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mrchrisx69 · 7 March 2016, 07:13 AM

Not feeling the green bezel 👎

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GMT Aviator · 7 March 2016, 07:39 AM

Nope! Not a must, but a maybe. The SERTI dials do catch my eye.

GradyPhilpott · 7 March 2016, 07:56 AM

My 114270 was my third Rolex, but oddly, it was the Sub that got me interested in Rolex initially.

It's hard to see how a person who is interested in the brand would not be interested in Rolex diver, especially a Sub.

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mrchrisx69 · 7 March 2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My 114270 was my third Rolex, but oddly, it was the Sub that got me interested in Rolex initially.

It's hard to see how a person who is interested in the brand would not be interested in Rolex diver, especially a Sub.

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I was but got liked the GMT better.

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rhstranger · 7 March 2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by boothroyd

not in my case. Tudor black bay covers that angle for me.

+1

deepcdweller · 7 March 2016, 11:53 AM

Yess.. agree it's almost a mandatory

R-L-X / Omega

Pharmlou · 7 March 2016, 01:33 PM

Yep. Modern and year of birth!

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KBM · 7 March 2016, 01:45 PM

as a dive watch lover, heck yes. But your experience may vary...

Brian Page · 7 March 2016, 02:18 PM

Yes - Sub, of course...

charger · 7 March 2016, 02:42 PM

I sure needed one.

alika · 7 March 2016, 05:39 PM

I want to add either WG Sub, 1680 or a 5513 to my collection.
Don't know if it's a must or not but I really want at least one of them

HogwldFLTR · 7 March 2016, 05:50 PM

One Rolex dive watch is needed for me (not Tudor although that was also needed). 14060 fit the bill.

budgewink · 7 March 2016, 10:25 PM

If you love Dive watches then one will inevitably end up in your collection...I've gone through a 5513, 116610, 16610 and 16660...the 5513 my fave. Now I only have a daytona but I sure do miss having a Dive watch. Looking at the Black Black bay quite a lot lately.

CRM114 · 8 March 2016, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My 114270 was my third Rolex, but oddly, it was the Sub that got me interested in Rolex initially.

It's hard to see how a person who is interested in the brand would not be interested in Rolex diver, especially a Sub.

It shouldn't be too difficult to see. Not every person's initial interest in Rolex was piqued by their dive watches/Sub as yours was.

My initial interest was sparked by the GMT Master because I have an affinity for aviation-related watches of any brand, especially those with a history. It's Rolex's pilot watch, has a function I use all the time, have always found them attractive, and love their history.

That same interest, practical use, attraction, or sense of valuing their particular history has simply never extended to divers (including Rolex's) for me to want/buy/wear one. It has to have at least one of those things going for it to do so, and impractical WR ratings over-engineered simply for the sake of it doesn't grab me. For example, although I do have a DD and Daytona because I simply like the way they look, I wouldn't trade my old Glycine Airman or 321 Speedmaster for a Rolex Sea Dweller or DSSD. I'd rather have my early-edition Bulova Astronaut than a Sub.

Hope that makes sense. Even if it doesn't, it doesn't make me a bad person.

flw · 8 March 2016, 07:31 AM

My 116610 is my only Rolex (so far, and likely always), and it sits among several Omegas and a vintage Accutron. But yes, IMHO a Submariner ought to be an aspiring acquisition for most watch aficionados.

Golfster · 8 March 2016, 07:57 AM

My favorite watches are divers, so yes, a Submariner is a must for my collection.

AlvinC · 8 March 2016, 08:04 AM

Absolutely... Iconic piece

tigerpac · 8 March 2016, 08:08 AM

Total icon but people have different goals with their collections so not alllllways needed.

busytimmy · 8 March 2016, 08:25 AM

I would say no. GMT is a must have though. I feel it's Rolex's best movement overall.

Sam Crow · 8 March 2016, 08:33 AM

Everyone is different, but for me, yes.

davegnw · 8 March 2016, 08:39 AM

Nope for me, found it too small on my wrist. Sold it, bought Dblue

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SamiKssiaa · 8 March 2016, 09:08 AM

Not for me, my fav is the GMT, but if I became a watch collector, then yes, the submariner is the ultimate dive watch.

Skyrider01 · 8 March 2016, 09:15 AM

No. Although it is an icon, I would rather have a less common piece.

Kiddodoc · 8 March 2016, 09:53 AM

Yes, but why stop at one?! These are a part of my collection.
1680 sub
16610
16610 LV F series
116610
116619
Still have others too but was a sub guy since 15 years of age so it was my favorite Rolex and remains that way. Love my other rolex watches but the sub is just it for me.

Time Collector · 8 March 2016, 11:46 AM

Not only a must, but a main stay.

Spartacus · 8 March 2016, 11:50 AM

I don't think you can really be a Rolex collector without a submariner in your collection. I also think that Rolex owners that don't get/want the submariner need an intervention.

vintage forums are here to help you see the light!

The Joker · 8 March 2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by davegnw

Nope for me, found it too small on my wrist. Sold it, bought Dblue

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I'm thinking the sub wasn't too small for your wrist looking at that.

jmrxtr · 8 March 2016, 12:58 PM

it's a timeless classic, of course it's a must.

davegnw · 8 March 2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

I'm thinking the sub wasn't too small for your wrist looking at that.

It's preference I guess, I like oversize watch and after a while wearing Pam 372, I felt it's too small and for me I will buy the one that I like not because its a popular type.. Just my 2c

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Qtip.416 · 8 March 2016, 01:27 PM

I will say yes, but if I was down to one Rolex the BLNR would be last standing in my watch box

7 March 2016, 07:56 AM	#153
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	My 114270 was my third Rolex, but oddly, it was the Sub that got me interested in Rolex initially. It's hard to see how a person who is interested in the brand would not be interested in Rolex diver, especially a Sub. Sent from my SM-G900V __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 March 2016, 05:50 PM	#162
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	One Rolex dive watch is needed for me (not Tudor although that was also needed). 14060 fit the bill. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

8 March 2016, 07:31 AM	#165
flw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Michigan Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 419	My 116610 is my only Rolex (so far, and likely always), and it sits among several Omegas and a vintage Accutron. But yes, IMHO a Submariner ought to be an aspiring acquisition for most watch aficionados. __________________ Rolex Submariner Date Omega Seamaster 300 1957 Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Diver Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 1969 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214

8 March 2016, 08:33 AM	#170
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	Everyone is different, but for me, yes. __________________ Photostream on Instagram @samcrow.ca: https://instagram.com/samcrow.ca/

8 March 2016, 11:46 AM	#175
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Not only a must, but a main stay. Attached Images __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

7 March 2016, 07:13 AM	#151
mrchrisx69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	Not feeling the green bezel 👎 Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

7 March 2016, 07:39 AM	#152
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Nope! Not a must, but a maybe. The SERTI dials do catch my eye.

7 March 2016, 11:53 AM	#156
deepcdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Wang Location: indonesia Watch: 1675 Gilt PCG Posts: 296	Yess.. agree it's almost a mandatory R-L-X / Omega

7 March 2016, 01:33 PM	#157
Pharmlou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Louis Location: Australia Watch: 114060 16710 5513 Posts: 95	Yep. Modern and year of birth! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 March 2016, 01:45 PM	#158
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	as a dive watch lover, heck yes. But your experience may vary...

7 March 2016, 02:18 PM	#159
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Yes - Sub, of course...

7 March 2016, 02:42 PM	#160
charger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 295	I sure needed one.

7 March 2016, 05:39 PM	#161
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 674	I want to add either WG Sub, 1680 or a 5513 to my collection. Don't know if it's a must or not but I really want at least one of them

7 March 2016, 10:25 PM	#163
budgewink "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: UK Posts: 8	If you love Dive watches then one will inevitably end up in your collection...I've gone through a 5513, 116610, 16610 and 16660...the 5513 my fave. Now I only have a daytona but I sure do miss having a Dive watch. Looking at the Black Black bay quite a lot lately.

8 March 2016, 07:57 AM	#166
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	My favorite watches are divers, so yes, a Submariner is a must for my collection.

8 March 2016, 08:04 AM	#167
AlvinC Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AP Watch: DD 40/WG Posts: 154	Absolutely... Iconic piece

8 March 2016, 08:08 AM	#168
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	Total icon but people have different goals with their collections so not alllllways needed.

8 March 2016, 08:25 AM	#169
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	I would say no. GMT is a must have though. I feel it's Rolex's best movement overall.

8 March 2016, 08:39 AM	#171
davegnw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: indonesia Posts: 3	Nope for me, found it too small on my wrist. Sold it, bought Dblue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2016, 09:08 AM	#172
SamiKssiaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Scotland Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 292	Not for me, my fav is the GMT, but if I became a watch collector, then yes, the submariner is the ultimate dive watch.

8 March 2016, 09:15 AM	#173
Skyrider01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	No. Although it is an icon, I would rather have a less common piece.

8 March 2016, 09:53 AM	#174
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Yes, but why stop at one?! These are a part of my collection. 1680 sub 16610 16610 LV F series 116610 116619 Still have others too but was a sub guy since 15 years of age so it was my favorite Rolex and remains that way. Love my other rolex watches but the sub is just it for me.

8 March 2016, 11:50 AM	#176
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	I don't think you can really be a Rolex collector without a submariner in your collection. I also think that Rolex owners that don't get/want the submariner need an intervention. vintage forums are here to help you see the light!

8 March 2016, 12:58 PM	#178
jmrxtr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Jon Location: Portland, OR Watch: PamRolexIWC Posts: 649	it's a timeless classic, of course it's a must.

8 March 2016, 01:27 PM	#180
Qtip.416 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1675/1016/5513 Posts: 105	I will say yes, but if I was down to one Rolex the BLNR would be last standing in my watch box

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