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Daddychaddy · 1 May 2013, 01:22 AM

I ordered my Sub C Date last week, and am due to collect it(should have done already).... But I can't seem to get over swapping my Breitling Superocean 44 + £000's...... And am holding off the flip.....

I love the Sub, but am I mad to swap a pretty similar, v good looking watch for another similar v good looking watch!!

Should I????

Shouldn't I???

Can't afford the Sub alone and it's a Bday gift to myself so saving up is not an option really....

jason1332 · 1 May 2013, 01:26 AM

You know you want it :-)

It will hold its value so if you come to a point where you want to make a change back you should not have a problem. Also it will be a shorter timetable to save for a Breitling.

Bernie.H. · 1 May 2013, 01:27 AM

Swap for a DSSD or a Planet Ocean, not a Sub.

Chris B · 1 May 2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason1332

You know you want it :-)

It will hold its value so if you come to a point where you want to make a change back you should not have a problem. Also it will be a shorter timetable to save for a Breitling.

Daddychaddy · 1 May 2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie.H.

Swap for a DSSD or a Planet Ocean, not a Sub.

Don't say that Bernie.... I can buy a Planet Ocean outright and keep the Breitling for £700 less than the flip/swap....

It's driving me nuts!!!

77T · 1 May 2013, 01:36 AM

Love the one you're with IMHO.

Forego the big birthday present and perhaps begin a Christmas fund to get a Sub and keep all you have already?

TimeOnHand · 1 May 2013, 01:43 AM

Look if you are having such a hard time letting go of the SuperOcean then you really shouldn't... you will only regret it later and try to buy it back!

Sub C Date is not hard to get... just keep putting the money away and buy when you are really ready... you will be much happier that way...

Just remember there is no Grail... only the next watch!

jason1332 · 1 May 2013, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

Don't say that Bernie.... I can buy a Planet Ocean outright and keep the Breitling for £700 less than the flip/swap....

It's driving me nuts!!!

I like the PO a lot but the finish and the perfection of the SubC is really in a different league.

Bernie.H. · 1 May 2013, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

Don't say that Bernie.... I can buy a Planet Ocean outright and keep the Breitling for £700 less than the flip/swap....

It's driving me nuts!!!

There is your answer !!

The PO also comes in various sizes and I personally think the blue Ti looks great (much better that the black Sub).....(Have to say, the hulk is pretty nice though !).
Let us know what you decide, good luck from across the Pennines.

cop414 · 1 May 2013, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Look if you are having such a hard time letting go of the SuperOcean then you really shouldn't... you will only regret it later and try to buy it back!

Sub C Date is not hard to get... just keep putting the money away and buy when you are really ready... you will be much happier that way...

Just remember there is no Grail... only the next watch!

This, don't flip if what you're thinking about flipping is still singing out to you.

Cru Jones · 1 May 2013, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Look if you are having such a hard time letting go of the SuperOcean then you really shouldn't... you will only regret it later and try to buy it back!

Sub C Date is not hard to get... just keep putting the money away and buy when you are really ready... you will be much happier that way...

Just remember there is no Grail... only the next watch!

x2!

i flipped a 16570 white for a 116610LV and didn't have any doubts, and haven't had any regrets, either. i doubt i would have done the flip if i had any hesitation, though.

do you "need" the SubC? could you go for a pre-owned 16610LN and keep your breitling?

Daddychaddy · 1 May 2013, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Look if you are having such a hard time letting go of the SuperOcean then you really shouldn't... you will only regret it later and try to buy it back!

Sub C Date is not hard to get... just keep putting the money away and buy when you are really ready... you will be much happier that way...

Just remember there is no Grail... only the next watch!

I understand your points, but I don't see the point in owning a Sub and a SO.

A flip to the sub or a keep the SO and buy something dressier perhaps

Just can't seem to see anything dressier I like...Rolex, Omega, Paneria, Breitling etc...

I like the Planet Ocean, but for the same reasons as having a Sub and PO I'm hesitating...

Tools · 1 May 2013, 02:23 AM

Watches are a passion or a hobby, or whatever you want to call it..

If people didn't swap, trade, or buy different makes and models it wouldn't be as popular to do as it is...

If you spend too much time trying to rationalize things like this you will never get off the dime and get anything done..........

Cru Jones · 1 May 2013, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Watches are a passion or a hobby, or whatever you want to call it..

If people didn't swap, trade, or buy different makes and models it wouldn't be as popular to do as it is...

If you spend too much time trying to rationalize things like this you will never get off the dime and get anything done..........

these are wise words!

Daddychaddy · 1 May 2013, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Watches are a passion or a hobby, or whatever you want to call it..

If people didn't swap, trade, or buy different makes and models it wouldn't be as popular to do as it is...

If you spend too much time trying to rationalize things like this you will never get off the dime and get anything done..........

They are wise words indeed....

1 Rolex v 1 Breitling & 1 Planet Ocean is the key quandary I'm trying to wrestle with/rationalise!!

Shade · 1 May 2013, 02:42 AM

Search for a preowned ceramic sub and you'll save alot less and need less time to save up. A birthday present to yourself is even more lenient in the time frame, you can always get yourself a present with no excuses for it..

Bernie.H. · 1 May 2013, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

I understand your points, but I don't see the point in owning a Sub and a SO.

A flip to the sub or a keep the SO and buy something dressier perhaps

Just can't seem to see anything dressier I like...Rolex, Omega, Paneria, Breitling etc...

I like the Planet Ocean, but for the same reasons as having a Sub and PO I'm hesitating...

Dressier ? what about a JLC Reverso, oneof the duo face models......very classy.

Monobrow · 1 May 2013, 03:54 AM

you're not ready yet!

Dr.Brian · 1 May 2013, 04:05 AM

If you like the style, trade it for the Super Ocean Chrono.

boogiebot · 1 May 2013, 04:09 AM

JMO but the subc is a BIG step up from the super ocean

AK797 · 1 May 2013, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddychaddy

They are wise words indeed....

1 Rolex v 1 Breitling & 1 Planet Ocean is the key quandary I'm trying to wrestle with/rationalise!!

Having owned a subc, PO and Breitling Steelfish, I would get the one Rolex.

swils8610 · 1 May 2013, 04:35 AM

Do it. You won't regret it.

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alanc · 1 May 2013, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

JMO but the subc is a BIG step up from the super ocean

Yes, they really are not in the same league.

Given a choice between owning just the SubC or the SO (and no other watch), I would much rather have the SubC. One is a very nice watch and an icon, the other is a nice watch. The fact that you are hesitating, notwithstand this, tells me there is something about the SO that sings to you, for watever reason.

Given that is the case, I'd hold off doing the flip until you figure out what's holding you back. The Birthday is a self-imposed deadline that is causing you pressure - I'd ignore it.

Daddychaddy · 1 May 2013, 05:34 AM

I'm sure that given the chance to wear the Sub away from the false environment of an AD , for an hour or so the decision would be made.... But that ain't gonna happen.....

Right now I'm feeling like I'm gonna go do the business tomorrow!

Lets see what sleep brings...!

Thanks for the input all

MrLee · 1 May 2013, 05:43 AM

The sub c is simple awesome, I would do it in a heartbeat, I think you will regret NOT doing it, and the po is nice but for me just not special enough

alubin · 1 May 2013, 06:37 AM

Do it, I have a 44mm superocean and a sub-c and i havent put on the superocean since i got the sub-c just shy of a year ago. You will not regret the subc

Roller07 · 1 May 2013, 06:39 AM

You CAN do it.

Speed · 1 May 2013, 06:51 AM

Be we cared for Breitlings so the choice would be easy for me.

Good luck

WML · 1 May 2013, 01:05 PM

Trade the Breitling..and don't look back!

Daddychaddy · 2 May 2013, 03:46 AM

Didn't do it..... I was in the town of the AD on business this pm, so had my SO in the car, all ready to do the trade.... Loitered around the shop window...looked at some more beautiful watches... Looked down at my own and........ Walked away..... Is this behaviour the norm I ask?! ;-))....stalking watches from the window side!!!

1 May 2013, 01:22 AM	#1
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	I just can't seem to do it..... I ordered my Sub C Date last week, and am due to collect it(should have done already).... But I can't seem to get over swapping my Breitling Superocean 44 + £000's...... And am holding off the flip..... I love the Sub, but am I mad to swap a pretty similar, v good looking watch for another similar v good looking watch!! Should I???? Shouldn't I??? Can't afford the Sub alone and it's a Bday gift to myself so saving up is not an option really....

1 May 2013, 01:36 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Love the one you're with IMHO. Forego the big birthday present and perhaps begin a Christmas fund to get a Sub and keep all you have already? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 May 2013, 01:43 AM	#7
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Look if you are having such a hard time letting go of the SuperOcean then you really shouldn't... you will only regret it later and try to buy it back! Sub C Date is not hard to get... just keep putting the money away and buy when you are really ready... you will be much happier that way... Just remember there is no Grail... only the next watch! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

1 May 2013, 02:23 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Watches are a passion or a hobby, or whatever you want to call it.. If people didn't swap, trade, or buy different makes and models it wouldn't be as popular to do as it is... If you spend too much time trying to rationalize things like this you will never get off the dime and get anything done.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 May 2013, 02:42 AM	#16
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Search for a preowned ceramic sub and you'll save alot less and need less time to save up. A birthday present to yourself is even more lenient in the time frame, you can always get yourself a present with no excuses for it.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

1 May 2013, 01:26 AM	#2
jason1332 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: Gnashvegas Watch: PO LM 45.5 Posts: 97	You know you want it :-) It will hold its value so if you come to a point where you want to make a change back you should not have a problem. Also it will be a shorter timetable to save for a Breitling.

1 May 2013, 01:27 AM	#3
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Swap for a DSSD or a Planet Ocean, not a Sub.

1 May 2013, 03:54 AM	#18
Monobrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV "Hulk" Posts: 140	you're not ready yet! __________________ "You are betting looking, funnier and tougher than cage fighters when you wear a Rolex"

1 May 2013, 04:05 AM	#19
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	If you like the style, trade it for the Super Ocean Chrono. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

1 May 2013, 04:09 AM	#20
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	JMO but the subc is a BIG step up from the super ocean

1 May 2013, 04:35 AM	#22
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Do it. You won't regret it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2013, 05:34 AM	#24
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	I'm sure that given the chance to wear the Sub away from the false environment of an AD , for an hour or so the decision would be made.... But that ain't gonna happen..... Right now I'm feeling like I'm gonna go do the business tomorrow! Lets see what sleep brings...! Thanks for the input all

1 May 2013, 05:43 AM	#25
MrLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sub c, smp Posts: 327	The sub c is simple awesome, I would do it in a heartbeat, I think you will regret NOT doing it, and the po is nice but for me just not special enough

1 May 2013, 06:37 AM	#26
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	Do it, I have a 44mm superocean and a sub-c and i havent put on the superocean since i got the sub-c just shy of a year ago. You will not regret the subc

1 May 2013, 06:39 AM	#27
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	You CAN do it.

1 May 2013, 06:51 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Be we cared for Breitlings so the choice would be easy for me. Good luck

1 May 2013, 01:05 PM	#29
WML Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 153	Trade the Breitling..and don't look back!

2 May 2013, 03:46 AM	#30
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	Didn't do it..... I was in the town of the AD on business this pm, so had my SO in the car, all ready to do the trade.... Loitered around the shop window...looked at some more beautiful watches... Looked down at my own and........ Walked away..... Is this behaviour the norm I ask?! ;-))....stalking watches from the window side!!!

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