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Dob · 3 November 2011, 08:11 PM

While I really love the Sub C, I am considering flipping it for the new Exp I. I wear mostly suits / dress stuff in the week and sometimes I find the sub just a little too chunky. I had considered a DJ but I do dress quite casually on the weekend and not sure it would be very suitable with shorts / tshirt. I owned the 36mm Exp and really liked it a great deal but at the end of the day, found it just a little too small for my 7" wrist. The really killer was when my sig other asked if it was a girls watch as she had always seen me wear 40-42mm. So... what do you think of the Exp 39mm for an every day wearer that can do dual duty at work but still look good with casual dress? Am I nuts to get rid of the Sub C? BTW, in case it is suggested - I do not care for the 41mm DJ's.
Interested in hearing some thoughts... thx.

The Godzilla · 3 November 2011, 08:17 PM

Keep the Sub C and buy the 39mm (pre-owned if you don't mind)

dddrees · 3 November 2011, 08:20 PM

I wouldn't get rid of the Sub C. I would recomend getting either the Explorer or DJ as a second watch. Having a couple of great options is always better than just having one.

HDHNTER · 3 November 2011, 08:20 PM

Another keep the Sub C & buy a pre-loved Exp 39mm vote.

Cru Jones · 3 November 2011, 08:29 PM

if subc is too chunky, but you like the submariner, and you are a one watch guy, how about the 16610?

The Godzilla · 3 November 2011, 08:33 PM

14060m

zhiunit · 3 November 2011, 08:52 PM

u HAVE to keep the sub c....its a really great peice and wat if you suddenly want it back or really misss it?!....save up for the exp and then buy it used like the others said.

The Godzilla · 3 November 2011, 08:59 PM

people are lusting to get a Sub C and you want to flip it?

Gerardus · 3 November 2011, 09:05 PM

Keep the SubC.
You will mis the date function because you are used to that now.
IMHO I think the "hands of time" are to short on the EXI (39mm).

nauticajoe · 3 November 2011, 09:22 PM

As mentioned, save for the EXP.

CEG · 3 November 2011, 09:28 PM

Exp I 39mm is an excellent and versatile addition, can be worn with anything if you are a one watch man

Having said that, the SUBc is an awesome bit of kit

gminnj · 3 November 2011, 11:30 PM

Nothing bad to say about the Sub, but the 39mm Exp is really an every single day watch in my opinion.

Got mine a few weeks ago, and have so far worn it with suits, sweaters, t-shirts, a tux, shorts, etc.

Somehow always looks appropriate, and the size is perfect.

Hansch99 · 3 November 2011, 11:32 PM

I've thought about trading my 14060M for a EXP39 for the similar reasons. But to me, no watch is more versatile than the Sub. Sure, the EXP39 is slimmer and dressier than the Sub (but still not necessarily dressy), but I couldn't give up the eye-catching bezel and triplock crown of the Sub.

Gharddog03 · 3 November 2011, 11:34 PM

Don't flip it.

capote · 4 November 2011, 12:51 AM

Exp 1 is dressier but during the week you might want the date function, depending on your job. You could also check out the DJII if you want a big dressier watch with a date.

Engi · 4 November 2011, 02:32 AM

Keep the SubC and buy a DJ.

Ciao

Engi

impalass · 4 November 2011, 02:39 AM

I seriously regret selling one Rolex for another now that I'm older and wiser.

Imo wait and save, then you'll have no regrets down the road and two great time pieces.

Edit; Plus I could not live without the Sub's timing bezel for too long !

3 November 2011, 08:11 PM	#1
Dob Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 359	Sub C to Exp 39mm? While I really love the Sub C, I am considering flipping it for the new Exp I. I wear mostly suits / dress stuff in the week and sometimes I find the sub just a little too chunky. I had considered a DJ but I do dress quite casually on the weekend and not sure it would be very suitable with shorts / tshirt. I owned the 36mm Exp and really liked it a great deal but at the end of the day, found it just a little too small for my 7" wrist. The really killer was when my sig other asked if it was a girls watch as she had always seen me wear 40-42mm. So... what do you think of the Exp 39mm for an every day wearer that can do dual duty at work but still look good with casual dress? Am I nuts to get rid of the Sub C? BTW, in case it is suggested - I do not care for the 41mm DJ's. Interested in hearing some thoughts... thx.

3 November 2011, 08:20 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I wouldn't get rid of the Sub C. I would recomend getting either the Explorer or DJ as a second watch. Having a couple of great options is always better than just having one. __________________ 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

3 November 2011, 09:05 PM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Keep the SubC. You will mis the date function because you are used to that now. IMHO I think the "hands of time" are to short on the EXI (39mm). __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

3 November 2011, 09:28 PM	#11
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Exp I 39mm is an excellent and versatile addition, can be worn with anything if you are a one watch man Having said that, the SUBc is an awesome bit of kit __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

3 November 2011, 08:17 PM	#2
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	Keep the Sub C and buy the 39mm (pre-owned if you don't mind)

3 November 2011, 08:20 PM	#4
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Another keep the Sub C & buy a pre-loved Exp 39mm vote.

3 November 2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	if subc is too chunky, but you like the submariner, and you are a one watch guy, how about the 16610?

3 November 2011, 08:33 PM	#6
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	14060m

3 November 2011, 08:52 PM	#7
zhiunit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: zhi Location: delaware Watch: grandseiko sbgj001 Posts: 374	u HAVE to keep the sub c....its a really great peice and wat if you suddenly want it back or really misss it?!....save up for the exp and then buy it used like the others said.

3 November 2011, 08:59 PM	#8
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	people are lusting to get a Sub C and you want to flip it?

3 November 2011, 09:22 PM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, save for the EXP.

3 November 2011, 11:30 PM	#12
gminnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 32	Nothing bad to say about the Sub, but the 39mm Exp is really an every single day watch in my opinion. Got mine a few weeks ago, and have so far worn it with suits, sweaters, t-shirts, a tux, shorts, etc. Somehow always looks appropriate, and the size is perfect.

3 November 2011, 11:32 PM	#13
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	I've thought about trading my 14060M for a EXP39 for the similar reasons. But to me, no watch is more versatile than the Sub. Sure, the EXP39 is slimmer and dressier than the Sub (but still not necessarily dressy), but I couldn't give up the eye-catching bezel and triplock crown of the Sub.

3 November 2011, 11:34 PM	#14
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Don't flip it.

4 November 2011, 12:51 AM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Exp 1 is dressier but during the week you might want the date function, depending on your job. You could also check out the DJII if you want a big dressier watch with a date.

4 November 2011, 02:32 AM	#16
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Keep the SubC and buy a DJ. Ciao Engi

4 November 2011, 02:39 AM	#17
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	I seriously regret selling one Rolex for another now that I'm older and wiser. Imo wait and save, then you'll have no regrets down the road and two great time pieces. Edit; Plus I could not live without the Sub's timing bezel for too long !

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