does anyone else think rolex ruined the sub?

[dandy]

At first when they announced a 41mm i had the same thought. But after owning the 116610LV, 114060, 124060 and 126610LV and wearing all these watches i felt the comfort of the new case much more to me liking than the boxy, thick case of the 40mm. Boxy looks nicer but when wearing it felt like something is wrong with this watch, maybe the 40mm is better on a 7.5inches or more wrist.
Only downside of the 41mm is the longer clasp but it is not a deal breaker to me.

[JonnyOld Boy]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

I think Rolex made a mess of a lot of their watches when they introduced the "supercase" ceramic models. The 126610 is a slight improvement over the 116610, but not enough to tempt me into a new one. I much prefer the 5- and 4- digit Submariners.

The best-looking current Rolexes are the OP range, with their slimmer, more elegant lugs.

All IMO.

Spot on. I almost pulled the trigger on an OP , just did not like the bracelet taper , but the watch in the most part was flawless in proportions and design. I was after a watch to wear on steel , so the bracelet was important.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by dandy

Only downside of the 41mm is the longer clasp but it is not a deal breaker to me.

It’s not longer - see post 54.

[geoach]

bigger thicker heavier is not always good thing in watches........like my 16610lv it feels like home on my wrist

[jimcameron]

From two feet away, they all look the same.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by geoach

bigger thicker heavier is not always good thing in watches........like my 16610lv it feels like home on my wrist

This is an excellent point

IMHO Rolex straddles the line here nicely. The newer ceramic references added some size and heft but at least they kept the same thickness more or less.

I’m sort of on the fence when it comes to heft. There are some days when I just prefer wearing something a little lighter feeling on the wrist, but too light also isn’t quite right for me. There’s a fine line for me, but I sort of top out at about where the Submariner weighs in at

[Henrimontgomery]

I would prefer more taper on the 12x. Honestly my perfect sub would be 2-3 mm slimmer

[Bazil]

Looks good to me .. and 41mm sits nicely on my wrist ..

[IGY]

I definitely prefer the vintage Submariner cases to all of the modern maxi case variants. However I much prefer the build quality and in particular the bracelets of the modern Submariners. Where does this leave me? I sold my Hulk after 10 years and I have no plans to replace it with anything Rolex currently makes. Vintage? Maybe if I find the right one.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by IGY

I definitely prefer the vintage Submariner cases to all of the modern maxi case variants. However I much prefer the build quality and in particular the bracelets of the modern Submariners. Where does this leave me? I sold my Hulk after 10 years and I have no plans to replace it with anything Rolex currently makes. Vintage? Maybe if I find the right one.

Sounds like you need a 16610 and put a 97200 bracelet on it. Best of both worlds.

[Neil McCauley]

Have we not settled this yet?

No, nobody else thinks "Rolex ruined the sub".