Should i trade my Submariner for a GMT Coke?

[Ckci]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Coke, or better said, 16710 is definitely the way to go.

I have the 6 digit smurf + 16710 and, frankly, if I had to give up one of them, it would be the smurf. Why?

1. 16710 is a more pleasing aesthetic
2. 16710 is 3 watches in one: black, coke, pepsi
3. 16710 is 5 watches in one: jubilee and oyster

Literally, if you are a one watch guy, swap the ubiquitous black sub for the multi-look watch of this century.

The investment to get a jubilee is minor and, three OEM bezels can be had for 6-700 bucks if you’re patient and shop around. Once you acquire all these accessories, you’ll have a different looking watch whenever you wish.

My 2 cents

Great points and well said, but it would actually be 6 watches = (3x2).

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Ckci

Great points and well said, but it would actually be 6 watches = (3x2).

[Mohawkman450]

Keep the sub an save for gmt

[CYKBC]

Subc is my least fav sub model all time. Oddly proportioned. Chrome bezel. Your listed reasons are, well... reasonable. Pepsi is cooler though.

[FTX I]

I'd keep the Sub. Unless you really need the GMT function.

[InitialAndPitch]

I love the GMT function and it grows on you fast. In reality, my iPhone can go grab whatever time I need but the GMT is doing it old school, just like it was intended. I must be getting sentimental! As a matter of curiosity, how deep do you dive?

Ultimately, my little voice tells me that this decision will only ever be made by you emotionally. Make a knowing that’s what it’s going to be. Safe and brave horizons my fellow traveler.

[meyers]

As someone who has actually been in this exact same situation, I went from Sub (14060) to GMT (16710) with zero regrets. That was 2 years ago.

Whether you keep, trade or add, you really can't go wrong. But I know that for me personally the switch to GMT was a move that made me wish I had simply started with a GMT in the first place.

[aaron1977]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

5 digit watches are like toys compared to 6 digits. They have their charm but it's a big step backwards (I myself have both).

😂 not remotely true

[LazySumday]

I was in the same position. I saw the coke on a plane and had to have it. You will miss the glidelock. In my opinion, add the coke, keep the sub.


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[ADR1982]

I've had a Kermit and coke. I'd do coke any day. Not that common and that wine red against black is quite a looker

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

5 digit watches are like toys compared to 6 digits. They have their charm but it's a big step backwards (I myself have both).

"5 digit watches are like toys".........really?

[drtii]

I feel like, and this is my own thought based on nothing more than pre-existing models, that the black GMT that was discontinued will return as a Coke.

I have nothing to back that up other than if the rumors are true regarding GMT's moving to bi-colored bezels, it would make sense to drop a black for a multi-color black. This could mean black/green, black/red, black/yellow, .etc - I just have this feeling it means black/red.

Definitely wouldn't be basing any future purchasing decisions on a rumor, just wanted to share my thoughts.

The decision you have is a difficult one, and I'd answer it by asking myself which watch I would regret not buying/keeping. For instance, even if I loved the SubC, if I had an opportunity to purchase a SS Daytona with white face, I'd trade + cash in a heartbeat because I know that even though both watches are awesome, the Daytona pulls me in.

Does the Coke do that? Would you regret never getting a chance to buy one? If so, that's your answer. Unless your Sub can't be replaced for sentimental value, it seems pretty obvious you prefer the Coke.

[WatchBrothersLondon]

From experience you will be pleasantly surprised by the charm of this older watch. Choose the Coke, enjoy.

[tyngshen]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

5 digit watches are like toys compared to 6 digits. They have their charm but it's a big step backwards (I myself have both).

agree completely! add the coke (or maybe a polar 16570 for a lot cheaper) but trading your subc for it would be a MASSIVE downgrade.

[JMBrown32]

Originally Posted by tyngshen

agree completely! add the coke (or maybe a polar 16570 for a lot cheaper) but trading your subc for it would be a MASSIVE downgrade.

I'm inclined to agree with this. While the coke is a very cool watch, and the possibility of swapping out bezels for different looks is intriguing, I think the drop down in overall quality (or at least feeling of quality) from the 6 digit watch to the 5 digit watch would leave you a bit disappointed.

If you want to add a 5 digit GMT to your collection, I would strongly consider a polar exp. II or even a black dial exp. II. You can get an excellent condition 16570 for $5,500 - 6,000 and have a really great, under-the-radar GMT.

[dman9555]

Originally Posted by JMBrown32

I'm inclined to agree with this. While the coke is a very cool watch, and the possibility of swapping out bezels for different looks is intriguing, I think the drop down in overall quality (or at least feeling of quality) from the 6 digit watch to the 5 digit watch would leave you a bit disappointed.

If you want to add a 5 digit GMT to your collection, I would strongly consider a polar exp. II or even a black dial exp. II. You can get an excellent condition 16570 for $5,500 - 6,000 and have a really great, under-the-radar GMT.

This makes perfect sense to me hashed out, I have a 14060M that I want to swap for a 16710 or a ceramic no-date and am at an impasse