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Thomas · 30 October 2009, 02:33 AM

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

JBat · 30 October 2009, 02:35 AM

Why not just flip it for an Explorer? Depending on condition, it could be close to a wash.

Quicksilver · 30 October 2009, 02:37 AM

Watches come and go.

I love the Sub but I grew tired of mine and flipped it for a mint 2003 Pepsi GMT (always my dream watch) and an Omega Seamaster.

Do I regret selling the Sub. Yes.
Do I regret buying the GMT and the Seamaster. No.
Will I sell the GMT - never.
Will I get another Sub in the future. Probably (and most likely an older model with lug holes).

Wait, and see how you feel in a while. If you feel the same, flip the Sub and don't look back.

viper · 30 October 2009, 02:38 AM

keep it..i go thru phases all the time.

i think the sub is one you'll keep coming back to

Speed · 30 October 2009, 03:18 AM

Do not sell the sub - ever!

ingoodtime · 30 October 2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

We always want what we don't have. Just the way we are.

nektar · 30 October 2009, 05:12 AM

the people that sold their subs always regreted it. keep it and if you do not want to see it, hide it.. after a few months/years it will wait for you. now, if you can sell it in a really decent price (very difficult under this financial crisis) just DO IT and put the money in a savings acct (2% APY

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datejust1 · 30 October 2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by viper

keep it..i go thru phases all the time.

i think the sub is one you'll keep coming back to

X2!

esm · 30 October 2009, 05:14 AM

def keep it. I have gone through that phase earlier this year.
But now the sub love is back.

JJ Irani · 30 October 2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

Hi Thomas,

I've had that happen to me in the past. My current SS Sub-date is No.5 (not to mention 4 separate TT Subs)

Best thing to do at times like these, is put the watch aside in a safe place - out of sight and out of mind for a month or so.

A month later I can betcha you will be craving to wear it once again.

Good luck - JJ

R1@160@alltimes · 30 October 2009, 05:15 AM

I will never sell my Sub.

Nick1959 · 30 October 2009, 05:22 AM

I sort of take turns with all my watches. Also now I do not wear watches to keep time but as an jewellery/accessary. So depending on the mood and occassio almost all get some writ time

kcmo · 30 October 2009, 05:26 AM

I agree with what's been said here...put it away for a month or so and then see how you feel. I bet you'll be happy to see it again!

mikefrmnj · 30 October 2009, 05:59 AM

I have a TT Bluesy which was my first and seldom wear it but I could never bring myself to part with it. My SS Sub is my everyday wearer and my most recent addition which I just can't take off.

walds11 · 30 October 2009, 06:10 AM

I will never sell my Sub. Did once and totally regretted it. You would have to saw it off my wrist. It's the staple of my collection, whether I have one watch or many.

Zgar · 30 October 2009, 06:37 AM

Everyone here know how I feel about The Deep Sea and how it is the best Rolex I have ever owned.. This is very true. But I regret selling my SS Sub Date and wish I still had it... Sold it approx 8 month ago.

30 October 2009, 02:33 AM	#1
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Losing the "Sub love" I have a stainless steel DJ and a stainless steel Sub which I typically rotate after wearing each for a couple of weeks at time. Lately it seems I have lost the desire to wear the Sub, it just does not excite me anymore like the DJ still does. I have found myself switching every few days between the DJ and a vintage stainless steel Girard-Perregaux on an alligator strap. Can't say I miss the Sub but I have no desire to get rid of it either. Maybe it's just a phase I am going through. I still enjoy how the DJ looks on my wrist. If anything I would replace the Sub with an Explorer I, but that won't be done for a long time, if ever. I had an Exp I years ago and that is the one I truly regret gettin rid of. OK, I'm done rambling.

30 October 2009, 02:37 AM	#3
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Watches come and go. I love the Sub but I grew tired of mine and flipped it for a mint 2003 Pepsi GMT (always my dream watch) and an Omega Seamaster. Do I regret selling the Sub. Yes. Do I regret buying the GMT and the Seamaster. No. Will I sell the GMT - never. Will I get another Sub in the future. Probably (and most likely an older model with lug holes). Wait, and see how you feel in a while. If you feel the same, flip the Sub and don't look back. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

30 October 2009, 02:38 AM	#4
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	keep it..i go thru phases all the time. i think the sub is one you'll keep coming back to __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

30 October 2009, 05:12 AM	#7
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	the people that sold their subs always regreted it. keep it and if you do not want to see it, hide it.. after a few months/years it will wait for you. now, if you can sell it in a really decent price (very difficult under this financial crisis) just DO IT and put the money in a savings acct (2% APY)

30 October 2009, 05:15 AM	#11
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I will never sell my Sub. __________________

30 October 2009, 02:35 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Why not just flip it for an Explorer? Depending on condition, it could be close to a wash.

30 October 2009, 03:18 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do not sell the sub - ever!

30 October 2009, 05:14 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	def keep it. I have gone through that phase earlier this year. But now the sub love is back.

30 October 2009, 05:22 AM	#12
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	I sort of take turns with all my watches. Also now I do not wear watches to keep time but as an jewellery/accessary. So depending on the mood and occassio almost all get some writ time __________________ Regards, Nick Rolex Oyster Perpetual, DSSD,TT GMT IIC Daytona SS Breitling Chronomat CX 20000 Swiss Military,Longine Grande

30 October 2009, 05:26 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I agree with what's been said here...put it away for a month or so and then see how you feel. I bet you'll be happy to see it again!

30 October 2009, 05:59 AM	#14
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	I have a TT Bluesy which was my first and seldom wear it but I could never bring myself to part with it. My SS Sub is my everyday wearer and my most recent addition which I just can't take off.

30 October 2009, 06:10 AM	#15
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I will never sell my Sub. Did once and totally regretted it. You would have to saw it off my wrist. It's the staple of my collection, whether I have one watch or many. __________________ Adam

30 October 2009, 06:37 AM	#16
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	Everyone here know how I feel about The Deep Sea and how it is the best Rolex I have ever owned.. This is very true. But I regret selling my SS Sub Date and wish I still had it... Sold it approx 8 month ago.

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