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mattza · 9 June 2018, 08:58 AM

Went to pick up a Sub Date I was on a wait list for and turns out the dealer made a mistake....it was just a Sub (no date)

I didn't even notice the lack of cyclops/date when he handed it to me but for some reason it seemed better looking when he took it out of the untouched wrapping...I thought it was just because it was new/shiny....then he caught it.....it was the wrong watch and he said I'd have to wait longer for the Sub Date to come in.

At first I was pretty upset for a second considering I drove a bit to get there, but the more I thought about it the Sub looked even more beautiful to me without the cyclops.

For reference, I owned a Sub Date for 8 years and was buying another to replace it.

After sitting around for about 15 minutes thinking of what I was going to do, I decided on taking the Sub.

I love it. Its a much cleaner look IMO. I know everyone has a preference but I never really used the date function on my watch and it was a pain to always have to adjust it between AM/PM. Also saved myself $1,000.

Overall happy with my purchase and the mistake was meant to be

City74 · 9 June 2018, 09:00 AM

It’s great your happy. That’s what matters most. I would have made the same choice. The clean dial and no cyclops looks the best on the Sub I think. Congrats on your purchase, it’s a classic

tudorbaja27 · 9 June 2018, 09:01 AM

I love my clean looking Tudor BBR so congrats! I'm a simple man what can I say

JayHantz · 9 June 2018, 09:02 AM

The watch is so clean looking, IMHO I think it was a great snag. I love happy accidents like that. You wear it well.

Rolly.BT · 9 June 2018, 09:04 AM

I wouldn't have hesitated for one sec! Congrats man.

mattza · 9 June 2018, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by City74

It’s great your happy. That’s what matters most. I would have made the same choice. The clean dial and no cyclops looks the best on the Sub I think. Congrats on your purchase, it’s a classic

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

The watch is so clean looking, IMHO I think it was a great snag. I love happy accidents like that. You wear it well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

I love my clean looking Tudor BBR so congrats! I'm a simple man what can I say

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolly.BT

I wouldn't have hesitated for one sec! Congrats man.

Thanks guys. Couldn't be happier with my decision

marc2828 · 9 June 2018, 09:05 AM

The face is cleaner and you never have to deal with the 28, 29, 30, 31 date adjustments.

2nastie · 9 June 2018, 09:06 AM

That would be the best mistake for me. Love the Sub No Date!

Congrats on the purchase!

denmanproject · 9 June 2018, 09:06 AM

Happy accident

looks great!

faz · 9 June 2018, 09:09 AM

Congrats on that beauty, when it comes to a sub, there is no right/wrong answer. Both winners!

droptopman · 9 June 2018, 09:11 AM

Congrats and great choice. I prefer the classic Sub.

uniqueMR · 9 June 2018, 09:18 AM

Congrats...

mattza · 9 June 2018, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolly.BT

I wouldn't have hesitated for one sec! Congrats man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc2828

The face is cleaner and you never have to deal with the 28, 29, 30, 31 date adjustments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

That would be the best mistake for me. Love the Sub No Date!

Congrats on the purchase!

Thank you!

When I asked the dealer to give me a minute to think about it, I was leaning on taking the no date because it looked so nice but my other half was saying "I was waiting for the Sub Date."

Didn't expect to have to make such a tough decision

For some reason I wanted to validate myself so I Googled a thread on here and quickly read 10+ pages of people arguing back and forth which is their favorite Sub (date or no date)

It was maybe 60/40 (more preferring the no date) but I realized it was only my preference that mattered. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some negative stigma about the classic Sub (I never even gave thought to it before).

I love it and am even happier with how it looks on my wrist compared to the Date I previously owned. I'm a simple person and dig the clean look.

Dompropat · 9 June 2018, 09:28 AM

Currently own a Sub Date. Every time I see one without the date window I'm always stunned at how great it looks, especially the ceramics. Awesome purchase!

mattza · 9 June 2018, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dompropat

Currently own a Sub Date. Every time I see one without the date window I'm always stunned at how great it looks, especially the ceramics. Awesome purchase!

Thanks bud. The Sub Date is awesome too

Boaters · 9 June 2018, 09:31 AM

I have the date but love the no date also great move and congrats..

jsg1976 · 9 June 2018, 09:33 AM

You made the right call! Congrats!

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drc73 · 9 June 2018, 09:33 AM

There’s something nice about just picking up a watch,setting the time without having to think, and off you go.

Tele59 · 9 June 2018, 09:41 AM

I have the 114060 and a Hulk. The 114060 was my first Sports Rolex because I like the unobstructed view. You made the right move!

Fraz · 9 June 2018, 09:45 AM

Much better IMO, no comparison. His mistake worked in your favor.
Congratulations on your new Sub! Enjoy it in good health!

enjoythemusic · 9 June 2018, 09:48 AM

Imho save date window for DD, DJ,, etc.

mattza · 9 June 2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drc73

There’s something nice about just picking up a watch,setting the time without having to think, and off you go.

Agreed

. I'm terribly lazy about having to constantly futz with the time/date. One less thing to worry about. This one is staying on my wrist all the time.

HobokenRolex · 9 June 2018, 09:50 AM

Congrats! Great pick. No date dial is so clean...pretty close to perfect.

Finslayer83 · 9 June 2018, 09:53 AM

I prefer the Submariner myself, Submariner being the official name for what you now so awesomely own.

The other one is the Submariner Date.

Congrats brother!

SubMarin18 · 9 June 2018, 09:53 AM

Congratulations! I love my Submariner! Clean and classic

Krash · 9 June 2018, 09:54 AM

Wise decision!!!

The problem with my no date sub is that I just don't want to wear anything else. I'd rather wear it than watches that cost 2 to 5 times more.

MonsterSS · 9 June 2018, 09:54 AM

congrats!!!!!!!!

Gharddog03 · 9 June 2018, 09:54 AM

Congrats!!!

Psijason · 9 June 2018, 10:05 AM

It's a classic!!!!!! Beautiful watch!!!!!!!

Khans14 · 9 June 2018, 10:08 AM

I wear a ND as my daily. Love the watch. Sometimes when things do not work out how you wanted at first it turns out to be a blessing.

9 June 2018, 08:58 AM	#1
mattza "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 182	Went to buy a Sub Date....walked out with a Sub No Date Went to pick up a Sub Date I was on a wait list for and turns out the dealer made a mistake....it was just a Sub (no date) I didn't even notice the lack of cyclops/date when he handed it to me but for some reason it seemed better looking when he took it out of the untouched wrapping...I thought it was just because it was new/shiny....then he caught it.....it was the wrong watch and he said I'd have to wait longer for the Sub Date to come in. At first I was pretty upset for a second considering I drove a bit to get there, but the more I thought about it the Sub looked even more beautiful to me without the cyclops. For reference, I owned a Sub Date for 8 years and was buying another to replace it. After sitting around for about 15 minutes thinking of what I was going to do, I decided on taking the Sub. I love it. Its a much cleaner look IMO. I know everyone has a preference but I never really used the date function on my watch and it was a pain to always have to adjust it between AM/PM. Also saved myself $1,000. Overall happy with my purchase and the mistake was meant to be

9 June 2018, 09:01 AM	#3
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I love my clean looking Tudor BBR so congrats! I'm a simple man what can I say __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

9 June 2018, 09:09 AM	#10
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Congrats on that beauty, when it comes to a sub, there is no right/wrong answer. Both winners! __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

9 June 2018, 09:11 AM	#11
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Congrats and great choice. I prefer the classic Sub. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 June 2018, 09:18 AM	#12
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Congrats... __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

9 June 2018, 09:00 AM	#2
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	It’s great your happy. That’s what matters most. I would have made the same choice. The clean dial and no cyclops looks the best on the Sub I think. Congrats on your purchase, it’s a classic

9 June 2018, 09:02 AM	#4
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	The watch is so clean looking, IMHO I think it was a great snag. I love happy accidents like that. You wear it well.

9 June 2018, 09:04 AM	#5
Rolly.BT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	I wouldn't have hesitated for one sec! Congrats man.

9 June 2018, 09:05 AM	#7
marc2828 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Marc Location: NJ Watch: AP,LV,SD43,PAMs Posts: 747	The face is cleaner and you never have to deal with the 28, 29, 30, 31 date adjustments.

9 June 2018, 09:06 AM	#8
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	That would be the best mistake for me. Love the Sub No Date! Congrats on the purchase!

9 June 2018, 09:06 AM	#9
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Happy accident looks great!

9 June 2018, 09:28 AM	#14
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Currently own a Sub Date. Every time I see one without the date window I'm always stunned at how great it looks, especially the ceramics. Awesome purchase!

9 June 2018, 09:31 AM	#16
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I have the date but love the no date also great move and congrats..

9 June 2018, 09:33 AM	#17
jsg1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 247	You made the right call! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2018, 09:33 AM	#18
drc73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: David Location: USA, Georgia Watch: Sub, DJ41, ExpII Posts: 36	There’s something nice about just picking up a watch,setting the time without having to think, and off you go.

9 June 2018, 09:41 AM	#19
Tele59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: somewhere in USA Posts: 169	I have the 114060 and a Hulk. The 114060 was my first Sports Rolex because I like the unobstructed view. You made the right move!

9 June 2018, 09:45 AM	#20
Fraz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 175	Much better IMO, no comparison. His mistake worked in your favor. Congratulations on your new Sub! Enjoy it in good health!

9 June 2018, 09:48 AM	#21
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,196	Imho save date window for DD, DJ,, etc. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

9 June 2018, 09:50 AM	#23
HobokenRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,066	Congrats! Great pick. No date dial is so clean...pretty close to perfect.

9 June 2018, 09:53 AM	#24
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I prefer the Submariner myself, Submariner being the official name for what you now so awesomely own. The other one is the Submariner Date. Congrats brother!

9 June 2018, 09:53 AM	#25
SubMarin18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 315	Congratulations! I love my Submariner! Clean and classic

9 June 2018, 09:54 AM	#26
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,268	Wise decision!!! The problem with my no date sub is that I just don't want to wear anything else. I'd rather wear it than watches that cost 2 to 5 times more.

9 June 2018, 09:54 AM	#27
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	congrats!!!!!!!!

9 June 2018, 09:54 AM	#28
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats!!!

9 June 2018, 10:05 AM	#29
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	It's a classic!!!!!! Beautiful watch!!!!!!!

9 June 2018, 10:08 AM	#30
Khans14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 338	I wear a ND as my daily. Love the watch. Sometimes when things do not work out how you wanted at first it turns out to be a blessing.

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