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sub2004 · 1 April 2007, 01:09 PM

Hi Friends

I was flipping through the nice big rolex brochure. Maybe i hadnt picked up on this before, but it seems to go in sequence of "base" models to "high end" models. For example, it starts with airking, date, datejust, day date, and even within each subgroup, its ss, tt, full gold, diamond etc.

This got me quite interested in the positions.

Can anyone explain why the sea-dweller is BEFORE the submariner in steel in the brochure?

Here is a pic of the current state of my collection.

colemanitis · 1 April 2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

Can anyone explain why the sea-dweller is BEFORE the submariner in steel in the brochure?

Because the SD is better?

rolexfan21 · 1 April 2007, 01:13 PM

isnt the sea dweller a bit less than the sub date?... i always thought the catalog went by increasing serial number... great les paul though.

JJ Irani · 1 April 2007, 01:15 PM

Hi Don,

The reason for this is probably that the SD is just ONE of a kind in the Rolex line-up with no variations at all.

The Sub on the other hand has various models starting with the no-date one and then going on to the SS-date, LV models, then TT models - Black and Blue as well as Serti dials....and finally the YG Sub.

JJ

colemanitis · 1 April 2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic_the_pro

isnt the sea dweller a bit less than the sub date?...

Actually the SD is a bit more... $200 to be exact.

sub2004 · 1 April 2007, 01:24 PM

Hi JJ

I thought of that yoo, but if you look in the catalogue, the non-date sub comes before the sea-dweller, then the sea-dweller, then the submariner.

Interesting aye?

astcell · 1 April 2007, 01:26 PM

Alphabetical order.

Gedanken · 1 April 2007, 01:32 PM

Vic's theory sounds about right:

ND Sub: 14060M
SD: 16600
Sub Date: 16610

JJ Irani · 1 April 2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

Hi JJ

I thought of that yoo, but if you look in the catalogue, the non-date sub comes before the sea-dweller, then the sea-dweller, then the submariner.

Interesting aye?

Yes, just saw that, Don. I suppose they wanted to show the no-date model and then have some sort of continuity with only date models.

JJ

leopardprey · 1 April 2007, 01:35 PM

Kind of OT, but I really wish Rolex would come out with a catolog like IWC or even GP or JLC. Stories, hitory, etc.. of each model. The IWC has got to be the best catolog I have ever seen.

nko51 · 1 April 2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

Hi Friends

I was flipping through the nice big rolex brochure. Maybe i hadnt picked up on this before, but it seems to go in sequence of "base" models to "high end" models. For example, it starts with airking, date, datejust, day date, and even within each subgroup, its ss, tt, full gold, diamond etc.

This got me quite interested in the positions.

Can anyone explain why the sea-dweller is BEFORE the submariner in steel in the brochure?

Here is a pic of the current state of my collection.

Nice collection! Gibson Les Paul fan is see! Here's mine Birdseye maple top custom shop model!

sub2004 · 1 April 2007, 01:54 PM

Oooh, you allalmost had it with the number priority.

But, the plot thickens.

Page 38 of the brochure has this order: 77080, 77014, 77483, 77518

Page 39 has: 78240, 78274, 78273,

page 40: 178248, 178278, 178238, 178288, 178158

page 42: 178279, 178239, 178159

There are many more where rolex is not going on number sequence.

I have been through every page, section etc in the brochure, it seems rolex is going from "base" to "higher" end.

I believe it could be a matter of rolex v WIS. For example, the ss daytona is the "base" and first in the daytona set, although we hold this to be "higher". Possibly the same extrapolation applies to the sd coming before sub.

sub2004 · 1 April 2007, 01:57 PM

Stunning les paul NKO!!!!

I might get a gold top but currently hunting for the perfect strat.

It pains me to say it, but the sea dweller may be one behind the submariner ss model in terms of rolex designation of base to higher end. In my books its the king of the deep

JJ Irani · 1 April 2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub2004

Oooh, you allalmost had it with the number priority.

But, the plot thickens.

Page 38 of the brochure has this order: 77080, 77014, 77483, 77518

Page 39 has: 78240, 78274, 78273,

page 40: 178248, 178278, 178238, 178288, 178158

page 42: 178279, 178239, 178159

There are many more where rolex is not going on number sequence.

I have been through every page, section etc in the brochure, it seems rolex is going from "base" to "higher" end.

I believe it could be a matter of rolex v WIS. For example, the ss daytona is the "base" and first in the daytona set, although we hold this to be "higher". Possibly the same extrapolation applies to the sd coming before sub.

Hey tosser,

Looks like you've got plenty of FREE time on a lazy Sunday afternoon here in Auckland!!

So which Rolex you planning on buying next, Don?

sub2004 · 1 April 2007, 02:14 PM

Sea Dweller, even though its "lesser" then the sub date (pictorially speaking)

You are privileged to have owned almost every model. Luck man!!!

SDman · 1 April 2007, 09:25 PM

I believe they go by the order of No date to Date without Cyclops then Date with cyclops....

Dan Pierce · 1 April 2007, 10:57 PM

Ok, semi hijack going on here. Great guitars guys! Here's some pics of my latest bass.
dP

1 April 2007, 01:15 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Don, The reason for this is probably that the SD is just ONE of a kind in the Rolex line-up with no variations at all. The Sub on the other hand has various models starting with the no-date one and then going on to the SS-date, LV models, then TT models - Black and Blue as well as Serti dials....and finally the YG Sub. JJ __________________ 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!!

1 April 2007, 01:32 PM	#8
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Vic's theory sounds about right: ND Sub: 14060M SD: 16600 Sub Date: 16610 __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

1 April 2007, 01:13 PM	#3
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	isnt the sea dweller a bit less than the sub date?... i always thought the catalog went by increasing serial number... great les paul though.

1 April 2007, 01:24 PM	#6
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Hi JJ I thought of that yoo, but if you look in the catalogue, the non-date sub comes before the sea-dweller, then the sea-dweller, then the submariner. Interesting aye?

1 April 2007, 01:26 PM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Alphabetical order.

1 April 2007, 01:35 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Kind of OT, but I really wish Rolex would come out with a catolog like IWC or even GP or JLC. Stories, hitory, etc.. of each model. The IWC has got to be the best catolog I have ever seen.

1 April 2007, 01:54 PM	#12
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Oooh, you allalmost had it with the number priority. But, the plot thickens. Page 38 of the brochure has this order: 77080, 77014, 77483, 77518 Page 39 has: 78240, 78274, 78273, page 40: 178248, 178278, 178238, 178288, 178158 page 42: 178279, 178239, 178159 There are many more where rolex is not going on number sequence. I have been through every page, section etc in the brochure, it seems rolex is going from "base" to "higher" end. I believe it could be a matter of rolex v WIS. For example, the ss daytona is the "base" and first in the daytona set, although we hold this to be "higher". Possibly the same extrapolation applies to the sd coming before sub.

1 April 2007, 01:57 PM	#13
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Stunning les paul NKO!!!! I might get a gold top but currently hunting for the perfect strat. It pains me to say it, but the sea dweller may be one behind the submariner ss model in terms of rolex designation of base to higher end. In my books its the king of the deep

1 April 2007, 02:14 PM	#15
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Sea Dweller, even though its "lesser" then the sub date (pictorially speaking) You are privileged to have owned almost every model. Luck man!!!

1 April 2007, 09:25 PM	#16
SDman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Pat Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 152	I believe they go by the order of No date to Date without Cyclops then Date with cyclops....

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