more than 1 Rolex but no Sub

[droptopman]

No Subs...blasphemy

Some of the responses are interesting. Saying only people who don't know watches wear Subs is a pretty narrow view.

Like to think I am a WIS and have some knowledge of Rolex. At least that is my self perception. I have been wearing Rolex for 30 years. Tried most Rolex models over the years. At one point had a decent and diverse collection of 12 watches.

Currently down to 3....all Subs
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I love Submariners!!! Wear what you love and who cares what others think.

[TDD94]

Two rolex and no sub.. Not my style.

[Robbyman]

Best three watch combination money can buy.

[Rocco21]

Originally Posted by peterpl

I love my sub and I think I am very well versed with watches, movements and horology as a whole.

Its because the Sub is such an iconic watch that even non watch guys know it.

This

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCocktails

That is a great looking collection!

Thanks

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[jbsmith]

Multiple Rolexes, but no sub here. Too common. I like something a little different, less common, and larger in size (42 to 44). That's why I got the D Blue as my go to king of divers.

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by droptopman

I love Submariners!!! Wear what you love and who cares what others think.

This is so true
And what I wouldn't give to add a 5513 to the collection!

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[tuantuanbo]

I only have one Rolex, Exp I. The second one I am aiming for is Daytona...

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by MrGMT

Well maybe I should of said it a little different. I have 3 friends who are quite well off and have zero interest in watches and what watch do they own Rolex sub.
So yes it is the go to watch for people who want a luxury item but don't know anything about watches.
Now that's not to say everyone is like that your obviously going to get people who are right into there watches and love the sub but you can't deny it's the go to watch for people who are not into watches.

This reminds a lot of what many go through when they first get in to watches. Many people initially think Rolex is THE watch to get. Then they become immersed in the hobby and start learning about lesser known brands and complications...this makes a lot of people turn their nose up at Rolex and they think "Rolex isn't that good...I know a lot about watches, and I know a lot of brands better than Rolex".
Then, if they continue the watch hobby, Most everyone comes to a realization that there is a reason people think Rolex is the best, and there is a reason the Submariner is a classic .
You keep telling yourself what you want, but this isn't punk rock, it's OK to like the popular stuff.

[HogwldFLTR]

For some reason the Sub I have feels right for life on and in the water. Sure, for my uses about any Rolex would fit the bill but something about the 14060 seems so perfect for the role. Maybe it's the simplicity which gives me an extra sense of robustness. Certainly the added depth tolerance adds to the security I feel at having it in the water. The fact that the pre-ceramic bezel insert is easily replaced also adds to the advantage.

As far as not having a Sub in a collection, my first Rolex was an OP. The sub was number two so I never went through time with a collection of greater than one without a Sub. For me a water person I can't imagine a watch collection without a dive watch. Sure, it could be a SD or other brand dive watch. For Rolex the Sub is the best bang for the buck.

[Maxy]

I feel its cultural.. I know lot of Asian folks, doctors, etc and they are little over 60 yrs and just own Datejust, Day-date and no sports models. I think sports model is more popular in US but if go to Asia or even middle east, they prefer those DJ bezels to show off their Rolex. Only younger folks buy sports models there and if buying with own money..by the time they buy they become old and prefer DJ etc. No wonder its the biggest seller.

[immy]

Originally Posted by MrGMT

No I've also met quite a few others over the years that had subs and didn't know anything about watches. Was in Dubai last month and got talking to a guy at the pool and I commented on his no date sub. I actually really like those and he said oh my wife got me this for our wedding present and said he only wore it to please her lol.
I myself when I was younger decided to get a Rolex didn't know a thing about watches, ended up in tom Coll in Glasgow with a friend who had a sub and what did I end up leaving with a sub. After about two months realised I didn't like it and began to read up a little on watches and got a sea dweller.
I don't know why it offends people that much, subs are the go to watch for people that want a luxury watch and don't know about watches.

And the go to watch for those that do know.

[saskmh]

Yachtmaster, GMTII, Datejust, explorer 36

No subs in my stable either.

[JSolano305]

I actually own 114060+BLNR. Next up is a DJ2 or DJ41.

[james1787]

Originally Posted by MrGMT

but you can't deny it's the go to watch for people who are not into watches.

Everyone is entitled to opinions.

Before I bought my Rolex.. I did not know much about the brand. For me.. when I thought of Rolex you think DJ.. or perhaps a YG president. I didn't even know the sub existed.

I bought my Sub after a hard earned bonus 2 jobs ago. I simply wanted to get a nicer watch than what I had.. and of course I knew the Rolex name. When I started looking around and researching the brand.. I started looking at the DJ as I consider it as a name synonymous with Rolex.. and found other models such as the GMT, Explorer, Sub and others. Going back and forth I finally decided on a ND Sub.. a model I did not originally know about as someone "not into watches".

I don't think it's fair to just group people who bought a sub as "not into watches" based on your limited interactions with others which represents a tiny slice of Rolex owners.

I think the majority of people overall who own a Rolex of any sort are "not into watches"... well at least not as much as some of us are. We here at TRF represent a very small slice of the Rolex wearing population out there. Most of us here are into watches.. whether it's a large or small collection.

[subtona]

I look at it as an either or,
Either a sub or a gmt, for me they look similar enough that I wouldn't want them both in the same modest collection. I always had more use for a sub in my daily activities vs a gmt.

So I would say yes, a sub is essential

Originally Posted by HL65

You learn something new here every day. Thanks for sharing that.

[hornchurch]

Love a Sub, but not mat links.
GMT like the polished links

[Punchthefatkid]

Originally Posted by MrGMT

Got two GMTs and looking at getting a 3rd also be getting a 50th anniversary sea dweller if they do one just never been a fan of the subs it's the go to watch for people who don't know anything about watches.

Hahahahaha....hilarious but so not true

[rq3]

Originally Posted by 69mach351

I am not sure why they are fighting words. The sub is (probably) the most famous/known sports rolex there is. To be under the impression that everyone that buys one is an enthusiast would be unrealistic. I imagine it would either be that or the DJ, without too much hesitation.

Exactly. I own a Sub because I had no choice when I bought mine as a commercial diver in the 1970's. It was either that or a Seiko, which were almost unobtainium, and more expensive if I recall correctly. Those were the only choices for tough watches that didn't leak. I tried the other "diving watches" at about $100 a crack, and the $275 Rolex seemed like the best "next try".

I've always wondered whether the Seiko would still be on my wrist if it had gone that way?