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alettiere · 26 February 2011, 03:05 PM

After months of saving, researching and shopping around, I finally have acquired my brand new SubC!

While I don't have a massive collection of other high-end watches to compare it to, I bought this with the intention of it being my one and only Rolex. My daily beater that will spend 24/7 on my wrist. I know that some people believe that once you start, you can't stop, but I'm always more intrigued by the one-watch guys whose timepieces have sentimental value and stories associated with them.

With that being said, I got an excellent deal from a local AD which was recommended to me here in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Sales tax was bypassed and my price out the door was better than any TRF offers I could find brand new. Getting it insured through Jeweler's Mutual for peace of mind as well.

I absolutely love this watch. Looks great with everything, whether it's casual or business. The ceramic bezel will get daily use given my job. The upgraded casing definitely gives this watch more of a wrist presence than some of the classics that I've tried on over the last several months.

I can understand how it's not for everyone. In fact, some may say the ceramic shine is really teetering on the fence between tool vs dress watch. It definitely doesn't seem as low-key as the classic model - which is fine by me, but may not be for others.

In my opinion, this is an excellent buy. With its rich history and iconic status, you simply cannot go wrong. I'll definitely be getting my money's worth out of my SubC :)

Hydrographer · 26 February 2011, 03:14 PM

great! Enjoy it mate.

Eric88 · 26 February 2011, 03:18 PM

Congrats on a great watch!

robk215k · 26 February 2011, 03:19 PM

Congrats on pulling the trigger. What a great feeling. I have some mews for you though. I was in your exact shoes 1 year ago. I spent just under $9,000 for a tt ceramic black sub. My biggest previous purvhase was $650 for a movado. Figured I was good for life....got me a beautiful rolex that I'll cherish for years and years. It's still fantastic and I still wear it every day, but recently got the itch for another. I'm now shopping for a blue one. Very close to closing the deal. Also already have plans for next years purchase!!

dalip · 26 February 2011, 03:27 PM

Excellent!!! Enjoy.

SS Oyster · 26 February 2011, 03:31 PM

Terrific watch - enjoy!

Must be a lefty to wear it on your right wrist.

alettiere · 26 February 2011, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Terrific watch - enjoy!

Must be a lefty to wear it on your right wrist.

Indeed I am.

DCgator · 26 February 2011, 03:38 PM

What a great choice. Congrats and welcome aboard!

HACKNSACK44 · 26 February 2011, 04:25 PM

Congrats!!

enbro · 26 February 2011, 04:33 PM

I bought a vintage Datejust over 15 years ago and that's been my one and only Rolex....until recently I got the bug again and just today bought a Submariner. It's been like an itch that I never scratched and now it's scratched and I feel good!

PHDX2 · 26 February 2011, 05:13 PM

Congratulations!

Jurgen920 · 26 February 2011, 07:35 PM

Welcome to the club!! i've never been so proud to own a beauty like sub c and still ecstatic over it. had mine for almost 10 yrs now :)

travisb · 26 February 2011, 08:01 PM

The SubC is perfect to have with you 24/7 for absolutely anything!!
Enjoy it!!

Art 1 · 26 February 2011, 08:04 PM

Congrats.

spuds · 26 February 2011, 08:22 PM

Congratulations!

mascot · 26 February 2011, 08:27 PM

Welcome to the clubs =)

dddrees · 26 February 2011, 08:32 PM

Welcome to the Club.

Excellent choice, Congrats.

14060Perfection · 26 February 2011, 08:59 PM

That watch is dynamite! Will have to get one next year.

anipit · 26 February 2011, 09:11 PM

Well done!!
I also like to be oneandonlywatch!!

nauticajoe · 26 February 2011, 10:30 PM

Congrats!

HOBSONG58 · 26 February 2011, 10:55 PM

Having acquired one this week myself i'm right there on the same page with you. Enjoy looking at it cause i haven't stopped.

Puffy · 26 February 2011, 10:58 PM

good work

Cru Jones · 26 February 2011, 11:24 PM

lookin' good!

haven't heard many people comment on the shine of the bezel...i think it looks great.

hennabav · 27 February 2011, 01:12 AM

Great choice!!! That can certainly take a beating and will continue to run forever if it ever comes to that point!! Enjoy that piece!!

girltime · 27 February 2011, 01:20 AM

Congrats on the Sub. It looks great on you.

Rolexavidfan · 27 February 2011, 01:22 AM

Congrats on your Sub C...

To share. I got my Sub C after a long hiatus on the Rolex brand. Shortly got an SS Daytona in less than a month. Am planning on my next purchase in which threads were posted to solicit inputs and opinions. It just nevers stop once you start :)

karmatp · 27 February 2011, 01:29 AM

The Sub C is the best watch I have ever owned. All the other Rolex sport watches I have owned over the years don't even come close to the quality of the new Sub C. Huge congrats on a great purchase, enjoy it for life.

sea-dweller · 27 February 2011, 01:29 AM

Congrats!

Steelfish · 27 February 2011, 02:16 AM

Congratulations, phenomenal watch!!!

DanteBrandolini · 27 February 2011, 02:24 AM

Congrats...Gorgeous Rolex you got there! I can totally relate to having a one and only watch that will be with you 24/7 on all your travels thru life. My Rolex is a Deepsea and I never take it off ever. Rolex is the most iconic Watch you can ever own. I remember reading this ad from Rolex that reads "When a Man has the World in his Hands, you'll find a Rolex on his wrist" Enjoy Your Rolex Sub...it looks great on you.

26 February 2011, 03:05 PM	#1
alettiere "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: SubC Posts: 43	Sub-C: One long awaited acqusition! After months of saving, researching and shopping around, I finally have acquired my brand new SubC! While I don't have a massive collection of other high-end watches to compare it to, I bought this with the intention of it being my one and only Rolex. My daily beater that will spend 24/7 on my wrist. I know that some people believe that once you start, you can't stop, but I'm always more intrigued by the one-watch guys whose timepieces have sentimental value and stories associated with them. With that being said, I got an excellent deal from a local AD which was recommended to me here in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Sales tax was bypassed and my price out the door was better than any TRF offers I could find brand new. Getting it insured through Jeweler's Mutual for peace of mind as well. I absolutely love this watch. Looks great with everything, whether it's casual or business. The ceramic bezel will get daily use given my job. The upgraded casing definitely gives this watch more of a wrist presence than some of the classics that I've tried on over the last several months. I can understand how it's not for everyone. In fact, some may say the ceramic shine is really teetering on the fence between tool vs dress watch. It definitely doesn't seem as low-key as the classic model - which is fine by me, but may not be for others. In my opinion, this is an excellent buy. With its rich history and iconic status, you simply cannot go wrong. I'll definitely be getting my money's worth out of my SubC :) Attached Images

26 February 2011, 03:27 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Excellent!!! Enjoy. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 February 2011, 04:25 PM	#9
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

26 February 2011, 05:13 PM	#11
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Congratulations! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

26 February 2011, 08:01 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Big congrats to you! The SubC is perfect to have with you 24/7 for absolutely anything!! Enjoy it!!

26 February 2011, 03:14 PM	#2
Hydrographer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Offshore Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 219	great! Enjoy it mate.

26 February 2011, 03:18 PM	#3
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Congrats on a great watch!

26 February 2011, 03:19 PM	#4
robk215k "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Bucks County, PA Watch: Batman Posts: 472	Congrats on pulling the trigger. What a great feeling. I have some mews for you though. I was in your exact shoes 1 year ago. I spent just under $9,000 for a tt ceramic black sub. My biggest previous purvhase was $650 for a movado. Figured I was good for life....got me a beautiful rolex that I'll cherish for years and years. It's still fantastic and I still wear it every day, but recently got the itch for another. I'm now shopping for a blue one. Very close to closing the deal. Also already have plans for next years purchase!!

26 February 2011, 03:31 PM	#6
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Terrific watch - enjoy! Must be a lefty to wear it on your right wrist.

26 February 2011, 03:38 PM	#8
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	What a great choice. Congrats and welcome aboard!

26 February 2011, 04:33 PM	#10
enbro "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 31	I bought a vintage Datejust over 15 years ago and that's been my one and only Rolex....until recently I got the bug again and just today bought a Submariner. It's been like an itch that I never scratched and now it's scratched and I feel good!

26 February 2011, 07:35 PM	#12
Jurgen920 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jurgen Location: Malaysia Watch: 16610 Posts: 8	Welcome to the club!! i've never been so proud to own a beauty like sub c and still ecstatic over it. had mine for almost 10 yrs now :)

26 February 2011, 08:04 PM	#14
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats.

26 February 2011, 08:22 PM	#15
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Congratulations! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

26 February 2011, 08:27 PM	#16
mascot Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UTC/GMT +1 Hours Watch: 16570 Posts: 250	Welcome to the clubs =)

26 February 2011, 08:32 PM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to the Club. Excellent choice, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 February 2011, 08:59 PM	#18
14060Perfection "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Out There Posts: 73	That watch is dynamite! Will have to get one next year.

26 February 2011, 09:11 PM	#19
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	Well done!! I also like to be oneandonlywatch!! __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

26 February 2011, 10:30 PM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats!

26 February 2011, 10:55 PM	#21
HOBSONG58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 13	Having acquired one this week myself i'm right there on the same page with you. Enjoy looking at it cause i haven't stopped.

26 February 2011, 10:58 PM	#22
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	good work __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

26 February 2011, 11:24 PM	#23
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	lookin' good! haven't heard many people comment on the shine of the bezel...i think it looks great.

27 February 2011, 01:12 AM	#24
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Great choice!!! That can certainly take a beating and will continue to run forever if it ever comes to that point!! Enjoy that piece!!

27 February 2011, 01:20 AM	#25
girltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Lisa Location: Texas Watch: TT Sub 16613 Posts: 493	Congrats on the Sub. It looks great on you.

27 February 2011, 01:22 AM	#26
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	Congrats on your Sub C... To share. I got my Sub C after a long hiatus on the Rolex brand. Shortly got an SS Daytona in less than a month. Am planning on my next purchase in which threads were posted to solicit inputs and opinions. It just nevers stop once you start :)

27 February 2011, 01:29 AM	#27
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The Sub C is the best watch I have ever owned. All the other Rolex sport watches I have owned over the years don't even come close to the quality of the new Sub C. Huge congrats on a great purchase, enjoy it for life. __________________ My grails:

27 February 2011, 01:29 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 February 2011, 02:16 AM	#29
Steelfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: Angola Watch: RExpI Posts: 145	Congratulations, phenomenal watch!!!

27 February 2011, 02:24 AM	#30
DanteBrandolini Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Dante Location: New York City Watch: Rolex What Else? Posts: 82	Congrats...Gorgeous Rolex you got there! I can totally relate to having a one and only watch that will be with you 24/7 on all your travels thru life. My Rolex is a Deepsea and I never take it off ever. Rolex is the most iconic Watch you can ever own. I remember reading this ad from Rolex that reads "When a Man has the World in his Hands, you'll find a Rolex on his wrist" Enjoy Your Rolex Sub...it looks great on you.

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