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subkrawler · 20 October 2010, 01:12 PM

Many of you who own Submariners aren't divers, so why do you choose the Sub? If it's the look, why not choose a GMT II? It looks practically the same as a Sub, and you can still time the parking meter, eggs, steaks on the grill, etc., It also does much more by tracking multiple time zones and the bi-directional bezel is more convenient for timing topside events. With the pre-ceramic versions, you have the option of Pepsi or Coke bezels for added variety.

I'm a diver so the Sub makes sense to me. If I didn't dive, I wouldn't choose the Sub and would probably wear an Explorer or Turn-o-Graph or maybe even a GMT II. Even as a diver I'm thinking more and more about venturing into these land based models.

So curiosity has gotten the best of me....what's so alluring about the Submariner?

austinnh · 20 October 2010, 01:24 PM

I like the cleaner three hand design vs the GMT.

I like the bezel to have minutes, not hours.

I prefer the unidirectional bezel because it's less likely to accidentally rotate, and if it does, I always know which way it rotated. I use this to time insulin injections, so it is pretty important.

I wanted no date.

MortgageGuy · 20 October 2010, 01:35 PM

I have never been diving in my life yet I have 3 divers and a GMT... I cannot tell you what it is, I like everything about the Submariner (looks, feel) everything. My subs are my favorite watches.

I thought I needed a Submariner to wear in the shower

When I think of Rolex I think of a Submariner so for me the Sub is what I wanted...thats it

RoleXavier · 20 October 2010, 01:51 PM

If by fortuitous acts, the world comes to a nuclear standoff, or some other catastrophe of biblical proportions like the fall of a meteor and suchlike, and everything collapses, EVEN ROLEX FROM GENEVA!, and it'll be years before things come back to normal (if they ever will), there's only one brand of watches I would like to have on my wrist, Rolex.

Was thinking first on an Explorer II... but, knowing that probably much of the food resources will come from the seas, and who knows under which kinds of conditions, the Rolex of choice, for this type of events, most definitively will be...

A Submariner....

Close second, an Explorer II.

Period.

kareemthedream33 · 20 October 2010, 01:58 PM

I like the GMT but the reason I wear a sub instead is because I find the bezel to be far less busy. The GMT bezel is completely covered in numbers unlike the sub which is a bit more subtle. That's just my preference, I would love to own a GMTII some day though.

AA717driver · 20 October 2010, 02:35 PM

When I got into flying, every friggin' pilot had a GMT Master.

I wanted to be different and I just stuck to it. I'd love to get a Coke GMT-M one of these days or an Explorer II.

But the Sub is just SOOOO classic, it's hard to walk away from.

TC

PHDX2 · 20 October 2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AA717driver

...But the Sub is just SOOOO classic, it's hard to walk away from.

+1!

Wolfgang427 · 20 October 2010, 03:24 PM

My 1st Rolex was a SS-Sub 1680 in 1977 and the reason is because every year I got a new watch for xmas and by summer they all had water inside even though they all said water-proof or water resistant. I was never a diver simply a swimmer, go figure.

JUSTROLEXES · 20 October 2010, 03:31 PM

Classic all the way

and not to say it is Rolex's bread and butter

Watch Professor · 20 October 2010, 03:35 PM

I solved the problem. I have both.

exxondus · 20 October 2010, 03:42 PM

for me, its just preference, which is subjective to individuals.

ayres · 20 October 2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subkrawler

Many of you who own Submariners aren't divers, so why do you choose the Sub? If it's the look, why not choose a GMT II? It looks practically the same as a Sub, and you can still time the parking meter, eggs, steaks on the grill, etc., It also does much more by tracking multiple time zones and the bi-directional bezel is more convenient for timing topside events. With the pre-ceramic versions, you have the option of Pepsi or Coke bezels for added variety.

I'm a diver so the Sub makes sense to me. If I didn't dive, I wouldn't choose the Sub and would probably wear an Explorer or Turn-o-Graph or maybe even a GMT II. Even as a diver I'm thinking more and more about venturing into these land based models.

So curiosity has gotten the best of me....what's so alluring about the Submariner?

you summed it up for me...

that's why i have a gmt and not a sub - despite having originally owning a sub. it soon became apparent to me that the sub was a bit overkill for what i was wanting. my 16710 fits my purposes very well.

Newportkrieger · 20 October 2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subkrawler

Many of you who own Submariners aren't divers, so why do you choose the Sub? If it's the look, why not choose a GMT II? It looks practically the same as a Sub, and you can still time the parking meter, eggs, steaks on the grill, etc., It also does much more by tracking multiple time zones and the bi-directional bezel is more convenient for timing topside events. With the pre-ceramic versions, you have the option of Pepsi or Coke bezels for added variety.

I'm a diver so the Sub makes sense to me. If I didn't dive, I wouldn't choose the Sub and would probably wear an Explorer or Turn-o-Graph or maybe even a GMT II. Even as a diver I'm thinking more and more about venturing into these land based models.

So curiosity has gotten the best of me....what's so alluring about the Submariner?

Do you actually WEAR your Submariner on your wrist when you are diving? REALLY?

George Ab · 20 October 2010, 04:13 PM

The sub is bad ass!

Singslinger · 20 October 2010, 04:35 PM

The Sub has a universally appealing design that for me, has the slight edge over the GMT because it has a neater bezel.

dddrees · 20 October 2010, 04:39 PM

I own a GMTIIC but even I understand some of the appeal of the Sub. Its the Bond Watch,or the cleaner Bezel,or the fact that it has the divers extension.

The fact is that it offers somethings the GMTIIC doesn't. To each his own.

Zhanger · 20 October 2010, 04:42 PM

The GMT II bezel is too cluttered for me. Sub bezel shows more black

Tri-National-Man · 20 October 2010, 05:12 PM

Yeah, I've often wondered why non divers prefer the Submariner...I love watersports and think the Sub is THE definitive diver's watch....Met a Royal Marine the other day wearing his new GMT...Didn't know how to use the bezel!!! Don't you just hate that??

L-16610 · 20 October 2010, 06:47 PM

it's the most iconic watch out there

andrew79 · 20 October 2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

I solved the problem. I have both.

HL65 · 20 October 2010, 07:42 PM

Love the classic look and feel of it. I do not dive--but sometimes an occasional desk dive!!

WWC · 20 October 2010, 08:10 PM

My Milgauss works perfectly on me! I do Research and I'm kinda a scientist! :D hahaa

WWC · 20 October 2010, 08:19 PM

My Milgauss works perfectly on me! I do Research and I'm kinda a scientist! :D hahaa

gettocard · 20 October 2010, 08:20 PM

Because we all love the Sub design long before we've got into watches. Timeless classic watch design that blends in every man's DNA.

mike · 20 October 2010, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subkrawler

Many of you who own Submariners aren't divers, so why do you choose the Sub? If it's the look, why not choose a GMT II? It looks practically the same as a Sub, and you can still time the parking meter, eggs, steaks on the grill, etc., It also does much more by tracking multiple time zones and the bi-directional bezel is more convenient for timing topside events. With the pre-ceramic versions, you have the option of Pepsi or Coke bezels for added variety.

I'm a diver so the Sub makes sense to me. If I didn't dive, I wouldn't choose the Sub and would probably wear an Explorer or Turn-o-Graph or maybe even a GMT II. Even as a diver I'm thinking more and more about venturing into these land based models.

So curiosity has gotten the best of me....what's so alluring about the Submariner?

No arguement from me.

BH13GMT · 20 October 2010, 08:27 PM

2 words "James Bond" Ever since I was 10 years old I wanted a Sub, I got one when I was 21, I then Changed it to to GMT Coke 16710 (aged 26) Then I switched to a SD4000 as too many subs around and I need that extra depth rating when I go swimming in the pool

(aged 34). This year I have flipped the SD for the GMTc (aged 38 and three quarters). However I have now decided to add to my rotation instead of flipping watches. So my shopping list over the next 5 years will be Sub LV, SDDS, GMT pepsi, Explorer2 (poss new model). I want to tick as many sports models off my list as possible.

Oh and when I have been scuba diving, I wear my Seiko Diver Automatic

padi56 · 20 October 2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newportkrieger

Do you actually WEAR your Submariner on your wrist when you are diving? REALLY?

Well yes used Sub and SD too but today I would doubt if 90% of all diving type watches ever see water other than perhaps a shower or dip in the pool.

steubi1 · 20 October 2010, 08:42 PM

..simply because I like it.

Got my first in 1991, and I am still a fan of the Submariner.

Today, I am happy to own the 116610LN, 16610, 14060 and the 16600 Sea-Dweller, which is very close to the Sub.

I cannot imagine to wear another watch.

Regards
Tom

chstoft · 20 October 2010, 09:18 PM

I had a hard time choosing between the GMT II and the Sub LV, and my choice was the LV because it is more classic, I like the bezel more, and honestly... when the dealer told me that Rolex was gonna stop manufacturing the LV, I was sold.. And so was the LV

Bullyterrier · 20 October 2010, 09:25 PM

I have had various dive watches for years. I used to do a lot of water sports, and I liked the look of the traditional dive watch. The extra hand and hour markers on the bezel just don't look right to me and If I need to know the time elsewhere in the world I could always check one of my G-Shocks, which keep track of 30 odd cities throughout the world.

20 October 2010, 01:12 PM	#1
subkrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 392	Why a Submariner? Many of you who own Submariners aren't divers, so why do you choose the Sub? If it's the look, why not choose a GMT II? It looks practically the same as a Sub, and you can still time the parking meter, eggs, steaks on the grill, etc., It also does much more by tracking multiple time zones and the bi-directional bezel is more convenient for timing topside events. With the pre-ceramic versions, you have the option of Pepsi or Coke bezels for added variety. I'm a diver so the Sub makes sense to me. If I didn't dive, I wouldn't choose the Sub and would probably wear an Explorer or Turn-o-Graph or maybe even a GMT II. Even as a diver I'm thinking more and more about venturing into these land based models. So curiosity has gotten the best of me....what's so alluring about the Submariner? __________________

20 October 2010, 01:35 PM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I have never been diving in my life yet I have 3 divers and a GMT... I cannot tell you what it is, I like everything about the Submariner (looks, feel) everything. My subs are my favorite watches. I thought I needed a Submariner to wear in the shower When I think of Rolex I think of a Submariner so for me the Sub is what I wanted...thats it __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

20 October 2010, 03:24 PM	#8
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	My 1st Rolex was a SS-Sub 1680 in 1977 and the reason is because every year I got a new watch for xmas and by summer they all had water inside even though they all said water-proof or water resistant. I was never a diver simply a swimmer, go figure. __________________ TRF member #917

20 October 2010, 03:31 PM	#9
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	Classic all the way and not to say it is Rolex's bread and butter __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

20 October 2010, 04:13 PM	#14
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The sub is bad ass! __________________

20 October 2010, 01:24 PM	#2
austinnh Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 156	I like the cleaner three hand design vs the GMT. I like the bezel to have minutes, not hours. I prefer the unidirectional bezel because it's less likely to accidentally rotate, and if it does, I always know which way it rotated. I use this to time insulin injections, so it is pretty important. I wanted no date.

20 October 2010, 01:51 PM	#4
RoleXavier Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Posts: 212	If by fortuitous acts, the world comes to a nuclear standoff, or some other catastrophe of biblical proportions like the fall of a meteor and suchlike, and everything collapses, EVEN ROLEX FROM GENEVA!, and it'll be years before things come back to normal (if they ever will), there's only one brand of watches I would like to have on my wrist, Rolex. Was thinking first on an Explorer II... but, knowing that probably much of the food resources will come from the seas, and who knows under which kinds of conditions, the Rolex of choice, for this type of events, most definitively will be... A Submariner.... Close second, an Explorer II. Period.

20 October 2010, 01:58 PM	#5
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I like the GMT but the reason I wear a sub instead is because I find the bezel to be far less busy. The GMT bezel is completely covered in numbers unlike the sub which is a bit more subtle. That's just my preference, I would love to own a GMTII some day though.

20 October 2010, 02:35 PM	#6
AA717driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis Watch: SSub 14060 "K" Posts: 62	When I got into flying, every friggin' pilot had a GMT Master. I wanted to be different and I just stuck to it. I'd love to get a Coke GMT-M one of these days or an Explorer II. But the Sub is just SOOOO classic, it's hard to walk away from. TC

20 October 2010, 03:35 PM	#10
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I solved the problem. I have both.

20 October 2010, 03:42 PM	#11
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	for me, its just preference, which is subjective to individuals.

20 October 2010, 04:35 PM	#15
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The Sub has a universally appealing design that for me, has the slight edge over the GMT because it has a neater bezel.

20 October 2010, 04:39 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I own a GMTIIC but even I understand some of the appeal of the Sub. Its the Bond Watch,or the cleaner Bezel,or the fact that it has the divers extension. The fact is that it offers somethings the GMTIIC doesn't. To each his own. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 October 2010, 04:42 PM	#17
Zhanger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 14060M Submariner Posts: 104	The GMT II bezel is too cluttered for me. Sub bezel shows more black

20 October 2010, 05:12 PM	#18
Tri-National-Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Shaun Location: Devonshire Watch: SubND/D/LV Posts: 651	Yeah, I've often wondered why non divers prefer the Submariner...I love watersports and think the Sub is THE definitive diver's watch....Met a Royal Marine the other day wearing his new GMT...Didn't know how to use the bezel!!! Don't you just hate that??

20 October 2010, 06:47 PM	#19
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	it's the most iconic watch out there

20 October 2010, 07:42 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Love the classic look and feel of it. I do not dive--but sometimes an occasional desk dive!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 October 2010, 08:10 PM	#22
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	My Milgauss works perfectly on me! I do Research and I'm kinda a scientist! :D hahaa

20 October 2010, 08:19 PM	#23
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	My Milgauss works perfectly on me! I do Research and I'm kinda a scientist! :D hahaa

20 October 2010, 08:20 PM	#24
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Because we all love the Sub design long before we've got into watches. Timeless classic watch design that blends in every man's DNA.

20 October 2010, 08:27 PM	#26
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	2 words "James Bond" Ever since I was 10 years old I wanted a Sub, I got one when I was 21, I then Changed it to to GMT Coke 16710 (aged 26) Then I switched to a SD4000 as too many subs around and I need that extra depth rating when I go swimming in the pool (aged 34). This year I have flipped the SD for the GMTc (aged 38 and three quarters). However I have now decided to add to my rotation instead of flipping watches. So my shopping list over the next 5 years will be Sub LV, SDDS, GMT pepsi, Explorer2 (poss new model). I want to tick as many sports models off my list as possible. Oh and when I have been scuba diving, I wear my Seiko Diver Automatic __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

20 October 2010, 08:42 PM	#28
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	..simply because I like it. Got my first in 1991, and I am still a fan of the Submariner. Today, I am happy to own the 116610LN, 16610, 14060 and the 16600 Sea-Dweller, which is very close to the Sub. I cannot imagine to wear another watch. Regards Tom

20 October 2010, 09:18 PM	#29
chstoft "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: Munich, Germany Watch: me Posts: 223	I had a hard time choosing between the GMT II and the Sub LV, and my choice was the LV because it is more classic, I like the bezel more, and honestly... when the dealer told me that Rolex was gonna stop manufacturing the LV, I was sold.. And so was the LV

20 October 2010, 09:25 PM	#30
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	I have had various dive watches for years. I used to do a lot of water sports, and I liked the look of the traditional dive watch. The extra hand and hour markers on the bezel just don't look right to me and If I need to know the time elsewhere in the world I could always check one of my G-Shocks, which keep track of 30 odd cities throughout the world. __________________ So Mote it be.

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