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Today, 01:48 AM | #1 |
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My Issues with 12 Series Subs
I’ll be the first to applaud Rolex for reducing the thickness of the lugs, but am I the only one who is having a hard time, trying to understand why the clasp increased in size significantly?
Additionally, perhaps my eye is drawn to smaller lug widths, but the end link just looks so much beefier for only having a 1 mm increase in size. Am I the only one who sees these changes as so obvious and off putting ? Perhaps more wrist time is needed… |
Today, 01:53 AM | #2 |
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The clasp got slightly wider. It didn't get any longer. It's a tiny difference from the 11 series IMO.
Now, I wouldn't have minded a stronger taper either, but I do feel the current version has a very nice balance to it, both in feel and aesthetics. I owned an 114060 in the past and didn't care for it because of it's proportions with regards to the case. Now wearing a 126610 and absolutely love it, fixed all my problems with the 11 series. Now if only they'd bring back case chamfers and lug holes.....one can dream :) |
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My Issues with 12 Series Subs
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Is the clasp length the exact same as the 11 series are you sure about that? Perhaps it’s because I’m enjoying the polar Explorer II, which I believe also has a 21 mm lug width, but the clasp is just so much smaller and feels so much better on the wrist. I obviously understand that the submariner clasp needs to be longer to allow for the dive extension, but it just feels so wide and long ……that’s what she said …. |
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Today, 01:56 AM | #4 |
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Different strokes. I tried on a 126610 and didn't care for it. I'm more of a fan of the 11 series and its lugs, clasp and proportions. It's the longest I've owned any Rolex, so that must mean something!
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I like the 11 series as well because I believe it has the exact same case proportions as the GMT’s which are obviously fan favorites among community. I guess in my mind, the ideal combination would’ve been slimmer lugs, 20 mm width on the lug spacing and a smaller clasp |
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Today, 02:11 AM | #6 |
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Yep, clasp length is the same and it's about 1mm wider...maybe a tick over 1mm.
Having owned both the added width doesn't bother me at all but it's noticeable. I think visually it actually makes the clasp look/seem shorter when wearing it only because the other one being the same length but narrower had a very long and slim appearance. The current one looks better balanced to my eye. 11 series Sub and GMT are not the same case, GMT was always a bit slimmer in the lugs. It was very subtle...very very subtle, but there. I never minded the 11 series GMTs but GMT isn't my thing. The 11 series sub was always just that little bit off to my eye, never loved it on the wrist when I had it. But there are definitely people who prefer that broad shouldered boxy look, it definitely has a more modern feel to it. |
Today, 02:40 AM | #7 |
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Same length clasp. Just gives appearance of larger due to slightly wider.
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Are there any websites that provide side-by-side measurements? |
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Today, 02:43 AM | #9 |
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does anyone have any issues with the shoulder sharpness?
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Today, 03:12 AM | #10 |
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I had the same issue with the clasp. I have a smaller wrist and had no issue with the 11 series but the 12 clasp was too wide.
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Today, 03:39 AM | #12 |
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I was never a fan of the 11 series subs. The maxi case looked off to me. I had a few and sold them. The 12 series is much better IMHO due to the slimmer lugs.
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I like the wider bracelet and clasp of the 12 series, couldn't stand the fat lugs and skinny bracelet of the 11 series, shortest time I ever owned a watch was my 116610LN
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Today, 03:56 AM | #14 |
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I believe so but the width made it less comfortable on my wrist. I don't understand why Rolex needs to make their glide lock clasps so large. GO has an on the fly clasp and it is much smaller
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