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Tools · 20 January 2009, 03:10 AM

It's hard to say what to call the latest offerings from Rolex for the iconic Submariner.

Solid Gold cases and bracelets, and ceramic bezel inserts..... They are technologically a masterpiece. Some hate them, and some love them. It does seem, though, the ceramic (Cerachrome in Rolex Speak) is here to stay..

YG Sub3.jpg
YG Sub3a.jpg

WG Sub.jpg
WG Sub2.jpg

YG Sub.jpg
YG Sub2.jpg

Specs for the White Gold Version:
Sub Specs.jpg

cousie · 20 January 2009, 06:05 AM

I just bought this one :) fantastic watch!!

cousie · 20 January 2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Attachment 51751

this one

kudosguy · 21 January 2009, 01:18 AM

Beautiful watches. My favourite has to be the WG Sub!

mretzloff · 21 January 2009, 04:08 AM

Why isn't the crown and the word "Rolex" golden-color, the way it was on the older YG Submariner?

cousie · 21 January 2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mretzloff

Why isn't the crown and the word "Rolex" golden-color, the way it was on the older YG Submariner?

I like it more this way (white) gives it a more younger touch imo

moby33 · 21 January 2009, 08:17 AM

I am one that actually loves the 'upgrades' of the new Sub...supercase, maxi-dial, fatter hands and better clasp. My only complaint is the PCL's. I can live with it on the WG/YG versions as I highly doubt anyone will be doing much diving with those versions (not to mention I'll never buy one), but I sure hope the SS version maintains a full brushed link bracelet.

The SS Sub is too sporty IMO to have PCLs...leave it all brushed as it goes great w/ water sporting activities but still looks amazing with a suit. I don't really see the need to dress up this watch. If there's ever a situation where the term "Less is More" is appropriate, it would be in this regard.

yannis · 21 January 2009, 11:43 PM

Beautiful watch! Can't wait for the SS models.
Frédéric can you post any pics from your new Sub mate?

vapalux · 22 January 2009, 04:21 AM

Theres a least two there I would like to get my hands on

Time to start saving!

Any prices available for them

Thanks for the pics

Si

onkyo · 22 January 2009, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the pics Tools.

I really like the WG sub but two things worry me.... 1- price 2- scratches.

The ceramic bezels are great and I do hope they stick around for a long while.

BZA · 23 January 2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vapalux

Theres a least two there I would like to get my hands on

Time to start saving!

Any prices available for them

Thanks for the pics

Si

Around £15K retail for the gold subs - around £17k for WG i believe

vapalux · 23 January 2009, 04:21 AM

Yowee. I better start really saving!!

Thanks for the info

Si

Dr.B · 23 January 2009, 04:23 AM

Can't wait to see the SS ones.....:-)

rayt · 25 January 2009, 11:45 AM

they are all nice....

JJ Irani · 25 January 2009, 04:12 PM

Beautiful pics, Larry.....many thanks for sharing.

But for once I have to say......the BLACK looks far, far better than that insipid BLUE!!

Latrodectus · 26 January 2009, 09:23 AM

Great looking watches!
Thanks for pointing that out!

Perdu · 26 January 2009, 10:53 AM

What a stunning watch.

SSD · 27 January 2009, 02:16 AM

I like everything but the blue. And now I want to see what the SS version will be like! I'm curious about Basel once more.

Clarence · 27 January 2009, 11:46 AM

Cant wait cant wait oh boy oh boy...

cousie · 27 January 2009, 08:16 PM

here is my watch

moby33 · 27 January 2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousie

here is my watch

Wow...that's the first wrist shot I've seen of the new supercased Sub. Great shots.

Hey guys, help me out with this...is it me, or does the relationship between the supercase at the lugs compared to its bracelet seem even larger than the relationship on the DSSD? Is the new Subs end link 20mm or 21mm like the DSSD? From your pics, the case definitely appears wider than the DSSD. Optical illusion?

Comparison example:

cousie · 28 January 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

Wow...that's the first wrist shot I've seen of the new supercased Sub. Great shots.

Hey guys, help me out with this...is it me, or does the relationship between the supercase at the lugs compared to its bracelet seem even larger than the relationship on the DSSD? Is the new Subs end link 20mm or 21mm like the DSSD? From your pics, the case definitely appears wider than the DSSD. Optical illusion?

Comparison example:

I think thats just optic illusion, I have very small wrists. I first ordered the dssd but than again with my small wrist thats just too much...

moby33 · 28 January 2009, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cousie

I think thats just optic illusion, I have very small wrists. I first ordered the dssd but than again with my small wrist thats just too much...

I wonder...actually, not sure if I was clear as my observation had to do strictly with the relationship of the case to bracelet, regardless of the size of wrist the watch is on.

For some reason it seems in your photos that the width of the case at the lugs is 'fatter' than those on the DSSD (in relationship to the SEL on the bracelet). I guess the only way to tell would be to examine both side by side or take exact measurements of their width. Cheers.

flumazenil · 28 January 2009, 06:53 AM

Beautiful watches. I am lume verdi with envy!

jaelyncruz · 28 January 2009, 08:43 AM

Nice watches!

jands8916 · 29 January 2009, 03:17 PM

Looks like my GMTIIc without the 4th hand... but otherwise same case dimensions with the beefy case shoulders/lugs that overhang the bracelet. bring on the SS and the new super LV! green baby, ... green!

3266 · 26 April 2009, 07:48 AM

SS Version - Talk to me!!!

SUB4Me · 26 April 2009, 06:22 PM

I'm sorry but with that blocky looking case it just doesn't look like a sub anymore. Its hard to tell it from the GMTIIc now, they both look almost identical.

Omega_Precision · 26 April 2009, 07:54 PM

Sub has always looked like the GMT...and vice versa. It has been like this for decades.

arezzo66 · 26 April 2009, 10:18 PM

Don't you think the old skool nipple black dial gold sub looks better than the new one?

S

20 January 2009, 03:10 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,477	The Rolex Ceramic Bezel Submariner....... It's hard to say what to call the latest offerings from Rolex for the iconic Submariner. Solid Gold cases and bracelets, and ceramic bezel inserts..... They are technologically a masterpiece. Some hate them, and some love them. It does seem, though, the ceramic (Cerachrome in Rolex Speak) is here to stay.. YG Sub3.jpg YG Sub3a.jpg WG Sub.jpg WG Sub2.jpg YG Sub.jpg YG Sub2.jpg Specs for the White Gold Version: Sub Specs.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 January 2009, 04:08 AM	#5
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	Why isn't the crown and the word "Rolex" golden-color, the way it was on the older YG Submariner? __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

21 January 2009, 11:43 PM	#8
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Beautiful watch! Can't wait for the SS models. Frédéric can you post any pics from your new Sub mate? __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

25 January 2009, 04:12 PM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful pics, Larry.....many thanks for sharing. But for once I have to say......the BLACK looks far, far better than that insipid BLUE!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 January 2009, 09:23 AM	#16
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,039	Great looking watches! Thanks for pointing that out! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

20 January 2009, 06:05 AM	#2
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	I just bought this one :) fantastic watch!!

21 January 2009, 01:18 AM	#4
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Beautiful watches. My favourite has to be the WG Sub!

21 January 2009, 08:17 AM	#7
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	I am one that actually loves the 'upgrades' of the new Sub...supercase, maxi-dial, fatter hands and better clasp. My only complaint is the PCL's. I can live with it on the WG/YG versions as I highly doubt anyone will be doing much diving with those versions (not to mention I'll never buy one), but I sure hope the SS version maintains a full brushed link bracelet. The SS Sub is too sporty IMO to have PCLs...leave it all brushed as it goes great w/ water sporting activities but still looks amazing with a suit. I don't really see the need to dress up this watch. If there's ever a situation where the term "Less is More" is appropriate, it would be in this regard.

22 January 2009, 04:21 AM	#9
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Theres a least two there I would like to get my hands on Time to start saving! Any prices available for them Thanks for the pics Si

22 January 2009, 04:19 PM	#10
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Thanks for the pics Tools. I really like the WG sub but two things worry me.... 1- price 2- scratches. The ceramic bezels are great and I do hope they stick around for a long while.

23 January 2009, 04:21 AM	#12
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Yowee. I better start really saving!! Thanks for the info Si

23 January 2009, 04:23 AM	#13
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Can't wait to see the SS ones.....:-)

25 January 2009, 11:45 AM	#14
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	they are all nice....

26 January 2009, 10:53 AM	#17
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	What a stunning watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

27 January 2009, 02:16 AM	#18
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I like everything but the blue. And now I want to see what the SS version will be like! I'm curious about Basel once more. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

27 January 2009, 11:46 AM	#19
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	Cant wait cant wait oh boy oh boy... __________________ 116710N (sold) IWC GST Automatic Alarm (sold) 16610 Rolex Sub-Date SS, Ref# 3707 IWC GST Chrono IWC Big Pilot (sold) Rolex DSSD? Last time I looked it was SDDS. Whatever.

28 January 2009, 06:53 AM	#24
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Beautiful watches. I am lume verdi with envy!

28 January 2009, 08:43 AM	#25
jaelyncruz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: JAELYN CRUZ Location: the OC Posts: 79	Nice watches!

29 January 2009, 03:17 PM	#26
jands8916 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 37	Looks like my GMTIIc without the 4th hand... but otherwise same case dimensions with the beefy case shoulders/lugs that overhang the bracelet. bring on the SS and the new super LV! green baby, ... green!

26 April 2009, 07:48 AM	#27
3266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: London Watch: Rolex Posts: 125	SS Version - Talk to me!!! __________________ “By the way Mr. Bond. That’s a particular handsome wristwatch your wearing, may I see it?” – Mr. BIG AKA Kananga, Live and Let Die (1973)

26 April 2009, 06:22 PM	#28
SUB4Me Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 99	I'm sorry but with that blocky looking case it just doesn't look like a sub anymore. Its hard to tell it from the GMTIIc now, they both look almost identical.

26 April 2009, 07:54 PM	#29
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Sub has always looked like the GMT...and vice versa. It has been like this for decades.

26 April 2009, 10:18 PM	#30
arezzo66 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Salman Hussain Location: Kuwait Watch: Tudor Heritage Chr Posts: 380	Don't you think the old skool nipple black dial gold sub looks better than the new one? S

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