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Henry T · 24 July 2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

To me a Rolex without a cyclops eye is just not a Rolex.

Wow! in that case I'm going to demand my money back for the SD and 14060M. How dare they sell me a non-Rolex for that kind of money.

Joelmor · 24 July 2007, 09:05 PM

The Submariner is beautiful, simple, classic, cleam]\n and about as understated as a Rolex professional model can be,

Joel

TARDIS · 24 July 2007, 10:47 PM

Terrific photo Joel

The model appeals to me far more that the 16610. The 14060M is the most elegant and original of the diver range IMHO.

RyanS · 25 July 2007, 03:28 AM

Thanks for the info. I will be visiting my local AD this weekend to try them on and see which I like, although I don't think I will be making the purchase at that time (but hopefully soon)!

S2000 Driver · 25 July 2007, 06:30 AM

Hard to argue with the 'less is more' theory of elegance. I've always subscribed to that.

However, I did cave-in slightly to the practical/bling arguments by going with the 16610.

With it, I can readily see the date and it comes with the signature Cyclops so I'm reminded I'm wearing something special.

ldmarcht · 25 July 2007, 09:59 AM

I'm a newby, so I'll do my first post with the ultimate of heresies....

I just bought a sub date after considering the gmt black on black model. I preferred the heavier crown and so forth. Old school is perfect for this watch as it's my daily wear watch. I would have purchased a Sea Dweller except the thicker case sets too high for me.

My heretical desire; get the sub refitted with a crystal that doesn't have the magnifier, sort of like a sea dweller in sub's clothing.

Tell me I'm crazy or better yet let me know if anyone has ever done this conversion and where can I get it done. This watch will never be resold, so that's not an issue for me....

thanks!

S2000 Driver · 25 July 2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

Tell me I'm crazy...

Welcome to TRF!

That said, you're...

Henry T · 25 July 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

My heretical desire; get the sub refitted with a crystal that doesn't have the magnifier, sort of like a sea dweller in sub's clothing.

thanks!

I've read elsewhere that the cyclops is a glued on piece and can actually be removed. There is no need for refitting. Just don't ask me how.

Erix · 25 July 2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohlins

not only dun mind the cyclops.....but kinda like it.......

hear hear...I need the date and the cyclops just makes it better.

I would go crazy without the date function..but it is your choice.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 July 2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

I'm a newby, so I'll do my first post with the ultimate of heresies....

I just bought a sub date after considering the gmt black on black model. I preferred the heavier crown and so forth. Old school is perfect for this watch as it's my daily wear watch. I would have purchased a Sea Dweller except the thicker case sets too high for me.

My heretical desire; get the sub refitted with a crystal that doesn't have the magnifier, sort of like a sea dweller in sub's clothing.

Tell me I'm crazy or better yet let me know if anyone has ever done this conversion and where can I get it done. This watch will never be resold, so that's not an issue for me....

thanks!

First of all:

BIG welcome to TRF!

As "Henry T" says, the cyclops is in fact GLUED ON!

So if you want the look you desire, go to an AD and have it snapped of

ldmarcht · 26 July 2007, 12:41 AM

Maybe I'll just get therapy instead....BTW, my sub spent more than 20 hours in the ocean during a recent week long visit to Maui and cleaned up everyday just like nothing had happened. What a watch!!!!

thanks for the sporting responses, great forum!

Has anyone seen (as in held in their hand) the new ceramic bezel GMT?

thx

puffnmo · 26 July 2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

To me a Rolex without a cyclops eye is just not a Rolex.

nko - The Daytona isn't a Rolex???

S2000 Driver · 26 July 2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

nko - The Daytona isn't a Rolex???

I believe the operative words were "To me..."

ausmce8 · 26 July 2007, 05:02 AM

Bought a ND several months ago, kinda wish I bought the date Sub for most of the reasons listed above.

- I always find my self looikng for the date
- decreased resale value, compared to the date sub

knuckleduster · 26 July 2007, 06:51 AM

I had the same debate - went with the no-date. I really like the clean, uncluttered look. I had a watch for years that showed the date and I was forever forgetting to advance it when needed. It was not very useful to me. If I need the date I look at my cel.

Hope that helps!

25 July 2007, 06:30 AM	#35
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	Hard to argue with the 'less is more' theory of elegance. I've always subscribed to that. However, I did cave-in slightly to the practical/bling arguments by going with the 16610. With it, I can readily see the date and it comes with the signature Cyclops so I'm reminded I'm wearing something special. __________________

25 July 2007, 09:59 AM	#36
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	Date or no Date isn't the only question I'm a newby, so I'll do my first post with the ultimate of heresies.... I just bought a sub date after considering the gmt black on black model. I preferred the heavier crown and so forth. Old school is perfect for this watch as it's my daily wear watch. I would have purchased a Sea Dweller except the thicker case sets too high for me. My heretical desire; get the sub refitted with a crystal that doesn't have the magnifier, sort of like a sea dweller in sub's clothing. Tell me I'm crazy or better yet let me know if anyone has ever done this conversion and where can I get it done. This watch will never be resold, so that's not an issue for me.... thanks!

26 July 2007, 12:41 AM	#41
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	"Crazy" says "thanks for the replies" Maybe I'll just get therapy instead....BTW, my sub spent more than 20 hours in the ocean during a recent week long visit to Maui and cleaned up everyday just like nothing had happened. What a watch!!!! thanks for the sporting responses, great forum! Has anyone seen (as in held in their hand) the new ceramic bezel GMT? thx

24 July 2007, 09:05 PM	#32
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	The Submariner is beautiful, simple, classic, cleam]\n and about as understated as a Rolex professional model can be, Joel

24 July 2007, 10:47 PM	#33
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Terrific photo Joel The model appeals to me far more that the 16610. The 14060M is the most elegant and original of the diver range IMHO.

25 July 2007, 03:28 AM	#34
RyanS Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 16	Thanks for the info. I will be visiting my local AD this weekend to try them on and see which I like, although I don't think I will be making the purchase at that time (but hopefully soon)!

26 July 2007, 05:02 AM	#44
ausmce8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: temecula ca Posts: 47	Bought a ND several months ago, kinda wish I bought the date Sub for most of the reasons listed above. - I always find my self looikng for the date - decreased resale value, compared to the date sub

26 July 2007, 06:51 AM	#45
knuckleduster Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: calgary, AB Watch: submariner Posts: 17	I had the same debate - went with the no-date. I really like the clean, uncluttered look. I had a watch for years that showed the date and I was forever forgetting to advance it when needed. It was not very useful to me. If I need the date I look at my cel. Hope that helps!

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