On waitlist for 3 years and got a 40mm Sub.

[GWL2]

Congrats! You got a great watch and true classic.


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[Harry-57]

Congratulations. It's a great watch and one of the last built of the 11 series.

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations and enjoy it!

[Gab27]

Congrats and enjoy! The 40mm is better than the 41 IMHO, so I wouldn't fret about not getting a 41.

[Ed99]

Congrats on your iconic sub. I would take the 40m anytime over the 41m plus combo purchase. Doesn't make any sense to pay more to get the 41m.

[mike morris]

Last in 3135 , keep it!

[B2 Stealth]

Great watch, congrats! Love mine!

[Rebel]

Congrats.

[Robert Bruce]

Originally Posted by rambo99

40mm is as good as the 41mm black sub if not better imo.

Not.

[Gucciboo]

3135 >3235

[Gucciboo]

I would much rather have the 40 mm sub in ceramic

[Freespeach]

Consider yourself lucky and that you dodged a bullet. Your AD did you a favor. The 40mm is a much better looking watch with the tried and true 3135. The 41mm and 3235 are the product of cost cutting.

Best of all the 40 mm had been discontinued.

[mattonthewater]

All these 3135 lovers clearly don’t understand watch movements.

[goodolejr]

Originally Posted by mattonthewater

All these 3135 lovers clearly don’t understand watch movements.

Perhaps you can enlighten them on what they're not understanding?

[JonaG]

Definitely congrats because, in the end, you got a sub at retail from an AD which seems to be quite a feat these days.

But you have to marvel at being sold a previous model. Can you imagine if Apple did that “we don’t have the iPhone 12 but we can sell you the 10”. I know I know, not a comparison but still

[whited3]

Big congrats. Don't get bitter about this AD screw them for their overt lack of class. You got a sweet watch.

Jesus I still can't believe there are wait-lists for submariners. That existed 3 years ago?!

[Gucciboo]

Originally Posted by mattonthewater

All these 3135 lovers clearly don’t understand watch movements.

Please enlighten me.

I feel the 3235 has not been tried and tested in my opinion.....I also feel that is should be a different caliber (dj41 has the same caliber ).

I feel weird with a dj41 and now have a sub with the same engine

[Fencer28]

To wait more than a year for a black sub is unacceptable. Time to get a new AD and warn others NOT to purchase from your original AD via reviews.

[stark1]

Sorry about the subpar experience. Make sure not to let that sour your experience and relationship with your new sub. It's a beautiful piece and every bit as awesome as its 41mm counterpart.

[arcampado]

Congrats, it’s still a great reference! Well worth the wait

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Gucciboo

I feel weird with a dj41 and now have a sub with the same engine

Datejusts and Sub Dates have always had the same engine

[Mystic2k]

Wow.....which AD is that? only few in Vancouver, better be careful next time.
But bottom line, you get a brand new SS Submariner

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Robert Bruce

Wow. I sure hope they at least used some lube! Maybe bought you a drink at least? Not a pretty story.

Not a nice comment.

Many people on here would absolutely love a 40mm Steel sub at MRSP.

[Boaters]

The 40mm has a proven movement in it and is an awesome piece Big Congratulations

[Locust]

I wouldn’t worry a second and enjoy your watch!! Also I would never deal with that AD again!!

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I find it surprising that Rolex are still shipping a watch discontinued in September last year 6 months later. Seems odd to me, especially as the new sub came straight out in September as originally it was supposed to be released months earlier but cancelled due to the virus. So logic would tell me that the 40mm subs had stopped being made a long time back.

I wonder if your AD has had it in their safe for 6 months and only now decided to sell it? Either that or it somehow got passed over/temporarily forgotten about?

Yeah this stood out to me too. I don’t recall any other recent “new” 116610LNs showing up at ADs. Agree it was probably sitting in their safe. But no worries. Great watch.

[101031-28]

Congrats OP! Personally I'd be quite happy getting the Sub at retail! If you really like the 126 better, just trade it in to a grey dealer and get the 41mm. Should not be that much of a difference considering your 116 is basically new and one of the very last to be sold directly by an AD.

[subx]

love how 40mm owners diss on the 41mm ....
they are both different, no need for bitterness

I have both and enjoy the 41 better, dial feels cleaner, case flows better, and 70h power reserve is perfect. the 40mm is a bit better in the bracelet feel ( 20/21mm), and the funny square lugs. thats about it...

[a.l.merc]

Originally Posted by Vivalas

I find it surprising that Rolex are still shipping a watch discontinued in September last year 6 months later. Seems odd to me, especially as the new sub came straight out in September as originally it was supposed to be released months earlier but cancelled due to the virus. So logic would tell me that the 40mm subs had stopped being made a long time back.

I wonder if your AD has had it in their safe for 6 months and only now decided to sell it? Either that or it somehow got passed over/temporarily forgotten about?

Could be that Rolex had some leftover cases and movements and decided to push them out to the AD. That's how I got my LN GMT new from my AD in October 2020.


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[Sprezzatura!,]

You got the better Sub.

Enjoy.