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Fany · 10 June 2018, 07:50 PM

What ever decision you took was actually best cause in the end no one wears it but you, i am a fan of the Sub No Date and this came out so clean and fits you perfectly. Congrats.

EmilA · 11 June 2018, 02:25 AM

Same thing happened to me, still got the SubC ND which lead to me getting the Hulk aa a way of the AD making up for their “mistake” - though I can’t call it a mistake as it was a beautiful watch.

Art 1 · 11 June 2018, 02:26 AM

Wise choice.

darkside7 · 11 June 2018, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattza

Went to pick up a Sub Date I was on a wait list for and turns out the dealer made a mistake....it was just a Sub (no date)

I didn't even notice the lack of cyclops/date when he handed it to me but for some reason it seemed better looking when he took it out of the untouched wrapping...I thought it was just because it was new/shiny....then he caught it.....it was the wrong watch and he said I'd have to wait longer for the Sub Date to come in.

At first I was pretty upset for a second considering I drove a bit to get there, but the more I thought about it the Sub looked even more beautiful to me without the cyclops.

For reference, I owned a Sub Date for 8 years and was buying another to replace it.

After sitting around for about 15 minutes thinking of what I was going to do, I decided on taking the Sub.

I love it. Its a much cleaner look IMO. I know everyone has a preference but I never really used the date function on my watch and it was a pain to always have to adjust it between AM/PM. Also saved myself $1,000.

Overall happy with my purchase and the mistake was meant to be

Congrats on your new sub, but it sounds like you settled on the no date.

SemperFi · 11 June 2018, 02:38 AM

Personally, I think it’s the best of all the Subs.
Congratulations!

mattza · 11 June 2018, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkside7

Congrats on your new sub, but it sounds like you settled on the no date.

At first I thought I was just "settling" and then trying to make an excuse as to why...

I never really considered the no date. If I walked in and the Sub Date was there then yes, I would have bought that without even considering the ND.

But when I first saw the Submariner and looked at it on my wrist I actually liked the look better. I love symmetry in design so maybe that's why. Having owned both, the lack of cyclops gives the watch a more classic look. That said, the cyclops is cool in its own way too. If I pick up a 2nd Rolex it will most likely have a date.

Bobbyjoon11 · 11 June 2018, 03:06 AM

Love my sub. Congrats!!! :)

Largoshark · 11 June 2018, 03:37 AM

Sub > Sub Date. You made the right choice. Enjoy it!

mattza · 11 June 2018, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobbyjoon11

Love my sub. Congrats!!! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Sub > Sub Date. You made the right choice. Enjoy it!

Thank you

007_Omega · 11 June 2018, 05:15 AM

ND>Date. It is just so much more aesthetically beautiful due to the symmetry and classic looks. Not having a date function gets annoying but its a compromise you have to make to get that look.

The Kermit · 11 June 2018, 05:32 AM

Congrats looks ace

darkside7 · 11 June 2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Sub > Sub Date. You made the right choice. Enjoy it!

Until you look at your watch for the date......

mattza · 11 June 2018, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkside7

Until you look at your watch for the date......

Today I was writing a check and forgot the date. I glanced down at my wrist and to my sheer horror there was no date to be seen

It at least looked great when I looked at it though!

MJK737 · 11 June 2018, 11:28 AM

Congrats! Welcome to the club. Having to remember the date gives your brain a workout, which is pretty cool. Not having to worry about AM/PM while setting your watch, now that’s very cool!

HACKNSACK44 · 11 June 2018, 01:33 PM

Congrats!!

KWSub · 11 June 2018, 01:42 PM

Congratulations and great choice on the 114060! Mine as well! I have two Patek’s that have date functions, but I don’t miss it at all on my Sub. The symmetry is perfect, in my opinion. Enjoy!

Mr C · 11 June 2018, 08:51 PM

Sometimes fate goes in our favour! A fabulous timepiece, and as many have said, you can’t go wrong with either the Sub or Sub Date. I for one cherish my 114060.

Dogdad · 12 June 2018, 12:37 AM

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mattza · 12 June 2018, 10:53 AM

So far a week of ownership. There's been a couple times I miss glancing at my wrist for the date but I'm trying better to memorize it. I can definitely see the utility of wanting a date especially for certain jobs where you are signing a lot of contracts or writing checks. I'm almost always next to a computer so I just glance at my monitor.

Owning the Sub for a week makes me realize how much I hated the cyclops. I remember how easily it would attract dust and smudges around the edges of the cyclops and really throws off the aesthetic of the watch. Memories came back of constantly wiping around the cyclops with my shirt. I catch myself admiring the Sub on my wrist much more than I ever did with the Sub Date. The lack of cyclops makes the watch appear marginally smaller than the Sub Date but more eye-catching and dazzling in a way. There's the appearance of more depth while looking through the unobstructed crystal. The symmetry also draws the eyes toward the centered "Rolex" and "Submariner" typeface.

Ultimately, you can't go wrong with both. The Sub and Sub Date are my favorite -- classic and versatile. If you want the better looking watch, go Sub. If you need a date utility then go Sub Date

Player-VC · 15 June 2018, 04:10 PM

I am new to the forum and considering getting a sub C lately, but the current state of SS shortage I will have to put my name on the waiting list. I visited the local AD yesterday and have a nice chat with the guy, he told me that the sub date have a waiting list of 70+ people while the sub ND only have a 20+ people waiting. Its relatively easier for me to get the sub ND. I put my name on both list and stumble on this thread, I think the sub ND is now growing on me. Congrats on getting the watch!

Time666 · 15 June 2018, 04:41 PM

Congrats, the submariner is a great choice. It’s the perfect watch, less is sometimes more. Like others have said, trouble is I want to wear this all the time.

70% time I’m wearing the no date, with the rest of my watches share the remaining 30%

Love this watch. Well done.

calgary · 15 June 2018, 06:00 PM

Great choice! Always thought I would love a Sub with a date, but not after this. I would take the clean watch face. So nice.

Pongster · 15 June 2018, 06:31 PM

I would embrace that mistake anytime

Spyder555 · 16 June 2018, 08:31 AM

Beautiful. I just bought one moments ago. Should see it Monday/Tuesday.

I have a 5513 from 1977, Pre Comex dial. I like the idea of the bookends. This will be the first modern Rolex I own. Cool!

mattza · 16 June 2018, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyder555

Beautiful. I just bought one moments ago. Should see it Monday/Tuesday.

I have a 5513 from 1977, Pre Comex dial. I like the idea of the bookends. This will be the first modern Rolex I own. Cool!

Congrats!!! Take a pic when you get it.

mattza · 19 June 2018, 07:31 AM

2 weeks in

Oyster1988 · 19 June 2018, 10:14 AM

Great Pick Up!!

nikesupremedunk · 19 June 2018, 12:14 PM

Lookin good! As long as you are happy with it, that's all that matters. Sub or Sub Date, both amazing watches!

brandrea · 19 June 2018, 12:19 PM

Congratulations, it’s a great choice

00Seven · 19 June 2018, 12:32 PM

I’ve had both; prefer the clean aesthetic of the 114060. Congrats!

11 June 2018, 02:38 AM	#95
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11 June 2018, 11:28 AM	#104
MJK737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AZ Watch: This, Hold my Beer Posts: 369	Congrats! Welcome to the club. Having to remember the date gives your brain a workout, which is pretty cool. Not having to worry about AM/PM while setting your watch, now that’s very cool! __________________ Regards: MJK

11 June 2018, 01:33 PM	#105
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

15 June 2018, 04:41 PM	#111
Time666 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Watch: Sub, GMT, Exp, AP Posts: 103	Congrats, the submariner is a great choice. It’s the perfect watch, less is sometimes more. Like others have said, trouble is I want to wear this all the time. 70% time I’m wearing the no date, with the rest of my watches share the remaining 30% Love this watch. Well done. __________________ AP Royal Oak 15400 - GMT BLNR - GMT 126710 BLRO - Explorer 2 - Sub 114060 - Sub 116610LV

19 June 2018, 12:14 PM	#118
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Lookin good! As long as you are happy with it, that's all that matters. Sub or Sub Date, both amazing watches! __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

10 June 2018, 07:50 PM	#91
Fany Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	What ever decision you took was actually best cause in the end no one wears it but you, i am a fan of the Sub No Date and this came out so clean and fits you perfectly. Congrats.

11 June 2018, 02:25 AM	#92
EmilA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 251	Same thing happened to me, still got the SubC ND which lead to me getting the Hulk aa a way of the AD making up for their “mistake” - though I can’t call it a mistake as it was a beautiful watch.

11 June 2018, 02:26 AM	#93
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Wise choice.

11 June 2018, 03:06 AM	#97
Bobbyjoon11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Folsom Posts: 48	Love my sub. Congrats!!! :)

11 June 2018, 03:37 AM	#98
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	Sub > Sub Date. You made the right choice. Enjoy it!

11 June 2018, 05:15 AM	#100
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 905	ND>Date. It is just so much more aesthetically beautiful due to the symmetry and classic looks. Not having a date function gets annoying but its a compromise you have to make to get that look.

11 June 2018, 05:32 AM	#101
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,208	Congrats looks ace

11 June 2018, 01:42 PM	#106
KWSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Key West Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 272	Congratulations and great choice on the 114060! Mine as well! I have two Patek’s that have date functions, but I don’t miss it at all on my Sub. The symmetry is perfect, in my opinion. Enjoy!

11 June 2018, 08:51 PM	#107
Mr C "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Watch: 114060 Posts: 14	Sometimes fate goes in our favour! A fabulous timepiece, and as many have said, you can’t go wrong with either the Sub or Sub Date. I for one cherish my 114060.

12 June 2018, 12:37 AM	#108
Dogdad "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 195	.

12 June 2018, 10:53 AM	#109
mattza "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 182	So far a week of ownership. There's been a couple times I miss glancing at my wrist for the date but I'm trying better to memorize it. I can definitely see the utility of wanting a date especially for certain jobs where you are signing a lot of contracts or writing checks. I'm almost always next to a computer so I just glance at my monitor. Owning the Sub for a week makes me realize how much I hated the cyclops. I remember how easily it would attract dust and smudges around the edges of the cyclops and really throws off the aesthetic of the watch. Memories came back of constantly wiping around the cyclops with my shirt. I catch myself admiring the Sub on my wrist much more than I ever did with the Sub Date. The lack of cyclops makes the watch appear marginally smaller than the Sub Date but more eye-catching and dazzling in a way. There's the appearance of more depth while looking through the unobstructed crystal. The symmetry also draws the eyes toward the centered "Rolex" and "Submariner" typeface. Ultimately, you can't go wrong with both. The Sub and Sub Date are my favorite -- classic and versatile. If you want the better looking watch, go Sub. If you need a date utility then go Sub Date

15 June 2018, 04:10 PM	#110
Player-VC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 12	I am new to the forum and considering getting a sub C lately, but the current state of SS shortage I will have to put my name on the waiting list. I visited the local AD yesterday and have a nice chat with the guy, he told me that the sub date have a waiting list of 70+ people while the sub ND only have a 20+ people waiting. Its relatively easier for me to get the sub ND. I put my name on both list and stumble on this thread, I think the sub ND is now growing on me. Congrats on getting the watch!

15 June 2018, 06:00 PM	#112
calgary "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 14	Great choice! Always thought I would love a Sub with a date, but not after this. I would take the clean watch face. So nice.

15 June 2018, 06:31 PM	#113
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I would embrace that mistake anytime

16 June 2018, 08:31 AM	#114
Spyder555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angelino Posts: 87	Beautiful. I just bought one moments ago. Should see it Monday/Tuesday. I have a 5513 from 1977, Pre Comex dial. I like the idea of the bookends. This will be the first modern Rolex I own. Cool!

19 June 2018, 07:31 AM	#116
mattza "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 182	2 weeks in

19 June 2018, 10:14 AM	#117
Oyster1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Oye Location: Atlanta Watch: Submariner Posts: 1	Great Pick Up!!

19 June 2018, 12:19 PM	#119
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,835	Congratulations, it’s a great choice

19 June 2018, 12:32 PM	#120
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	I’ve had both; prefer the clean aesthetic of the 114060. Congrats!

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