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UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 07:04 AM

Hi all, newbie here!

Is it true that the 2008 Sub isn't available with the blue face (although I like the old color blue better) and a 18K/SS bracelet? I plan to purchase one in the next few month's. If they don't make the 18K/SS bracelet should I hold off or are the slight improvements not worth the wait (assuming 2007's are still available)?

First time poster, second time Rolexer!

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 May 2008, 07:10 AM

Welcome to TRF!

The classic TT Blue Sub (DARK blue dial) is still made, and personally I would go for that one if I were you. Some have reported that even some of the TT Blue Subs have a different shade of blue (slightly lighter), though, but it's just a matter of picking out the RIGHT blue.

You just might be disappointed when you see an "updated" TT Blue Sub Date since imho it would get the same hideous super light blue dial (and matching ceramic bezel insert) as the YG Sub Date has that was introduced at the Basel Fair this year.

As for "improvements", I don't believe much actually CAN be improved on the classic Cal. 3135 beating inside the current Sub Dates...It's a workhorse movement that's been tested by time. All those "Parachrom Bleu" (new hair spring) and "Paraflex" (new shock protection system)inventions are just sheer marketing hype, imho.

UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 07:25 AM

Thanks Space!!!

So if I was to have my wife (in the jewelry business) order me a new TT Sub Date with the darker blue dial how would I specify it so I got exactly what I wanted. Is there a specific item number? Sorry for being so lame. I agree with you, the lighter blue looks hideous.

marke · 2 May 2008, 07:27 AM

catalogue number is 16613 a wonderful watch.....

UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks Marke, and Space too!!

f16570 · 2 May 2008, 07:39 AM

Welcome UWdawg, enjoy whichever you decide.

OYSTERMANN · 2 May 2008, 07:47 AM

Welcome UWdawg - that TT Sub is a fabulous looking Rolex - one of the best they've ever turned out. Best of look tracking one down

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UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 08:09 AM

You're starting to scare me now Oysteman!! :)

UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 08:12 AM

Thanks Oystermann but you're scaring me a little bit with your last sentence!

OYSTERMANN · 2 May 2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UWdawg

Thanks Oystermann but you're scaring me a little bit with your last sentence!

Apologies, there!

'Look' should have read 'luck'

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Anyway, I hope you find yourself a real nice one

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swatty · 2 May 2008, 08:35 AM

You cant go wrong with a Bluesy

UWdawg · 2 May 2008, 08:41 AM

Oystermann, I meant you're scaring me with the thought that I won't be able to find one!

mldaytona · 2 May 2008, 07:31 PM

I'd wait and get the new Sub with that Joker's blue if I were you, dawg....though I must admit that the current bluesy is one heck of a handsome watch.

2 May 2008, 07:04 AM	#1
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	2008 Submariner Hi all, newbie here! Is it true that the 2008 Sub isn't available with the blue face (although I like the old color blue better) and a 18K/SS bracelet? I plan to purchase one in the next few month's. If they don't make the 18K/SS bracelet should I hold off or are the slight improvements not worth the wait (assuming 2007's are still available)? First time poster, second time Rolexer!

2 May 2008, 07:10 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! The classic TT Blue Sub (DARK blue dial) is still made, and personally I would go for that one if I were you. Some have reported that even some of the TT Blue Subs have a different shade of blue (slightly lighter), though, but it's just a matter of picking out the RIGHT blue. You just might be disappointed when you see an "updated" TT Blue Sub Date since imho it would get the same hideous super light blue dial (and matching ceramic bezel insert) as the YG Sub Date has that was introduced at the Basel Fair this year. As for "improvements", I don't believe much actually CAN be improved on the classic Cal. 3135 beating inside the current Sub Dates...It's a workhorse movement that's been tested by time. All those "Parachrom Bleu" (new hair spring) and "Paraflex" (new shock protection system)inventions are just sheer marketing hype, imho. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 May 2008, 07:39 AM	#6
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome UWdawg, enjoy whichever you decide. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

2 May 2008, 07:47 AM	#7
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Welcome UWdawg - that TT Sub is a fabulous looking Rolex - one of the best they've ever turned out. Best of look tracking one down. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

2 May 2008, 07:25 AM	#3
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	Thanks Space!!! So if I was to have my wife (in the jewelry business) order me a new TT Sub Date with the darker blue dial how would I specify it so I got exactly what I wanted. Is there a specific item number? Sorry for being so lame. I agree with you, the lighter blue looks hideous.

2 May 2008, 07:27 AM	#4
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	catalogue number is 16613 a wonderful watch.....

2 May 2008, 07:37 AM	#5
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	Thanks Marke, and Space too!!

2 May 2008, 08:09 AM	#8
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	You're starting to scare me now Oysteman!! :)

2 May 2008, 08:12 AM	#9
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	Thanks Oystermann but you're scaring me a little bit with your last sentence!

2 May 2008, 08:35 AM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	You cant go wrong with a Bluesy

2 May 2008, 08:41 AM	#12
UWdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6	Oystermann, I meant you're scaring me with the thought that I won't be able to find one!

2 May 2008, 07:31 PM	#13
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	I'd wait and get the new Sub with that Joker's blue if I were you, dawg....though I must admit that the current bluesy is one heck of a handsome watch.

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