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Commonproject · 15 December 2014, 11:31 AM

Hi all,

I've been researching the Explorer I (39mm) vs Submariners and went to a few stores to try them all on. I personally like the Sub's look more but I'm worried that it's not going to fit very well with everyday dress shirts and suits (have to wear these to work).

I didn't wear a dress shirt with me when trying them out, but most of the pictures I see on here show that the Sub doesn't really fit under the cuff. This surprises me because I still hear so many people saying Subs go well with suits, etc. Can anyone provide some personal experiences with this? Thanks!

Mystro · 15 December 2014, 11:37 AM

The SS Sub is the generic middle management watch. Everybody has one and wears them at the office. Go count SS Subs at lunch time in the buisness district. Its as popular as a navy blue suit. You will be fine.

mfireman · 15 December 2014, 11:38 AM

I wear my GMT with a suit every week day and have even worn it with a tux so I don't think you will have any problems with a Sub

Tools · 15 December 2014, 11:44 AM

I guess that this "complaint" could only come from the East Coast..

Sub with a dress shirt, or at the board room, or on the CEO, and all over the red carpets at any "event"...

.......... common as flies on the West Coast..

HogwldFLTR · 15 December 2014, 12:09 PM

I always wear a dress shirt at work and it never clashes with my sub. I haven't tried a DSSD on the other hand; that night be an issue.

Commonproject · 15 December 2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I guess that this "complaint" could only come from the East Coast..

Sub with a dress shirt, or at the board room, or on the CEO, and all over the red carpets at any "event"...

.......... common as flies on the West Coast..

haha okay I guess the more correct question I want to ask is, does it actually fit under the cuff or not?

sea-dweller · 15 December 2014, 12:16 PM

A Sub will be fine! I wore my Sea-Dweller with a tux on my wedding!

mailman · 15 December 2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Commonproject

haha okay I guess the more correct question I want to ask is, does it actually fit under the cuff or not?

Yes it can. On a rare occasion I wear a French Cuff shirt, it isn't a problem. It isn't with button cuffs either

AK797 · 15 December 2014, 01:02 PM

No bother.

Rolex74 · 15 December 2014, 01:03 PM

You won't have an issue with a dress shirt. I wear my DSSD and for some shirts it's tight so a sub won't be a problem.

mps354 · 15 December 2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

No bother.

Wow, the cuff links are a perfect fit with that watch!

snhrph · 15 December 2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commonproject

haha okay I guess the more correct question I want to ask is, does it actually fit under the cuff or not?

French cuff - definitely. Button cuff really depends on how loose you allow your cuff to be.

Case61 · 15 December 2014, 01:11 PM

One more cuff shot. Never had a problem with a button shirt either.

Jack T · 15 December 2014, 01:17 PM

It depends on the shirt, some makers have a wider cuff opening than others.

Dan Pierce · 15 December 2014, 01:19 PM

It works if you want it to.
dP

SUBversive · 15 December 2014, 01:57 PM

No problem

Andrés G · 15 December 2014, 02:04 PM

It does fit under the cuff.

Tools · 15 December 2014, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commonproject

haha okay I guess the more correct question I want to ask is, does it actually fit under the cuff or not?

That really depends on your wrist size.. I cannot wear a Sub under a dress shirt very often without difficulty. French cuffs are better, but not all of them - it gets snug........

I guess that if you have pencil wrists you can wear any shirt and watch combination...

DKS2375 · 15 December 2014, 02:30 PM

Wear a SubC with a dress shirt daily. No problem with fitting under the cuffs.

Solo118 · 15 December 2014, 02:45 PM

I wore a 16610 for many years, and then a 116610 for a couple of years every day with dress shirts. You will have no problem! If its between the explorer and Sub-C, I would definitely go with the versatile Sub!

I will admit I only wore it with a suit a couple of times though.

jshepard · 15 December 2014, 04:03 PM

Depends on how tight you like your cuffs. I have some slim tailored shirts where I requested the cuffs have very little allowance. You can see the outline on my GMTII (a bit thinner profile than the Sub) through the cuff but my 39mm explorer slips right under.

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Rashid.bk · 15 December 2014, 06:52 PM

Next to the DJ, I'd say the Submariner is the most common in a suit under a shirt Rolex around. And looks good doing it.

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Originally Posted by AK797

No bother.

Stunning image. I'm not of a fan of the macro giant dial wrist shots, but that looks amazing.

travisb · 15 December 2014, 07:56 PM

Never had an issue. Nothing to worry about.

Racerdj · 15 December 2014, 08:52 PM

I see no problem.

brandrea · 15 December 2014, 09:11 PM

No problem, you can wear it with anything. That's why it's such a versatile piece

cedargrove · 15 December 2014, 09:19 PM

I have a few dress shirts that do not accommodate my GMT very well, but my Milgauss fits well under everything. I imagine the Explorer would also fit well under any cuff.

KBM · 15 December 2014, 09:22 PM

Yes, sub works fine! DSSD, not so much.

walds11 · 15 December 2014, 09:35 PM

Sure, why not. My SubC works with all of my attire.

brettpaul · 15 December 2014, 09:37 PM

I've worn a Sub, Sea Dweller, Daytona, or GMT every day with a suit for the past 15 years....always worked for me!!

The only exception for Rolex is the DSSD, which some will disagree with....same with PAM for me...just don't fit with a suit IMHO.

Rags · 15 December 2014, 09:48 PM

Yes it will work fine & it looks great.

15 December 2014, 11:31 AM	#1
Commonproject Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 281	Sub with everyday dress shirts? Hi all, I've been researching the Explorer I (39mm) vs Submariners and went to a few stores to try them all on. I personally like the Sub's look more but I'm worried that it's not going to fit very well with everyday dress shirts and suits (have to wear these to work). I didn't wear a dress shirt with me when trying them out, but most of the pictures I see on here show that the Sub doesn't really fit under the cuff. This surprises me because I still hear so many people saying Subs go well with suits, etc. Can anyone provide some personal experiences with this? Thanks!

15 December 2014, 11:37 AM	#2
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	The SS Sub is the generic middle management watch. Everybody has one and wears them at the office. Go count SS Subs at lunch time in the buisness district. Its as popular as a navy blue suit. You will be fine. __________________

15 December 2014, 11:44 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I guess that this "complaint" could only come from the East Coast.. Sub with a dress shirt, or at the board room, or on the CEO, and all over the red carpets at any "event"... .......... common as flies on the West Coast.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 December 2014, 12:09 PM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I always wear a dress shirt at work and it never clashes with my sub. I haven't tried a DSSD on the other hand; that night be an issue. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 December 2014, 01:03 PM	#10
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	You won't have an issue with a dress shirt. I wear my DSSD and for some shirts it's tight so a sub won't be a problem. Attached Images __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

15 December 2014, 11:38 AM	#3
mfireman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 22	I wear my GMT with a suit every week day and have even worn it with a tux so I don't think you will have any problems with a Sub

15 December 2014, 12:16 PM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	A Sub will be fine! I wore my Sea-Dweller with a tux on my wedding!

15 December 2014, 01:02 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	No bother.

15 December 2014, 01:11 PM	#13
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	One more cuff shot. Never had a problem with a button shirt either. Attached Images

15 December 2014, 01:17 PM	#14
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	It depends on the shirt, some makers have a wider cuff opening than others. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

15 December 2014, 01:19 PM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	It works if you want it to. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 December 2014, 01:57 PM	#16
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	No problem

15 December 2014, 02:04 PM	#17
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	It does fit under the cuff.

15 December 2014, 02:30 PM	#19
DKS2375 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT & DJ Posts: 416	Wear a SubC with a dress shirt daily. No problem with fitting under the cuffs.

15 December 2014, 02:45 PM	#20
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	I wore a 16610 for many years, and then a 116610 for a couple of years every day with dress shirts. You will have no problem! If its between the explorer and Sub-C, I would definitely go with the versatile Sub! I will admit I only wore it with a suit a couple of times though.

15 December 2014, 04:03 PM	#21
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Depends on how tight you like your cuffs. I have some slim tailored shirts where I requested the cuffs have very little allowance. You can see the outline on my GMTII (a bit thinner profile than the Sub) through the cuff but my 39mm explorer slips right under. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 December 2014, 07:56 PM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Never had an issue. Nothing to worry about.

15 December 2014, 08:52 PM	#24
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I see no problem. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

15 December 2014, 09:11 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	No problem, you can wear it with anything. That's why it's such a versatile piece

15 December 2014, 09:19 PM	#26
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I have a few dress shirts that do not accommodate my GMT very well, but my Milgauss fits well under everything. I imagine the Explorer would also fit well under any cuff.

15 December 2014, 09:22 PM	#27
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Yes, sub works fine! DSSD, not so much.

15 December 2014, 09:35 PM	#28
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Sure, why not. My SubC works with all of my attire. __________________ Adam

15 December 2014, 09:37 PM	#29
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I've worn a Sub, Sea Dweller, Daytona, or GMT every day with a suit for the past 15 years....always worked for me!! The only exception for Rolex is the DSSD, which some will disagree with....same with PAM for me...just don't fit with a suit IMHO. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

15 December 2014, 09:48 PM	#30
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Yes it will work fine & it looks great. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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