WG Sub

[DiamondJack]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Steve and Mike are right, honestly once you have the look weight and feel of the WG the SS models to me felt like toys (no offense to SS owners I have all the sport models in SS also just dont wear them, well my kids do!, Daddy gets the gold!)

Thats a great point Tom and I can only now wear gold or TT on watches with bracelets. All my SS watches are now on leather since the SS bracelets just feel so light and flimsy.......

A bit like changing from full fat milk to skimmed milk or stopping taking sugar in tea or coffee...... you can never go back.......

[superdog]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I have to disagree. I've had my 116619LB for a while now and I've used it extensively for various activities and I find it to be as durable as my SS watches. In fact, I wear it more than the SS watches yet it looks better IMO. Of course any watch is prone to scratches and dents... it's all about the owner's wearing habits.

I must agree with you.

I tend to wear my watches pretty hard though, and I still don't see all that much wear difference from SS to WG. I admit to things like taking of my watch when at my desk typing, but for the most part, I do everything with my watches and I don't feel that the wear is any different.

[yld2rob]

I have been wondering the same thing for a while since the Smurf is a grail watch for me. My problem is I would have to give up all 3 Rolex SS watches I currently own plus some cash. I like have a good selection (I wear a different watch every day). I am on the fence, but leaning more towards "no" at least until I grow my watch collection a little more. A least this is my thought at this moment!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by yld2rob

I have been wondering the same thing for a while since the Smurf is a grail watch for me. My problem is I would have to give up all 3 Rolex SS watches I currently own plus some cash. I like have a good selection (I wear a different watch every day). I am on the fence, but leaning more towards "no" at least until I grow my watch collection a little more. A least this is my thought at this moment!

Rob, the WG sub can easily supplant the LN and LVc as an everyday watch. I speak from experience.

[IAN1]

Just wait until you can buy it outright.

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by yld2rob

I have been wondering the same thing for a while since the Smurf is a grail watch for me. My problem is I would have to give up all 3 Rolex SS watches I currently own plus some cash. I like have a good selection (I wear a different watch every day). I am on the fence, but leaning more towards "no" at least until I grow my watch collection a little more. A least this is my thought at this moment!

Hi Rob, as much as I like gold, I would suggest you save up and when the time comes, trade in one or two or your SS pieces for the Smurf. That way you'd still have at least one SS in your rotation.

[JJL]

HUGE fan of the WG Sub, possibly my top choice of all Rolex gold models.

With that being said, I hate the idea of getting rid of 3 watches to get it. I lean towards keeping 1 of the SS models as a daily beater and maybe trading the other 2 + cash for the WG Sub.

Good luck!

[a_plus1234]

I posted the poll thread for this same dilemma about a month ago. I ended up following the advice of many members and traded in only 2 + $$ to get my RG DD2 Ivory

If 2 + cash is not an option, I'd trade 3 and get the gold!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=332606

[superdog]

What happened to the OP?

[jlc123]

Do it!

[yld2rob]

Originally Posted by SixPak

Hi Rob, as much as I like gold, I would suggest you save up and when the time comes, trade in one or two or your SS pieces for the Smurf. That way you'd still have at least one SS in your rotation.

I think I like this suggestion best. If I can keep one SS, Getting the smurf might work.


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[superdog]

Originally Posted by yld2rob

I think I like this suggestion best. If I can keep one SS, Getting the smurf might work.


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once you get the smurf, you won't wear that SS watch anymore.

i don't know this as fact, but i'd be willing to be $5 on it.

[bparone]

Definitely would prefer the versatility and not trade up.

[Armyguy03]

YES. Thats my plan one day. Trade as many required to get a DD.

[incontrol]

I would make the trade. The WG Sub is a really beautiful piece. I don't know when you would wear the SS models!

[AAP8]

I wouldn't do it, I would keep at least 1 of the SS models, there are occasions that the blue just won't work ...

[Racerdj]

You guys with the pictures are causing me anxiety!

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

You guys with the pictures are causing me anxiety!

This place is not for the feint of heart...d@mn enablers!!!

[AK797]

Boy things have changed around here in a year and a half!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=236597

[coralfarmer84]

Originally Posted by superdog

What happened to the OP?

Killed over from the excitement perhaps! It always puzzles me when people ask a question then go MIA

[postalworker]

Originally Posted by Nima007

i was at the AD today let me tell you for this people that have not seen the WG sub in person. What a watch it is. it makes the statement for sure. I loved it they offers me 25K for it my question is would you tread 3 SS rolex for 1 Grail piece?

would you sell GMTll c LN & poler 42mm, daytona. for the WG sub? here are some wrist shots.Attachment 463799

Attachment 463800

Yes.

[sco]

I love the Blue Sub, I mean really love it, ever since I first saw it. I'm just not sure about the blue being a main everyday watch.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by AK797

Boy things have changed around here in a year and a half!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=236597

Wow. Crazy contrast.

[408cissss]

Originally Posted by nishantJ

What a pic ! But I'm biased. Wear it in the very best of health.


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Thank you. Cheers!

[theseira]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I have to disagree. I've had my 116619LB for a while now and I've used it extensively for various activities and I find it to be as durable as my SS watches. In fact, I wear it more than the SS watches yet it looks better IMO. Of course any watch is prone to scratches and dents... it's all about the owner's wearing habits.

How!!!!! all the precious Rolex pics you posted look mint. despite going through all those activities.

I am getting the gold fever now and need some precious pieces. got to start improving my wearing habits.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Thats a great point Tom and I can only now wear gold or TT on watches with bracelets. All my SS watches are now on leather since the SS bracelets just feel so light and flimsy.......

A bit like changing from full fat milk to skimmed milk or stopping taking sugar in tea or coffee...... you can never go back.......

Agree

[fishingbear]

I went through the same debate as I own 4 SS Rolex watches. I have loved the WG Blue Sub since I first saw it on the back of a Magazine ad just after it was released.
I finally came to the conclusion that like so many here have posted; I would miss the variety of the collection and will eventually trade just one in + cash to get that beautiful blue sub. When that day comes I will post the question for some opinions as to which one to trade...
Good luck!

[fishingbear]

PS: there is no question that this forum is full of enablers. But I love it!

[affalterbach]

You see GMT's, Explorer's and Daytona's in the wild every day but the white gold Sub is a rare and exclusive piece. I would do it. Once you have the white gold Sub you can start to save up and re-acquire the steel pieces over time.

[mruhland31]

I think it's an amazing watch. Not sure about the three for one but man I love that watch