I just can't seem to do it.....

[alanc]

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

Didn't do it..... I was in the town of the AD on business this pm, so had my SO in the car, all ready to do the trade.... Loitered around the shop window...looked at some more beautiful watches... Looked down at my own and........ Walked away..... Is this behaviour the norm I ask?! ;-))....stalking watches from the window side!!!

You either like your SO too much, or you don't like the SubC enough to give up your SO and cash too; i.e. why pay money and hand over your watch, when your watch makes you happy, and you can keep your money? I'm guessing it's at least a few thousand American...

Either way, it's a defensible position. No harm no foul - don't do the transaction until you are sure.

[Daddychaddy]

Originally Posted by alanc

You either like your SO too much, or you don't like the SubC enough to give up your SO and cash too; i.e. why pay money and hand over your watch, when your watch makes you happy, and you can keep your money? I'm guessing it's at least a few thousand American...

Either way, it's a defensible position. No harm no foul - don't do the transaction until you are sure.

Your absolutely right.... £3700 to change...=. $5700 to change....
I'm starting to rest slowly but surely on keeping the SO, and getting the Milgauss GV..... two great watches, two different styles, images etc....
The straight buy deal I can get on the GV is only £700/$1000 more than the swap on the sub.meaning I can keep the SO and buy the GV outright!!! No brainer eh!!!

[lmcgbaj]

I just finished reading this thread and I had a very similar experience as the OP. I sold my 2500 PO and my Breitling SOH to buy a SubC. I got it brand new from an AD after selling both of my watches. I did have a funny feeling when I got the SubC but I figured it was just excitement of a new watch. Unfortunately it was not.

I liked the SubC but was not even close to what I made it to be in my mind before buying. It's a very nice watch. Beautiful bracelet but it just did not work for me. I sold it and got a new 8500 PO and got back my Breitling SOH and could not be happier.

Maybe I will get a SubC later on but for now its not for me. Some will say I was not ready for the SubC or whatever you want to call it. I just did not like it enough and knowing that I had to sacrifice two beautiful watches to get it was driving me nuts.

[Daddychaddy]

Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

I just finished reading this thread and I had a very similar experience as the OP. I sold my 2500 PO and my Breitling SOH to buy a SubC. I got it brand new from an AD after selling both of my watches. I did have a funny feeling when I got the SubC but I figured it was just excitement of a new watch. Unfortunately it was not.

I liked the SubC but was not even close to what I made it to be in my mind before buying. It's a very nice watch. Beautiful bracelet but it just did not work for me. I sold it and got a new 8500 PO and got back my Breitling SOH and could not be happier.

Maybe I will get a SubC later on but for now its not for me. Some will say I was not ready for the SubC or whatever you want to call it. I just did not like it enough and knowing that I had to sacrifice two beautiful watches to get it was driving me nuts.

Thanks for sharing your experience.... I've put a rubber strap on the Breitling, making it a much sportier look....feels like I've bought a new one for 1% of the price....

The debate still goes on in my mind though.... Milgauss & keep my SO44 or trade for the Subc.... Only time and numerous trips to an over used AD will tell

[anothernewphone]

I've had a Superocean and a Sub and I say go for it.

[yld2rob]

I have a PO and a Breitling and and sub-c. If I could only have one, it would be the sub-c without a doubt.

[Daddychaddy]

I get the 1 watch point, but I don't have to have just 1.....
Is 1subc better to have than a Breitling SO and a Milgauss..... That's my issue...
Am I a 1 watch man... If so question answered.... If not question also answered....

I'm leaning toward the subc again....

[MrLee]

Lol

[lmcgbaj]

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

I get the 1 watch point, but I don't have to have just 1.....
Is 1subc better to have than a Breitling SO and a Milgauss..... That's my issue...
Am I a 1 watch man... If so question answered.... If not question also answered....

I'm leaning toward the subc again....

If you are a 1 watch man, then yes, get the SubC. Sorry for the confusion. I need variety. The best would be to keep you watches and get the subC.

[HRFdez]

Well, it looks like you did the right thing for you. As long as you are happy, so be it. I have been in your shoes before, not easy :-)

[Watchdog]

Always likes the B Superocean.

[oliphanttapp56]

Sounds like the subc is not for you at the moment, and no shame in that at the moment. The milguass is absolutely lovely, and a lot of people dont end up getting it because they want a bit more recognition from their watch (everyone says they dont but they do!) especially if there budget doesnt stretch to an entire rolex collection of different models. I think breitlings are great, quite like the superocean abyss ii, very nice watch and looks great. Two really nice watches sounds a great idea instead of a subc that everyone ends up getting anyway, be a bit different!

[Daytona-Dan]

Do it, you won't regret it. There is nothing like owning a Rolex (assuming it's your first). The Submariner is also an iconic piece and built to last. I had hesitations when I first put that sort of money down on my first but once you have it, the pain of paying for it is soon forgotten by the smile on your face and the way it makes you feel when you're wearing it.

I remember doing exactly the same thing you did, I hung around, drooled a bit, moved on. Came back later, drooled some more... Then I sad down with my wife and had a coffee and we discussed it. 45 minutes later we were in the AD taking a better look and I took it home later that day. I never looked back and never regretted it.

PS: the itch for a Sub NEVER goes away...

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by jason1332

I like the PO a lot but the finish and the perfection of the SubC is really in a different league.

The Subc is definitely not in a different league than a PO. Maybe once upon a time, not quite anymore. But everyone's entitled to an opinion and that's yours.

OP, do it. Gotta scratch the itch, and that Breitling would be gone in the blink of an eye without a thought.
The Sub is an awesome watch. Congrats.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

Do it, you won't regret it. There is nothing like owning a Rolex (assuming it's your first). The Submariner is also an iconic piece and built to last. I had hesitations when I first put that sort of money down on my first but once you have it, the pain of paying for it is soon forgotten by the smile on your face and the way it makes you feel when you're wearing it.

I remember doing exactly the same thing you did, I hung around, drooled a bit, moved on. Came back later, drooled some more... Then I sad down with my wife and had a coffee and we discussed it. 45 minutes later we were in the AD taking a better look and I took it home later that day. I never looked back and never regretted it.

PS: the itch for a Sub NEVER goes away...

Agreed big time. I talked myself out of Subs a number of times but now that I have my Hulk it's not going anywhere.

[Chainring]

When I was deciding between the Sub and the GMT I decided that the GMT would suit my lifestyle and needs more. After all, I haven't made a dive in 10 years at least. Also, I wanted to be a little different than all the others who choose a Sub as their one and only Rolex. I now have the GMT and it is a beautiful (almost) perfect watch but every time I look it I have a slight nagging feeling. I recently had the opportunity to strap on a SubC and I realized that it is truly the watch I must own and that itch will only grow as time goes on. I'm seriously considering flipping the GMT in the next few months but I'm taking my time in doing so.

You have a great watch that make you happy but that Sub itch isn't going to go away. Don't torture yourself. Just get up the courage to do what you really want to do anyway.

[ingoodtime]

I had bought a bunch of Renato, In vista, and various other brands including Movado. Then, I purchased my blue dial Breitling SO Steefish xplus. It was my first expensive (for me) watch. I since have a 16613 sub and a 116710 ceramic GMT. I do find the 40 MM a little more comfortable than my heavier 44MM super ocean. The SO is a very nice watch and I understand your reluctance to part with it.