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Old 4 October 2013, 12:26 PM   #1
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Once you go Sub(mariner)- there ain't no sub(stitute).

Hello all my first Rolex was a DJII as a gift from my in-laws as an engagement present. I wore it everyday for a year.

Then I purchased my 114060 Sub and wear it all the time. My DJII is lucky if it gets 5 hours the whole week.

Has anyone else had this happen?

Bought any other watch 1st and then once getting a Sub it's like it's the only watch you own?


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Old 4 October 2013, 12:32 PM   #2
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I'm crazy about my 114060. I never get tired of it and don't want to wear anything else. it's such a beauty. I might as well get rid of my others.
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Old 4 October 2013, 12:32 PM   #3
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My first was a Planet Ocean, a beauty, still love it, but then came my Sub and the Omega started to gather dust.

One month ago I picked up an Explorer I, now the Sub is gathering dust! Such problems.
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Old 4 October 2013, 08:48 PM   #4
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My first was a Planet Ocean, a beauty, still love it, but then came my Sub and the Omega started to gather dust.

One month ago I picked up an Explorer I, now the Sub is gathering dust! Such problems.
I have the exact same Datejust as yours in your avatar. My only go to watch that is all purpose for everything. I thought about the Sub also but the Datejust has the same movement and durability without the heft. Nice choices.
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Old 4 October 2013, 12:39 PM   #5
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My first was a 116233 TT. I then bought the Hulk. I now almost have to force myself to where the DJ!
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Old 4 October 2013, 12:58 PM   #6
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You made a great choice! Go sub!
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Old 4 October 2013, 01:25 PM   #7
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I wear many of my watches equally. At least for me, there's no preference for the Sub.
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Old 4 October 2013, 01:49 PM   #8
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Yep, the sub does have that effect.
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Old 4 October 2013, 02:35 PM   #9
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Every new watch gets a honeymoon, at least in my case.

I bought a 14060M in December of 2011 and I have to admit that it dominates my wrist, but the others get their time too and each time I switch to one of the others, it's just like falling in love again. Each is a masterpiece in its own right.

You don't have to worry about having a favorite and when the time comes, you'll find a time that is right to wear the DJII again and you might even develop a pattern for wear, but in the meantime, just enjoy your Sub.

And congratulations. The 114060 is my favorite of the new Sub line.
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Old 4 October 2013, 03:04 PM   #10
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Every new watch gets a honeymoon, at least in my case.
Exactly! But I have to admit, my 14060 has probably had more wrist duty than any of my other watches.
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Old 4 October 2013, 05:45 PM   #11
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Get the DeepSea and you'll forget the sub but never forget the DeepSea it's that good
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Old 4 October 2013, 05:52 PM   #12
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I'm gonaa wear Rolex or Patek philippe randomly.
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Old 4 October 2013, 06:23 PM   #13
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Old 4 October 2013, 06:24 PM   #14
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I still think that if there was to only be one, it would be a Sub.
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Old 4 October 2013, 07:50 PM   #15
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used to think that , , but its a dj for me next
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Old 4 October 2013, 09:05 PM   #16
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I've only worn my DOXA and my Seamaster for a couple of hours each after getting my Sub. I still give them a monthy wind and will wear one for an hour or two but that's pretty much it. I feel like I'm cheating when I put another watch on...
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I put them all in equal footing in rotation, but I have to admit that Sub day has at times become Sub week!
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