LV sub now or wait for ceramic?

[Engi]

I'm not a fan of the LV, so I would wait for the new Ceramic Sub for sure.

Engi

[rescue7]

I voted Sub LV, I have a feeling that when the 116610 comes out Rolex will NO longer produce the LV Sub, just my opinion.

Hey Mike I like your taste.

[Ultraman]

Originally Posted by masugu

LV with black insert

you could be dead before the next sub is available - not to be morose

Can't agree more!

Get the Sub LV now and leave the new upcoming sub in the waiting list.

[axxeman01]

I have an M serial LV, the green is more lime than the dark green. I've only had it 5 days, but I'll say that I love it and I've already gotten several compliments; most people seem to really love the green!

[MortgageGuy]

[QUOTE=JJ Irani;1408808]Good question, but I'd shoot myself through my head before I do that!! [/QUOTE


I would do the same, I will x2 that one JJ.

On to your question, I would get what you want now. I own an LV and love it. I must say it is the most confortable Rolex I own, you forget that its on. My GMT has the "new" case and it is a much bulkier watch, still great but different. Get the current sub now and if the new one comes out in a year or so, you can always sellthe current and get the new but I bet you keep the current as you will fall in love with it.
Good Luck,

[TurboWatch]

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[RolexPete32]

Originally Posted by padi56

1 Advantages of the new sub. Well if they do produce one in general very little.

2.Glidelock clasp more adjustable (more comfortable).Possible but nothing wrong with the old clasp well proven over the past 4 decades on millions of watches.

3.Bezel more wear-resistant.Again perhaps but a hell of lot dearer to replace and reading the many many post on TRF rolex watches in general get a very pampered live.So IMHO
extra wear factor not needed.

4.Parachrom hairspring (more accuracy).Again would doubt it Rolex watches over the past 40 years have shown tremendous accuracy I have a 30 year sub + 1 second a day.And all Rolex watches are COSC tested no matter what spring is in case Parachrome IMHO is 90% pure hype.

5.Longer-lasting lume.Again possible but would doubt it.

6.AR cyclops.Might be a little bit of a advantage in say direct sunlight etc but no big deal.

7.More blingy. Well if you like that sort of thing perhaps a plus.

8.Service available longer.Dont thing you will have to worry about any service issues with any cal 3135 for the next 40 plus years.

9.will be "in style".Will be the in style for who, its only a ceramic bezel etc.

10.won't be "the old version" for the next 10-20-30 years.Well basically the present sub has changed very little over the last 20 years would expect if they bring a ceramic out it will be the same.And if they do bring out a ceramic version,it will be far more expensive and would doubt if it will be at ADs until 2010/11.

11.Bi-directional bezel with YM spring.Well a Bi-directional bezel would be of little use in a diving watch
As its a diving watch you want uni-directional as it is now on all the Rolex diving watches.

Thank you for saving me all that typing on my keyboard and you covered much more then I would have.

[sleddog]

I hate to be greedy,but I would like to have both!!!!!!
The LV as posted with Black insert is killer and I do like the upgrades made to the newer Sub style as well,so I just might need both!!!!...

[ingoodtime]

My GMTIIc in SS does feel heavier than my F series TT sub. That said, I love the black ceramic bezel with the black dial on my GMT.

One of the things that is great about Rolex is that over all these years, the changes/improvements have been subtle which helps to hold value. The green insert on the LV is not my favorite shade of green but, as many have said, they love theirs and get compliments. And, as you said, you can always remove the green insert and add the black one and the black on black is a classic look in my opinion. My thought is to buy now. I think you will be very happy to have it on your wrist. Try on the GMT, just for size and feel of the new style case. Then, put on the sub and go from there. The choice has to be what you like, not what we like.

[sakuraba]

I'd buy the LV now, and wait for the frenzy to buy the new sub to subside and then upgrade to the new sub. Hopefully waiting would insulate me from the inevitable crazy pricing that would ensue after a model is announced at Basel.

[JediRolex]

Go green!

[AIKO]

Originally Posted by padi56

1 Advantages of the new sub. Well if they do produce one in general very little.

2.Glidelock clasp more adjustable (more comfortable).Possible but nothing wrong with the old clasp well proven over the past 4 decades on millions of watches.

3.Bezel more wear-resistant.Again perhaps but a hell of lot dearer to replace and reading the many many post on TRF rolex watches in general get a very pampered live.So IMHO
extra wear factor not needed.

4.Parachrom hairspring (more accuracy).Again would doubt it Rolex watches over the past 40 years have shown tremendous accuracy I have a 30 year sub + 1 second a day.And all Rolex watches are COSC tested no matter what spring is in case Parachrome IMHO is 90% pure hype.

5.Longer-lasting lume.Again possible but would doubt it.

6.AR cyclops.Might be a little bit of a advantage in say direct sunlight etc but no big deal.

7.More blingy. Well if you like that sort of thing perhaps a plus.

8.Service available longer.Dont thing you will have to worry about any service issues with any cal 3135 for the next 40 plus years.

9.will be "in style".Will be the in style for who, its only a ceramic bezel etc.

10.won't be "the old version" for the next 10-20-30 years.Well basically the present sub has changed very little over the last 20 years would expect if they bring a ceramic out it will be the same.And if they do bring out a ceramic version,it will be far more expensive and would doubt if it will be at ADs until 2010/11.

11.Bi-directional bezel with YM spring.Well a Bi-directional bezel would be of little use in a diving watch
As its a diving watch you want uni-directional as it is now on all the Rolex diving watches.

These are sound answers I thought about similar things before I bought my LV. The new Subs are basically GMT's in my mind. The LV is in a totally different ballpark for me.

[bodybump]

I say get the LV now..buy the inserts and wait for the sub ceramic...Anyway when it coes out it will be sold with not much discount maybe with no discount until the ad sales goes low...if its a hit then it will be sold more than it retails...

[USCpaneristi]

Sub LV, no question. You can always get the other sub later. May as well enjoy the Sub LV now. Plus, and I know I'm in the minority, but I actually like the look of the Sub LV better than the classic sub.

Go for it! You won't regret it.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by yemenmocha

I think the shoulders on the newer model are more straight and gives it a "blocky" look, whereas the older Sub has nice curved shoulders that flow perfectly to the oyster bracelet. I consider this issue an aesthetic design flaw in all of the new Subs.

Yes, I'm glad someone else has noticed this as well!

[egoioste]

I agree with Tool's comments. Go with your guts feeling. It's a gamble. It depends whether you can wait for another 6 months without a Rolex watch on your wrist. If yes, wait till they release a photo of the new Sub. Then you will have a better idea.

The Sub SS and GMT IIc SS were hovering over my mind for 3 months before I decided on the latter. And I love my watch now. Once you purchased, you wont regret either LV or the new ceremic Sub.

[ROLEX MAN]

I would wait, to many LV's around.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

I would wait, to many LV's around.

Its the same for all modern day Rolex although not so many LVs as say the sub.But if they do bring a ceramic it will go the same route in time.Lets not forget how many Rolex watches are produced each year.

[SubRem24]

Originally Posted by Gster

I had my heart set on a Submariner!
Got a new job and set out to buy one.
Only an LV Sub was available...I decided to buy it!

Unfortunately I picked up the wrong wallet and was not able to buy the LV.

Two days later, I was in my hometown and visited the Rolex dealer I had bought my watch ten years earlier. I told him I wanted a Sub, almost bought the LV etc...............

I was offered a Sub, or the GMT Master IIC.

As I am not a Diver, but do travel the world a fair bit, the GMT won me over.

So I invested a load of money in something that I didn't even know I wanted unti I saw it in the flesh......all I knew was that I WAS going to get a new Rolex.

Today I still love the GMT IIC, still admire Subs and all watches!

Try them all and then make your decision...you might surprise yourself!

Well I was also decided to buy a GMT IIc till I tried the Submariner in the shop... now I'm dreaming of a GMT coke?
No matter what you take, you still desire the other. (I'm talking about watches)

[snowbird]

As others have said, if it were me I'd get the LV now as it will be a while before you can even see a picture of the new Sub (assuming it is introduced at the next Basel show) and about a year before you could see one at an AD.

An idea to consider - if you could find a nice used LV, then you could get that now and if you do later decide you want the new Sub instead, you wouldn't take as much of a hit when selling the LV as you would have if you had bought it new. . . and meanwhile you'd have a Rolex on your wrist for the next year.

[jmin]

I would wait

[anipit]

Voted for LV, but be smart to buy also a black bezel.

[Quicksilver]

Well I am very old school so I would go for the old style Sub and forget about the ceramic.

I agree with a previous poster that the new generation Rolex's have a serious design flaw in that the bracelet does not look right with the new maxi case. I can't ever see myself buying a new gen Rolex so it's likely to be old style while still available and then used and vintage for me from now on.

[The Baron]

Get the LV now, it has the maxi-dial, and buy a black bezel. My local AD will sell a black bezel for a 'V' series for $120 CDN.

[nch209]

Green Now- with black insert.... then Ceramic when it comes out! Get em both!

Either way, you will not regret which you choose! Good luck!

[cdweller]

LV now! Then ceramic later!