12 Yrs of Rolex Divers and why the SubC Won (after multiple Subs, SD, DSSD & SD43)

[Spartacus]

I connect so much with this thread! I need a sub.

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

I connect so much with this thread! I need a sub.

We all "need" a sub - right?! That's this thread in a nutshell.

They are so common & pedestrian, yet so damn good in a no-frills, but comfortable/go anywhere simple way. And that's the genius of the watch IMO.

[SS Oyster]

More reasons to say “sorry, I want the big badass SD43”










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[SS Oyster]

For all those sticking with the SD43, come join me in the owners club

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[PalmTreeVIP]

Originally Posted by moby33

I thought about it...but what most people rave about (the better proportioned lugs) was actually a knock for me. I honestly like the chunky lugs and narrow bracelet of the SubC.

My own prediction for the next upgraded SubC is two-fold: Rolex is going to drop in the 3235 movement (not surprising) and I feel they might actually slim the lugs to provide the same aesthetic flow that we see w/ the updated DSSD & new SD43. Maybe that's a stretch as it would require completely reworking of the current cases, but it wouldn't surprise me.

My 'Rolex Conspiracy Theory 101' likes to think that's part of the reason you can't find Subs in AD cases...they aren't making anymore and trying to burn through stock since they know when the 3235 Sub comes out it will also have slimmer lugs.

From my own unscientific approach, it seems there are more fans on this forum that would like to see the case adjusted as opposed to my desire to keep the chunky lugs & guards. For selfish reasons I hope they do redesign the case...would make it easy for me to stick w/ my 116610 simply because a longer power reserve isn't needed for me and I'm a total Fan-Boy of the big lugs. Time will tell...

That was scary accurate

[Sandlapper1960]

Isn't a great problem that Rolex offers us so many choices within its diver models! Regardless of age, size, functional capabilities or aesthectics, even most "non-watch" people will recognize it as a Rolex. Chose your Sub, Sea-Dweller or Deep Sea and wear them in good health!

[RolexEDC]

I went from SubC to Sd43 back to SubC

[alphadweller]

The black SubC is a great watch, but it's a little bit too staple and iconic for its own good, IMHO. Too many people want one. The truth is it fails to impress me, despite its qualities. I've gone for alternatives to the black Sub. Again, nothing against the watch per se.