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pietermann · 29 February 2012, 04:53 AM

Hi guys,

Today I visited my Rolex AD to see a few Rolex's on my wrist!

Before, I have been looking on this forum for wrist shots, I have looked at movies on youtube, I have turned the Rolex catalog inside out out... :-) but when you see a rolex in real life AND on your wrist, it' a complet new story! 1 word: amazing!

I have tried on a Sub C 116610LV, a Sub ND and a Daytona TT. The Sub ND is nice, but the lack of a date function is a downer for me. Same story with the Daytona (but on the other side, I like the size of the Daytone more than the size of a Sub...)

The Sub C Hulk was a watch I didn't liked on pictures, but when seeing it in real life, I must say it's pretty nice ;-) lol!

Now I 100% sure I want a Sub C as next watch, I only don't know witch color... black or green :(. Also, mid march my AD will have a black Sub C in store, that means I will have to wait more than 2 weeks before I can choose! Noooooooo! On the other side, this means I can also wait and see what Rolex will bring to Bazel.

What do you guys think? Black or green?

JustABreathAway · 29 February 2012, 04:59 AM

I love the Green in pictures and even more in person. That's what I'd get.

gwalker · 29 February 2012, 05:03 AM

Never seen ads that have hulks and no LNs. As for your comment about sub and Daytona size they are the same. 40mm.

pietermann · 29 February 2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Never seen ads that have hulks and no LNs. As for your comment about sub and Daytona size they are the same. 40mm.

Oh ok, my mistake :) but I think the daytona looks smaller

Melanotaenia · 29 February 2012, 05:37 AM

I was at my AD yesterday too..finally had a Hulk in stock and got to see and try it on....

Then he tells me if I want to buy it at MSRP, I have to buy a two-tone datejust as well.

Needless to say, I did not spend much time there.

gwalker · 29 February 2012, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pietermann

Oh ok, my mistake :) but I think the daytona looks smaller

It does have that illusion. I wasnt criticizing. Just pointing it out. Many have made that observation though. I love the black sub c for everyday wear. I want a hulk though. I hope you get one soon.

petesjag · 29 February 2012, 05:44 AM

Green is sooooooo sweet....

masterserg · 29 February 2012, 05:49 AM

Green!

SaddleSC · 29 February 2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Green!

+1 Agreed...the Hulk is my favorite and garners MOST of the wrist time. The dial is just SOOOO special, almost hypnotic.

pietermann · 29 February 2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

I was at my AD yesterday too..finally had a Hulk in stock and got to see and try it on....

Then he tells me if I want to buy it at MSRP, I have to buy a two-tone datejust as well.

Needless to say, I did not spend much time there.

In my AD I had the chance to buy the Rolex at normal price (offcrouse) and didn't had to buy a second watch

.

Wich store did you visited?

azguy · 29 February 2012, 06:02 AM

I think the Sub-C is a better daily wear watch than the hulk, IMO

Lanfor · 29 February 2012, 06:02 AM

I'd go with the black personally

warren G. · 29 February 2012, 06:05 AM

I think the black would be more versatile. But if you already own other watches, the Hulk would be a great addition to your collection. Just keep us updated.

bardm · 29 February 2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

I was at my AD yesterday too..finally had a Hulk in stock and got to see and try it on....

Then he tells me if I want to buy it at MSRP, I have to buy a two-tone datejust as well.

Needless to say, I did not spend much time there.

I would contact Rolex about that. They are cutting down on ADs and I don't think your story will fly well with Rolex.

mjclark32 · 29 February 2012, 06:16 AM

I'd probably go with the LN, but I've only seen 1 LV in the wild and it is real nice.

ingmar · 29 February 2012, 06:44 AM

Crystal on the Sub C is smaller than the Daytona, right? That could make it appear larger.

My Tudor Submariner looks tiny next to my 39 Explorer. But they're roughly the same.

kilyung · 29 February 2012, 07:24 AM

Noir

Melanotaenia · 29 February 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

I would contact Rolex about that. They are cutting down on ADs and I don't think your story will fly well with Rolex.

I was a little put off, as I had done business with them in the past, but this was a new guy working there.

Even still, the whole "well, I'm holding this Green sub for someone but I COULD sell it to you if you were to, say, buy another Rolex that is not as popular" did not really site well with me.

Shame too as NYC has a limited number of AD's even given the massive market for the watches here

lady yachtmaster · 29 February 2012, 07:51 AM

I have both the Daytona and Green Ceramic Sub. For some reason the Green Sub wears alot bigger than the Daytona.

spinn74 · 29 February 2012, 07:58 AM

Go with green!!!!

Untitled by spinn74, on Flickr

A.J.R. · 29 February 2012, 08:08 AM

I would go with black.

esm · 29 February 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pietermann

What do you guys think? Black or green?

tough choice.

had the same problem, and ended up getting the 116610LV as well

nauticajoe · 29 February 2012, 08:38 AM

You can't go wrong with either one.

Good luck in your hunt!

FNFZ4 · 29 February 2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lady yachtmaster

I have both the Daytona and Green Ceramic Sub. For some reason the Green Sub wears alot bigger than the Daytona.

its an optical illusion because of the bezel... same with the Explorer II same size but looks smaller

29 February 2012, 04:53 AM	#1
pietermann Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pieterjan Location: Belgium Posts: 193	I visited my AD today Hi guys, Today I visited my Rolex AD to see a few Rolex's on my wrist! Before, I have been looking on this forum for wrist shots, I have looked at movies on youtube, I have turned the Rolex catalog inside out out... :-) but when you see a rolex in real life AND on your wrist, it' a complet new story! 1 word: amazing! I have tried on a Sub C 116610LV, a Sub ND and a Daytona TT. The Sub ND is nice, but the lack of a date function is a downer for me. Same story with the Daytona (but on the other side, I like the size of the Daytone more than the size of a Sub...) The Sub C Hulk was a watch I didn't liked on pictures, but when seeing it in real life, I must say it's pretty nice ;-) lol! Now I 100% sure I want a Sub C as next watch, I only don't know witch color... black or green :(. Also, mid march my AD will have a black Sub C in store, that means I will have to wait more than 2 weeks before I can choose! Noooooooo! On the other side, this means I can also wait and see what Rolex will bring to Bazel. What do you guys think? Black or green?

29 February 2012, 05:37 AM	#5
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	I was at my AD yesterday too..finally had a Hulk in stock and got to see and try it on.... Then he tells me if I want to buy it at MSRP, I have to buy a two-tone datejust as well. Needless to say, I did not spend much time there. __________________ 16570 -- 16600 -- 16610 -- 116610LV -- 216570 -- 116400

29 February 2012, 05:49 AM	#8
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Green! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

29 February 2012, 06:02 AM	#12
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	I'd go with the black personally __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

29 February 2012, 06:05 AM	#13
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I think the black would be more versatile. But if you already own other watches, the Hulk would be a great addition to your collection. Just keep us updated. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

29 February 2012, 04:59 AM	#2
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I love the Green in pictures and even more in person. That's what I'd get.

29 February 2012, 05:03 AM	#3
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Never seen ads that have hulks and no LNs. As for your comment about sub and Daytona size they are the same. 40mm.

29 February 2012, 05:44 AM	#7
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Green is sooooooo sweet....

29 February 2012, 06:02 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I think the Sub-C is a better daily wear watch than the hulk, IMO

29 February 2012, 06:16 AM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd probably go with the LN, but I've only seen 1 LV in the wild and it is real nice. __________________

29 February 2012, 06:44 AM	#16
ingmar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camelot Watch: Speedy premoon Posts: 250	Crystal on the Sub C is smaller than the Daytona, right? That could make it appear larger. My Tudor Submariner looks tiny next to my 39 Explorer. But they're roughly the same. __________________ Regards, Anthony

29 February 2012, 07:24 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Noir

29 February 2012, 07:51 AM	#19
lady yachtmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona Posts: 188	I have both the Daytona and Green Ceramic Sub. For some reason the Green Sub wears alot bigger than the Daytona.

29 February 2012, 07:58 AM	#20
spinn74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Dante Location: NJ Watch: 5167 Posts: 199	Go with green!!!! Untitled by spinn74, on Flickr

29 February 2012, 08:08 AM	#21
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I would go with black. __________________

29 February 2012, 08:38 AM	#23
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You can't go wrong with either one. Good luck in your hunt!

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