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imranahmed · 28 January 2010, 05:02 PM

Many of my friends do not like the blue shade of this watch. However visiting Singapore I saw it in 'Hour Glass' one of Rolex AD there. I wore it and fell in love. However the price after discount was USD 23,400.-. May be the Singapore dollar is very high compared to US now. I wonder what is opinion of members here who have seen it, wore it or now own this watch ?

tandrup · 28 January 2010, 05:12 PM

I have only tried it on - but I have to say I love the dial color and IMO it works very well with the WG.

Singslinger · 28 January 2010, 05:18 PM

I have a friend who bought it for S$33,000 or about US$23,500 from the Hour Glass. It's a beautiful watch, very attractive and very heavy. The blue suits the white gold very well, much better than yellow gold IMO.

One problem though - the gold scratches easily...

Noriki · 28 January 2010, 06:42 PM

Is my dream watch

Psmith · 28 January 2010, 08:10 PM

Imran - it's a beautiful watch... the colour, the weight... and has great 'wrist presence'

Cheers

rayt · 28 January 2010, 08:52 PM

nice tried it on

zak98 · 28 January 2010, 10:56 PM

looks much better in person than any pic i have seen.. a beautiful watch.

mike · 28 January 2010, 11:26 PM

I've had one on and it's really a stunning piece. As stated the "scratch factor" on a watch like this is a concern.

BASSETHOUNDS · 28 January 2010, 11:44 PM

Same here , I had the change to put it on last summer at my AD . You really get that heavy solid feeling that only a gold watch can give you . Personally I might grow tired of the blue face pretty easily , I will use that as the excuse not to buy it as it is a bit over my budget for one watch . It will of course scratch easier then SS . They all scratch eventually and you can polish that out , no worries . The scratch factor would be less determining to me then the price tag .

Atomant · 28 January 2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by imranahmed

Many of my friends do not like the blue shade of this watch. However visiting Singapore I saw it in 'Hour Glass' one of Rolex AD there. I wore it and fell in love. However the price after discount was USD 23,400.-. May be the Singapore dollar is very high compared to US now. I wonder what is opinion of members here who have seen it, wore it or now own this watch ?

You can get a 6% GST refund at the airport if you're a tourist.

cht · 29 January 2010, 12:52 AM

Personally, the wg takes out the "tool" factor appeal of this watch, which is it's blood line.

The sub was not supposed to be a "bling" watch...

I'd get a 116520 in this price range than a sub.

dalip · 29 January 2010, 12:58 AM

it's a beauty .....the WG and blue are perfect. Understated for all gold...but you looks and feels a million bucks...

hennabav · 29 January 2010, 04:31 AM

I've only seen this watch once or twice in my life. Its absolutely gorgeous. At first, I didn't like how the blue looks but after a while, I think it has grown on me. But unfortunately, the price is out of my budget b/c I think it will be a valuable watch in the future. Not many are out there and not many people demand it, thus not many are produced yearly.

j1224 · 29 January 2010, 06:08 AM

i like it a lot too...but if money was no object, I would still have a hard time paying that much more money simply due to the fact that the band is white gold...if the mechanism itself was better then I would be more understanding....but in terms of the color....I am a fan...

I am looking forward to hearing confirmed details on the new SS Sub....

mfer · 29 January 2010, 06:13 AM

If I won the lottery tomorrow, it would be the first watch on my wrist, but alas, I need to win the lottery.

It is my favorite watch that I lust after, but cannot afford. A true grail. (for me)

rfknauss · 29 January 2010, 06:23 AM

Imran, I saw this watch at my local Rolex AD. It is absolutely gorgeous! I really like the fact that to the casual observer it does not necessarily appear to be gold and can pass for SS. Very understated, but with the feel of real gold.

Unfortunately, it is way out of my price range. If I won the lottery, I would buy it in a minute!

ersnyder · 29 January 2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tandrup

I have only tried it on - but I have to say I love the dial color and IMO it works very well with the WG.

Me too and it's all good as far as I'm concerned! Scratches on the WG wouldn't bother me a bit! Wondering why I spent that much money would probably keep me awake a night though!!

JUSTROLEXES · 29 January 2010, 06:44 AM

Imran, it is one stunning watch...I have sold one before but New and never had the pleasure to wear one YET.. hah hah
Find yourself a Good deal on one and get it... the retail here is $29850 and you should be able to do $23K check with Oscar, Greg, or David

theken · 29 January 2010, 06:49 AM

I am a big fan of the WG Sub Date with the blue dial/bezel insert.

Unfortunately, I am not a big fan of the 30K price.

I see many posts expressing concern that the white gold Rolex sports watches are more prone to scratches than the same model in stainless steel.
It is my understanding from an AD that the gold is combined with platinum creating a alloy that is no more prone to scratches than all stainless steel watches.
Perhaps someone can clarify the white gold "softness" issue.

acce1999 · 29 January 2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by imranahmed

Many of my friends do not like the blue shade of this watch. However visiting Singapore I saw it in 'Hour Glass' one of Rolex AD there. I wore it and fell in love. However the price after discount was USD 23,400.-. May be the Singapore dollar is very high compared to US now. I wonder what is opinion of members here who have seen it, wore it or now own this watch ?

Like others here I really like the WG submariner. The blue goes very well to the white gold, and it looks much better in real life than on pictures. Of the gold submariners of all times this is my favourite (the 1680/8 taken into consideration...) The heft and the maxi dial is perfect for this watch. I wouldn't mind owning one, although it would not be the watch I'd use most of the time. The colour needs to be matched with what you are wearing (at least if you ask me), so it would get a maximum of 30% wrist time with me

(I have a similar issue with the orange hands and markers of the Milgauss, and the green colour which is a fairly "difficult" colour for me. I am pretty much monochrome when it comes to watches: Black, white, and a splash of red occasionally).

Best,

A

TheVTCGuy · 29 January 2010, 07:21 AM

WHY won't Rolex make a WG GMT?

They are both "Tool" Watches, I agree the Submariner is a Rolex Classic but so is the GMT! Don't they even use the same case? So they could put the GMT movement in the WG case

(Could be wrong on that one).

I think it would be an outstanding watch!

MURRAY · 29 January 2010, 07:58 AM

Anyone got a pic?

rad87gn · 29 January 2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

WHY won't Rolex make a WG GMT?

They are both "Tool" Watches, I agree the Submariner is a Rolex Classic but so is the GMT! Don't they even use the same case? So they could put the GMT movement in the WG case

(Could be wrong on that one).

I think it would be an outstanding watch!

They do make WG GMT's. They just happen to be blinged out with stones and are very expensive!! (US $50K+ on up!)

Sonny Crockett · 29 January 2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cht

Personally, the wg takes out the "tool" factor appeal of this watch, which is it's blood line.

The sub was not supposed to be a "bling" watch...

I'd get a 116520 in this price range than a sub.

I disagree WG and SS look the same in appearance, If I put a SS Sub and a WG sub next to each other it would be hard to tell the difference in looks. There is nothing blingy about the WG Sub and the new Blue color is much better IMHO...

mfer · 29 January 2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MURRAY

Anyone got a pic?

MagedMS · 29 January 2010, 06:11 PM

The blue dial/bezel matches so much the WG Sub.. I am moving now toward liking the new blue color of the Subs..
I did not try the WG one but would any one take it for a Scuba diving ???

Speedmeister · 30 January 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Gorgeous.. but for 30k does THIS ONE go with a suit???

ersnyder · 30 January 2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedmeister

Gorgeous.. but for 30k does THIS ONE go with a suit???

YESSSSSSSSS!

TheBluePrince · 30 January 2010, 07:58 AM

Love it!

2toneYachtMaster · 30 January 2010, 09:07 AM

I love the white gold sub, looks really sharp with the blue ceramic bezel, blue dial and polished center links, the smurf blue color definately grows on you the more you see it....

28 January 2010, 05:02 PM	#1
imranahmed Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 146	New White Gold Submariner Many of my friends do not like the blue shade of this watch. However visiting Singapore I saw it in 'Hour Glass' one of Rolex AD there. I wore it and fell in love. However the price after discount was USD 23,400.-. May be the Singapore dollar is very high compared to US now. I wonder what is opinion of members here who have seen it, wore it or now own this watch ?

28 January 2010, 05:12 PM	#2
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	I have only tried it on - but I have to say I love the dial color and IMO it works very well with the WG. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

28 January 2010, 08:10 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Imran - it's a beautiful watch... the colour, the weight... and has great 'wrist presence' Cheers __________________

28 January 2010, 10:56 PM	#7
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	looks much better in person than any pic i have seen.. a beautiful watch. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

29 January 2010, 12:58 AM	#12
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	it's a beauty .....the WG and blue are perfect. Understated for all gold...but you looks and feels a million bucks... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

28 January 2010, 05:18 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I have a friend who bought it for S$33,000 or about US$23,500 from the Hour Glass. It's a beautiful watch, very attractive and very heavy. The blue suits the white gold very well, much better than yellow gold IMO. One problem though - the gold scratches easily...

28 January 2010, 06:42 PM	#4
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Is my dream watch

28 January 2010, 08:52 PM	#6
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	nice tried it on

28 January 2010, 11:26 PM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I've had one on and it's really a stunning piece. As stated the "scratch factor" on a watch like this is a concern.

28 January 2010, 11:44 PM	#9
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Same here , I had the change to put it on last summer at my AD . You really get that heavy solid feeling that only a gold watch can give you . Personally I might grow tired of the blue face pretty easily , I will use that as the excuse not to buy it as it is a bit over my budget for one watch . It will of course scratch easier then SS . They all scratch eventually and you can polish that out , no worries . The scratch factor would be less determining to me then the price tag .

29 January 2010, 12:52 AM	#11
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,140	Personally, the wg takes out the "tool" factor appeal of this watch, which is it's blood line. The sub was not supposed to be a "bling" watch... I'd get a 116520 in this price range than a sub.

29 January 2010, 04:31 AM	#13
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	I've only seen this watch once or twice in my life. Its absolutely gorgeous. At first, I didn't like how the blue looks but after a while, I think it has grown on me. But unfortunately, the price is out of my budget b/c I think it will be a valuable watch in the future. Not many are out there and not many people demand it, thus not many are produced yearly.

29 January 2010, 06:08 AM	#14
j1224 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 18	i like it a lot too...but if money was no object, I would still have a hard time paying that much more money simply due to the fact that the band is white gold...if the mechanism itself was better then I would be more understanding....but in terms of the color....I am a fan... I am looking forward to hearing confirmed details on the new SS Sub....

29 January 2010, 06:13 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	If I won the lottery tomorrow, it would be the first watch on my wrist, but alas, I need to win the lottery. It is my favorite watch that I lust after, but cannot afford. A true grail. (for me) __________________ member#3242

29 January 2010, 06:23 AM	#16
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Imran, I saw this watch at my local Rolex AD. It is absolutely gorgeous! I really like the fact that to the casual observer it does not necessarily appear to be gold and can pass for SS. Very understated, but with the feel of real gold. Unfortunately, it is way out of my price range. If I won the lottery, I would buy it in a minute! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

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29 January 2010, 06:49 AM	#19
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I am a big fan of the WG Sub Date with the blue dial/bezel insert. Unfortunately, I am not a big fan of the 30K price. I see many posts expressing concern that the white gold Rolex sports watches are more prone to scratches than the same model in stainless steel. It is my understanding from an AD that the gold is combined with platinum creating a alloy that is no more prone to scratches than all stainless steel watches. Perhaps someone can clarify the white gold "softness" issue.

29 January 2010, 07:21 AM	#21
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	WHY won't Rolex make a WG GMT? They are both "Tool" Watches, I agree the Submariner is a Rolex Classic but so is the GMT! Don't they even use the same case? So they could put the GMT movement in the WG case (Could be wrong on that one). I think it would be an outstanding watch!

29 January 2010, 07:58 AM	#22
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Anyone got a pic?

29 January 2010, 06:11 PM	#26
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	The blue dial/bezel matches so much the WG Sub.. I am moving now toward liking the new blue color of the Subs.. I did not try the WG one but would any one take it for a Scuba diving ???

30 January 2010, 07:58 AM	#29
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Love it!

30 January 2010, 09:07 AM	#30
2toneYachtMaster Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: US Watch: YM,GMT,AirKing Posts: 19	I love the white gold sub, looks really sharp with the blue ceramic bezel, blue dial and polished center links, the smurf blue color definately grows on you the more you see it....

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