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shirtguy · 4 July 2013, 01:03 AM

for those that have a sub did it take time getting use to the heavyness ?

and due to the thick case did it stand up on the wrist?

padi56 · 4 July 2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shirtguy

for those that have a sub did it take time getting use to the heavyness ?

and due to the thick case did it stand up on the wrist?

Would call any of the sub range heavy watches and cases are not all that thick for a sports watch.The 16610 weight around 135grams, 14060M around 127grams. The newer ceramic 116610, 114060M models are a little heavier around 152 grams,even the DSSD although it is a thicker watch, is around 215 grams which is still not all that heavy.

cop414 · 4 July 2013, 01:10 AM

I went from a DOXA which was heavier and quite a bit higher on the wrist so it was the opposite for me. All comes down to what you are comparing it to I guess.

mjclark32 · 4 July 2013, 01:20 AM

I went from an IWC AT to a 16610, not heavy at all IMO.

akira23 · 4 July 2013, 01:23 AM

I went from a Pam 001D to a 14060m to a dssd, which is heavy compared to the 14060m.

Daytona-Dan · 4 July 2013, 01:32 AM

The SS SubC? No, not at all it felt extremely comfortable and the thick caseback just lifts it off your wrist a few mm. The YG Daytona however, that's another story. It takes a bit of getting used to but in a really good way!

The weight of the SS Sub is perfect and I like the fact that the YG is heavy, in fact, I love it, but it's heavy for a reason and if I had an SS watch this heavy, I don't think I would feel the same about it.

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 01:36 AM

A Sub is not heavy . . . a DSSD . . . is another thing

HAGOne

sea-dweller · 4 July 2013, 01:49 AM

My Subs fit well when I first tried them on. I find the Explorer 1 and II's to be lighter.

RMC12 · 4 July 2013, 02:33 AM

Haven't really noticed the wieght of mine at all, so I guess the answer for me is no. Fits well under shirts, both single and double cuffed, so no problem with height from the wrist for me.

diver2012 · 4 July 2013, 02:36 AM

Try on a gold Royal Oak Offshore and then come back and ask if it's heavy!

Dr. Robert · 4 July 2013, 02:46 AM

It ain't heavy, it's my submariner.

Hazelnut · 4 July 2013, 03:10 AM

I went from a Milgauss to a Sub C so for me it was even lighter and sits closer to the wrist! No complaints here. Sub weight is just right to me.

shirtguy · 4 July 2013, 03:12 AM

Im going from a strap dj to sub

Furbo · 4 July 2013, 03:29 AM

Added GMT to my collection, wore SubC before, still getting used to how it sits lower, I liked it raised a bit.

samsmart · 4 July 2013, 03:31 AM

You will get used to it pretty quick. I having been wearing a SD, a little Heavier than a Sub, and hardly notice it now.

landroverking · 4 July 2013, 03:34 AM

Not at all. My 18kt Sub on the other hand yes somewhat.

Clutch Cargo · 4 July 2013, 03:38 AM

The only watch I have ever worn where I noticed its weight was an Omega Seamaster chronograph. I have a SubC no-date, SubC Blue TT and, a DSSD. I put them on in the morning and never notice I'm wearing a watch until I look at it.

aeon888 · 4 July 2013, 04:33 AM

Unless it is a one pound watch then the weight of the watch will not bother me wearing it. ;)

T. Ferguson · 4 July 2013, 04:53 AM

From reading the responses it is obvious the perceived heft is relative to what you have been used to wearing. But I would be surprised if the SS Sub is much heavier (if at all) than the WG DJ you are currently wearing.

But to answer your question, yes, you will get used to it. Moreover, you will come to love the feeling of having a watch of real substance on your wrist. While it sits taller than the DJ, it has little problem nesting under the cuff of a dress shirt.

HL65 · 4 July 2013, 04:59 AM

Very comfortable and easy to wear. Go try one on before you buy and decide for yourself! Cheers,

analog · 4 July 2013, 04:59 AM

I came from a smaller Tag, and yes, it took about 2 weeks for the Sub to "feel right" - but now I love it. It also took some time to adjust to my shirt cuffs - I had many of my cuffs made larger to fit better.

Stick with it - shouldn't be too long/

Magic-Matt · 4 July 2013, 05:35 AM

Funny, for me it was the exact opposite! I walked away from a Sub-C brand new for 6000 bucks back in 2011 from Gibraltar because it felt too light and tiny for my taste.

Ended up buying a Glashutte Sports Evo Pano Date. Now that is HEAVY, German tank and built like one too, weighing in at 220grs! Best watch Ive ever owned too, but I like to really feel my watches!

Rashid.bk · 4 July 2013, 05:39 AM

Submariner, heavy? Sorry but I find this a little ridiculous.
I remember the first time I grabbed a Submariner, I thought it was fake or inferior in quality. Now the SubC has increased in weight marginally compared to the pre-ceramics, but to use the word heavy.....negatron.

stevedssd · 4 July 2013, 05:51 AM

I bought my subs after a DSSD, so they feel light to me....................

amaninspired · 4 July 2013, 05:57 AM

I don't find a Sub too heavy and I don't think it sits too high either. Just try it – I'm sure you'll be delighted with it!

shirtguy · 4 July 2013, 06:36 AM

could it be because the bracelet has some wiggle room?

motoikkyu · 4 July 2013, 06:47 AM

It all depends what you are used to: I wear a number of 52mm+ and some of them are on bracelets (yes, I am compensating by wearing large watches, I don't deny it!). If I've been wearing only the 6424 for days, a sub seems heavy for a short time.

shirtguy · 4 July 2013, 06:58 AM

THE CLASP gets stuck on my skin and the watch seems to be in a diffrent direction maybe i should use the glidlock and tighten it a bit?

Jack T · 4 July 2013, 07:04 AM

Compared to my Planet Ocean 42mm, the Sub was noticeably lighter, although the aesthetics on the Omega are, to me, second to none. But I do tend to wear my Sub more, a lot more.

bridgs · 4 July 2013, 07:11 AM

I went from a heavier Seiko dive watch to the sub. I think the only thing I had to get used to was the sub case back which has an angled edge which does grind my wrist bone on occasion. The Seiko had a flat case back.

4 July 2013, 01:03 AM	#1
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	wearing a submariner for those that have a sub did it take time getting use to the heavyness ? and due to the thick case did it stand up on the wrist?

4 July 2013, 01:10 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	I went from a DOXA which was heavier and quite a bit higher on the wrist so it was the opposite for me. All comes down to what you are comparing it to I guess. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

4 July 2013, 01:20 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I went from an IWC AT to a 16610, not heavy at all IMO. __________________

4 July 2013, 02:46 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,304	It ain't heavy, it's my submariner. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 July 2013, 04:53 AM	#19
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	From reading the responses it is obvious the perceived heft is relative to what you have been used to wearing. But I would be surprised if the SS Sub is much heavier (if at all) than the WG DJ you are currently wearing. But to answer your question, yes, you will get used to it. Moreover, you will come to love the feeling of having a watch of real substance on your wrist. While it sits taller than the DJ, it has little problem nesting under the cuff of a dress shirt. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

4 July 2013, 01:23 AM	#5
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	I went from a Pam 001D to a 14060m to a dssd, which is heavy compared to the 14060m.

4 July 2013, 01:32 AM	#6
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	The SS SubC? No, not at all it felt extremely comfortable and the thick caseback just lifts it off your wrist a few mm. The YG Daytona however, that's another story. It takes a bit of getting used to but in a really good way! The weight of the SS Sub is perfect and I like the fact that the YG is heavy, in fact, I love it, but it's heavy for a reason and if I had an SS watch this heavy, I don't think I would feel the same about it.

4 July 2013, 01:36 AM	#7
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	A Sub is not heavy . . . a DSSD . . . is another thing HAGOne

4 July 2013, 01:49 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My Subs fit well when I first tried them on. I find the Explorer 1 and II's to be lighter.

4 July 2013, 02:33 AM	#9
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Haven't really noticed the wieght of mine at all, so I guess the answer for me is no. Fits well under shirts, both single and double cuffed, so no problem with height from the wrist for me.

4 July 2013, 02:36 AM	#10
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	Try on a gold Royal Oak Offshore and then come back and ask if it's heavy!

4 July 2013, 03:10 AM	#12
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	I went from a Milgauss to a Sub C so for me it was even lighter and sits closer to the wrist! No complaints here. Sub weight is just right to me.

4 July 2013, 03:12 AM	#13
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	Im going from a strap dj to sub

4 July 2013, 03:29 AM	#14
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	Added GMT to my collection, wore SubC before, still getting used to how it sits lower, I liked it raised a bit.

4 July 2013, 03:31 AM	#15
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	You will get used to it pretty quick. I having been wearing a SD, a little Heavier than a Sub, and hardly notice it now.

4 July 2013, 03:34 AM	#16
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Not at all. My 18kt Sub on the other hand yes somewhat.

4 July 2013, 03:38 AM	#17
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	The only watch I have ever worn where I noticed its weight was an Omega Seamaster chronograph. I have a SubC no-date, SubC Blue TT and, a DSSD. I put them on in the morning and never notice I'm wearing a watch until I look at it.

4 July 2013, 04:33 AM	#18
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	Unless it is a one pound watch then the weight of the watch will not bother me wearing it. ;)

4 July 2013, 04:59 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Very comfortable and easy to wear. Go try one on before you buy and decide for yourself! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 July 2013, 04:59 AM	#21
analog Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Watch: 116610 - Sub Date Posts: 63	I came from a smaller Tag, and yes, it took about 2 weeks for the Sub to "feel right" - but now I love it. It also took some time to adjust to my shirt cuffs - I had many of my cuffs made larger to fit better. Stick with it - shouldn't be too long/

4 July 2013, 05:35 AM	#22
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	Funny, for me it was the exact opposite! I walked away from a Sub-C brand new for 6000 bucks back in 2011 from Gibraltar because it felt too light and tiny for my taste. Ended up buying a Glashutte Sports Evo Pano Date. Now that is HEAVY, German tank and built like one too, weighing in at 220grs! Best watch Ive ever owned too, but I like to really feel my watches!

4 July 2013, 05:39 AM	#23
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Submariner, heavy? Sorry but I find this a little ridiculous. I remember the first time I grabbed a Submariner, I thought it was fake or inferior in quality. Now the SubC has increased in weight marginally compared to the pre-ceramics, but to use the word heavy.....negatron.

4 July 2013, 05:51 AM	#24
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	I bought my subs after a DSSD, so they feel light to me....................

4 July 2013, 05:57 AM	#25
amaninspired "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	I don't find a Sub too heavy and I don't think it sits too high either. Just try it – I'm sure you'll be delighted with it!

4 July 2013, 06:36 AM	#26
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	could it be because the bracelet has some wiggle room?

4 July 2013, 06:47 AM	#27
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	It all depends what you are used to: I wear a number of 52mm+ and some of them are on bracelets (yes, I am compensating by wearing large watches, I don't deny it!). If I've been wearing only the 6424 for days, a sub seems heavy for a short time.

4 July 2013, 06:58 AM	#28
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	THE CLASP gets stuck on my skin and the watch seems to be in a diffrent direction maybe i should use the glidlock and tighten it a bit?

4 July 2013, 07:04 AM	#29
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Compared to my Planet Ocean 42mm, the Sub was noticeably lighter, although the aesthetics on the Omega are, to me, second to none. But I do tend to wear my Sub more, a lot more. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 July 2013, 07:11 AM	#30
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I went from a heavier Seiko dive watch to the sub. I think the only thing I had to get used to was the sub case back which has an angled edge which does grind my wrist bone on occasion. The Seiko had a flat case back.

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