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18 February 2022, 05:43 PM
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There's no substitute...?
I was talking to a fellow collector and he shared his story on how he got treated by a brand for a watch he wanted. And decided to give up the brand entirely after that incident.
Looking at all the watches I want or already have, if I have to pick one that can't be substituted it will be between 114060 (or the current sun) and a 41mm royal oak. What about you all? Last edited by EdwardC; 18 February 2022 at 05:43 PM.. Reason: Spelling mistake |
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18 February 2022, 05:50 PM
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Modern sub for me. It works so well with just about anything I’m wearing or doing. Wanted one for 15+ years, and i can’t see myself parting with it.
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18 February 2022, 05:54 PM
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Sub, sub and sub
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18 February 2022, 10:43 PM
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The Submariner. A great watch.
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18 February 2022, 10:47 PM
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Definitely the Sub, which is ironic because there are hundreds, if not thousands, of watch lines that try to look like it.
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18 February 2022, 11:16 PM
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Another Sub guy here.
Nothing better for me. |
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19 February 2022, 01:12 AM
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Out of what I currently own, everything could go but my Explorer and I would be just fine.
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19 February 2022, 01:39 AM
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I kinda feel as though most of the Rolex line can be easily substituted.
Except the Explorer II and SkyD. |
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19 February 2022, 01:54 AM
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The Submariner is all I’d need
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19 February 2022, 02:04 AM
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The Rolex Sub is more than a watch. It’s a icon of style and function with a history to back up its rockstar status. It’s not the most unique choice but neither is a Porsche 911.
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19 February 2022, 03:51 AM
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Weirdly, I have never owned or wanted to own a Submariner in 30+ years of Rolex ownership. I have had and currently own lots of dive watches, it’s certainly a versatile style of watch. The closest I’ve come was two early SS/Plat Yachtmasters and a first year DSSD. I think the GMT family is the best fit for me in the no substitute range.
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19 February 2022, 05:09 AM
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 I love a sub. This is my date that has recently replaced my 114060.  Gone but not forgotten. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 February 2022, 05:20 AM
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Almost everyone here points to the Sub.. I wonder if I should post it in another subforum and see if the answers have more diversity ;)
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19 February 2022, 06:09 AM
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Used to have daytona, datejust, sub. Sold them all, except the sub.
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19 February 2022, 08:11 AM
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The Sub is definitely the building block of the Rolex world.
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19 February 2022, 08:14 AM
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Going against the grain. My Day Dates (and I love my YG Sub)
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19 February 2022, 08:30 AM
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19 February 2022, 08:39 AM
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I would never substitute my Rolex's and if I get my feelings hurt I would look for alternate AD's or go gray.
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19 February 2022, 08:48 AM
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Sub and Speedmaster.
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19 February 2022, 08:53 AM
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How about a vintage sub! Classic with a flair of patina :) |
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19 February 2022, 08:54 AM
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Sometimes I ask myself, if I was Roland Deschain from the Dark Tower books, making my way through two extreme worlds, what watch would I want strapped to my wrist… and the answer is always a Sub.
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19 February 2022, 09:00 AM
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Everything has a substitute. I think Rolex does a dressy dive watch better than anyone else else and I think Omega does a racing vibe classic low key Chrono better than anyone. So yes, Submariner (not the Date, thank you) and the Speedmaster stand out in those two areas at their respective retail prices.
If you want to spend less or if we are talking Rolex grey prices then there definitely are good alternatives...and it does not mean they are substitutes or compromises necessarily. My Rolex perspective is admittedly narrow since I am not interested in the Daytona or anything with a cyclops. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk |
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19 February 2022, 09:04 AM
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19 February 2022, 03:26 PM
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19 February 2022, 04:32 PM
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I have a 114060 but only because the 124060 wasn’t available. 
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19 February 2022, 04:49 PM
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19 February 2022, 05:14 PM
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 + 1 for the Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 February 2022, 11:24 PM
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I wouldn't sell my Bloodhound AK.
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