Losing the "Sub love"

[Thomas]

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

[JBat]

Why not just flip it for an Explorer? Depending on condition, it could be close to a wash.

[Quicksilver]

Watches come and go.

I love the Sub but I grew tired of mine and flipped it for a mint 2003 Pepsi GMT (always my dream watch) and an Omega Seamaster.

Do I regret selling the Sub. Yes.
Do I regret buying the GMT and the Seamaster. No.
Will I sell the GMT - never.
Will I get another Sub in the future. Probably (and most likely an older model with lug holes).

Wait, and see how you feel in a while. If you feel the same, flip the Sub and don't look back.

[viper]

keep it..i go thru phases all the time.

i think the sub is one you'll keep coming back to

[Speed]

Do not sell the sub - ever!

[ingoodtime]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

We always want what we don't have. Just the way we are.

[nektar]

the people that sold their subs always regreted it. keep it and if you do not want to see it, hide it.. after a few months/years it will wait for you. now, if you can sell it in a really decent price (very difficult under this financial crisis) just DO IT and put the money in a savings acct (2% APY)

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by viper

keep it..i go thru phases all the time.

i think the sub is one you'll keep coming back to

X2!

[esm]

def keep it. I have gone through that phase earlier this year.
But now the sub love is back.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

Hi Thomas,

I've had that happen to me in the past. My current SS Sub-date is No.5 (not to mention 4 separate TT Subs)

Best thing to do at times like these, is put the watch aside in a safe place - out of sight and out of mind for a month or so.

A month later I can betcha you will be craving to wear it once again.

Good luck - JJ

[R1@160@alltimes]

I will never sell my Sub.

[Nick1959]

I sort of take turns with all my watches. Also now I do not wear watches to keep time but as an jewellery/accessary. So depending on the mood and occassio almost all get some writ time

[kcmo]

I agree with what's been said here...put it away for a month or so and then see how you feel. I bet you'll be happy to see it again!

[mikefrmnj]

I have a TT Bluesy which was my first and seldom wear it but I could never bring myself to part with it. My SS Sub is my everyday wearer and my most recent addition which I just can't take off.

[walds11]

I will never sell my Sub. Did once and totally regretted it. You would have to saw it off my wrist. It's the staple of my collection, whether I have one watch or many.

[Zgar]

Everyone here know how I feel about The Deep Sea and how it is the best Rolex I have ever owned.. This is very true. But I regret selling my SS Sub Date and wish I still had it... Sold it approx 8 month ago.