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Point2Point · 10 March 2014, 03:05 AM

I bought my first ever automatic sport watch in 2005. It was the blue "Bond" Omega Seamaster 300M. I didn't really think about watches again until I saw the Planet Ocean about a decade later. I lusted after that watch for years, and finally purchased the version with the 8500 movement in 2012.

I love pretty much everything about the Planet Ocean 8500 - the in-house movement beautifully visible through the display back, the great detail of the dial, and the fantastic feel of quality. Admittedly, it's a chunky sized piece, especially on my 6.75" wrist.

So it wasn't any dissatisfaction with my Planet Ocean that caused me to start looking for the next watch. It was time spent reading watch blogs, forums, and classifieds that did it. I looked longingly at everything from vintage Subs to pre-moon Speedies to Daytonas. I was in no real rush, but simply enjoying the hunt.

Last week, I was returning from a business trip in Korea, and stopped at Incheon airport's duty free shop to browse watches. At the Rolex counter, I tried on the SubC No Date. Right away, I knew this was a special watch for me. I wasn't a fan of the maxi case from looking at pictures, but it looked really good in the metal. With the piece on my wrist, I felt Rolex was very successful in giving the Submariner a modern makeover. I didn't want to take it off. I wasn't prepared to buy the Sub right at that moment. The seed had been planted, though.

As soon as I got back from the trip, I contacted a local seller of a used SubC ND. We met yesterday, and I traded away the PO. Here's my first wrist shot of the Sub:

travisb · 10 March 2014, 03:10 AM

Welcome to the club!

It is a special Sub in my eyes as well.
Wear it in good health.

fullcourt · 10 March 2014, 03:13 AM

congrats

DavW · 10 March 2014, 03:15 AM

Congratulations. Been on a similar journey myself.

The Subc really is stunning!

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xbox · 10 March 2014, 03:15 AM

Splendid taste!

Wesley Crusher · 10 March 2014, 03:15 AM

You picked a great watch. Unless you're looking for a truly vintage Sub, the 114060 is as good as it gets.

GradyPhilpott · 10 March 2014, 03:17 AM

NukeMan · 10 March 2014, 03:17 AM

Looks great, congratulations!

texex91 · 10 March 2014, 03:21 AM

Enjoy--great one to have!

Cc1966 · 10 March 2014, 03:56 AM

Congrats mate!!!

cop414 · 10 March 2014, 04:03 AM

Looks fantastic, congratulations!

BoomerSooner · 10 March 2014, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gradyphilpott

x2

Jake B · 10 March 2014, 04:12 AM

Congrats...I love mt 114060. Y'know, I'd love the PO, too, if it wasn't for that huge-arse He valve crown at 10:00.

Vaxe · 10 March 2014, 04:14 AM

Looks great!
I echo your thoughts on the bulkiness of the PO. Your 114060 is much "flatter" and timeless. Great switch!

1William · 10 March 2014, 04:37 AM

Great watch. I love mine. Enjoy!

DanCousins · 10 March 2014, 04:41 AM

My wrist is of a similar size, I'm thinking of acquiring a sub, but I wasn't sure if it'd be too big on my wrists since my current watch is 36mm.

Am I being silly?

Urosfan · 10 March 2014, 05:02 AM

Congrats and welcome

mjclark32 · 10 March 2014, 05:03 AM

Congrats!

eeh100773 · 10 March 2014, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You picked a great watch. Unless you're looking for a truly vintage Sub, the 114060 is as good as it gets.

X2.

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moby33 · 10 March 2014, 05:12 AM

Congrats, can't go wrong w/ the SubC. I'm a HUGE fan of both Rolex & Omega and think they complement each other well...I have no doubt you'll eventually add another PO to your collection as their appeal never seems to fade IMO.

My only question is how do you go from a date functioned Omega to a ND Sub? I'm in the camp that absolutely HAS to have a date function, so it's not even a debate for me...but I'm curious how you feel about the change? Did you even consider the SubC-Date?

Director EDTF · 10 March 2014, 05:14 AM

Very nice congrats!

c0deman99 · 10 March 2014, 05:20 AM

The 114060 is high on my list right now! Very clean! Nice grab.

Point2Point · 10 March 2014, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

Congrats, can't go wrong w/ the SubC. I'm a HUGE fan of both Rolex & Omega and think they complement each other well...I have no doubt you'll eventually add another PO to your collection as their appeal never seems to fade IMO.

My only question is how do you go from a date functioned Omega to a ND Sub? I'm in the camp that absolutely HAS to have a date function, so it's not even a debate for me...but I'm curious how you feel about the change? Did you even consider the SubC-Date?

I will probably get another PO down the road. The Liquidmetal Limited Edition and PO 9300 are both tasty, but a 9300 would only be for occasional wear given its huge size.

I did find myself glancing at the ND a few times to check the date, and then having to pull out my phone. I think it will take some time to get out of the habit. I didn't really consider the SubC Date because I prefer the symmetrical dial and flat crystal. In this case it was form over function for me.

Ed Man · 10 March 2014, 05:53 AM

Wearing my 114060 as I post this. Everyday matter of fact. You will love it. Congrats!

ltmgeller · 10 March 2014, 05:53 AM

Congrats!!!

jimmyk2014 · 10 March 2014, 06:01 AM

Congrats! Nice watch.

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enhamhale · 10 March 2014, 06:12 AM

Welcome to the club next stop vintage

ROSSO Z · 10 March 2014, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanCousins

My wrist is of a similar size, I'm thinking of acquiring a sub, but I wasn't sure if it'd be too big on my wrists since my current watch is 36mm.

Am I being silly?

Yes. I have very small wrist and wore an Invicta 8926 to see if I could wear a larger watch. I loved it, but finally decided on a Daytona, which is worn every day.

Get a sub!

twobytwo · 10 March 2014, 06:38 AM

Looks Great!

FTX I · 10 March 2014, 06:41 AM

My favorite. Congrats!

10 March 2014, 03:05 AM	#1
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 145	I became a Sub owner! I bought my first ever automatic sport watch in 2005. It was the blue "Bond" Omega Seamaster 300M. I didn't really think about watches again until I saw the Planet Ocean about a decade later. I lusted after that watch for years, and finally purchased the version with the 8500 movement in 2012. I love pretty much everything about the Planet Ocean 8500 - the in-house movement beautifully visible through the display back, the great detail of the dial, and the fantastic feel of quality. Admittedly, it's a chunky sized piece, especially on my 6.75" wrist. So it wasn't any dissatisfaction with my Planet Ocean that caused me to start looking for the next watch. It was time spent reading watch blogs, forums, and classifieds that did it. I looked longingly at everything from vintage Subs to pre-moon Speedies to Daytonas. I was in no real rush, but simply enjoying the hunt. Last week, I was returning from a business trip in Korea, and stopped at Incheon airport's duty free shop to browse watches. At the Rolex counter, I tried on the SubC No Date. Right away, I knew this was a special watch for me. I wasn't a fan of the maxi case from looking at pictures, but it looked really good in the metal. With the piece on my wrist, I felt Rolex was very successful in giving the Submariner a modern makeover. I didn't want to take it off. I wasn't prepared to buy the Sub right at that moment. The seed had been planted, though. As soon as I got back from the trip, I contacted a local seller of a used SubC ND. We met yesterday, and I traded away the PO. Here's my first wrist shot of the Sub:

10 March 2014, 03:13 AM	#3
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10 March 2014, 03:17 AM	#7
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10 March 2014, 03:56 AM	#10
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10 March 2014, 04:03 AM	#11
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Looks fantastic, congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 March 2014, 03:10 AM	#2
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Welcome to the club! It is a special Sub in my eyes as well. Wear it in good health.

10 March 2014, 03:15 AM	#4
DavW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: Cornwall Watch: Explorer 2 216570 Posts: 116	Congratulations. Been on a similar journey myself. The Subc really is stunning! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2014, 03:15 AM	#5
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Splendid taste!

10 March 2014, 03:15 AM	#6
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	You picked a great watch. Unless you're looking for a truly vintage Sub, the 114060 is as good as it gets.

10 March 2014, 03:17 AM	#8
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Looks great, congratulations!

10 March 2014, 03:21 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Enjoy--great one to have!

10 March 2014, 04:12 AM	#13
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Congrats...I love mt 114060. Y'know, I'd love the PO, too, if it wasn't for that huge-arse He valve crown at 10:00. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

10 March 2014, 04:14 AM	#14
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Looks great! I echo your thoughts on the bulkiness of the PO. Your 114060 is much "flatter" and timeless. Great switch!

10 March 2014, 04:37 AM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Great watch. I love mine. Enjoy!

10 March 2014, 04:41 AM	#16
DanCousins "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 31	My wrist is of a similar size, I'm thinking of acquiring a sub, but I wasn't sure if it'd be too big on my wrists since my current watch is 36mm. Am I being silly?

10 March 2014, 05:02 AM	#17
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats and welcome

10 March 2014, 05:03 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

10 March 2014, 05:12 AM	#20
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Congrats, can't go wrong w/ the SubC. I'm a HUGE fan of both Rolex & Omega and think they complement each other well...I have no doubt you'll eventually add another PO to your collection as their appeal never seems to fade IMO. My only question is how do you go from a date functioned Omega to a ND Sub? I'm in the camp that absolutely HAS to have a date function, so it's not even a debate for me...but I'm curious how you feel about the change? Did you even consider the SubC-Date?

10 March 2014, 05:14 AM	#21
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Very nice congrats!

10 March 2014, 05:20 AM	#22
c0deman99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: rCa Location: US Watch: Subs Posts: 387	The 114060 is high on my list right now! Very clean! Nice grab.

10 March 2014, 05:53 AM	#24
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	Wearing my 114060 as I post this. Everyday matter of fact. You will love it. Congrats!

10 March 2014, 05:53 AM	#25
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Congrats!!!

10 March 2014, 06:01 AM	#26
jimmyk2014 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Boston Watch: Explorer I Posts: 52	Congrats! Nice watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 March 2014, 06:12 AM	#27
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	Welcome to the club next stop vintage

10 March 2014, 06:38 AM	#29
twobytwo Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Sub C Posts: 110	Looks Great!

10 March 2014, 06:41 AM	#30
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	My favorite. Congrats!

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