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grbec22 · 13 October 2012, 08:10 AM

What do you guys think is the most desirable submariner? I'm not talking about the 116610, something a little older. Is there a model that just is more unique in the way the Gmt fat lady is?

Z-Sub · 13 October 2012, 08:17 AM

To me the SD 4000 version or the sub LV 16610 with a black insert placed are my top 2 choices.

Vintage model of double reds are also very special

The GMT Master · 13 October 2012, 08:25 AM

My favourite versions of the Submariner are the 1680 and the 5512. Proper diving tools through and through, tough as nails, and what a Rolex sports watch should be about. Maybe not the most collectible, but I think they were real stand out watches compared to their competitors at the time. Sapphire Subs do very little for me

paltak · 13 October 2012, 09:38 AM

The ones on my wrist are most desirable to me, lol..

Alain Lee · 13 October 2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

The ones on my wrist are most desirable to me, lol..

Ditto

crowncollection · 13 October 2012, 10:11 AM

Comex for me

Chewbacca · 13 October 2012, 10:47 AM

i'd say a nos 5512 meter's first dial if its out there... for me anyway.

Psmith · 13 October 2012, 10:58 AM

1680, and 16800 matte dial

77T · 13 October 2012, 11:16 AM

I will go in a different direction - 14060

Not because it is especially different in a Fat Lady kind of way - but because it is so clean and accessible to everyone.

sea-dweller · 13 October 2012, 11:20 AM

I always liked the 16610, classic.

gwalker · 13 October 2012, 11:33 AM

Most desirable by collectors maybe a vintage Red Sub. Most desirable to the general public that to whom a Rolex just a watch would probably be the newest model. IMHO what some want others don't. TRF is a VERY small percentage of Rolex's customer base. Don't know why you would ask which is the most desirable then want to omit the newest model. I know a ton of people that wear rolexes and I'm the only one on TRF and most know almost nothing about them. When they get a new one they go to the AD and get the newest model so I would say the newest models are always the most desirable to the largest percentage of potential customers.

George Ab · 13 October 2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

To me the SD 4000 version or the sub LV 16610 with a black insert placed are my top 2 choices.

Vintage model of double reds are also very special

X2! Nailed it and stuck the landing!

wokafu · 13 October 2012, 11:40 AM

5513/ red sub

Rags · 13 October 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

i always liked the 16610, classic.

x2

superdog · 13 October 2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Most desirable by collectors maybe a vintage Red Sub. Most desirable to the general public that to whom a Rolex just a watch would probably be the newest model. IMHO what some want others don't. TRF is a VERY small percentage of Rolex's customer base. Don't know why you would ask which is the most desirable then want to omit the newest model. I know a ton of people that wear rolexes and I'm the only one on TRF and most know almost nothing about them. When they get a new one they go to the AD and get the newest model so I would say the newest models are always the most desirable to the largest percentage of potential customers.

I think this is correct. Like the old cases, but otherwise think the new subs are far more desirable. And most of the general public have no idea of the serial numbers or history. They, and I too, want the "upgraded" model.

Dr. Robert · 13 October 2012, 11:52 AM

Any sub is a desirable sub.

Alcan · 13 October 2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbec22

What do you guys think is the most desirable submariner?

Mine.

JohnBoy · 13 October 2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I will go in a different direction - 14060

Not because it is especially different in a Fat Lady kind of way - but because it is so clean and accessible to everyone.

Yeah, Man!

ROGERB · 13 October 2012, 01:32 PM

16610!! saphire crystal, 3135 movement. The whole package!
IMHO
R

Blue Owl · 13 October 2012, 01:53 PM

Sub 116610 LV (Hulk)!

seand442 · 13 October 2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Most desirable by collectors maybe a vintage Red Sub. Most desirable to the general public that to whom a Rolex just a watch would probably be the newest model. IMHO what some want others don't. TRF is a VERY small percentage of Rolex's customer base. Don't know why you would ask which is the most desirable then want to omit the newest model. I know a ton of people that wear rolexes and I'm the only one on TRF and most know almost nothing about them. When they get a new one they go to the AD and get the newest model so I would say the newest models are always the most desirable to the largest percentage of potential customers.

Dead on.

padi56 · 13 October 2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbec22

What do you guys think is the most desirable submariner? I'm not talking about the 116610, something a little older. Is there a model that just is more unique in the way the Gmt fat lady is?

The most desirable sub is the one you are wearing end of story myself alway been a fan of the 5512/3..

Vincent65 · 13 October 2012, 07:05 PM

RED 1680 for me:

Big_S · 13 October 2012, 07:53 PM

This one doesn't look too bad...

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2010/0...ss-single.html

joe100 · 14 October 2012, 12:23 AM

The earlier stuff: reds, comex, explorer dial, etc etc.

The one on your wrist will always be the most loved

eeh100773 · 14 October 2012, 12:26 AM

I'll take this one....

Jannal · 14 October 2012, 12:54 AM

5513

Tudor66 · 14 October 2012, 01:02 AM

I really enjoy my 1680 rolex serviced white sub, new everything on this watch...
I understand why most collectors prefer the original dial/hands etc, but I wanted something that BNIB from the 1970's, so a serviced Rolex fit the bill..

Jason71 · 14 October 2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tudor66

I really enjoy my 1680 rolex serviced white sub, new everything on this watch...
I understand why most collectors prefer the original dial/hands etc, but I wanted something that BNIB from the 1970's, so a serviced Rolex fit the bill..

Best of both worlds there.......luminova dial and hands and retains the open-six date wheel.

ecsub44 · 14 October 2012, 01:56 AM

I'm confused on what the OP is considering a "Sub". Most of the replies, in my mind, aren't the most desirable.

I'm thinking something along the lines of a a 5510 or a MilSub...or something like that. No?

13 October 2012, 08:10 AM	#1
grbec22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ny Posts: 38	Most desirable submariner What do you guys think is the most desirable submariner? I'm not talking about the 116610, something a little older. Is there a model that just is more unique in the way the Gmt fat lady is?

13 October 2012, 08:17 AM	#2
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	To me the SD 4000 version or the sub LV 16610 with a black insert placed are my top 2 choices. Vintage model of double reds are also very special __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 October 2012, 10:11 AM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Comex for me __________________ watches many

13 October 2012, 10:58 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	1680, and 16800 matte dial __________________

13 October 2012, 11:16 AM	#9
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I will go in a different direction - 14060 Not because it is especially different in a Fat Lady kind of way - but because it is so clean and accessible to everyone. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 October 2012, 08:25 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	My favourite versions of the Submariner are the 1680 and the 5512. Proper diving tools through and through, tough as nails, and what a Rolex sports watch should be about. Maybe not the most collectible, but I think they were real stand out watches compared to their competitors at the time. Sapphire Subs do very little for me

13 October 2012, 09:38 AM	#4
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	The ones on my wrist are most desirable to me, lol..

13 October 2012, 10:47 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	i'd say a nos 5512 meter's first dial if its out there... for me anyway.

13 October 2012, 11:20 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I always liked the 16610, classic.

13 October 2012, 11:33 AM	#11
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Most desirable by collectors maybe a vintage Red Sub. Most desirable to the general public that to whom a Rolex just a watch would probably be the newest model. IMHO what some want others don't. TRF is a VERY small percentage of Rolex's customer base. Don't know why you would ask which is the most desirable then want to omit the newest model. I know a ton of people that wear rolexes and I'm the only one on TRF and most know almost nothing about them. When they get a new one they go to the AD and get the newest model so I would say the newest models are always the most desirable to the largest percentage of potential customers.

13 October 2012, 11:40 AM	#13
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	5513/ red sub __________________ 14060M SM300 PAM000 Poljot-BAIKAL G Shock

13 October 2012, 11:52 AM	#16
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,310	Any sub is a desirable sub. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 October 2012, 01:32 PM	#19
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	16610!! saphire crystal, 3135 movement. The whole package! IMHO R

13 October 2012, 01:53 PM	#20
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	Sub 116610 LV (Hulk)!

13 October 2012, 07:05 PM	#23
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	RED 1680 for me: Attached Images

13 October 2012, 07:53 PM	#24
Big_S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16710 LN Posts: 61	This one doesn't look too bad... http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2010/0...ss-single.html

14 October 2012, 12:23 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The earlier stuff: reds, comex, explorer dial, etc etc. The one on your wrist will always be the most loved __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 October 2012, 12:26 AM	#26
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	I'll take this one.... Attached Images

14 October 2012, 12:54 AM	#27
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	5513 __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

14 October 2012, 01:02 AM	#28
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	1680 white sub I really enjoy my 1680 rolex serviced white sub, new everything on this watch... I understand why most collectors prefer the original dial/hands etc, but I wanted something that BNIB from the 1970's, so a serviced Rolex fit the bill.. Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

14 October 2012, 01:56 AM	#30
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I'm confused on what the OP is considering a "Sub". Most of the replies, in my mind, aren't the most desirable. I'm thinking something along the lines of a a 5510 or a MilSub...or something like that. No? __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

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