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vjb.knife · 30 July 2009, 05:56 AM

The Sub and the GMT are the only Rolex watches that I would ever consider owning. Along with the Sub I am including the Seadweller as I have owned a couple of them and the new Deepsea. The rest of the Rolex line, with the possible exception of the Explorer, has no appeal to me. So I guess I am just the opposite.

els4 · 30 July 2009, 06:08 AM

Thankfully we have differing tastes here at TRF. If not, things could get boring in a hurry. There is a Rolex out there for all of us. Enjoy.

KJacques · 30 July 2009, 06:09 AM

I noticed the other day in an interview with James Cameron that he was wearing a SS submariner. I've seen him doing some of his underwater adventure documentaries wearing what looked like the same watch. Here's a man who could wear any watch he wanted and chooses the simple SS Sub.

But then there's definitely a hard core adventurer in that man so I'm not surprised. Doesn't seem that he's too worried about being seen wearing what everyone else is wearing.

Cato · 30 July 2009, 06:12 AM

To me the Subbie has a simple elegance. On the SS model, usually there are no diamonds and polished center links. There are a lot of them in the wild, so it has become iconographic. Of course, if you are a Bond fan, the Subbie is the "go to" watch.

andhedrew · 30 July 2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

The Daytona and GMT faddish...? the GMT has been around only one year less than the Sub and the Daytona is now going on 50 years old. Please don't take this the wrong way but that is not a "fade".

No, no... don't get me wrong. I might have worded this better but the Sub rarely ever really changes (at least the SS version) while the GMT goes through periodic "enhancements" that I'm guessing are to stimulate sales. Don't know much about the Daytona's other than that they seem to be very popular right now.

If you are a fan of the Daytona and do not understand the appeal of the Sub then I can tell you that I know exactly what you mean... only in reverse!

Here is a smaller version of the last pic I studied for months before coming to my decision on the Sub over the GMT. Basically, I chose the Sub because it is not as flashy (though I would love a version of the Sub with ceramin bezel). Not a fan of polished bracelets.

BlackpoolRolexCoaste · 30 July 2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Clay

I feel the same way about the Daytona.....

x2

AIKO · 30 July 2009, 06:46 AM

Everyone has an opinion.

PS: I am fixing my scope I type :-)

tthopp05 · 30 July 2009, 07:21 AM

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Thomas · 30 July 2009, 07:46 AM

To each his own.

Rebel · 30 July 2009, 07:48 AM

Good enough for Sean Connery/007....good enough for me.

davidwatts · 30 July 2009, 07:54 AM

The Sub and the Datejust to me are the most iconic watches because in 50+ years they have changed so little and they share a damn good movement which will keep good time even with the odd bump or two. Ok. I own both so I'm biased...

Voltaire · 30 July 2009, 08:02 AM

My first love was the Sub. As soon as I could afford it, I bought the TT Blue Sub. I have had it for 5 years and love it as much now as I did when I first go it.

The irony is that I usually hate the quotidian and I think a lot more people have the sub over the GMT. However, I had to get my Sub.

I'm mad I'm not wearing it today

Voltaire · 30 July 2009, 08:03 AM

Also, I like how well this thread went. I thought the OP was going to get skewered, but everyone played nice.

I do like the GMT and could see myself buying it in a few years, but the Sub was my Grail watch.

Trini · 30 July 2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dmb51599

Is it just me or is anyone else not attracted to or does not see the appeal of the Sub? I'm not knocking it because it is a wonderful piece without a doubt. Please go easy on me.

dUmb51599

dmb51599 · 30 July 2009, 12:00 PM

There's JJ! I knew he would show up eventually! When I said I would be hunt down and shot I had you in mind!

pz93c · 30 July 2009, 02:25 PM

It doesn't do much for me, either.

My wrist doesn't like 40mm+ watches.

It likes 36mm watches.

Andad · 30 July 2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trini

dUmb51599

Missing a few smiles there...mate.

Singslinger · 30 July 2009, 03:53 PM

To each his own. I think the Sub is the qunitessential Rolex, embodying all the qualities that the brand stands for, such as good looks, toughness and elegance. Then again, I dislike the shape and looks of Ferraris and Porsches and would never buy one, even if I had the money.

Changmaisausage · 30 July 2009, 04:22 PM

A green limited was my first Rolex I have since swapped it for a Yachtmaster SS which I still own. I have never missed the Sub and have had several other Rolex sporrts models,the new Sub holds no real appeal though a single/double red will be a watch that I will own in the future (the older ones do appeal to me)

Finley · 30 July 2009, 05:00 PM

I love the Sub. I thought the Datejust was THE iconic Rolex, but after having the opportunity to own one it was not the right one for me (still hugely iconic). I like the sporty watches better, and I would love to own a Sub one day.

Watchdog · 30 July 2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trini

dUmb51599

I had been pleased by how diplomatic the responses had generally been.

Jet · 30 July 2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

To each his own.

x2!

30 July 2009, 05:56 AM	#61
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	The Sub and the GMT are the only ..... The Sub and the GMT are the only Rolex watches that I would ever consider owning. Along with the Sub I am including the Seadweller as I have owned a couple of them and the new Deepsea. The rest of the Rolex line, with the possible exception of the Explorer, has no appeal to me. So I guess I am just the opposite.

30 July 2009, 07:48 AM	#70
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Good enough for Sean Connery/007....good enough for me. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 July 2009, 07:54 AM	#71
davidwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Hampshire,England Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 446	The Sub and the Datejust to me are the most iconic watches because in 50+ years they have changed so little and they share a damn good movement which will keep good time even with the odd bump or two. Ok. I own both so I'm biased... __________________ No present like the time.

30 July 2009, 05:00 PM	#80
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	I love the Sub. I thought the Datejust was THE iconic Rolex, but after having the opportunity to own one it was not the right one for me (still hugely iconic). I like the sporty watches better, and I would love to own a Sub one day. __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

30 July 2009, 06:08 AM	#62
els4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Edgars Location: Southeastern PA Watch: Wimbledon DJ Posts: 201	Thankfully we have differing tastes here at TRF. If not, things could get boring in a hurry. There is a Rolex out there for all of us. Enjoy.

30 July 2009, 06:09 AM	#63
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I noticed the other day in an interview with James Cameron that he was wearing a SS submariner. I've seen him doing some of his underwater adventure documentaries wearing what looked like the same watch. Here's a man who could wear any watch he wanted and chooses the simple SS Sub. But then there's definitely a hard core adventurer in that man so I'm not surprised. Doesn't seem that he's too worried about being seen wearing what everyone else is wearing.

30 July 2009, 06:12 AM	#64
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	To me the Subbie has a simple elegance. On the SS model, usually there are no diamonds and polished center links. There are a lot of them in the wild, so it has become iconographic. Of course, if you are a Bond fan, the Subbie is the "go to" watch.

30 July 2009, 06:46 AM	#67
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Everyone has an opinion. PS: I am fixing my scope I type :-)

30 July 2009, 07:21 AM	#68
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	?????????????????????????????????????????????

30 July 2009, 07:46 AM	#69
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	To each his own.

30 July 2009, 08:02 AM	#72
Voltaire Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 16	My first love was the Sub. As soon as I could afford it, I bought the TT Blue Sub. I have had it for 5 years and love it as much now as I did when I first go it. The irony is that I usually hate the quotidian and I think a lot more people have the sub over the GMT. However, I had to get my Sub. I'm mad I'm not wearing it today

30 July 2009, 08:03 AM	#73
Voltaire Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 16	Also, I like how well this thread went. I thought the OP was going to get skewered, but everyone played nice. I do like the GMT and could see myself buying it in a few years, but the Sub was my Grail watch.

30 July 2009, 12:00 PM	#75
dmb51599 Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Miami Watch: Daytona 16520 Posts: 46	There's JJ! I knew he would show up eventually! When I said I would be hunt down and shot I had you in mind!

30 July 2009, 02:25 PM	#76
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	It doesn't do much for me, either. My wrist doesn't like 40mm+ watches. It likes 36mm watches.

30 July 2009, 03:53 PM	#78
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	To each his own. I think the Sub is the qunitessential Rolex, embodying all the qualities that the brand stands for, such as good looks, toughness and elegance. Then again, I dislike the shape and looks of Ferraris and Porsches and would never buy one, even if I had the money.

30 July 2009, 04:22 PM	#79
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	A green limited was my first Rolex I have since swapped it for a Yachtmaster SS which I still own. I have never missed the Sub and have had several other Rolex sporrts models,the new Sub holds no real appeal though a single/double red will be a watch that I will own in the future (the older ones do appeal to me)

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