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jrssv · 11 March 2010, 03:18 AM

I've been reading a lot of posts saying that it would be a mistake for Rolex to do the same for the Sub as they did for the GMT IIc - ceramic bezel, changes in the bracelet, etc. Am I the only one excited about the possibility of a new Sub with a little bling?

DRAWTOOL · 11 March 2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jrssv

Am I the only one excited about the possibility of a new Sub with a little bling?

No but I'm not one of them.

ersnyder · 11 March 2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrssv

I've been reading a lot of posts saying that it would be a mistake for Rolex to do the same for the Sub as they did for the GMT IIc - ceramic bezel, changes in the bracelet, etc. Am I the only one excited about the possibility of a new Sub with a little bling?

Count me in with the "excited" crowd, I like the ceramic look!

smallcandle · 11 March 2010, 03:37 AM

I wouldn't say I'm "excited", but it will be nice to see Subs with a different "face" to them. Relax, people, it will be fine...

padi56 · 11 March 2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jrssv

I've been reading a lot of posts saying that it would be a mistake for Rolex to do the same for the Sub as they did for the GMT IIc - ceramic bezel, changes in the bracelet, etc. Am I the only one excited about the possibility of a new Sub with a little bling?

Not for me the sub is supposed to be a tools watch,but today most just wear the brand.I would doubt today if 90% of all divers watches ever see open water.I just like my Rolex watches old school they dont need any bling..

Dr. Robert · 11 March 2010, 03:45 AM

despite my being a retro-grouch curmudgeon(bah humbug).....change is needed(I do like pc's & the internet...we have this great forum!).......as long as Rolex keeps the look classic.....no polished center links....keep the lug holes on the 14060. OOOOHHHH I hope they don't drop the no date sub!!!! I can live w/ the maxi dial, ceramic bezel & different lug look.....but I prefer it to keep the same vibe....like the Deep Sea....it still has the elegant tool look...not a jewel look.

train-time · 11 March 2010, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

despite my being a retro-grouch curmudgeon(bah humbug).....change is needed(I do like pc's & the internet...we have this great forum!).......as long as Rolex keeps the look classic.....no polished center links....keep the lug holes on the 14060. OOOOHHHH I hope they don't drop the no date sub!!!! I can live w/ the maxi dial, ceramic bezel & different lug look.....but I prefer it to keep the same vibe....like the Deep Sea....it still has the elegant tool look...not a jewel look.

Bob, I'm a curmudgeon from way back and I hear you and agree. In talking to a few AD's recently, the story I'm hearing is that the 16610 (Sub-Date), the Explorer II and the No Date Sub (14060) are all being or have been discontinued. Everyone expects the new ceramic SS Sub-Date (116610) to be announced at Basel in several days and a new version of the Exp II to be announced, but I have heard nothing about the 14060. Hopefully it will soon be clear

snow_rocks · 11 March 2010, 03:55 AM

Actually I wasn't impressed with the GMTIIC, as I have a 16750 that suits me well. And these are after all, tool watches!

Z-Sub · 11 March 2010, 05:22 AM

I'm sure I'll like the solid center linked bracelet and the new clasp mechanism. As for th fatter lugs, I have not warmed up to it yet.

JimSnyder · 11 March 2010, 05:23 AM

Old for me

marcinthemiddle · 11 March 2010, 05:24 AM

Cal me an "old-fart" or whatever, but I like the sub the way it is...just as the Daytona should stay the way it is...

Chipmunk · 11 March 2010, 05:31 AM

I'd say let's see how the new Sub looks first before making an opinion.

JBat · 11 March 2010, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

No but I'm not one of them.

Me neither.

Cato · 11 March 2010, 06:14 AM

I look forward to the bling. How many use the Subbie for it's intended purpose? 1%?

I do hope it maintains the same capabilites; the over engineering is very attractive to me!

The GMT Master · 11 March 2010, 06:41 AM

I'm looking forward to it. As far as I'm concerned, the current Sub feels dated. An excellent watch for the 20th Century, but Rolex needs to be producing 21st Century watches now

karmatp · 11 March 2010, 07:11 AM

I am curious to see it for sure, and I will be really disappointed it they ruin it with polished center links.

mike · 11 March 2010, 07:20 AM

As most know I'm a big fan of the maxi dial and on the sub (given the venue it's designed for) it makes a lot of sense. The ceramic insert is ok. I would like to see a 60 minute insert ala the DSSD and Mil. Subs personally.

As to PCLs on a Submariner--not on stainless. Bright attracts things one might not to be attracted in the water. I'm ok with them on TTs, bit different mission to me.

Tools · 11 March 2010, 08:24 AM

I'm looking forward to the updated Sub......especially the new bracelet with glide-lock.. If they use PCL's, I'd just brush them out..

I have said many times...I will not buy one of the new block cased watches - this one may change my mind in a couple of years.. you know...once all the hype and premiums have died down...

Only a week to go..............

alphamale2012 · 11 March 2010, 08:31 AM

I love to see it but I already have a sub and to me its as gd as gets.

train-time · 11 March 2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I am curious to see it for sure, and I will be really disappointed it they ruin it with polished center links.

I agree Trev, it needs a total satin brushed bracelet

mikester · 11 March 2010, 10:46 AM

Wow I have a no date so maybe I should just hold on to it..

JMIND · 11 March 2010, 11:57 AM

I like my sub the way it is; I certainly don't mind a change for those who want it.

timeisfathaoftruth · 11 March 2010, 12:12 PM

I understand the pre-release concerns on the 116610; but as for me I still love the 16613 in black and I love the 116613 in blue and I'll probably own both. In the end (with the SS) I'll predict that the 16610 and the 116610 will be mutually loved.

Poom · 11 March 2010, 12:12 PM

I love them both, I love every Sub of Rolex. I am also in the 1st Q list of neew Sub at 2 AD.

Evan614 · 11 March 2010, 01:01 PM

Why would Rolex come out with a 16610 with the new serial number scheme if they were only to discontinue it 'days' later and replace it with this alleged 116610 aka SSc Sub.

scl6118 · 11 March 2010, 01:05 PM

The ceramic is nice!

therolexguy · 11 March 2010, 01:06 PM

I think it's time to update the current Sub. Not sure what it should look like but my vote would be for a maxi-dial, and RED sub lettering. Come on, who's with me?!

The GMT Master · 11 March 2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan614

Why would Rolex come out with a 16610 with the new serial number scheme if they were only to discontinue it 'days' later and replace it with this alleged 116610 aka SSc Sub.

Because they ran out of old-style case stamps?

Fiery · 11 March 2010, 08:09 PM

I don't think the new Sub will get PCL. But we'll see in a week.

11 March 2010, 03:18 AM	#1
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	Sub I've been reading a lot of posts saying that it would be a mistake for Rolex to do the same for the Sub as they did for the GMT IIc - ceramic bezel, changes in the bracelet, etc. Am I the only one excited about the possibility of a new Sub with a little bling?

11 March 2010, 05:22 AM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I'm sure I'll like the solid center linked bracelet and the new clasp mechanism. As for th fatter lugs, I have not warmed up to it yet. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

11 March 2010, 05:23 AM	#10
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,712	Old for me __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 March 2010, 07:11 AM	#16
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I am curious to see it for sure, and I will be really disappointed it they ruin it with polished center links. __________________ My grails:

11 March 2010, 08:24 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,292	I'm looking forward to the updated Sub......especially the new bracelet with glide-lock.. If they use PCL's, I'd just brush them out.. I have said many times...I will not buy one of the new block cased watches - this one may change my mind in a couple of years.. you know...once all the hype and premiums have died down... Only a week to go.............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 March 2010, 03:37 AM	#4
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I wouldn't say I'm "excited", but it will be nice to see Subs with a different "face" to them. Relax, people, it will be fine...

11 March 2010, 03:45 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 62,394	despite my being a retro-grouch curmudgeon(bah humbug).....change is needed(I do like pc's & the internet...we have this great forum!).......as long as Rolex keeps the look classic.....no polished center links....keep the lug holes on the 14060. OOOOHHHH I hope they don't drop the no date sub!!!! I can live w/ the maxi dial, ceramic bezel & different lug look.....but I prefer it to keep the same vibe....like the Deep Sea....it still has the elegant tool look...not a jewel look.

11 March 2010, 03:55 AM	#8
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Actually I wasn't impressed with the GMTIIC, as I have a 16750 that suits me well. And these are after all, tool watches!

11 March 2010, 05:24 AM	#11
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Cal me an "old-fart" or whatever, but I like the sub the way it is...just as the Daytona should stay the way it is...

11 March 2010, 05:31 AM	#12
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I'd say let's see how the new Sub looks first before making an opinion.

11 March 2010, 06:14 AM	#14
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I look forward to the bling. How many use the Subbie for it's intended purpose? 1%? I do hope it maintains the same capabilites; the over engineering is very attractive to me!

11 March 2010, 06:41 AM	#15
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I'm looking forward to it. As far as I'm concerned, the current Sub feels dated. An excellent watch for the 20th Century, but Rolex needs to be producing 21st Century watches now

11 March 2010, 07:20 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As most know I'm a big fan of the maxi dial and on the sub (given the venue it's designed for) it makes a lot of sense. The ceramic insert is ok. I would like to see a 60 minute insert ala the DSSD and Mil. Subs personally. As to PCLs on a Submariner--not on stainless. Bright attracts things one might not to be attracted in the water. I'm ok with them on TTs, bit different mission to me.

11 March 2010, 08:31 AM	#19
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	I love to see it but I already have a sub and to me its as gd as gets.

11 March 2010, 10:46 AM	#21
mikester 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,353	Wow I have a no date so maybe I should just hold on to it..

11 March 2010, 11:57 AM	#22
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	I like my sub the way it is; I certainly don't mind a change for those who want it.

11 March 2010, 12:12 PM	#23
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I understand the pre-release concerns on the 116610; but as for me I still love the 16613 in black and I love the 116613 in blue and I'll probably own both. In the end (with the SS) I'll predict that the 16610 and the 116610 will be mutually loved.

11 March 2010, 12:12 PM	#24
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	I love them both, I love every Sub of Rolex. I am also in the 1st Q list of neew Sub at 2 AD.

11 March 2010, 01:01 PM	#25
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	Why would Rolex come out with a 16610 with the new serial number scheme if they were only to discontinue it 'days' later and replace it with this alleged 116610 aka SSc Sub.

11 March 2010, 01:05 PM	#26
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	The ceramic is nice! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

11 March 2010, 01:06 PM	#27
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,525	I think it's time to update the current Sub. Not sure what it should look like but my vote would be for a maxi-dial, and RED sub lettering. Come on, who's with me?!

11 March 2010, 08:09 PM	#29
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I don't think the new Sub will get PCL. But we'll see in a week.

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