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uker · 26 February 2015, 06:57 AM

Took me a while, but I finally pulled the trigger on the no-date sub-c 114060. I really wanted something other than a Rolex. I know it shouldn't matter what people think and I should just buy what I want, but I couldn't help being self-conscious about how other people would react to a Rolex on my wrist. I'm a low-key, non-flashy type of person and would've preferred a more subtle brand.

I must have annoyed every AD in my area trying on all their watches seemingly every week. But nothing could beat the Submariner. I don't know how to describe it. It just felt so much nicer. I wanted to like the Omegas, the Tag Heuers, the Tudors, etc. However, for some reason they just didn't look or feel as nice as the Sub for their price point. Holding the Sub, it just felt more substantial, it felt like something well-built, expensive. None of the other watches I tried on had that same special feeling. I will still probably pick up a Speedmaster Pro sometime down the line though.

For any newbies looking to get their first nice watch, I strongly recommend seeing them in person and trying them on first. Some watches photograph better than others. And of course, the feel of the watch on the wrist is very subjective.

SemperFi · 26 February 2015, 06:59 AM

Welcome to the forum. Post pics or it never happened.

The Submariner · 26 February 2015, 07:03 AM

Welcome to The Hotel California...You can check out but you can never leave......

watchwatcher · 26 February 2015, 07:05 AM

Hard to beat that one, for sure...congrats and post some pics when you get a chance.

travisb · 26 February 2015, 07:07 AM

Congrats! Good thing you went with your heart over your head.

tkerrmd · 26 February 2015, 07:28 AM

nice, congrats!

nick c · 26 February 2015, 07:32 AM

Well done

Gerardus · 26 February 2015, 07:34 AM

congratz

phils · 26 February 2015, 07:39 AM

Congrats. Ya done good my boy.
Wear it in good health.

Matt748 · 26 February 2015, 07:45 AM

The Non Date Sub is gorgeous.
I am personally enjoying time away from Rolex with Tudor these days, but to each his own.
I'm glad your a happy Rolex owner. Enjoy it.

omx5o · 26 February 2015, 07:55 AM

Congrats. Totally agree with your points.

brandrea · 26 February 2015, 07:56 AM

Welcome and congrats!

locutus49 · 26 February 2015, 08:28 AM

Start with quality: you won't go wrong. Congrats.

c41006 · 26 February 2015, 08:41 AM

The no-date is a beauty and a rather understated one at that. I wouldn't worry about what others think as long as you are happy. I wear a 16610 Sub Date and have learned over the years that Rolex wearers and watch enthusiasts are really the only people that notice or even care what you have on your wrist. Congrats

HACKNSACK44 · 26 February 2015, 03:59 PM

Congrats!!

sickened1 · 26 February 2015, 04:11 PM

Congrats. 114060 is such a nice watch. Great choice there.

engin33r · 26 February 2015, 10:47 PM

Congrats!! ..cant wait to see your new rolex

drakulie · 26 February 2015, 11:04 PM

Congrats. Wear in good health!!!

Btw, it's a "submariner". Not a "no date submariner".

26 February 2015, 06:57 AM	#1
uker "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 2	Just joined the club... Took me a while, but I finally pulled the trigger on the no-date sub-c 114060. I really wanted something other than a Rolex. I know it shouldn't matter what people think and I should just buy what I want, but I couldn't help being self-conscious about how other people would react to a Rolex on my wrist. I'm a low-key, non-flashy type of person and would've preferred a more subtle brand. I must have annoyed every AD in my area trying on all their watches seemingly every week. But nothing could beat the Submariner. I don't know how to describe it. It just felt so much nicer. I wanted to like the Omegas, the Tag Heuers, the Tudors, etc. However, for some reason they just didn't look or feel as nice as the Sub for their price point. Holding the Sub, it just felt more substantial, it felt like something well-built, expensive. None of the other watches I tried on had that same special feeling. I will still probably pick up a Speedmaster Pro sometime down the line though. For any newbies looking to get their first nice watch, I strongly recommend seeing them in person and trying them on first. Some watches photograph better than others. And of course, the feel of the watch on the wrist is very subjective.

26 February 2015, 07:34 AM	#8
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	congratz __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

26 February 2015, 03:59 PM	#15
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

26 February 2015, 06:59 AM	#2
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Welcome to the forum. Post pics or it never happened.

26 February 2015, 07:03 AM	#3
The Submariner Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Land of Adventure Watch: Guess? Posts: 461	Welcome to The Hotel California...You can check out but you can never leave......

26 February 2015, 07:05 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Hard to beat that one, for sure...congrats and post some pics when you get a chance.

26 February 2015, 07:07 AM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Congrats! Good thing you went with your heart over your head.

26 February 2015, 07:28 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	nice, congrats!

26 February 2015, 07:32 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done

26 February 2015, 07:39 AM	#9
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Congrats. Ya done good my boy. Wear it in good health.

26 February 2015, 07:45 AM	#10
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	The Non Date Sub is gorgeous. I am personally enjoying time away from Rolex with Tudor these days, but to each his own. I'm glad your a happy Rolex owner. Enjoy it.

26 February 2015, 07:55 AM	#11
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Congrats. Totally agree with your points.

26 February 2015, 07:56 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Welcome and congrats!

26 February 2015, 08:28 AM	#13
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Start with quality: you won't go wrong. Congrats.

26 February 2015, 08:41 AM	#14
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	The no-date is a beauty and a rather understated one at that. I wouldn't worry about what others think as long as you are happy. I wear a 16610 Sub Date and have learned over the years that Rolex wearers and watch enthusiasts are really the only people that notice or even care what you have on your wrist. Congrats

26 February 2015, 04:11 PM	#16
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Congrats. 114060 is such a nice watch. Great choice there.

26 February 2015, 10:47 PM	#17
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Congrats!! ..cant wait to see your new rolex

26 February 2015, 11:04 PM	#18
drakulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 234	Congrats. Wear in good health!!! Btw, it's a "submariner". Not a "no date submariner".

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