Ceramic Sub- biggest mistake ever

[locutus49]

A Sub Ceramic is not for everyone, just like a Picasso or a Porsche 911 are not for everyone. That is why there are a wide variety of models, and brands, to enable the buyer to own the watch that speaks to him.

[Jay Mac]

Your first stop should be the dealer. See what they can offer and if its not satifactory than you'll have no trouble selling that beauty.

[GradyPhilpott]

My first Rolex was an 114270 Explorer and I was in love with it. Then I bought a 116200 DJ and for a long time I couldn't take it off and wondered if perhaps the Explorer was a bad first choice, even though I didn't regret buying it.

Then after the honeymoon was over, I put the Explorer back on for awhile and it was love all over again.

Then I bought the 14060M Sub and I thought, wow, this is the Rolex I always wanted. Why didn't I start here?

Then after an extended honeymoon and I mean like 6 months, I put the Explorer and the DJ back in the rotation and again, I found a new love for both watches.

Now, I have a GMTIIBLNR on the way. I'm not sure if my reaction will be like yours is now or if it will be deja vu all over again.

There is one thing about the way I buy watches, especially Rolex watches. I buy for a particular function for that watch in my life and I'm not talking complications only.

The DJ is a decent dress watch, while the Explorer is a great casual watch that doesn't call too much attention to itself.

The Sub is like every other diver I've ever owned, except that it's a Rolex, of course. It is a very robust, sports watch with a very handy lapsed-time bezel that I use nearly every day that I wear it.

The GMT is another great sports watch and, naturally, it can track multiple time zones and the bezel can be used for lapsed-time, too.

They all fill a niche and I've not gotten to the cheap watches I own.

So what I'm saying to you is what some others have said. You have an icon in your collection that will always be worth something and the odds of it growing on you are tremendous. It's damned hard to find someone who doesn't like a Sub.

You already own a PAM, so it can't be the size that's puts you off.

Anyway, I can't really advise you as I'm not you, but even with minimal wear, buying a Sub is far from being catastrophic, unless you broke the bank with it, in which case the watch is not the problem.

[red98a4ss]

Just wear it keep it will grow on you in time. By any chance do you feel like you are having buyers remorse due to the amount of money you spent to get it?

[Andad]

Hi Devine.

In your first post its a SubC. 114060
In post 5 it's a SubDateC 116610LN and a SDC 116600.

Which model did you buy?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Devine.

In your first post its a SubC. 114060
In post 5 it's a SubDateC 116610LN and a SDC 116600.

Which model did you buy?

Actually in the title it say SubC; he clarifies later as a SubDateC. I think the names aren't clear to the OP. It's a SubDateC. Model numbers are much clearer to my way of thinking. Regardless, I hope the OP gets what they really want.

[franzy]

Do you have a picture of the Rolex? How bout snapping a wrist shot so we can see how it looks on you. Some watches look better than others on the wrist.

[Hairdude1]

Sorry to hear. I hope it gets sorted

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by devine

Hi All, I just purchased what I always thought to be the ultimate sports watch, However less than 24 hours after walking out of the AD I could not be more uninspired or disappointed.
By way of introduction, I recently celebrated a 40th and thought to mark the occasion I would purchase my first Rolex- I have a Pam 005 and an old style 2002 Breitling Superocean. I remember as a kid seeing all the magazines with the Rolex watches and thought one day I will get one - besides James Bond in the original Sean Connery movies wore one.
Anyway as I mentioned I am looking at it here on my dresser and I am quite rankly bored by it- I have no one to blame but myself as I did not have a gun to my head when purchasing - though I do admit to never quite feeling 100% right about it I convinced myself that I needed this watch to validate my significant bday.
I could return to the AD shop I purchased however I foolishly removed the protective plastic stoker on the watch so the best they would do is a credit note and much devalued as it is not new- thats how they would see it.
What is my best option to get as much of my money back - sell online myself - I have never sold anything on line so have no feedback - people buy the seller and I have no track record, or should I sell to one of the watch dealers you see advertised on the back of magazines.
Really annoyed with myself and think this will end my pursuit of watches for ever more:bang head:
Any advise much appreciated

You could try trading it for another Rolex that inspires you more. At least give it another shot.

[rustyduck]

In most purchases, the dealer is not going to want to take back the thing sold. The dealer wants the purchase and reselling is tough, particularly if the stickers are off. Most things sold are not Rolex watches and most things sold don't have the immediate high demand that this particular watch had, whether sold to a dealer or not. If you're going to have buyers remorse, have it with a Rolex!

[htc8p]

lol! you hit the nail on the head.

but you have to realize though it is a boring looking watch. it is probably the "best" watch you will ever have.

you can think of it this way, if ever you continue to pursue your passion for watches. you will realize that you cant do without your rolex.

panerai may look much sexier but rolex in all its boring looks will still be around much longer than panerai

[rustyduck]

ps. I was happy to see that it all worked out for the OP. buyers remorse arises usually because of an impulse buy (that did not occur here) or because thing purchased didn't have the perceived value to the buyer that the buyer expected. Lack of perceived value can arise from failure to properly assess need/want, failure to investigate or the sudden realization that wanting what you got was more exciting than actually having it. I think everyone can imagine an example of that. one of the things that this forum is great for is seeking answers to questions. ultimately, as most here recognize over and over again, no one here can tell a poster what they'll be happy with.

[Perrinyanna]

Originally Posted by devine

Sorry, to disagree with the last mail CKL, but its a little uninspiring…. no looking for swatch with bells and whistles but something more. again I appreciate you like yours I am just disappointed with myself for being a little sheepish and follow what everyone else said. Still you live and you learn and hopefully another price rise from Rolex this year and maybe I can get my money back. PS I would have loved to have gotten a JLC Deep sea Chrono.

i think the sub will have more value and takers twenty years down the road
than a JLC deep sea chrono(even if i am a JLC owner myself)..

[Rock]

Some folks seem to get deeply offended that someone doesn't like a particular model as much as they do.
For goodness sake, it's a "forum" where people post opinions and thoughts. It's not a personal attack on philosophies or a way of life.
I spend a couple of years deciding on a purchase so when I get 'em I love 'em forever.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Rock

Some folks seem to get deeply offended that someone doesn't like a particular model as much as they do.
For goodness sake, it's a "forum" where people post opinions and thoughts. It's not a personal attack on philosophies or a way of life.
I spend a couple of years deciding on a purchase so when I get 'em I love 'em forever.

You better not be talking about my watch...

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by devine

The receipt offers 30 day however states in same condition as sold- as mentioned I took of protective stickers and the warranty card was filled out

PS I purchased 116610LN - feel the new Explorer II Black dial may have suited me more

Well this being said you could go back and make the exchange (see what they meaning the AD will give you for your 116610) or contact a trusted seller here in TRF and make the exchange which would most likely save you some $$$

Sorry to hear of your buyers remorse, I love just about every Rolex model made.