What is the ultimate Submariner?!

[Driver8]

Rolex already made the ultimate Subs IMO -

114060 for the Sub
116610LN for the Sub Date
and 116619LB for a PM Sub

[IAN1]

Hulk or YG/Blue Dial Sub

[rolexjackson]

Very understated is what I love most about this one. I’ve owned several others none spoke to me like this one.


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[GVAZQUEZ]

For me I would say in this order.

The original Kermit
Hulk
Smurf

Nothing in the 41 just my 2cents.. I hope I don’t get blasted. I’m just not a fan of the new subs.


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[NiJaRo1225]

My one and only sub.

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[1st amg]

These are tied for me



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[rolexjackson]

Originally Posted by GVAZQUEZ

For me I would say in this order.

The original Kermit
Hulk
Smurf

Nothing in the 41 just my 2cents.. I hope I don’t get blasted. I’m just not a fan of the new subs.


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Have you tried on the new sub? Side by side they are the same size


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[wuyeah]

Before I click in, I thought most ppl's ultimate Submariner in heart will be vintage subs (pre 85s). Surprise to see majority of members' ultimate Subs are actually modern Subs.

[GVAZQUEZ]

Originally Posted by jdg443

Have you tried on the new sub? Side by side they are the same size


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Yes, I have I actually passed my sub call to a friend (we have the same AD). I don't know maybe its just my ADHD haha and I agree with you; you cannot tell side by side. Don't get me wrong the new subs are beautiful I just feel the 40mm sub is perfect. I enjoy my 16610's and 116610's maybe later I'll jump on the van.

[KenV]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

To me the ultimate Sub is the MilSub reference 5517 with broad arrow hands and fully graduated bezel. Since I don’t have that I have content myself with the 116610LV aka The Hulk.

I am assuming Rolex is going to do something special for 2023 (70th anniversary for Sub).

Nice shots. I have not been a big fan of the 116610LV, but those shots may make me change my mind

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by KenV

Nice shots. I have not been a big fan of the 116610LV, but those shots may make me change my mind

Appreciate your kind words.

[teager]

Wow that is an absolute stunner

Originally Posted by amphora001

No question it is the new WG submariner

https://www.rolex.com/watches/submar...19lb-0003.html

[archer1021]

I think this one is the ultimate sub! Not sure if anyone has posted this yet.







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[illiguy]

Milsub

[Gary Busey]

Originally Posted by archer1021

I think this one is the ultimate sub! Not sure if anyone has posted this yet.







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Lololol


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[George58]

the sub that's on your wrist

[Marast-66]

Originally Posted by George58

the sub that's on your wrist

Yea


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

These are tied for me



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I didn’t realize you also had the YG Nicholas

[subby718]

Possibly bias as it is the one I have, but for me it is the Maxi case 116610LN

[Marast-66]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I didn’t realize you also had the YG Nicholas

That YG is just killer


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[RustyW]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I’ve always favored the no date versions, and I think the 124060 is the ultimate evolution of the Sub.

Modern-I vote this one

[RustyW]

Originally Posted by GrantD

This one wins overall IMO. I wish they would do a modern version in 42 mm.

[bullies]

Originally Posted by archer1021

I think this one is the ultimate sub! Not sure if anyone has posted this yet.







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Because there's no depth rating

Killer piece

[subby718]

My first Rolex that I have had just over a year. I just love the Maxi case.

[jb335]

I think the YG LB is without a doubt the “ultimate” Sub. I would say there are vintage versions like a double red, milsub or big crown that are “cooler” and more rare and even impressive, but as far as “ultimate” goes, the YG LB is the pinnacle.




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[Tanalasta]

As much as I like the newer reference, this is a very well used tool watch. The ultimate Sub is the one you wear.




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[Cobar65]

It depends on how you define “ultimate.” If you are talking about iconic, then it would have to be the 5513-any year. If you are referring to value, then that’s another story. A 1972 5513 on a 93150 bracelet, and you’ll never want a different Sub-sold mine and regret it still.


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[Rori]

Originally Posted by Watchdoctor998

Really interested to hear peoples opinions on the ultimate version of the submariner!

For me it is a close call between the;

14060M
5513
1680 single red line

What are peoples thoughts?

Would love to see some photos of your most coveted submariner..

The modern sub is beautiful but some of the vintage models are simply sublime

I have the 114060 and 116610LV in my collection currently but thinking of adding a vintage sub

In my humble opinion, the ultimate Submariner is this one. :-)


I tried hard to convince my wrist to accept something else but I failed.
Even the 12 series with its similar great proportions was rejected. What can I do, my wrist is so picky about lug to lug proportions. To me the SD is THE SUB, then comes the actual Sub “12 series” then the 4 and 5 digit series.


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[FrenchBigCrown]

Depending on my mood... one of these...

Happy New Year folks.

[GST15]

Sometimes less is just more! The classic submariner