Rolex Submariner No Date: Kinda Bored...need Advice

[Rags2Rolex]

Happy New Year to You All. I know I am going to get shot down on this thread...was really excited about this "Hard to find" SS no date Submariner. Still loving the darn little guy & I get the appeal, history & all that jazz. The watch is wonderful, classic, nice etc. However, over the holidays I had to get dressed up for some events, & I can't help feeling like damn, this watch is too sporty, I cant dress it up as I thought, just didn't go well with a suit, tie & black tie look. This got me thinking, do I need to upgrade? hmm..When I had my GMT II SS, never got that feeling & I kinda miss that PCL- Am I the @$$hole here for feeling bored with this watch? not able to dress it up, etc. Looks good with Jeans & a V.neck black sweater but its definitely NOT the all around Rolex I had hoped for, The love is dissipating guys, I need some reason knocked into me!

[THC]

You are letting the watch wear you, imo

If funds are available, get a DJ41 to compliment the Sub (which is a great icon)

[shapa]

Sorry to say but I agree with your assessment. What you are craving is some bling. Recommend upgrading to a TT Sub. Black dial.


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[Tools]

You only have one???

[ltmgeller]

Add a TT piece to the collection.

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by Tools

You only have one???

Yes sir, Just 1- I had a GMT II few years back, got the No Date Sub this November!

[jltait]

I think you’re being very reasonable in your thought process actually. Your post echoes my own thoughts and is why I’m not into most of the ss professional line. For all the talk of how flexible these models are from board shorts to the board room, I just can’t see them performing this way with my attire. Sartorial decisions are of course personal so many will disagree. A sub is a fantastic watch, but best paired in a collection with a real dress piece, or something that can do double duty better like the Datejust. My two cents and nothing more. I hope you find what you’re seeking!

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Add a TT piece to the collection.

I think this may be the solution TT Sub gold perhaps, just need a bit more Dress with the work-shirts and days where I throw on a Tux or Suit-

[lain09]

I don't see how a TT Sub gold is better with a suit if it's a for a formal occasion that an SS sub looks out of place. I have my dressier Nomos on leather for such occasions.

[The Libertine]

The simple fact is the watch just might not suit your sense of style. That said, you may want to keep the Submariner for casual wear and perhaps select a different model for more formal attire.

[Kyle3130]

Datejust is better suited (pun intended) for your style.

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

The simple fact is the watch just might not suit your sense of style. That said, you may want to keep the Submariner for casual wear and perhaps select a different model for more formal attire.

Great assessment, thank you. I am looking at TT 36mm datejust for dress- The Sub suits my daily style, but I cant seem to dress it up with other suits, ties & black Tux ,thank you for your input-

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by Kyle3130

Datejust is better suited (pun intended) for your style.

Good one, yes looking at perhaps a 36mm TT datejust

[peterpl]

Happens to all of us. Rolex's do get boring especially if your entire collection is just Rolex.

imho after having watches my entire life. Variety is the spice of life.

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by lain09

I don't see how a TT Sub gold is better with a suit if it's a for a formal occasion that an SS sub looks out of place. I have my dressier Nomos on leather for such occasions.

Very true, I was looking at 36MM datejust with some gold for the dress, I do appreciate subtle look, so I do like the leather idea too- maybe reverso or something-

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by jltait

I think you’re being very reasonable in your thought process actually. Your post echoes my own thoughts and is why I’m not into most of the ss professional line. For all the talk of how flexible these models are from board shorts to the board room, I just can’t see them performing this way with my attire. Sartorial decisions are of course personal so many will disagree. A sub is a fantastic watch, but best paired in a collection with a real dress piece, or something that can do double duty better like the Datejust. My two cents and nothing more. I hope you find what you’re seeking!

Good input, is your Datejust 36MM, I am seeing in photos & youtube videos that most guys dress up with smaller watches, something you notice right away when you have a cuffed shirt & suit that 40MM seems huge in comparison to achieving that dress look (dress watches tend to be smaller in most cases for an elegant look)

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Happens to all of us. Rolex's do get boring especially if your entire collection is just Rolex.

imho after having watches my entire life. Variety is the spice of life.

Good point, what other things do you recommend, currently have a SS Capeland S chrono Baume & an Oris 43mm Goliath Aquis ..the thing is a monster, I rarely wear it, but got it at a good deal, so my watch case is enjoying it more than I am.

[Saaci]

Very few semi-formal or formal attire events taking place these days under the sea. Fortunately you need not wear a submariner to such events! Perhaps that awesome Cellini triple date moonphase?


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[Gotgolf52]

You need another watch for special occasion. Sub is perfect for everyday but not suitable for dress up event.

[billylimwk]

Originally Posted by Rags2Rolex

Happy New Year to You All. I know I am going to get shot down on this thread...was really excited about this "Hard to find" SS no date Submariner. Still loving the darn little guy & I get the appeal, history & all that jazz. The watch is wonderful, classic, nice etc. However, over the holidays I had to get dressed up for some events, & I can't help feeling like damn, this watch is too sporty, I cant dress it up as I thought, just didn't go well with a suit, tie & black tie look. This got me thinking, do I need to upgrade? hmm..When I had my GMT II SS, never got that feeling & I kinda miss that PCL- Am I the @$$hole here for feeling bored with this watch? not able to dress it up, etc. Looks good with Jeans & a V.neck black sweater but its definitely NOT the all around Rolex I had hoped for, The love is dissipating guys, I need some reason knocked into me!

Seems to me that datejust II would suit you just fine. DJII 41mm in fluted bezel would be a dressy watch

[Rags2Rolex]

Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

You need another watch for special occasion. Sub is perfect for everyday but not suitable for dress up event.

yeah, Agreed, Need to find that perfect dress watch now, I like the Fluted bezel on the 36mm datejust models...

[Tmac478]

Like others have said, sounds like you need to get yourself a nice dress watch.

[HobokenRolex]

I thought the same and got a 36 mm Explorer (and then a Speedmaster). I wear those more often during the week to work. Still love my Sub but the others are better in a dressy(ish) situation. For a black tie event, which I basically never attend, I’d wear something simple with a black leather strap.

[shapa]

You may find the 36mm too small coming from the sub. The DJ41 is very well proportioned.


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[brandrea]

Sorry, but I don’t see it.

If you feel the need, save for something dressier, but don’t let go of the Sub, you’ll miss it.

[junamuan]

I would go Explorer - rugged but can pass for suit (at least for me).
or OP39 Rhodium dial.

[Zuger]

Get an OP39 white unless you need the PCL and date, in which case get a datejust.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry, but I don’t see it.

If you feel the need, save for something dressier, but don’t let go of the Sub, you’ll miss it.

Have to agree.
Personally I think the Sub ND would look great with a black
suit even a Tux... what do I know though, James Bond I guess is the only
one that can pull that off.

[Nikrnic]

I agree with adding a DJ41. If l were a one watch guy I'd choose the Gmtll Ln over all.

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[KNY]

I get where you're coming from. And I feel the same way. I have other sport models, but not the LN Sub (date or no date). It's a bit too casual for my own taste. I love the watch and admire it on other wrists, but it just doesn't sing to me as much as other models. Heck, I love me a Milgauss, while others think it looks like dog poop. Not all models are going to be for everyone. Wear what YOU like and rock it hard