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	My goodness, yes. Owning a gold Rolex is fantastic and the pleasure of this watch will far out weigh the 'pain' of selling your other watches. I just got done at the AD and saw the blue-faced Sub in-person for the first time - that dial is arresting. The only trouble with this watch is that you may never wear your others after this heavy chunk of gold ends up on your wrist.

19 January 2012, 03:11 AM	#24
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	£15.500 pre loved https://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/su...arch/index.htm

19 January 2012, 03:16 AM	#25
JesusSandals Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 135	it is awesome, ive tried it on and I say go for it!

19 January 2012, 03:22 AM	#26
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	In all honesty Alan I personally wouldn't do it. The first reason is that, of course, I think your Omega collection is wonderful and I would be sad to learn you sold some Red Gold pieces (sorry, that's my soft side! ). As for the main reason, instead of getting a soft/prone to stretch or scratch white gold watch, I'd consider either just a stainless steel Submariner or a yellow gold one. It is a beautiful watch indeed but I wouldn't consider it a grail that's worth selling your Omega's (again, that's just my opinion). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

19 January 2012, 03:24 AM	#27
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Do it bro, I'd rather have THE ONE than just having many of any watches

19 January 2012, 03:25 AM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Without a doubt! A great watch and you would love it! Trust me it feels amazing on the wrist! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 January 2012, 03:27 AM	#29
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I was teetering on the edge as you are until I tried one on.....I have since sold a Pam and Yachtmaster to jump start the savings. The true test will be if I can dump it all on one watch......time will tell.

19 January 2012, 03:30 AM	#30
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I wouldn't do it. If I were to get a gold watch it would be yellow/gold in color. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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