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jglassjr · 24 January 2011, 02:40 AM

what is it about the sub that makes it so popular? there are so many choices, but the sub sounds like its the overwhelming choice......just wondering why and how it got to be so iconic over the other rolex watches

HL65 · 24 January 2011, 03:05 AM

Words can't decribe the same way pictures can!! Pure--classic steel perfection!!

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Xpert37 · 24 January 2011, 03:18 AM

Absolutely agree.

steubi1 · 24 January 2011, 03:43 AM

Because it is a never-out-of-fashion, robust, precise, perfect all day watch with 58 years of history!

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Tom

mjrennie · 24 January 2011, 03:44 AM

An unbelievably timeless design. I'd bet good money they are still being made in roughly the same design in 2111.

Johny · 24 January 2011, 03:47 AM

triumph bonneville...e type jaguar...rolex submariner...

The GMT Master · 24 January 2011, 03:49 AM

It was the first true diver's watch (just narrowly beating the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms), and that initial design was spot on - simple, legible, robust, and would go on to really make Rolex into the brand it is today. It's one of those watches that changed everything

DG123 · 24 January 2011, 04:28 AM

The Submariner is a substantial looking design which is in harmony with today's consumers casually sporty wardrobes. Also, this model is instantly recognizable as a Rolex.

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

what is it about the sub that makes it so popular? there are so many choices, but the sub sounds like its the overwhelming choice......just wondering why and how it got to be so iconic over the other rolex watches

rocco_uk · 24 January 2011, 04:30 AM

Its iconic as for me it was (and still is) a pioneering watch

B. Doggy · 24 January 2011, 04:33 AM

Because it can be..

TyCoon53 · 24 January 2011, 04:37 AM

For me, I love the blue on blue look. I used to dive in a big black steel tube, and I was born in 1953.

Nicko · 24 January 2011, 04:39 AM

I dunno, just look at it!

You tell me.

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

what is it about the sub that makes it so popular? there are so many choices, but the sub sounds like its the overwhelming choice......just wondering why and how it got to be so iconic over the other rolex watches

landroverking · 24 January 2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

what is it about the sub that makes it so popular? there are so many choices, but the sub sounds like its the overwhelming choice......just wondering why and how it got to be so iconic over the other rolex watches

Man everyone here was real nice to you, I ask the same question once and the respones were not as cool headed. It was like I insulted theri mother.
I too like the Sub, I have owned two TT Bluesly and one 18Kt gold, never have cared for the SS Sub Date, but I do love me some Sea Dweller!

jglassjr · 24 January 2011, 05:02 AM

I wasnt trying to say ppl are wrong for loving this watch.... I myself want one and will have one at some point in my life..... the submariner is nothing but sweetness.....but so are the other rolex models.... I love them all and wish I could own one of each :).... its just the sub is so dominant in popularity over the others and was wondering why it got to be like that...... by most opinions, the sub is a do all, be all watch...... I guess you cant do much better than that .... and maybe I answered my own question

mike · 24 January 2011, 05:18 AM

There are really very few references that have the history of the Submariner. Combine that with a design that has stood the test of time with very little change over the years reguarding functionality and you have a watch that defines the term iconic.

It stands among a handfull of watches that are truly carry "the right stuff'.

tomallen · 25 January 2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Man everyone here was real nice to you, I ask the same question once and the respones were not as cool headed. It was like I insulted theri mother.
I too like the Sub, I have owned two TT Bluesly and one 18Kt gold, never have cared for the SS Sub Date, but I do love me some Sea Dweller!

I know where you are coming from, some of these guys can get down right mean.

tanndonn · 25 January 2011, 07:54 AM

Perfect design in conception and in reality. Many icons are the result and function of timing, luck and greatness.

ccto · 25 January 2011, 08:08 AM

I think it's also got something to do with the fact a certain James Bond, played by Sean Connery wore one. That's how my local AD sold it to me! As well as being a classic and much imitated design, it's been seen as a 'cool' watch for as long as I can remember, with no shortage of famous people seen wearing it (check out Jakes Rolex blog to see what I mean!)

Frogman4me · 25 January 2011, 09:07 AM

Because James Bond cosigned it! First automatic dive watch, proven history, design and reliability and like Ken said just look at it!!!

Johny · 25 January 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

triumph bonneville...e type jaguar...rolex submariner....icons

aaa

mtrunner · 25 January 2011, 09:31 AM

I never realized how iconic it was until I finally bought my first Submariner. It is such a stunning watch. Buy one and I am sure it will win you over.

Xpert37 · 25 January 2011, 10:52 AM

Ditto!

Perdu · 25 January 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

It was the first true diver's watch (just narrowly beating the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms), and that initial design was spot on - simple, legible, robust, and would go on to really make Rolex into the brand it is today. It's one of those watches that changed everything

Exactly, the design was right on the mark. One could say the same for the DateJust.

Yazo · 25 January 2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Because James Bond cosigned it! First automatic dive watch, proven history, design and reliability and like Ken said just look at it!!!

Man I was getting ready to post this:

"2 words.................. James............. Bond"

HA!

jessiethe3rd · 25 January 2011, 01:03 PM

When a design endures years upon years.
When a watch is copied by every major watch brand.
When a watch is instantly recognizable.
When you become the first official "dive watch."

You are then a Rolex Submariner.

Classic, perfection.

Dan2010 · 25 January 2011, 01:09 PM

Because it's good enough, smart enough and dog gone it, people like it!

Dan2010 · 25 January 2011, 01:10 PM

Or how about this, it's the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!

dsio · 25 January 2011, 01:17 PM

Every submariner has lead a different life, every sub is a little different. For a watch that hasn't changed much in 60 years, there are more choices and variations than one would expect.

This is the fifth picture of a Submariner in this thread, and so far no two have looked alike.

Cato · 25 January 2011, 02:39 PM

Iconic? I think the Datejust is sold in greater numbers and I see two or three DJs to every Subbie. I do think most members here on TRF are young males so a more sporting model, like the Subbie is popular. Society in general is more sporty these days.

tomallen · 25 January 2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cato

Iconic? I think the Datejust is sold in greater numbers and I see two or three DJs to every Subbie. I do think most members here on TRF are young males so a more sporting model, like the Subbie is popular. Society in general is more sporty these days.

The DJ may be sold in higher numbers but it is not iconic. The Sub is easily recognized by a lot of non WIS people. You say Submariner you think... Rolex, You say Date Just you think... What?

24 January 2011, 02:40 AM	#1
jglassjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: michigan Watch: Explorer Posts: 60	why is the sub so iconic what is it about the sub that makes it so popular? there are so many choices, but the sub sounds like its the overwhelming choice......just wondering why and how it got to be so iconic over the other rolex watches

24 January 2011, 03:05 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Words can't decribe the same way pictures can!! Pure--classic steel perfection!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 January 2011, 03:43 AM	#4
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Because it is a never-out-of-fashion, robust, precise, perfect all day watch with 58 years of history! Tom

24 January 2011, 03:47 AM	#6
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	triumph bonneville...e type jaguar...rolex submariner... __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

24 January 2011, 04:33 AM	#10
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Because it can be.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

24 January 2011, 03:18 AM	#3
Xpert37 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eli Location: Long Island Watch: 16610 Posts: 117	Absolutely agree.

24 January 2011, 03:44 AM	#5
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	An unbelievably timeless design. I'd bet good money they are still being made in roughly the same design in 2111.

24 January 2011, 03:49 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It was the first true diver's watch (just narrowly beating the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms), and that initial design was spot on - simple, legible, robust, and would go on to really make Rolex into the brand it is today. It's one of those watches that changed everything

24 January 2011, 04:30 AM	#9
rocco_uk Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 27	Its iconic as for me it was (and still is) a pioneering watch

24 January 2011, 04:37 AM	#11
TyCoon53 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: North Carolina Watch: Blue Sub TT 116613 Posts: 50	For me, I love the blue on blue look. I used to dive in a big black steel tube, and I was born in 1953.

24 January 2011, 05:02 AM	#14
jglassjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: michigan Watch: Explorer Posts: 60	I wasnt trying to say ppl are wrong for loving this watch.... I myself want one and will have one at some point in my life..... the submariner is nothing but sweetness.....but so are the other rolex models.... I love them all and wish I could own one of each :).... its just the sub is so dominant in popularity over the others and was wondering why it got to be like that...... by most opinions, the sub is a do all, be all watch...... I guess you cant do much better than that .... and maybe I answered my own question

24 January 2011, 05:18 AM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	There are really very few references that have the history of the Submariner. Combine that with a design that has stood the test of time with very little change over the years reguarding functionality and you have a watch that defines the term iconic. It stands among a handfull of watches that are truly carry "the right stuff'.

25 January 2011, 07:54 AM	#17
tanndonn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: texas Watch: EXP II, 243, PO Posts: 131	Perfect design in conception and in reality. Many icons are the result and function of timing, luck and greatness.

25 January 2011, 08:08 AM	#18
ccto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 28	I think it's also got something to do with the fact a certain James Bond, played by Sean Connery wore one. That's how my local AD sold it to me! As well as being a classic and much imitated design, it's been seen as a 'cool' watch for as long as I can remember, with no shortage of famous people seen wearing it (check out Jakes Rolex blog to see what I mean!)

25 January 2011, 09:07 AM	#19
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Because James Bond cosigned it! First automatic dive watch, proven history, design and reliability and like Ken said just look at it!!!

25 January 2011, 09:31 AM	#21
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I never realized how iconic it was until I finally bought my first Submariner. It is such a stunning watch. Buy one and I am sure it will win you over.

25 January 2011, 10:52 AM	#22
Xpert37 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eli Location: Long Island Watch: 16610 Posts: 117	Ditto!

25 January 2011, 01:03 PM	#25
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	When a design endures years upon years. When a watch is copied by every major watch brand. When a watch is instantly recognizable. When you become the first official "dive watch." You are then a Rolex Submariner. Classic, perfection.

25 January 2011, 01:09 PM	#26
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Because it's good enough, smart enough and dog gone it, people like it!

25 January 2011, 01:10 PM	#27
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Or how about this, it's the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!

25 January 2011, 01:17 PM	#28
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Every submariner has lead a different life, every sub is a little different. For a watch that hasn't changed much in 60 years, there are more choices and variations than one would expect. This is the fifth picture of a Submariner in this thread, and so far no two have looked alike. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

25 January 2011, 02:39 PM	#29
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Iconic? I think the Datejust is sold in greater numbers and I see two or three DJs to every Subbie. I do think most members here on TRF are young males so a more sporting model, like the Subbie is popular. Society in general is more sporty these days.

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