Sleeker submariner on the horizon? Or should I just go with a Seamaster?

[saskmh]

If you want something with the features of a submariner with a slimmer/sleeker feel try the yachtmaster on. It is sleeker and far more comfortable than a sub or a GMT. It still has the triplock , rotating bezel and date feature and is made with a number of dial options.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by elcabo

@SMD I go to Baylor Law. We are on a quarter system instead of a semester system.

UT-Law Grad here with serious credentials on your watch issue.

I had my eye on a Sub 5 series for years but, like yourself, preferred the fit of the SMP so I ended up buying a SMP titanium about 10 years ago. It was extremely comfortable and form fitting to the wrist; however, I never could shake the feeling for the Sub.

When the SubC came out I was initially put off by the case. After hearing so many rave reviews about the Glidelock clasp I ended up buying one. I cannot overstate how much of an improvement over the SMP bracelet the SubC is for anyone who lives in a hot climate or participates in activities that cause wrist swelling and/or sweating. If I want to go for a run, I simply adjust the SubC bracelet to a snugger position and go. With the SMP, I would have to take the watch off or deal with it slopping around on my wrist.

If you can do it - go SubC.

That will be $250.00 for my opinion. Us UT grads are not cheap!

[beer]

always wondered how much it would harm the value if you just harshly polished the "oversized" lugs on the sub till they became more sleek--seems quite a few people love the watch aside from the lugs and would be willing buyers if you got bored of it

[Robbyman]

You need a Sea Dweller my friend.

[Indy11]

Many will say buy what sings to you and you will be happy. So if the Omega did it for you then that's your watch. For me it was the sub c, no questions (especially vs the sea master)... and I must be one in a thousand that actually likes the case on the sub c. I think it gives the watch great wrist presence.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Indy11

I must be one in a thousand that actually likes the case on the sub c. I think it gives the watch great wrist presence.

I couldn't agree with you more...
I love my Sub C Bluesy...

I also like the GMT ... looks like I hit
1675 posts ...
How about a 1675 Pepsi GMT Master vintage ?

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by elcabo

I should be studying for my law school exams, but here I am, wandering onto this forum...

I have a bit of a dilemma. The submariner used to be my dream watch, until I walked into the local AD and found that the thing looked massive on my wrist. The sub c has what I believe to be essential modern amenities, therefore I am not willing to venture into the 14060 or 14060m market.

As an alternative to the sub c, I tried on a ceramic Seamaster Diver at the local AD and came away impressed. The blue dial looks sporty yet elegant, and the black dial is the most similar to a sub. What really blew me away in comparison to the sub was the fit. The Seamaster sat perfectly on my wrist, and was extremely comfortable.

In sum, I love the classic design of the sub c, but the Seamaster fits like a glove.

My question is, do y'all see a slimmer sub c on the horizon? I know Rolex is famously (or infamously) secretive about their projects, but maybe enough people are having the same issue as me to where they'd consider a change? And alternatively, does anyone own both a sub c and a ceramic Seamaster?
Pictures would be greatly appreciated!

For what it's worth I had the same issue you did. I preferred the look of the vintage sub but I couldn't pass up the modern updates. I gave it a shot and playing with the link configurations and glide lock it turned out to be a very comfortable watch. After wearing it for a while it really really grew on me and now I prefer the maxi case over the vintage. Of course if you really hate it you should get the watch that fits / looks best on you but I just thought I should share I was in the same spot as you and now I couldn't be happier.

[JacksonStone]

FYI, the SubC is actually 0.5mm slimmer than the Seamaster Diver, if we're talking total watch thickness, caseback to crystal. (Sub is 12.5mm; SMD is 13.0mm). There might be some other aspect of the Omega's design that helps it fit you better. Personally, I'm not a fan of overly thick watches, and I have a slim wrist at 6.25 inches, but the SubC fits me perfectly. YMMV, of course.

Nobody knows when a new Sub might come down the pike, but for what it's worth, the previous SS Sub Date model (the 16610) stuck around for 21 years before the 116610 came along in 2010. We're not even seven years past when the 116610 debuted at Basel, so it could be a while before we see another one.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

That or the Seamaster 300 - or better yet the Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial which is also 41mm

Curse Omega's confusing nomenclature, but you just named the same watch twice. The Seamaster 300, as it's officially called (also known less formally as as the Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial), is a different watch from the Seamaster Diver 300m, which used to be called the Seamaster Professional 300m. Clear as mud.

Great watch, the Seamaster 300, but if the OP thinks the Sub is thick at 12.5mm, I can't imagine the 15mm Seamaster 300 is going to be more to his liking.

[Efrashhi]

Originally Posted by SMD

Interesting. I went to University of Chicago for Law School (also on quarter system) but no exams until March for winter quarter.

Baylor's winter quarter starts Nov. 7 and exams end on Feb. 1 http://www.baylor.edu/content/servic...php/267862.pdf

[LuminousMaximus]

You must wear it for awhile to really feel the tremendous Engineering that went into the New 6-digit case...

[DramaTurtle]

You really can't go wrong with either ceramics. I own the Hulk but I indeed find the Omega 300 ceramic to be a comfortable fit, especially for a smaller wrist (6.5 inches here).

Can't go wrong either way, really.

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Try the GMT and if that's not slim enough there's always the Daytona. My Daytona is far more comfortable than any other professional line Rolex I've had. Perfect size, weight, fit.

My GMT wears slimmer than my sub. Give one a try. In the end, if the sea master feels better, go with it. I have owned my fair share of watches where the fit wasn't great and I flipped them.

Also, maybe buy a preloved SubC. If you decide you don't like it and want to flip, the loss won't be too bad as the initial depreciation hit would have already taken place.

[Gus2]

Slimmer Sub? Get a YM I.

[Cerachrom12]

The Submariner likely isn't going to change. Every one gets sold, regardless of whether you like it or not OP

[tifosi]

Once the bracelet is sized, the Sub will disappear on your wrist.

Unless, of course, you have really tiny wrists.