Think i want to flip after 4 days

[Darchi19]

As some of you may know, I bought a 2016 Sub C No Date 4 days ago.

But I'm struggling without the date, and I honestly do feel the watch is heavy on the wrist.

I have made the call to the dealer I purchased the watch from and he's been amazing, happy to take the watch back into stock and sell it on for me, I will of course see him right for dealing with this.

He even said if I had kept the stickers on the watch he would have returned the full balance or offered a replacement to the same value.

The watch I have earmarked to replace the Sub is the Date Just 2 (Blue or black sticks )

Has anyone ever had this situation, can see me losing maybe a £100/£200, and will serve as a lesson to not jump in so quick.

[Etschell]

wow. nope never happened. but for a few hundred pounds no biggie.

[armen34]

If only few hundred not a big deal... Make sure you really don't want it though!

[mjclark32]

If weight is an issue you may want to go five digit serials, 16610 etc. hollow links save weight

[watchwatcher]

Well...I wouldn't flip a sub for a DJ2, but you gotta do what you gotta do...

What about flipping for the sub date? I know you say the weight is an issue, but in all honesty, I can't see a whole lot of difference in wearing a DJ2 and sub both in SS.

If you do flip, my vote would be the blue stick dial. Good luck

[Scapegoat]

Thats a pity... I tried it on and it was prettyok. DatejustII blue sticks!

[tifosi]

This hasn't happened to me as of yet. Usually I've tried a particular watch on enough where I know how it's going to wear. I'm surprised that even after 4 days, the weight hasn't disappeared. Unless you didn't wear it for 4 days straight and just kinda tried it out a couple of times.

[anothernewphone]

I've wanted to ditch a watch that quickly, for sure. It wasn't something I had tried on in person, though. If you know it's not right for you, then flip it!

I can see you losing more than a few pounds though, it wouldn't be unheard of for the dealer to give you significantly less than you paid just a few days back.

[Snow-Dweller]

My advice would be to hold off for a while.

I'm surprised you still find the weight an issue after four days. As for the date issue....something made you choose the no-date over the date...what was it?

[The Libertine]

Totally understand - my experience was with a different brand, not Rolex, but knew after a few days of wearing the watch had to go.

Good for you, though, on not prolonging the decision and moving onto another watch.

[GB-man]

I ditched a watch after a couple weeks but it costs me 1000 pounds not 1-200

[douglasf13]

I'd look into a 16610. I found that to be the right compromise.

[Danny83]

If you are not happy flip it

[Juantxo]

Great merchant. Go for it. The DJ is just about as tough as the Sub, lighter, more comfortable, has the date, and you'll be happy. I'd never buy a Sub without date, but that's just me. The DJ, I love.

[WAK4]

Lose a few hundred isn't all that bad, but I'd give it a bit of time to see if you can adjust.

1, the weight is something I think you won't notice eventually. 2, not having a date is something that drove me nuts when I had my first Daytona, but then I found I didn't care after a point.

Guess I'm saying you may get used to both "flaws." That said, its a pricey thing to have if it doesn't make you happy.

[toneafficianado]

I has happened to me but after a few months not days. Sell it and get the DJ is what I recommend. I haven't regretted selling the one I went cold on. [Sub C Bluesy]

[rebel_1]

If the weight is an issue, the DJII is probably as much or more than the Sub. I would wait a while before flipping, but as you already know, seems like you won't lose much money.

What other watches are in your collection?

[Darchi19]

Yeah I have toyed with the idea of the pre ceramic.... it feels amazing on wrist. but its the stamp metal clasp that puts me off....

when I drop the watch off to the dealer tomorrow and spend a bit more time with the pre ceramic and the DJ2

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Darchi19

Yeah I have toyed with the idea of the pre ceramic.... it feels amazing on wrist. but its the stamp metal clasp that puts me off....

when I drop the watch off to the dealer tomorrow and spend a bit more time with the pre ceramic and the DJ2

The stamped metal clasp and non-solid bracelet links are a bit part of why the pre-ceramic is lighter. It's a very functional and light clasp with a more vintage vibe, which may or may not be your thing. I prefer it, myself.

[Darchi19]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

If the weight is an issue, the DJII is probably as much or more than the Sub. I would wait a while before flipping, but as you already know, seems like you won't lose much money.

What other watches are in your collection?

I have no collection.... The Sub C was my first watch of any note.

I have had a Tag F1 .... and I bought a Steinhart OVM ( Sold after a few days )

I see the Date Just as a watch that will tick all the boxes now, more than enough water resistance for me, date , PEL so it can be dressed up if needed, but it can still be casual.

The sub C seems to Hold Value well, I've been offered £4500 from Watch Finder based in London, I only paid £4700 for it so that wouldn't be that painful.

[Flywheel]

I have both watches and the DJ2 wears a lot lighter and more easily.

[AK797]

Try on a whole bunch of watches, I think the DJ2 will feel similar to the Subc so not sure it will be better for you.

[youthagainsttt]

Absolutely, the DJ2 is a great watch especially the blue sticks with fluted bezel.

I have had that feeling but the best way is just to try on the watch as many times as possible - with my last purchase I think I must have tried it on about 45 times roughly at different TD's here in Hong Kong. Which isn't that hard as I think there must be the most Rolex TD's anywhere in the world here lol

[samson66]

I'd give it some more time first - you are definitely in "buyer's remorse" time frame. Your opinion may change in a week or two.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by Darchi19

I bought a 2016 Sub C No Date 4 days ago. But I'm struggling without the date, and I honestly do feel the watch is heavy on the wrist.

Originally Posted by Darchi19

and I bought a Steinhart OVM ( Sold after a few days )

sense a trend here

[DevinH]

Never heard of this myself to be honest. I do hear you on the no date thing though. I see date as being a fundamental part of a watch. So that alone would bug me. Go Sub w/date and be happy.


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[squeaks376]

I actually flipped a dj2 for a sub date. Honestly not much difference in weight on the wrist. Love my hulk, but the dj2 is also a great piece.

[bighaole]

FWIW, I struggled with my first no date watch (a Daytona). But over time I got used to it. The Daytona is also significantly heavier than what I was wearing before, and I loved the extra weight. I felt like it was a reminder that I bought myself something of substance, of quality. I enjoyed feeling the extra tug on my left arm to remember that it was there.

Today, I'm wearing a MKII KeyWest (very nice modern re-interpretation of the original Rolex GMT Master) and, with a nato strap, it really feels like I'm wearing nothing at all. They each have their charms.

In general, I would go more than 4 days, to see how I adjust to the new watch. I've had buyers remorse before, and I usually overcome it in a few weeks (there is a bronze Tudor sitting at home that fell into that category, but now I smile ever time I grab it!). Some changes take a little time to settle in. But, if you're not happy, and the cost is not too bad, no one would fault you for making the change.

[T. Ferguson]

My only reservation about the proposed flip is the DJ is a very different watch than the Sub. Make sure that's what you really want. If you still like the looks of the Sub and are really drawn to the professional line-up, then consider the GMT because it resolves both your stated issues, weight and date.

[Vaxe]

Nuff said. Killer watch and certainly a keeper.