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VICI · 12 February 2013, 08:00 AM

I stopped in to the Rolex store on 5th ave in NYC - just to try on the 116613LB. I was set on placing an order with one of our sellers on TRF.

After reading the reviews and researching to model, I thought it would be a very good all around daily watch.

Much to my surprise, I really did not find it comfortable at all.

I found that since the crown protrudes out from the case, if the watch would sit at a normal spot on my wrist, it would bite into the top portion of my hand.

I played with the glide lock mechanism but the only way was to wear it higher on my wrist - something that I don't do and feels/looks off on my wrist.

Just wanted to ask if anyone else has had the same impression.

I was ready to tell my bank to wire the funds - glad I went to try it on - but was completely shocking that it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it would be.

kultschar · 12 February 2013, 08:02 AM

My most comfortable watch!

superdog · 12 February 2013, 08:07 AM

I found it to be super comfortable. The clasp is magic.

But the case I found to be too bulky.

LA_LEC · 12 February 2013, 08:12 AM

No complaints here as I find it very comfortable. I wear the "older" classic sub so I have the classic band. It is my understanding that those with the newer band find it even more comfortable to wear.

EricG75 · 12 February 2013, 08:37 AM

Very comfortable to me

Bangel · 12 February 2013, 09:03 AM

No problems with comfort on my wrist. Feels very nice in fact.

Good thing you tried one on first.

nauticajoe · 12 February 2013, 09:04 AM

Perfect balance.

perpetualman88 · 12 February 2013, 09:06 AM

I find it to be a very comfortable watch.

I wear it more than any other watch I own

gengar126 · 12 February 2013, 09:11 AM

I had a similar experience (maybe because I have super small wrists), so I got a YM instead. I found that the thinner case sits nicely right where it should.

kilyung · 12 February 2013, 09:14 AM

I haven't had any issues with any SubCs. You may find that the GMTIIc is more comfortable as it sits flatter on the wrist.

AK797 · 12 February 2013, 09:18 AM

Very comfortable and pretty light, the crown is quite small compared to Breitlings and APs.

Rocco22 · 12 February 2013, 09:36 AM

The most comfortable watch ive ever worn is the sub c.

SWISSAHOLICS · 12 February 2013, 09:42 AM

No issues with the Sub C....my only complain would be that the clasp is a bit longer than my Daytona...but that's due to the glide lock mechanism. But I love the feel of the Sub C...very comfortable.

southtexas · 12 February 2013, 09:50 AM

My old sub did the same thing. I wear my watches a little loose, and it rubbed a callous into the top of my hand. After that it was all good!

My new ym doesn't rub much at all.

roadie1 · 12 February 2013, 09:50 AM

I find the sub c quite comfortable.

SaddleSC · 12 February 2013, 09:54 AM

Most comfortable Rolex I own.

03cobraa · 12 February 2013, 10:10 AM

I love my Sub C, and the Glide lock clasp is icing on the cake!!
Its very comfortable!

watchwatcher · 12 February 2013, 10:27 AM

I think the Subc's are very comfortable...agree that the GMT IIc is even more so...

landroverking · 12 February 2013, 10:33 AM

You came to the wrong place to say anything bad about the Sub c.

SWISSAHOLICS · 12 February 2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

You came to the wrong place to say anything bad about the Sub c.

Don't mess with the Sub-Cs

thomaspp · 12 February 2013, 10:39 AM

Like most have said, it's a comfortable watch. And a gorgeous one as well.

Mystro · 12 February 2013, 10:56 AM

It's the most comfortable "dive watch" I have owned and i own a few. It is a dive watch that has morphed into a watch pressed for every day use at white collar jobs..... Perhaps a Datejust would be more comfortable?

mmmk604 · 12 February 2013, 10:59 AM

I find mine super comfortable, but nothing beats the comfort of a DJ on a jubilee bracelet with the hidden clasp.

PHBouche · 12 February 2013, 11:03 AM

Sub is very comfortable and like what other people said. The GMT is more comfortable due to the smaller case back.

Wllnv19 · 12 February 2013, 11:07 AM

My ceramic Sub is quite comfortable

david91686 · 12 February 2013, 11:19 AM

Try The Exp II , i find it to be the most comfortable Rolex on the market!!

Andrés G · 12 February 2013, 11:23 AM

I had the same experience. The Sub c was very unconfortable on my wrist and I ended up selling mine. Never had a problem with the GMT 2c.

afc1 · 12 February 2013, 11:24 AM

I don't have a Sub C (mine's an older one) but I find it quite comfortable. Do note that I'm left handed so I can't comment on the crown sticking out too far and being uncomfortable near my hand, since I wear it on my right wrist.

Sublover2166 · 12 February 2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afc1

I don't have a Sub C (mine's an older one) but I find it quite comfortable. Do note that I'm left handed so I can't comment on the crown sticking out too far and being uncomfortable near my hand, since I wear it on my right wrist.

X2, been wearing mine on my RIGHT wrist for every day for 16 years!

VICI · 12 February 2013, 11:28 AM

I'm in now way saying anything negative about the watch - I was about to buy one today.

Just surprised how it dug into my hand as everyone said it is 'so comfortable'. Odd.

I liked the Sub since the dial was simple - I really would have no need for the GMT feature.

Well... onto the next one.

12 February 2013, 08:00 AM	#1
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Comfort of a submariner I stopped in to the Rolex store on 5th ave in NYC - just to try on the 116613LB. I was set on placing an order with one of our sellers on TRF. After reading the reviews and researching to model, I thought it would be a very good all around daily watch. Much to my surprise, I really did not find it comfortable at all. I found that since the crown protrudes out from the case, if the watch would sit at a normal spot on my wrist, it would bite into the top portion of my hand. I played with the glide lock mechanism but the only way was to wear it higher on my wrist - something that I don't do and feels/looks off on my wrist. Just wanted to ask if anyone else has had the same impression. I was ready to tell my bank to wire the funds - glad I went to try it on - but was completely shocking that it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it would be.

12 February 2013, 08:07 AM	#3
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I found it to be super comfortable. The clasp is magic. But the case I found to be too bulky. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 February 2013, 08:12 AM	#4
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	No complaints here as I find it very comfortable. I wear the "older" classic sub so I have the classic band. It is my understanding that those with the newer band find it even more comfortable to wear. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

12 February 2013, 09:54 AM	#16
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Most comfortable Rolex I own. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

12 February 2013, 10:10 AM	#17
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	I love my Sub C, and the Glide lock clasp is icing on the cake!! Its very comfortable! __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

12 February 2013, 08:02 AM	#2
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	My most comfortable watch!

12 February 2013, 08:37 AM	#5
EricG75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Watch: Sub Posts: 92	Very comfortable to me

12 February 2013, 09:03 AM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	No problems with comfort on my wrist. Feels very nice in fact. Good thing you tried one on first.

12 February 2013, 09:04 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Perfect balance.

12 February 2013, 09:06 AM	#8
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	I find it to be a very comfortable watch. I wear it more than any other watch I own

12 February 2013, 09:11 AM	#9
gengar126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Nate Location: New York Watch: 16622 Posts: 71	I had a similar experience (maybe because I have super small wrists), so I got a YM instead. I found that the thinner case sits nicely right where it should.

12 February 2013, 09:14 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I haven't had any issues with any SubCs. You may find that the GMTIIc is more comfortable as it sits flatter on the wrist.

12 February 2013, 09:18 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very comfortable and pretty light, the crown is quite small compared to Breitlings and APs.

12 February 2013, 09:36 AM	#12
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	The most comfortable watch ive ever worn is the sub c.

12 February 2013, 09:42 AM	#13
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	No issues with the Sub C....my only complain would be that the clasp is a bit longer than my Daytona...but that's due to the glide lock mechanism. But I love the feel of the Sub C...very comfortable.

12 February 2013, 09:50 AM	#14
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,763	My old sub did the same thing. I wear my watches a little loose, and it rubbed a callous into the top of my hand. After that it was all good! My new ym doesn't rub much at all.

12 February 2013, 09:50 AM	#15
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	I find the sub c quite comfortable.

12 February 2013, 10:27 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think the Subc's are very comfortable...agree that the GMT IIc is even more so...

12 February 2013, 10:33 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	You came to the wrong place to say anything bad about the Sub c.

12 February 2013, 10:39 AM	#21
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Like most have said, it's a comfortable watch. And a gorgeous one as well. Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

12 February 2013, 10:56 AM	#22
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	It's the most comfortable "dive watch" I have owned and i own a few. It is a dive watch that has morphed into a watch pressed for every day use at white collar jobs..... Perhaps a Datejust would be more comfortable? __________________

12 February 2013, 10:59 AM	#23
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I find mine super comfortable, but nothing beats the comfort of a DJ on a jubilee bracelet with the hidden clasp.

12 February 2013, 11:03 AM	#24
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Sub is very comfortable and like what other people said. The GMT is more comfortable due to the smaller case back.

12 February 2013, 11:07 AM	#25
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	My ceramic Sub is quite comfortable

12 February 2013, 11:19 AM	#26
david91686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Watch: DayDate II Posts: 310	Try The Exp II , i find it to be the most comfortable Rolex on the market!! __________________ 1-Rolex DayDate II- Yellow Gold- Arabic Cocentric Face. 2-Rolex Submariner 16610LV-50Th Anniversary Model. 3-Rolex GMT 16710B- Pepsi Model/4-Rolex 116610 Sub 5-Tudor Black Bay- Blue Bezel- Leather & SS Band. 6-Victorinox Swiss Army -241176 Limited Edition Brown.

12 February 2013, 11:23 AM	#27
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I had the same experience. The Sub c was very unconfortable on my wrist and I ended up selling mine. Never had a problem with the GMT 2c.

12 February 2013, 11:24 AM	#28
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	I don't have a Sub C (mine's an older one) but I find it quite comfortable. Do note that I'm left handed so I can't comment on the crown sticking out too far and being uncomfortable near my hand, since I wear it on my right wrist. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

12 February 2013, 11:28 AM	#30
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	I'm in now way saying anything negative about the watch - I was about to buy one today. Just surprised how it dug into my hand as everyone said it is 'so comfortable'. Odd. I liked the Sub since the dial was simple - I really would have no need for the GMT feature. Well... onto the next one.

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