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Old 29 November 2016, 10:51 AM   #1
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1953 Sub -- present day. You would choose?
Found this image of a 1953 Sub (no date) and the latest model the 114060

Putting the value aside, which would you like to wear??

I know a lot of you guys on this Forum probably own both, but it will be interesting to see which one would get more wear on a daily basis...?

My choice - I think I would enjoy wearing the old one....

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Old 29 November 2016, 10:57 AM   #2
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For wearing, the new one. For collecting, the old one.

Most of the concern is water resistance, which can by chance happen to fail even if the seals are checked regularly. Stuff happens, you know? If water gets in the case on the new one, send it to RSC, pay a little if not covered by warranty, and you're good. If the water got into the old one, it's pretty much never going to be the same and will need a service dial.
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:01 AM   #3
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Love no crown guards, acrylic crystal and riveted bracelet! So 1953 would be my choice!
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:19 AM   #4
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:42 AM   #5
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I would like to wear any Sub ever made, except the 114060/116610, so it's a pretty easy decision for me.
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:43 AM   #6
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For wearing, the new one. For collecting, the old one.

Most of the concern is water resistance, which can by chance happen even if the seals are checked regularly. Stuff happens, you know? If water gets in the case on the new one, send it to RSC, pay a little if not covered by warranty, and you're good. If the water got into the old one, it's pretty much never going to be the same and will need a service dial.
Me, too...
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:06 PM   #7
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114060 without a doubt. The lack of a crown guard makes the facade look incomplete and sorta dainty. Just not very attractive.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:08 PM   #8
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Since you said value aside, easy, modern one.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:29 PM   #9
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I would like to wear any Sub ever made, except the 114060/116610, so it's a pretty easy decision for me.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:33 PM   #10
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For wearing, the new one. For collecting, the old one.
Pretty much sum's it up for me....
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:35 PM   #11
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:40 PM   #12
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:41 PM   #13
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i'd love to own the oldie but definitely wear the 114060, such a substantial watch.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:42 PM   #14
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The watch on the left is probably worth about $500,000.

I don't think I could wear that, much less pay for it.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:48 PM   #15
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Hummmm..........the one on the left.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:51 PM   #16
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Value aside? Of course the newest ones (for me)
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:58 PM   #17
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i wish a mash up of 1953-dial & hands with the 114060 case that would be awesome.
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Old 29 November 2016, 12:59 PM   #18
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Vintage. The newest sub is just to boxy for my tastes...
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Old 29 November 2016, 01:09 PM   #20
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Definitely the 114060 as a daily wearer
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Old 29 November 2016, 01:47 PM   #21
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:00 PM   #22
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Modern. Love the maxi dial (that's what the larger markers are called?). Not a huge fan of vintage. Just my taste of course.
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The watch on the left is probably worth about $500,000.

I don't think I could wear that, much less pay for it.
Interesting opinions from all of you...thanks

$500 000. Really ?
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:53 PM   #24
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Interesting opinions from all of you...thanks

$500 000. Really ?
I did some research and that figure was mentioned.

Probably, the ones in circulation are not worth that much, but this one with the small crown is supposed to be rather rare and the one in the picture looks mint.

Whatever its true cost, it's out of my league and I wouldn't wear it, if somehow I came into possession of one, and I'm a guy who wears his watches.
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:13 PM   #27
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114060 without a doubt. The lack of a crown guard makes the facade look incomplete and sorta dainty. Just not very attractive.
Yes agree, it's the crown guard that makes the watch look so different
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:40 PM   #28
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put a saphire crystal in the old one , and ill wear one every day.
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:48 PM   #30
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For an everyday watch, modern every time.

As part of a collection to be worn on special occasions etc, vintage.
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