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mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 08:20 AM

Ok guys so I need some help. I recently got a BNIB SUBC updating my classic 16610 that I had. I got the sub on sept 13th, and boy do I love this watch. The bracelet the clasp the ceramic it is pretty much everything I have wanted, but I can't get over the Polar Exp II.

So basically I'm trying to decide do I flip my subC for a BNIB Polar Exp II 42mm or do I keep the sub?

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated =)

nauticajoe · 24 October 2012, 08:22 AM

No way. Keep the SubC....save for the ExpII.

Good luck!

~JJ · 24 October 2012, 08:26 AM

IMHO, it's time to stop flipping and start collecting! One is a diver and the other is dual time, so you need one of each :)

Bulldurham08 · 24 October 2012, 08:27 AM

Tough, tough decision. They're both awesome. IMO, I would keep the SubC. Not just because that is the watch that I would go with, but after reading and looking at a lot of EXP II's, I really think that the brushed stainless bezel will show wear very easily. Obviously, most of us go with a Rolex to WEAR, but as an OCD (not medically diagnosed) watch owner, I find myself really getting annoyed with the minor scratches I find on my brushed pieces....

Either way, go with what you REALLY want. I think it's natural for watch enthusiasts to get "bored" and want to tinker with their collection. Hell, I had over 25 watches and sold 20 of them to get into a couple I really wanted. Do what will make YOU happy! Good luck either way!

subtona · 24 October 2012, 08:27 AM

exp II is an awesome watch... really compliments the Sub if you can keep both?

but they are apples and oranges, each excellent.

mjclark32 · 24 October 2012, 08:28 AM

I wouldn't give up the sub

Watchflair · 24 October 2012, 08:30 AM

Hmmm. Tough call. Have you tried both on? They do wear differently... I currently have an Exp II Noir and love it. I tried the Sub C on while I was getting my Exp II and to me the Exp II just had more presence. I will note that I have really had my eye on a Suv LVC as my next piece, something about the Hulk that I just love... Good luck.

mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 08:40 AM

To be 100 percent honest I have not tried both on, but I seem to keep looking at all of the pictures on the forums. Also I am a little OCD myself with scratches on my watches, I'm amazed that its been over a month and a trip to europe and I still haven't put a single scratch on the SUBC yet.

I also love the wrist Presence of the SUBC. I suppose I could save for a while and get both watches that would be my absolute goal. I guess I should go out and try them on before I take the plunge =).

nauticajoe · 24 October 2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyv11

To be 100 percent honest I have not tried both on, but I seem to keep looking at all of the pictures on the forums. Also I am a little OCD myself with scratches on my watches, I'm amazed that its been over a month and a trip to europe and I still haven't put a single scratch on the SUBC yet.

I also love the wrist Presence of the SUBC. I suppose I could save for a while and get both watches that would be my absolute goal. I guess I should go out and try them on before I take the plunge =).

There ya go! Scratches are a part of life. It's what makes the watch your's.

mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 08:45 AM

on second thought who here has an Exp II I could borrow for the weekend =) ?

Watchflair · 24 October 2012, 08:46 AM

It's in the mail

mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchflair

It's in the mail

You're my hero

FrankNYC · 24 October 2012, 10:36 AM

If you give up the SubC, you'll only end up buying another one by this time next year. Save yourself the $ and keep the SubC

Rocco22 · 24 October 2012, 11:04 AM

Keep the sub and save for the explorer.

Sam Philip · 24 October 2012, 11:33 AM

Keep the Sub!

kilyung · 24 October 2012, 11:37 AM

Sub

perpetualman88 · 24 October 2012, 11:46 AM

save for the expII

sergio671980 · 24 October 2012, 11:56 AM

Keep sub..... save for explorer!

floater156 · 24 October 2012, 11:58 AM

Keep the sub, it is the essence of Rolex. Save up and build your collection, even if it takes years of waiting.

Watchmutt · 24 October 2012, 12:24 PM

Keep it.

77T · 24 October 2012, 01:20 PM

Wait 40 days...
Then you'll want a GMT-IIC

J.jun · 24 October 2012, 01:37 PM

Think it's better to keep the sub, since ya really love the watch. As for the exp II, sometimes it's good to have an aim. ^_^ sometimes it's the process that really keeps ya interested isnt it?

Hairdude1 · 24 October 2012, 02:08 PM

Keep it and save

travisb · 24 October 2012, 06:51 PM

Don't give up the Sub.
Just look at the Exp2 as your next watch to add..

Bangel · 24 October 2012, 07:08 PM

September 13th as in 2012?!

I would definitely keep the sub c and save up for the next. Given you've only had the sub c for so short a time, I wouldn't rush to flip it. You have plenty of time to sell it later before the warranty runs out.

Camel · 24 October 2012, 07:31 PM

Keep the Subc and get the Explorer later - I've got he black face Exp II and is currently saving up for the Subc !

caryyee · 24 October 2012, 08:12 PM

Keep the Sub unless you really don't want it. If you like it, which it obviously seems you do, then why contemplate flipping it? After getting the Expy 2, you'll no doubt miss the Sub and rue that you had flipped it! Keep it and save for the Expy 2 would be what I'd recommend.

mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks everyone for talking me down off of the flipping ledge =). I will be taking the advice of our wonderful board members and saving for the expII and saving the sub. I love the watch but there is def something cool about that orange 24 hour hand.

Thanks guys for all the advice I appreciate it

Rocco22 · 24 October 2012, 11:07 PM

I thought like you did and then tried on the explorer 2 polar and the dial is just very big looking and empty,to me any ways it was a big turn off.the black I liked a lot more.

mannyv11 · 24 October 2012, 11:18 PM

Ya I really should go try them on, but I always feel bad walking into a watch store knowing I am not going to buy anything from them because I truly enjoy the service and price I get from the trusted sellers here.

24 October 2012, 08:20 AM	#1
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Possible Flip Ok guys so I need some help. I recently got a BNIB SUBC updating my classic 16610 that I had. I got the sub on sept 13th, and boy do I love this watch. The bracelet the clasp the ceramic it is pretty much everything I have wanted, but I can't get over the Polar Exp II. So basically I'm trying to decide do I flip my subC for a BNIB Polar Exp II 42mm or do I keep the sub? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated =)

24 October 2012, 08:27 AM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	exp II is an awesome watch... really compliments the Sub if you can keep both? but they are apples and oranges, each excellent. __________________

24 October 2012, 08:28 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I wouldn't give up the sub __________________

24 October 2012, 08:30 AM	#7
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Hmmm. Tough call. Have you tried both on? They do wear differently... I currently have an Exp II Noir and love it. I tried the Sub C on while I was getting my Exp II and to me the Exp II just had more presence. I will note that I have really had my eye on a Suv LVC as my next piece, something about the Hulk that I just love... Good luck. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

24 October 2012, 08:46 AM	#11
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	It's in the mail __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday Last edited by Watchflair; 24 October 2012 at 08:47 AM.. Reason: typo

24 October 2012, 08:22 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	No way. Keep the SubC....save for the ExpII. Good luck!

24 October 2012, 08:26 AM	#3
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	IMHO, it's time to stop flipping and start collecting! One is a diver and the other is dual time, so you need one of each :)

24 October 2012, 08:27 AM	#4
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	Tough, tough decision. They're both awesome. IMO, I would keep the SubC. Not just because that is the watch that I would go with, but after reading and looking at a lot of EXP II's, I really think that the brushed stainless bezel will show wear very easily. Obviously, most of us go with a Rolex to WEAR, but as an OCD (not medically diagnosed) watch owner, I find myself really getting annoyed with the minor scratches I find on my brushed pieces.... Either way, go with what you REALLY want. I think it's natural for watch enthusiasts to get "bored" and want to tinker with their collection. Hell, I had over 25 watches and sold 20 of them to get into a couple I really wanted. Do what will make YOU happy! Good luck either way!

24 October 2012, 08:40 AM	#8
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	To be 100 percent honest I have not tried both on, but I seem to keep looking at all of the pictures on the forums. Also I am a little OCD myself with scratches on my watches, I'm amazed that its been over a month and a trip to europe and I still haven't put a single scratch on the SUBC yet. I also love the wrist Presence of the SUBC. I suppose I could save for a while and get both watches that would be my absolute goal. I guess I should go out and try them on before I take the plunge =).

24 October 2012, 08:45 AM	#10
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	on second thought who here has an Exp II I could borrow for the weekend =) ?

24 October 2012, 10:36 AM	#13
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	If you give up the SubC, you'll only end up buying another one by this time next year. Save yourself the $ and keep the SubC

24 October 2012, 11:04 AM	#14
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Keep the sub and save for the explorer.

24 October 2012, 11:33 AM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Keep the Sub!

24 October 2012, 11:37 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sub

24 October 2012, 11:46 AM	#17
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	save for the expII

24 October 2012, 11:56 AM	#18
sergio671980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Sergio Location: florida Watch: 114060 Posts: 301	Keep sub..... save for explorer!

24 October 2012, 11:58 AM	#19
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Keep the sub, it is the essence of Rolex. Save up and build your collection, even if it takes years of waiting. __________________ Lead by example through production.

24 October 2012, 12:24 PM	#20
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Keep it.

24 October 2012, 01:20 PM	#21
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Wait 40 days... Then you'll want a GMT-IIC __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 October 2012, 01:37 PM	#22
J.jun "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: JJ Location: Singapore Watch: Datejust II Posts: 273	Think it's better to keep the sub, since ya really love the watch. As for the exp II, sometimes it's good to have an aim. ^_^ sometimes it's the process that really keeps ya interested isnt it?

24 October 2012, 02:08 PM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Keep it and save

24 October 2012, 06:51 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Don't give up the Sub. Just look at the Exp2 as your next watch to add..

24 October 2012, 07:08 PM	#25
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	September 13th as in 2012?! I would definitely keep the sub c and save up for the next. Given you've only had the sub c for so short a time, I wouldn't rush to flip it. You have plenty of time to sell it later before the warranty runs out.

24 October 2012, 07:31 PM	#26
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	Keep the Subc and get the Explorer later - I've got he black face Exp II and is currently saving up for the Subc ! __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

24 October 2012, 08:12 PM	#27
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Keep the Sub unless you really don't want it. If you like it, which it obviously seems you do, then why contemplate flipping it? After getting the Expy 2, you'll no doubt miss the Sub and rue that you had flipped it! Keep it and save for the Expy 2 would be what I'd recommend.

24 October 2012, 10:46 PM	#28
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Thanks everyone for talking me down off of the flipping ledge =). I will be taking the advice of our wonderful board members and saving for the expII and saving the sub. I love the watch but there is def something cool about that orange 24 hour hand. Thanks guys for all the advice I appreciate it

24 October 2012, 11:07 PM	#29
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	I thought like you did and then tried on the explorer 2 polar and the dial is just very big looking and empty,to me any ways it was a big turn off.the black I liked a lot more.

24 October 2012, 11:18 PM	#30
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Ya I really should go try them on, but I always feel bad walking into a watch store knowing I am not going to buy anything from them because I truly enjoy the service and price I get from the trusted sellers here.

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