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Tudor66 · 28 September 2012, 04:16 AM

Keep the old Sub, put it in your safe deposit box at the bank. Forget about for ten years, sell it when it's worth even more money.

I would also take a close look at the gmtII-c, as it has the best wrist presence in my opinion.

RTea · 28 September 2012, 04:37 AM

New sub!

submariner66 · 28 September 2012, 04:47 AM

Keep old sub and wear it on NATO strap for weekends, buy a new sports model sub, gmt, or exp. 1.

nbTimes · 28 September 2012, 04:57 AM

I'd keep the old sub too ...

chris_1001 · 28 September 2012, 05:36 AM

While the GMT II is a great looking watch, I'd destroy the PCL and clasp in a week. I desk drive to much.

I do have a Nato strap just sitting...

I did think of putting the old one in the safe and selling it for more in a few years.

Guess I'll just have to try one on and then decide. I'd be in no rush to sell the old sub. If I went with a new one, I can see what I think in a few months after wearing it.

So it would seem the consensus is to get the new one vs just keeping (wearing) the old one?

stevedssd · 28 September 2012, 05:56 AM

I had a 1998 Coke GMT as my first, then bought a DSSD two years ago, followed by a Hulk three months ago. I love the Glidelock, ceramic bezels etc and hardly wore the GMT for 18 months. Now I find myself wearing it more and more. It has a different feel to my modern ones and I would now regret if I'd got rid of it.
As many have suggested, keep the old sub, get a new one and if later you find you don't wear the old one you can sell it. I also agree with the comment to get a Hulk!!!!!!

Frogman4me · 28 September 2012, 06:06 AM

I would keep the old.

NYMike · 28 September 2012, 06:08 AM

Look - who cares what other people say. You're tired of it - sell it.

floater156 · 28 September 2012, 06:11 AM

I think the clasp on the new sub is just so darn great. I'd do it.

nauticajoe · 28 September 2012, 06:34 AM

Both are awesome watches, but I prefer the C.

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impalass · 28 September 2012, 07:31 AM

Keep the old Submariner, what are you going to wear when the new one goes to the Spa ?

bgriz · 28 September 2012, 11:56 AM

I did this very same thing, no regrets. Sell it and get the Sub C

StuartM1970 · 28 September 2012, 03:22 PM

Noooo! Keep it. You're well on your way to having a vintage sub, one owner from new. Just stick it out for a few more years.

AlbyCrowned · 28 September 2012, 04:16 PM

The Sub-C is better!

ronbo710 · 28 September 2012, 04:23 PM

I hate to say it but Rolex really loses me with the newest line. I really prefer the Day-Date I as well. Maybe my smaller wrist dictates but the latest models are just too "in your face" for my taste. Cheers -Ronbo

Eric5964 · 28 September 2012, 04:27 PM

You might as well sell to get the subC, cause when you get it, you won't wear the old one...that's what happened to me. New one is very substantial in comparison.

EricE

Glidelock · 28 September 2012, 05:09 PM

Been here, done that. I absolutely love the new Sub C's...almost as much as I love my holes series 16610. But, i dont love my Sub C nearly as much as I miss the 16610 I bought new in 2000 and sold for a Sub C to start the process of this madness to begin with.

Now, if you followed this, what I am trying to say is: absolutely keep the old one for sentimental reasons, but buy the new one. If after a year or two your not missing the old one at all, sell it. Even better, buy the Hulk, and you will have two amazing watches that I promise you will won't ever want to get rid of!

Psmith · 28 September 2012, 06:03 PM

Putting aside emotional/sentimental considerations, I much prefer the current Sub Date 116610

The bracelet and clasp feel like 'real engineering' and the maxi dial is nice (especially with blue lume). The watch is still 40 mm but certainly has more 'presence' than the old 16610

If you want something a little larger, perhaps also consider the Explorer II (42 mm) and the Deepsea. The GMT II C is also very nice (still at 40 mm)

mailman · 28 September 2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyv11

Ive had both and enjoy the new one much more =)

So do I

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgriz

I did this very same thing, no regrets. Sell it and get the Sub C

I did the same thing also. The 16610 is a great watch but for me, I prefer the 116610. No regrets here either

igwt · 28 September 2012, 09:14 PM

if i were in your position.... i wouldnt sell my old sub for subc... but if i dont have at all in the 1st place.... i will get the new and improved subc...

superdog · 28 September 2012, 11:13 PM

wearing a SubC right now. I have got to say that I am really loving it.

karmatp · 28 September 2012, 11:16 PM

If your wrist is a bit larger, why not get the 42mm Explorer II. I have had both and much prefer the Explorer II over the new Subs.

28 September 2012, 04:16 AM	#31
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Keep the old Sub, put it in your safe deposit box at the bank. Forget about for ten years, sell it when it's worth even more money. I would also take a close look at the gmtII-c, as it has the best wrist presence in my opinion. __________________ -NAWCC Member

28 September 2012, 06:11 AM	#39
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I think the clasp on the new sub is just so darn great. I'd do it. __________________ Lead by example through production.

28 September 2012, 11:56 AM	#42
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	I did this very same thing, no regrets. Sell it and get the Sub C __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

28 September 2012, 04:23 PM	#45
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	It's a Keeper IMHO ... I hate to say it but Rolex really loses me with the newest line. I really prefer the Day-Date I as well. Maybe my smaller wrist dictates but the latest models are just too "in your face" for my taste. Cheers -Ronbo

28 September 2012, 04:27 PM	#46
Eric5964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex/Omega/Brtlg Posts: 461	You might as well sell to get the subC, cause when you get it, you won't wear the old one...that's what happened to me. New one is very substantial in comparison. EricE __________________ EricE Watch addict Michigan

28 September 2012, 04:37 AM	#32
RTea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 73	New sub!

28 September 2012, 04:47 AM	#33
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Keep old sub and wear it on NATO strap for weekends, buy a new sports model sub, gmt, or exp. 1.

28 September 2012, 04:57 AM	#34
nbTimes Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: COMEX 1665 Posts: 2,830	I'd keep the old sub too ...

28 September 2012, 05:36 AM	#35
chris_1001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Mass Watch: Rolex Sub & SD 43 Posts: 195	While the GMT II is a great looking watch, I'd destroy the PCL and clasp in a week. I desk drive to much. I do have a Nato strap just sitting... I did think of putting the old one in the safe and selling it for more in a few years. Guess I'll just have to try one on and then decide. I'd be in no rush to sell the old sub. If I went with a new one, I can see what I think in a few months after wearing it. So it would seem the consensus is to get the new one vs just keeping (wearing) the old one?

28 September 2012, 05:56 AM	#36
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	I had a 1998 Coke GMT as my first, then bought a DSSD two years ago, followed by a Hulk three months ago. I love the Glidelock, ceramic bezels etc and hardly wore the GMT for 18 months. Now I find myself wearing it more and more. It has a different feel to my modern ones and I would now regret if I'd got rid of it. As many have suggested, keep the old sub, get a new one and if later you find you don't wear the old one you can sell it. I also agree with the comment to get a Hulk!!!!!!

28 September 2012, 06:06 AM	#37
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I would keep the old.

28 September 2012, 06:08 AM	#38
NYMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Watch: 16610,1675, 116518 Posts: 363	Look - who cares what other people say. You're tired of it - sell it.

28 September 2012, 06:34 AM	#40
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Both are awesome watches, but I prefer the C. Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk

28 September 2012, 07:31 AM	#41
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Keep the old Submariner, what are you going to wear when the new one goes to the Spa ?

28 September 2012, 03:22 PM	#43
StuartM1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Stuart Location: Dubai Watch: IWC Mark XV Posts: 280	Noooo! Keep it. You're well on your way to having a vintage sub, one owner from new. Just stick it out for a few more years.

28 September 2012, 04:16 PM	#44
AlbyCrowned Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 128	The Sub-C is better!

28 September 2012, 05:09 PM	#47
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,944	Been here, done that. I absolutely love the new Sub C's...almost as much as I love my holes series 16610. But, i dont love my Sub C nearly as much as I miss the 16610 I bought new in 2000 and sold for a Sub C to start the process of this madness to begin with. Now, if you followed this, what I am trying to say is: absolutely keep the old one for sentimental reasons, but buy the new one. If after a year or two your not missing the old one at all, sell it. Even better, buy the Hulk, and you will have two amazing watches that I promise you will won't ever want to get rid of!

28 September 2012, 06:03 PM	#48
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Putting aside emotional/sentimental considerations, I much prefer the current Sub Date 116610 The bracelet and clasp feel like 'real engineering' and the maxi dial is nice (especially with blue lume). The watch is still 40 mm but certainly has more 'presence' than the old 16610 If you want something a little larger, perhaps also consider the Explorer II (42 mm) and the Deepsea. The GMT II C is also very nice (still at 40 mm) __________________

28 September 2012, 09:14 PM	#50
igwt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: alabang Posts: 211	if i were in your position.... i wouldnt sell my old sub for subc... but if i dont have at all in the 1st place.... i will get the new and improved subc...

28 September 2012, 11:13 PM	#51
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	wearing a SubC right now. I have got to say that I am really loving it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

28 September 2012, 11:16 PM	#52
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	If your wrist is a bit larger, why not get the 42mm Explorer II. I have had both and much prefer the Explorer II over the new Subs. __________________ My grails:

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