What is the ultimate Submariner?!

[Watchdoctor998]

Really interested to hear peoples opinions on the ultimate version of the submariner!

For me it is a close call between the;

14060M
5513
1680 single red line

What are peoples thoughts?

Would love to see some photos of your most coveted submariner..

The modern sub is beautiful but some of the vintage models are simply sublime

I have the 114060 and 116610LV in my collection currently but thinking of adding a vintage sub

[Cdaddylutz]

The new one! Black date!

[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by Cdaddylutz

The new one! Black date!

This. I think the new 41mm sub date is a home run. I love the new dimensions and bracelet/clasp.

Doesn’t get more classic, versatile and useful than a black sub date. For these reasons and more it’s the ultimate submariner.

[Marco Panti]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Doesn’t get more classic, versatile and useful than a black sub date. For these reasons and more it’s the ultimate submariner.

I'd argue the Submariner is more classic, being true to the original 6204 (no date)




Marco

[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by Marco Panti

I'd argue the Submariner is more classic, being true to the original 6204 (no date)




Marco

I agree with the classic and purest argument.

But when classic, versatile and useful is the criteria as a group for the ultimate sub… this one scores low in the useful category since it doesn’t have a date.


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[SaintMickey]

Originally Posted by Cdaddylutz

The new one! Black date!

[TswaneNguni]

Any black dial,black bezel.Any vintage .

It is the classic sports Rolex .

Timeless perfection.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by tswanenguni

any black dial,black bezel.any vintage .

It is the classic sports rolex .

Timeless perfection.

+1...

[dnuggett]

Originally Posted by Cdaddylutz

The new one! Black date!

Yes. Love mine!

[Malum]

Sd43

[Thanos]

Originally Posted by Malum

Sd43

Indeed. Many refer to the SD43 as the Submariner XL.

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Malum

Sd43

Agree

After that, my wife's Sub

[quantumdna]

To me the ultimate Sub is the MilSub reference 5517 with broad arrow hands and fully graduated bezel. Since I don’t have that I have content myself with the 116610LV aka The Hulk.

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

[Watchdoctor998]

Those are some truly stunning shots of the 116610LV!

Originally Posted by quantumdna

To me the ultimate Sub is the MilSub reference 5517 with broad arrow hands and fully graduated bezel. Since I don’t have that I have content myself with the 116610LV aka The Hulk.

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by Watchdoctor998

Those are some truly stunning shots of the 116610LV!

Thank you for your kind words.

[Climaxoxo]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

To me the ultimate Sub is the MilSub reference 5517 with broad arrow hands and fully graduated bezel. Since I don’t have that I have content myself with the 116610LV aka The Hulk.

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

Looks so clean. Good stuff.

[SS Oyster]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

Like they did for the Explorer II on its 50th anniversary?!?


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[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Like they did for the Explorer II on its 50th anniversary?!?


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It was drama of a microscopic nature .

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

It was drama of a microscopic nature .

Have to say I was pretty underwhelmed

[KenV]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

To me the ultimate Sub is the MilSub reference 5517 with broad arrow hands and fully graduated bezel. Since I don’t have that I have content myself with the 116610LV aka The Hulk.

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

Nice shots. I have not been a big fan of the 116610LV, but those shots may make me change my mind

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by KenV

Nice shots. I have not been a big fan of the 116610LV, but those shots may make me change my mind

Appreciate your kind words.

[Watchdoctor998]

Do you think the case of the 114060/116610 will stand out with the larger case sizes in decades to come?

[Phill (UK)]

Originally Posted by Watchdoctor998

Do you think the case of the 114060/116610 will stand out with the larger case sizes in decades to come?

No.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Watchdoctor998

Do you think the case of the 114060/116610 will stand out with the larger case sizes in decades to come?

Yes

[Dini]

I’ll be biased and say the 124060! ☺️

[Swiss Mad!]

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I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

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Can you imagine if they released a platinum version!


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[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

[QUOTE

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

Can you imagine if they released a platinum version!


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They could. I have a feeling they could do a YG or RG Sub with Green dial as their 70th anniversary model. Let’s see

[espngo]

another vote for the hulk

[GrantD]

Subs just keep improving and the modern variations are great. If I could have only one it would be the SD43 (I know ), present ones I have

[Dazthebeard]

14060M but I am bias


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