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jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 05:30 AM

Very frustrated on which to buy so i need opinion from you guys(for me both looks stunning). Which one would you buy and why?

JJ Irani · 16 April 2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonchow

Very frustrated on which to buy so i need opinion from you guys(for me both looks stunning). Which one would you buy and why?

Welcome to TRF, buddy.

Simple question: Do you like the look of 18K GOLD? If you've answered YES, then go for the TT version.

Good luck - JJ

Tools · 16 April 2010, 05:35 AM

It shouldn't be frustrating..

Every country and locale has it's own cultures and values.... in one part of the country the Stainless Steel would be the watch to get so folks can "fit in". In other areas, a SS watch would be considered lowly and at least a TT would be the right ticket...

Personally, I like the looks of the TT Black Sub as Rolex best looking model ever............. But I hardly every wear one if the ocassion and make-up isn't right...........

Puffy · 16 April 2010, 05:38 AM

Welcome!

I'm warming up to TTs.. if this is your first I'd go for SS...

JJ Irani · 16 April 2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It shouldn't be frustrating..

Every country and locale has it's own cultures and values.... in one part of the country the Stainless Steel would be the watch to get so folks can "fit in". In other areas, a SS watch would be considered lowly and at least a TT would be the right ticket...

Personally, I like the looks of the TT Black Sub as Rolex best looking model ever............. But I hardly every wear one if the ocassion and make-up isn't right...........

Agreed!!!

The OP is from Malaysia...........and in Asian countries GOLD is simply loved and adorned everywhere. TT would probably be the way to go with the Asian culture.

JJ

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 05:51 AM

I've always love the black+gold combo but most of my friends complained that the yellow gold+steel bracelet doesn't match or look out of place. I've done lots of reading in the "Rolex General Discussion" and i find that most of the members thinks that SS is the way to go, more popular and more in demand(higher resale value)...so I'm torn between the two :/

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

Welcome!

I'm warming up to TTs.. if this is your first I'd go for SS...

Yes this is my first...care to explain why?

JJ Irani · 16 April 2010, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonchow

I've always love the black+gold combo, but most of my friends complained that the yellow gold+steel bracelet doesn't match or look out of place. I've done lots of reading in the "Rolex General Discussion" and i find that most of the members thinks that SS is the way to go, more popular and more in demand(higher resale value)...so I'm torn between the two :/

I'll say it again.............if you like GOLD and apparently you do.........then go for it. Black and GOLD is an awesome combination.......none better!!

The new Ceramic SUB looks far better in BLACK/GOLD than its BLUE/GOLD counterpart.

Go with what YOU like........not what others think or say!!

JJ

chris russell · 16 April 2010, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

But I hardly every wear one if the ocassion and make-up isn't right...........

tudorwatches · 16 April 2010, 06:03 AM

When you see it in real life.. your sold (and so is the 116613lb your looking at ;)

MURRAY · 16 April 2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'll say it again.............if you like GOLD and apparently you do.........then go for it. Black and GOLD is an awesome combination.......none better!!

The new Ceramic SUB looks far better in BLACK/GOLD than its BLUE/GOLD counterpart.

Go with what YOU like........not what others think or say!!

JJ

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SubKing · 16 April 2010, 06:20 AM

i love the TT subs BUT,
what are you using it for? if its going to be a daily wearer or "beater" get the steel model as it is a classic and will far out live and gold or tt model.. resale is also better on the steel models..
anyways the TT bluesy is awsome, if you are going to wear it here and there i would go for the TT.. but with either you can't go wrong.. but the steel does have a little advantage over the TT imho

BMAN8 · 16 April 2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cmkooi

When you see it in real life.. your sold (and so is the 116613lb your looking at ;)

I have to agree, IMHO, the blue is very striking "in the metal".

Chipmunk · 16 April 2010, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonchow

I've always love the black+gold combo but most of my friends complained that the yellow gold+steel bracelet doesn't match or look out of place.

Forget about what everybody else is saying.... What looks better to YOU...

SS or TT?

You'll be the one wearing it not them.

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

i love the TT subs BUT,
what are you using it for? if its going to be a daily wearer or "beater" get the steel model as it is a classic and will far out live and gold or tt model.. resale is also better on the steel models..
anyways the TT bluesy is awsome, if you are going to wear it here and there i would go for the TT.. but with either you can't go wrong.. but the steel does have a little advantage over the TT imho

I'll be using it for daily wear, what do you mean by "beater"?

Mockingbird · 16 April 2010, 06:50 AM

SS for daily wear.

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

SS for daily wear.

TT not suitable for daily wear? :)

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 07:03 AM

oh by the way, here are the prices of sub in my country:

$6,000 for old sub
$7,250 for new sub
$9,000 for sub tt

so should i wait for new sub to come out first then only compare the design with sub tt at the shop? is there any chances that price of sub tt might increase or decrease when new sub arrives?

chris russell · 16 April 2010, 07:04 AM

It's the REAL Sub.

rad87gn · 16 April 2010, 07:06 AM

Every single Rolex is made to be worn daily. Doesn't matter what it's made out of.

Watch Professor · 16 April 2010, 07:38 AM

I would like to see a TT head with a SS bracelet. If not, the SS is much more versatile.

rolexnovice · 16 April 2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonchow

oh by the way, here are the prices of sub in my country:

$6,000 for old sub
$7,250 for new sub
$9,000 for sub tt

so should i wait for new sub to come out first then only compare the design with sub tt at the shop? is there any chances that price of sub tt might increase or decrease when new sub arrives?

Is the price out already?

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexnovice

Is the price out already?

Yes, the staff at AD told me.

SubKing · 16 April 2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rad87gn

Every single Rolex is made to be worn daily. Doesn't matter what it's made out of.

yea but wear it everyday for 10 years and see which one looks better.... SS will win everytime. A SS sub is for ever.. it can withstand 50 years of stretch and abuse... Gold being it is much softer than steel cannot withstand abuse like steel can.. this is all 101 common sense stuff... yes you can wear a TT everyday and it is very strong, but that does not mean a TT rolex will out live an all steel one......

dalip · 16 April 2010, 10:54 AM

My advice would be to wait...for sure. Compare the two w=once the new SS sub is out..also gives you a chance to look at the new LV
make an informed decision is a few months

thomaskho · 16 April 2010, 11:20 AM

May I know how old r u??? >40s then go for TT Sub.. ha haha ha!
Personal, SS is good for daily wear.

Chipmunk · 16 April 2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonchow

Very frustrated on which to buy so i need opinion from you guys(for me both looks stunning).

Why get frustrated?

........If both looks stunning to you......

.................Then it doesn't matter which one you'll buy

CoopJr · 16 April 2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmkooi

When you see it in real life.. your sold (and so is the 116613lb your looking at ;)

I had one of these on my wrist a few weeks ago. That is a fine, fine time piece!
Heavy and silky smooth

timeisfathaoftruth · 16 April 2010, 12:27 PM

Try them both on your wrist a few times...you'll know if you want a TT. Don't worry about wearing it every day....just enjoy it every day!

jasonchow · 16 April 2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

yea but wear it everyday for 10 years and see which one looks better.... SS will win everytime. A SS sub is for ever.. it can withstand 50 years of stretch and abuse... Gold being it is much softer than steel cannot withstand abuse like steel can.. this is all 101 common sense stuff... yes you can wear a TT everyday and it is very strong, but that does not mean a TT rolex will out live an all steel one......

I was wondering if 10 years down the road when i need to change the yellow gold+steel bracelet due to daily wear and tear, will it cost alot?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaskho

May I know how old r u??? >40s then go for TT Sub.. ha haha ha!
Personal, SS is good for daily wear.

im 26 but TT attracts me alot haha. blame the gold+black combo. i find that SS is kinda pale and lack of color. gold+black still stands out more. i wish rolex made the bracelet black in color so that it match the overall design. nothing is perfect anyway :/

16 April 2010, 05:30 AM	#1
jasonchow Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 18	New SS Submariner or TT Submariner? Very frustrated on which to buy so i need opinion from you guys(for me both looks stunning). Which one would you buy and why?

16 April 2010, 05:35 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It shouldn't be frustrating.. Every country and locale has it's own cultures and values.... in one part of the country the Stainless Steel would be the watch to get so folks can "fit in". In other areas, a SS watch would be considered lowly and at least a TT would be the right ticket... Personally, I like the looks of the TT Black Sub as Rolex best looking model ever............. But I hardly every wear one if the ocassion and make-up isn't right........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 April 2010, 07:04 AM	#19
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	SS fer sher. It's the REAL Sub.

16 April 2010, 07:06 AM	#20
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Every single Rolex is made to be worn daily. Doesn't matter what it's made out of. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

16 April 2010, 10:54 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	My advice would be to wait...for sure. Compare the two w=once the new SS sub is out..also gives you a chance to look at the new LV make an informed decision is a few months __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 April 2010, 05:38 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Welcome! I'm warming up to TTs.. if this is your first I'd go for SS...

16 April 2010, 05:51 AM	#6
jasonchow Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 18	I've always love the black+gold combo but most of my friends complained that the yellow gold+steel bracelet doesn't match or look out of place. I've done lots of reading in the "Rolex General Discussion" and i find that most of the members thinks that SS is the way to go, more popular and more in demand(higher resale value)...so I'm torn between the two :/

16 April 2010, 06:20 AM	#12
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	i love the TT subs BUT, what are you using it for? if its going to be a daily wearer or "beater" get the steel model as it is a classic and will far out live and gold or tt model.. resale is also better on the steel models.. anyways the TT bluesy is awsome, if you are going to wear it here and there i would go for the TT.. but with either you can't go wrong.. but the steel does have a little advantage over the TT imho

16 April 2010, 06:50 AM	#16
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	SS for daily wear.

16 April 2010, 07:03 AM	#18
jasonchow Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 18	oh by the way, here are the prices of sub in my country: $6,000 for old sub $7,250 for new sub $9,000 for sub tt so should i wait for new sub to come out first then only compare the design with sub tt at the shop? is there any chances that price of sub tt might increase or decrease when new sub arrives?

16 April 2010, 07:38 AM	#21
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I would like to see a TT head with a SS bracelet. If not, the SS is much more versatile.

16 April 2010, 11:20 AM	#26
thomaskho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Watch: 16610 Posts: 226	May I know how old r u??? >40s then go for TT Sub.. ha haha ha! Personal, SS is good for daily wear.

16 April 2010, 12:27 PM	#29
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Try them both on your wrist a few times...you'll know if you want a TT. Don't worry about wearing it every day....just enjoy it every day! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

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