Think i want to flip after 4 days

[Darchi19]

As some of you may know, I bought a 2016 Sub C No Date 4 days ago.

But I'm struggling without the date, and I honestly do feel the watch is heavy on the wrist.

I have made the call to the dealer I purchased the watch from and he's been amazing, happy to take the watch back into stock and sell it on for me, I will of course see him right for dealing with this.

He even said if I had kept the stickers on the watch he would have returned the full balance or offered a replacement to the same value.

The watch I have earmarked to replace the Sub is the Date Just 2 (Blue or black sticks )

Has anyone ever had this situation, can see me losing maybe a £100/£200, and will serve as a lesson to not jump in so quick.

[Etschell]

wow. nope never happened. but for a few hundred pounds no biggie.

[armen34]

If only few hundred not a big deal... Make sure you really don't want it though!

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by armen34

If only few hundred not a big deal... Make sure you really don't want it though!

And if you go for the DJII, go for the blue dial with sticks

[samson66]

Originally Posted by avilhena

And if you go for the DJII, go for the blue dial with sticks

Agree, I have the same one.

[mjclark32]

If weight is an issue you may want to go five digit serials, 16610 etc. hollow links save weight

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

If weight is an issue you may want to go five digit serials, 16610 etc. hollow links save weight

Good point - the newer 6 digit definitely feel heavier even if in reality there is not much in it!

[Saoirse32]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

If weight is an issue you may want to go five digit serials, 16610 etc. hollow links save weight

^^this. We've all flipped so no biggie, especially for only a couple hundred bucks.

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

If weight is an issue you may want to go five digit serials, 16610 etc. hollow links save weight

hear what that guy said its a good point.


ALso i dont see the DJ2 being much lighter than subC.

[watchwatcher]

Well...I wouldn't flip a sub for a DJ2, but you gotta do what you gotta do...

What about flipping for the sub date? I know you say the weight is an issue, but in all honesty, I can't see a whole lot of difference in wearing a DJ2 and sub both in SS.

If you do flip, my vote would be the blue stick dial. Good luck

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well...I wouldn't flip a sub for a DJ2, but you gotta do what you gotta do...

What about flipping for the sub date? I know you say the weight is an issue, but in all honesty, I can't see a whole lot of difference in wearing a DJ2 and sub both in SS.

If you do flip, my vote would be the blue stick dial. Good luck

⬆️⬆️X2 agreed!
And....I've flipped within 48 hrs

[Scapegoat]

Thats a pity... I tried it on and it was prettyok. DatejustII blue sticks!

[tifosi]

This hasn't happened to me as of yet. Usually I've tried a particular watch on enough where I know how it's going to wear. I'm surprised that even after 4 days, the weight hasn't disappeared. Unless you didn't wear it for 4 days straight and just kinda tried it out a couple of times.

[anothernewphone]

I've wanted to ditch a watch that quickly, for sure. It wasn't something I had tried on in person, though. If you know it's not right for you, then flip it!

I can see you losing more than a few pounds though, it wouldn't be unheard of for the dealer to give you significantly less than you paid just a few days back.

[Snow-Dweller]

My advice would be to hold off for a while.

I'm surprised you still find the weight an issue after four days. As for the date issue....something made you choose the no-date over the date...what was it?

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by Clivek

My advice would be to hold off for a while.

I'm surprised you still find the weight an issue after four days. As for the date issue....something made you choose the no-date over the date...what was it?

I'd be interested to know this as well. It's not like he just bought a 114060 just for fun and now doesn't like it. There had to be something that drew him to the watch in the first place.

[The Libertine]

Totally understand - my experience was with a different brand, not Rolex, but knew after a few days of wearing the watch had to go.

Good for you, though, on not prolonging the decision and moving onto another watch.

[GB-man]

I ditched a watch after a couple weeks but it costs me 1000 pounds not 1-200

[douglasf13]

I'd look into a 16610. I found that to be the right compromise.

[Danny83]

If you are not happy flip it

[Juantxo]

Great merchant. Go for it. The DJ is just about as tough as the Sub, lighter, more comfortable, has the date, and you'll be happy. I'd never buy a Sub without date, but that's just me. The DJ, I love.

[WAK4]

Lose a few hundred isn't all that bad, but I'd give it a bit of time to see if you can adjust.

1, the weight is something I think you won't notice eventually. 2, not having a date is something that drove me nuts when I had my first Daytona, but then I found I didn't care after a point.

Guess I'm saying you may get used to both "flaws." That said, its a pricey thing to have if it doesn't make you happy.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by WAK4

Lose a few hundred isn't all that bad, but I'd give it a bit of time to see if you can adjust.

1, the weight is something I think you won't notice eventually. 2, not having a date is something that drove me nuts when I had my first Daytona, but then I found I didn't care after a point.

Guess I'm saying you may get used to both "flaws." That said, its a pricey thing to have if it doesn't make you happy.

I went through the exact same thing. When I got the Platona, that was my daily wearer and I really missed the date. However, I got used to it. The weight is something that also grows on you. At the end of the day, you have to get what you like and enjoy wearing.

[travisb]

Make the flip if you're certain. I've made quicker flips in the past but as you said - you learn a lesson.

[elkaholic]

Personally I'd not flip the SubC for a DJII, regardless of the amount of time since purchase of the Sub. I'd consider flipping it for the SubC date, if anything. I love the 36mm DJ, not as wild about the other variants of it. I will say from experience that weight differences in watches is something you will get used to with time.

I always get what appeals to me style-wise at the end of the day. There are many groups of fans for each particular model on this forum. While I respect and enjoy our shared interests in what Rolex makes, I don't base my purchase decisions on what is "the best/most popular" Sub/GMT/DJ etc variant.

Just my two cents

[toneafficianado]

I has happened to me but after a few months not days. Sell it and get the DJ is what I recommend. I haven't regretted selling the one I went cold on. [Sub C Bluesy]

[rebel_1]

If the weight is an issue, the DJII is probably as much or more than the Sub. I would wait a while before flipping, but as you already know, seems like you won't lose much money.

What other watches are in your collection?

[Darchi19]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

If the weight is an issue, the DJII is probably as much or more than the Sub. I would wait a while before flipping, but as you already know, seems like you won't lose much money.

What other watches are in your collection?

I have no collection.... The Sub C was my first watch of any note.

I have had a Tag F1 .... and I bought a Steinhart OVM ( Sold after a few days )

I see the Date Just as a watch that will tick all the boxes now, more than enough water resistance for me, date , PEL so it can be dressed up if needed, but it can still be casual.

The sub C seems to Hold Value well, I've been offered £4500 from Watch Finder based in London, I only paid £4700 for it so that wouldn't be that painful.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by Darchi19

I bought a 2016 Sub C No Date 4 days ago. But I'm struggling without the date, and I honestly do feel the watch is heavy on the wrist.

Originally Posted by Darchi19

and I bought a Steinhart OVM ( Sold after a few days )

sense a trend here

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

If the weight is an issue, the DJII is probably as much or more than the Sub. I would wait a while before flipping, but as you already know, seems like you won't lose much money.



What other watches are in your collection?

As said above, you might consider an older 16610 as an alternative due to its lower weight; weight of mine (has 93150 bracelet, non SEL) with 1 link short is 126 grams and about 13mm in thickness







Check this post for the weights of many Rolex models, not sure if DJ 2 weight is there; if not pretty sure someone here can give you the information:



http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=429943&page=2







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