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jurob · 24 February 2020, 01:03 AM

About to pull the trigger on the Sub, but the Pelagos and Black Bay divers have gotten my attention.

Tudor is is less expensive and it’s new, but I keep going back to, it’s not a Rolex.

Curious what you guys think.

macrowatch · 24 February 2020, 01:06 AM

Trust your gut. It's not a Rolex in the long term. And I like the new tudors. But I consider that fashionable vs long term staying power, esp with the case size.

Mick006 · 24 February 2020, 01:08 AM

If you want a Rolex, buy a Rolex. Otherwise you will wish you had.

az110965 · 24 February 2020, 01:08 AM

04 Sub is a classic, beautiful piece.
Black Bay Tudors have had movement issues for date versions.

watchwatcher · 24 February 2020, 01:11 AM

First of all, take the 'less expensive' out of the equation. You're about to make as an irrational purchase as there is to make, i.e., spending thousands of dollars on a watch, so don't start getting rational now.

Now you're left with one thing, and that's to get what you like. Try them all on your wrist and see what brings a smile to your face. You'll know.

joli160 · 24 February 2020, 02:34 AM

What Larry said

redfoxer · 24 February 2020, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick006

If you want a Rolex, buy a Rolex. Otherwise you will wish you had.

A Tudor is a Tudor. A Rolex is a Rolex. Don't settle or it'll be more expensive in the long run. Only get the Tudor if you really want a Tudor as it won't scratch a Rolex itch.

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Neo_Anderson302 · 24 February 2020, 02:46 AM

Go for what your really want even if it takes more time. There's plenty of it.

sickened1 · 24 February 2020, 02:47 AM

Easy.. get both if you can. If not, get one you really like first and save up for the other (nothing to do with brands and nothing to do with prices, just the ones you really like).

Fleetlord · 24 February 2020, 03:34 AM

When you are in the situation where it's Rolex vs _______. Choose Rolex.

It's what you really want and if you buy something else as an alternate, it's a waste of money.

The only exception to this is if the it was Rolex v Patek or Rolex v AP. Then some further evaluation is needed. But if it's Rolex vs "the other guys", the choice is Rolex.

Berkoloess · 24 February 2020, 03:46 AM

Get the SUB

I was in your place a while ago - I ended up going for the Tudor and now after one year and a half I'm searching for an older Sub

kieselguhr · 24 February 2020, 03:50 AM

Never compromise. If you want a Rolex, get a Rolex.

That being said, the Tudor Black Bay and Pelagos are fantastic dive watches. Tudor quality is exceptional at its price point. Get it if only if you actually want a Tudor.

Meyrin · 24 February 2020, 04:08 AM

Buy the Sub.

Nothing against Tudor watches (I like the Pelagos), but you have to answer the question "Do I want a Rolex, and nothing else?". I've been there. I bought two "lesser" watches before I bought my 14060, although I really wanted a Rolex Sub...the famous "Rolex itch"!

I wasn't happy until I bought the Sub and sold the other watches. Haven't regretted if for one second in 24 years!

Explorer2polar · 24 February 2020, 04:56 AM

Buy the Rolex Sub, you will never be truly happy with a Tudor stand in model.

I've been in the same position and made that mistake of buying a compromise watch because its new, its half the price etc etc.

superstarmar · 24 February 2020, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

Buy the Rolex Sub, you will never be truly happy with a Tudor stand in model.

I've been in the same position and made that mistake of buying a compromise watch because its new, its half the price etc etc.

Get the Sub !!!
There is no "Sub" -stitute...

ADIGA · 24 February 2020, 05:32 AM

Get a rolex and cough out those $$$$. After that, it'll be cheaper/easier to get a Tudor or swap with extra cash.
At least you are a brave wise man for not pulling the trigger at the AD. I usually get crazy at the AD when I try out the watches and end up with a completely third option/ brand...

LoveTheCrown · 24 February 2020, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jurob

About to pull the trigger on the Sub, but the Pelagos and Black Bay divers have gotten my attention.

Tudor is is less expensive and it’s new, but I keep going back to, it’s not a Rolex.

Curious what you guys think.

Not even close; get the Sub. It is the most iconic watch you will ever own.

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24 February 2020, 01:03 AM	#1
jurob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: VA Posts: 63	Opinions on a preowned 04-05 Sub Date versus new Tudor About to pull the trigger on the Sub, but the Pelagos and Black Bay divers have gotten my attention. Tudor is is less expensive and it’s new, but I keep going back to, it’s not a Rolex. Curious what you guys think.

24 February 2020, 02:34 AM	#6
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,736	What Larry said __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 February 2020, 03:50 AM	#12
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	Opinions on a preowned 04-05 Sub Date versus new Tudor Never compromise. If you want a Rolex, get a Rolex. That being said, the Tudor Black Bay and Pelagos are fantastic dive watches. Tudor quality is exceptional at its price point. Get it if only if you actually want a Tudor.

24 February 2020, 04:08 AM	#13
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	Buy the Sub.Nothing against Tudor watches (I like the Pelagos), but you have to answer the question "Do I want a Rolex, and nothing else?". I've been there. I bought two "lesser" watches before I bought my 14060, although I really wanted a Rolex Sub...the famous "Rolex itch"!I wasn't happy until I bought the Sub and sold the other watches. Haven't regretted if for one second in 24 years!

24 February 2020, 01:06 AM	#2
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Trust your gut. It's not a Rolex in the long term. And I like the new tudors. But I consider that fashionable vs long term staying power, esp with the case size.

24 February 2020, 01:08 AM	#3
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 564	If you want a Rolex, buy a Rolex. Otherwise you will wish you had.

24 February 2020, 01:08 AM	#4
az110965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Westlake, OH Posts: 24	04 Sub is a classic, beautiful piece. Black Bay Tudors have had movement issues for date versions.

24 February 2020, 01:11 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	First of all, take the 'less expensive' out of the equation. You're about to make as an irrational purchase as there is to make, i.e., spending thousands of dollars on a watch, so don't start getting rational now. Now you're left with one thing, and that's to get what you like. Try them all on your wrist and see what brings a smile to your face. You'll know.

24 February 2020, 02:46 AM	#8
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 145	Go for what your really want even if it takes more time. There's plenty of it.

24 February 2020, 02:47 AM	#9
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,049	Easy.. get both if you can. If not, get one you really like first and save up for the other (nothing to do with brands and nothing to do with prices, just the ones you really like).

24 February 2020, 03:34 AM	#10
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,006	When you are in the situation where it's Rolex vs _______. Choose Rolex. It's what you really want and if you buy something else as an alternate, it's a waste of money. The only exception to this is if the it was Rolex v Patek or Rolex v AP. Then some further evaluation is needed. But if it's Rolex vs "the other guys", the choice is Rolex.

24 February 2020, 03:46 AM	#11
Berkoloess "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: ISrael Posts: 6	Get the SUB I was in your place a while ago - I ended up going for the Tudor and now after one year and a half I'm searching for an older Sub

24 February 2020, 04:56 AM	#14
Explorer2polar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: uk Watch: BLNR , Sub C, Exp Posts: 459	Buy the Rolex Sub, you will never be truly happy with a Tudor stand in model. I've been in the same position and made that mistake of buying a compromise watch because its new, its half the price etc etc.

24 February 2020, 05:32 AM	#16
ADIGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: AMM, YYZ, DOH Posts: 78	Get a rolex and cough out those $$$$. After that, it'll be cheaper/easier to get a Tudor or swap with extra cash. At least you are a brave wise man for not pulling the trigger at the AD. I usually get crazy at the AD when I try out the watches and end up with a completely third option/ brand...

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