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Z06 · 12 December 2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCanadian

I have a ss GMTIIc but when I saw it in TT today at the AD all I gotta say is WOW.

+1

GoldenBear · 12 December 2010, 08:01 AM

My first was a SS Sub. Love it. Ten years later, I got the TT Blue Sub. Love it. Both can be dressed up or down. Worn both with my tux or with jeans and t-shirts (which I have on now with my TT). No wrong choice there.

petesjag · 12 December 2010, 08:08 AM

I almost bought a TT black sub but did'nt because I have a sub LV and wanted something a bit different...went for a TT GMT IIc instead... Very happy with my choice..maybe something to consider?

psv · 12 December 2010, 09:43 AM

SS, without doubt.

Newportkrieger · 12 December 2010, 10:15 AM

I would advise a SS Submariner ref # 16610 or 14060 as what you are looking for. If you do choose the TT, I would recommend the black face over the blue. I think it is a bit more understated, can be formal or casual and less "flashy" to the eye.

djemmtee · 12 December 2010, 11:46 AM

I have had both ceramic subs...I prefer the SS, but I spend most my days in scrubs or basketball shorts and Im in my early 30s...to each his own! Either way you cant go wrong!

timeisfathaoftruth · 12 December 2010, 11:54 AM

To me, the difference in the look between TT and SS is considerable. That said, I like them both and they both can be easily "dressed up" or "dressed down". As to which I like more, it depends on the model and color.

To decide which you should get...I would suggest that you try them both on twice; once with a suit and once with your biz casual clothes....and then you will know which one you will want to have.

hacampbell1360 · 12 December 2010, 12:16 PM

I love both models. The SS is a silent factor. You can dress up or dress down, it will not be out of place. It does have grace and class. You want people to notice you, not the watch. Only people that knows watches, WILL notice you and your watch.

The TT is an awesome watch. It also has grace and class factor too. Dress up it is great, but everyday watch, to go to the beach, play ball, having a BBQ in the back yard, it can be done, but may be out of place.

My vote for the SS now, and for after college graduation ( with good job), go for the TT. You will not regret it my friend.

Alcan · 12 December 2010, 12:34 PM

Opinions vary. My TT Sub has stood me in good stead in just about every situation. It dresses up or down very well.

mambo · 12 December 2010, 06:03 PM

I really like my SS 1680, but I also like a little flash, so I got a TT DJ 16013. Actually they both dress up or down, so I wear what I feel like instead of what "might" look more appropro. I would say if I only had one it would be SS.

Andad · 12 December 2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I'm not going to argue about the utilitarian beauty of an all stainless steel Sub, but I do indeed prefer the versatility and warmer beauty of a steel & gold Sub.

Here's mine:

x2

dalip · 12 December 2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE33

The TT certainly does suit us over 40's better Allan

Interesting how your TT sub was noticed recently Des... Whereas it was my bonds lol!!!! .....

Puffy · 12 December 2010, 08:36 PM

I'd go ss. Tt doesn't look good on everyone

DWdrummer · 12 December 2010, 10:05 PM

Don't resist the urge too much!

I think the TT sub is beautiful without doubt. However the Ss Sub to me is a more versatile piece overall. I would like to own both one day.

If it were to be my first and only then I would say go SS.

Welcome to TRF.

RRGHOST1 · 12 December 2010, 10:32 PM

I would get the TT, its a far nicer watch than the common, utility SS.

vukotab · 12 December 2010, 11:51 PM

TT, either black or blue (I prefer blue) is better choice IMHO, but it`s really matter of personal taste.

bpiraino · 13 December 2010, 02:48 AM

I have both the TT 16613 and the SS version. I'd go with the SS for a first Rolex. It really is a classic and understated, although the TT is a real beauty and I always admire it when I wear it.

In the new style sub I really don't like the SS version, too square and big looking, but the new style TT in black in is a real beauty. As suggested before, try them both on and go with your gut feeling. Good luck in your choice.

Treyqutie · 13 December 2010, 03:02 AM

Another vote for TT here..

Atomant · 13 December 2010, 03:49 AM

well if you feel comfortable with using the TT daily I say go for the TT. I have both (Signature) and they're great watches. If I can only have 1 Rolex I would go for the 16610 Submariner.

DoxaDavid · 13 December 2010, 05:43 AM

No offense to the OP but these kind of posts are sooo silly since the only opinion of value is what does the OP feel about it and asking 100 different people THEIR opinions is also pretty worthless since what works for everyone else may not work for him.

My question to the OP is "What do YOU like."

What was right for me when I made the same decision was a TT. I liked the looks better, was in sales at the time so no issue with a "flashier" watch, liked the additional exclusivity of it, added personal status( different than public status since I didn't care what others thought but it made ME feel good that I earned it), went with everything and I do mean everything. Hard for some to imagine but it was my only daily watch for 18 years. Worked on cars with it, scuba with it, everything and... it would still be the only watch I would own if I was forced to have just one.

But that's what works for me and may not for you.

Good luck and remember, whatever you choose, it is the RIGHT choice!

clint501 · 14 December 2010, 08:16 AM

tough call- I was faced with the same thing when I started collecting Rolexes a few years ago- I went for the SS sub but got tired of it despite its classic look and within 2 years traded up to the 116613 blue ceramic sub- and I never take that off now.

thesmallwave · 14 December 2010, 09:36 AM

Get the SS Sub C black, save longer as you can't go wrong with the new Sub...you will like it more and more day by day.

George Ab · 14 December 2010, 06:26 PM

I prefer stainless; however, I do not see how you can really go wrong with either. Either one works in a suit or shorts.

Get what you like?

Puffy · 14 December 2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

I prefer stainless; however, I do not see how you can really go wrong with either. Either one works in a suit or shorts.

Get what you like?

exactly...get what you like

KirkWilfred · 14 December 2010, 08:20 PM

I have been struggling with the same decision. Can't make up my mind. I've been waiting for over a year now to decide.

If there is a TT that comes up for sale anytime soon I may pull the trigger!

RolexABC · 14 December 2010, 08:24 PM

I prefer SS.

DoxaDavid · 15 December 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkWilfred

I have been struggling with the same decision. Can't make up my mind. I've been waiting for over a year now to decide.

If there is a TT that comes up for sale anytime soon I may pull the trigger!

Seriously..A YEAR? Well, I wouldn't rush into it or anything.

Lion · 15 December 2010, 01:03 AM

First of all you can't go wrong in buying any Rolex model as they are timeless and beautiful. I like all the Subs equally as I own a Sub ND.....of course the decision lies totally with you but if you are like many here on the Forum you will not be able stop at owning just one Rolex. so you can buy one now and save up for the second one.....I happen to prefer the GMT and own a Pepsi which is my daily wearer and the newer GMT's look very cool. So have fun making a decision and go an try them on at your local AD and see which one you prefer!!!

Chris B · 15 December 2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I'm not going to argue about the utilitarian beauty of an all stainless steel Sub, but I do indeed prefer the versatility and warmer beauty of a steel & gold Sub.

Here's mine:

Me too

Great shots

chouston06 · 17 December 2010, 03:34 PM

Am now going back and forth again. Sigh. I guess it's a good "problem" to have, right? Thanks for all the responses.

12 December 2010, 08:01 AM	#32
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	My first was a SS Sub. Love it. Ten years later, I got the TT Blue Sub. Love it. Both can be dressed up or down. Worn both with my tux or with jeans and t-shirts (which I have on now with my TT). No wrong choice there. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 December 2010, 11:46 AM	#36
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	I have had both ceramic subs...I prefer the SS, but I spend most my days in scrubs or basketball shorts and Im in my early 30s...to each his own! Either way you cant go wrong! __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

12 December 2010, 11:54 AM	#37
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	To me, the difference in the look between TT and SS is considerable. That said, I like them both and they both can be easily "dressed up" or "dressed down". As to which I like more, it depends on the model and color. To decide which you should get...I would suggest that you try them both on twice; once with a suit and once with your biz casual clothes....and then you will know which one you will want to have. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

12 December 2010, 12:34 PM	#39
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Opinions vary. My TT Sub has stood me in good stead in just about every situation. It dresses up or down very well. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 December 2010, 08:36 PM	#43
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I'd go ss. Tt doesn't look good on everyone __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 December 2010, 08:08 AM	#33
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I almost bought a TT black sub but did'nt because I have a sub LV and wanted something a bit different...went for a TT GMT IIc instead... Very happy with my choice..maybe something to consider?

12 December 2010, 09:43 AM	#34
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	SS, without doubt.

12 December 2010, 10:15 AM	#35
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	I would advise a SS Submariner ref # 16610 or 14060 as what you are looking for. If you do choose the TT, I would recommend the black face over the blue. I think it is a bit more understated, can be formal or casual and less "flashy" to the eye.

12 December 2010, 12:16 PM	#38
hacampbell1360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hiep Phan John Location: san jose, ca Watch: The Fantastic FOUR Posts: 267	I love both models. The SS is a silent factor. You can dress up or dress down, it will not be out of place. It does have grace and class. You want people to notice you, not the watch. Only people that knows watches, WILL notice you and your watch. The TT is an awesome watch. It also has grace and class factor too. Dress up it is great, but everyday watch, to go to the beach, play ball, having a BBQ in the back yard, it can be done, but may be out of place. My vote for the SS now, and for after college graduation ( with good job), go for the TT. You will not regret it my friend.

12 December 2010, 06:03 PM	#40
mambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Long Beach, CA Watch: 1680 16013 Posts: 93	I really like my SS 1680, but I also like a little flash, so I got a TT DJ 16013. Actually they both dress up or down, so I wear what I feel like instead of what "might" look more appropro. I would say if I only had one it would be SS.

12 December 2010, 10:05 PM	#44
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Don't resist the urge too much! I think the TT sub is beautiful without doubt. However the Ss Sub to me is a more versatile piece overall. I would like to own both one day. If it were to be my first and only then I would say go SS. Welcome to TRF.

12 December 2010, 10:32 PM	#45
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I would get the TT, its a far nicer watch than the common, utility SS.

12 December 2010, 11:51 PM	#46
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	TT, either black or blue (I prefer blue) is better choice IMHO, but it`s really matter of personal taste. __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

13 December 2010, 02:48 AM	#47
bpiraino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Bud Location: Southern Calif. Watch: Rolex Sub LV Posts: 36	I have both the TT 16613 and the SS version. I'd go with the SS for a first Rolex. It really is a classic and understated, although the TT is a real beauty and I always admire it when I wear it. In the new style sub I really don't like the SS version, too square and big looking, but the new style TT in black in is a real beauty. As suggested before, try them both on and go with your gut feeling. Good luck in your choice.

13 December 2010, 03:02 AM	#48
Treyqutie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Watch: 16613, 116234 Posts: 15	Another vote for TT here..

13 December 2010, 03:49 AM	#49
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	well if you feel comfortable with using the TT daily I say go for the TT. I have both (Signature) and they're great watches. If I can only have 1 Rolex I would go for the 16610 Submariner. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

13 December 2010, 05:43 AM	#50
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	No offense to the OP but these kind of posts are sooo silly since the only opinion of value is what does the OP feel about it and asking 100 different people THEIR opinions is also pretty worthless since what works for everyone else may not work for him. My question to the OP is "What do YOU like." What was right for me when I made the same decision was a TT. I liked the looks better, was in sales at the time so no issue with a "flashier" watch, liked the additional exclusivity of it, added personal status( different than public status since I didn't care what others thought but it made ME feel good that I earned it), went with everything and I do mean everything. Hard for some to imagine but it was my only daily watch for 18 years. Worked on cars with it, scuba with it, everything and... it would still be the only watch I would own if I was forced to have just one. But that's what works for me and may not for you. Good luck and remember, whatever you choose, it is the RIGHT choice! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

14 December 2010, 08:16 AM	#51
clint501 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 45	tough call- I was faced with the same thing when I started collecting Rolexes a few years ago- I went for the SS sub but got tired of it despite its classic look and within 2 years traded up to the 116613 blue ceramic sub- and I never take that off now.

14 December 2010, 09:36 AM	#52
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Get the SS Sub C black, save longer as you can't go wrong with the new Sub...you will like it more and more day by day. Attached Images

14 December 2010, 06:26 PM	#53
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I prefer stainless; however, I do not see how you can really go wrong with either. Either one works in a suit or shorts. Get what you like? __________________

14 December 2010, 08:20 PM	#55
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	I have been struggling with the same decision. Can't make up my mind. I've been waiting for over a year now to decide. If there is a TT that comes up for sale anytime soon I may pull the trigger! __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

14 December 2010, 08:24 PM	#56
RolexABC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Saf Ahmed Location: UK Posts: 298	I prefer SS.

15 December 2010, 01:03 AM	#58
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	First of all you can't go wrong in buying any Rolex model as they are timeless and beautiful. I like all the Subs equally as I own a Sub ND.....of course the decision lies totally with you but if you are like many here on the Forum you will not be able stop at owning just one Rolex. so you can buy one now and save up for the second one.....I happen to prefer the GMT and own a Pepsi which is my daily wearer and the newer GMT's look very cool. So have fun making a decision and go an try them on at your local AD and see which one you prefer!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

17 December 2010, 03:34 PM	#60
chouston06 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 16	Am now going back and forth again. Sigh. I guess it's a good "problem" to have, right? Thanks for all the responses.

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