Which Sub to Choose?!

[tacotaco]

Hi gang,

In the market for a submariner to complete my Rolex collection

Current collections:

-Vintage Datejust SS jubilee with slate dial from the 1990s
-GMT Pepsi 16710 on oyster from 2002
-Daytona 116500 Black from 2019
-DD40 RG 40 olive dial from 2024

Looking at two different subs for the next addition:

Vintage 16800 from the mid 1980s
with patina on indices - (this is a matte dial without gold insert around the hour markers)

The other is the new 41 mm SubC with green ceramic MK 2

Two different watches but same price point
Any recommendations is appreciated as I am quite torn on this
I love the vintage proportions and vintage patina but the pop of color from the green ceramic is a charming look

[worldofoyster]

114060

[brandrea]

I’d always go with the newer reference when it comes to Submariners

[thesharkfactor]

You can't do better than a nice clean 5 digit Sub, SS TT or PM, take your pick.

[996marty]

16800 gets my vote for that more vintage look

[Jackie Daytona]

I love and would go with the 16800 matte dial. It depends on your wearing habits a bit as well.

I wore my 16750 of that same era for about 16 years, and it’s still durable honestly, but there are situations I wouldn’t wear it where I would a modern reference. You have others in the collection so you can adjust Im sure as needed. The Sub is still a rugged watch, but as they get older you might loose some of that rugged usability where the 126610 may serve better.

I vote 16800, but all really depends on your intent for it.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Another vote for the palletoni 16800 here.

[AF_Rob]

Unless you're scratching a vintage itch, I'd go with the modern Sub.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by worldofoyster

114060

+1

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[Jefferyasher]

I know it is not one of your options listed, but you can't go wrong with a 14060m!

[Harry-57]

I'd go new. You do you.

[wobjk]

Yet another opinion:

If vintage try to get your hands on a 1680 red Submariner or go with the latest Submariner reference 124060…

Personally, I would lean towards the latest reference but each to their own!


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[travisb]

New LV, hands down. Can't recommend it enough.

[1William]

I would go with the 114060 if you are looking to save a bit or a 124060 as a new or slightly pre-owned watch. The balance of the ND dial is amazing and it is the Submariner. I have owned all of the Submariners over the years and am not interested in five digit or vintage models any longer. I prefer modern, robust watches and refuse to pay a premium for a watch that is not premium, to me. The LV is OK but if you are going with the green then step up to the Hulk.

[racerx]

114060

[garyk]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d always go with the newer reference when it comes to Submariners

Exactly!! it will be vintage soon enough, always good to go for a newer fresh example….

[Gerry62]

I would choose 16800 but also 16610 or 14060 or 5513 but never the new 41mm ones

[rmlovett1]

Love the 16800. Given your collection though…I’d go LV. If you already had a diver, I’d go vintage with patina for sure. But if having one sub in the collection, I’d personally have something different than a black dial/bezel sub. No offense to those that love and have this reference, I actually love it too… but this is the most common Rolex I see out in the wild. So I choose to be a bit different, even if it’s only slightly… I currently have SD4K as my Rolex diver choice. If I were adding a submariner as one and only submariner to my collection, it would be an LV, Bluesy, 619, 618, etc.…

[watchwatcher]

"The other is the new 41 mm SubC with green ceramic MK 2"

This one.

[rmagoo57]

What about the original LV Sub - the 16610LV Kermit? Would fit the vibe of your collection.

[Joearch]

124060

[tacotaco]

all great thoughts and love the pics added to the thread
appreciate you all -

[JRell]

SubLV.

[Deepsea Florida]

Hulk smash !

[CPRWATCH]

16800 matte dial

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

16800 matte dial

Gold surrounds were the biggest downgrade in Sub/GMT history.

[Texasjim]

Originally Posted by 1William

I would go with the 114060 if you are looking to save a bit or a 124060 as a new or slightly pre-owned watch. The balance of the ND dial is amazing and it is the Submariner. I have owned all of the Submariners over the years and am not interested in five digit or vintage models any longer. I prefer modern, robust watches and refuse to pay a premium for a watch that is not premium, to me. The LV is OK but if you are going with the green then step up to the Hulk.

Got all of em…My go to is the 114060, and I would never give up my Hulk.

[GMTmatt]

Originally Posted by Texasjim

Got all of em…My go to is the 114060, and I would never give up my Hulk.

Would really like to see pictures of your collection. Why so many 5513’s?

[Kenny G]

Another vote for the 114060….or 116610 if you want a date.

But the best choice is to get whatever sub YOU like best.

[joli160]

No brainer for me, new one, they feel so much better on the wrist and I like the bracelet and ceramic bezel very much.

The 16800 is also not a vintage model justfying that kind of money imho.