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Old 12 February 2013, 09:27 PM   #61
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I think I've been lucky, since I find my SubC very comfortable... even with arthritis nodules on my left wrist!

Hope you find something that fits you.
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Old 12 February 2013, 10:21 PM   #62
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My 16610 sub is very comfy. Love it. Can't wait to try on the new model.
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Old 12 February 2013, 10:32 PM   #63
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I also found that to be true with the Sub C. The problem that I found was with the height of the caseback, making the lugs stick up on my wrist.

One reason that I chose the GMT IIC over the Sub C is that it's more comfortable though I wouldn't mind having the glidelock clasp.

I've had issues with buying a watch without trying it on, and several times I had to flip it because it didn't fit properly. My buying philosophy is that any watch over a couple of hundred dollars must be tried on first before ordering it.

Try the GMT for comparison.
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Old 12 February 2013, 11:25 PM   #64
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If you tried on the watch without it being sized you can't get a real feel for the comfort of the watch. Even with adjusting the guidelock clasp to the smallest size, I am assuming the watch was still loose on you? After you remove a link or two the comfort of the watch comes to life. I removed 2 links for my 6.5" wrist and the watch feels great!
Agree totally. I found the crown dug in until I sized it correctly. When it was too loose it slipped below the wrist bones and dug in (unless of course you wear it on the right wrist).
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Old 12 February 2013, 11:32 PM   #65
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I find my sub 14060 of all the subs the most comfy !
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Old 13 February 2013, 12:13 AM   #66
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I couldn't get comfortable with a Sub-C at the AD...I'm wearing a 36mm Turn-O-Graph now. I went ahead and bought an inexpensive dive watch to rotate in and see if the extra bulk was an issue during day-to-day wear. If I get comfortable with it, then I'll look for a Sub. Based on the conversation, I may prefer an older Sub to the Sub-C.
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Old 13 February 2013, 12:15 AM   #67
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I was uncomfortable at first, as I was not sure I had the links and glide lock set properly. But once I found the right proportion of links to the glide system it fits great. So nice that I leave the oyster bracelet on even though I would like to wear it with a black nato.
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Old 13 February 2013, 12:24 AM   #68
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I stopped in to the Rolex store on 5th ave in NYC - just to try on the 116613LB. I was set on placing an order with one of our sellers on TRF.

After reading the reviews and researching to model, I thought it would be a very good all around daily watch.

Much to my surprise, I really did not find it comfortable at all.

I found that since the crown protrudes out from the case, if the watch would sit at a normal spot on my wrist, it would bite into the top portion of my hand.

I played with the glide lock mechanism but the only way was to wear it higher on my wrist - something that I don't do and feels/looks off on my wrist.

Just wanted to ask if anyone else has had the same impression.

I was ready to tell my bank to wire the funds - glad I went to try it on - but was completely shocking that it wasn't as comfortable as I thought it would be.
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Old 13 February 2013, 02:55 AM   #69
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I am probably a freak as I am right handed but wear my watch on my right arm. Therefore I do not have the problem described. The crown points away from my hand.
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Old 13 February 2013, 02:56 AM   #70
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I am probably a freak as I am right handed but wear my watch on my right arm. Therefore I do not have the problem described. The crown points away from my hand.
Yes, yes you are.

Why do you do that?

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Old 13 February 2013, 03:26 AM   #71
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Very comfortable, hardly know it's there.

But then, I wear mine futher up the wrist, well away from my hand!
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Old 13 February 2013, 12:46 PM   #72
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Quite comfortable on bracelet even for my wrist challenged 6.5".


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