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amvd · 21 December 2010, 01:42 AM

hello
I'm new to this forum, I am planning to buy my first rolex as a prize to get my degree in architecture next year.
my choice is submariner, but I have not decided whether black or green, and explained why: this is probably my only Rolex in my life, the dilemma is: buy a classic as the black sub, or something more outstanding and captor of looks like Green sub.
thank you very much for your advice.

thesmallwave · 21 December 2010, 04:15 AM

Go black, will work with anything..

JBat · 21 December 2010, 08:37 AM

You need to get to an AD and try both on. That's the only way you'll know which watch appeals to you the most.

MortgageGuy · 21 December 2010, 09:02 AM

Why not get them both

esm · 21 December 2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Why not get them both

now we are talking

kctt · 21 December 2010, 03:51 PM

I would buy black. Personally, I think the green will go out of fashion.

wokafu · 21 December 2010, 04:09 PM

go BLACK cause once you go Black you'll never turn back...:P

esm · 21 December 2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wokafu

go BLACK cause once you go Black you'll never turn back...:P

(checked the web browser to make sure I'm still browsing a watch dedicated forum......

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vukotab · 22 December 2010, 12:05 AM

You just need to try them both, and go for one that suits you better.
I never tried any of them, but on pictures I prefer green one.
Welcome to TRF!

KirkWilfred · 22 December 2010, 02:33 PM

Any size difference?

thesmallwave · 22 December 2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkWilfred

Any size difference?

Nope they the same, only diffrent colours IHMO.

dddrees · 22 December 2010, 07:50 PM

Try them both on and see which one sings to you the most.

sea-dweller · 24 December 2010, 03:15 AM

Black matches with most items of clothing!

cwwhk · 24 December 2010, 07:09 AM

Black is timeless classic, but I like the LV because it is different.

MortgageGuy · 24 December 2010, 04:01 PM

As I have both the green is def. my favorite however this being said I would NOT buy the green as my only watch. The green does stand out quite a bit more than the balck even though the dial looks darker in different light.

I would go with the black and add the green in the future

moby33 · 24 December 2010, 04:43 PM

As others have said, if it's going to be your one & only, I would definitely recommend black.

Rags · 24 December 2010, 08:21 PM

Go with the black sub. You won't be disappointed.

spuds · 25 December 2010, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

As others have said, if it's going to be your one & only, I would definitely recommend black.

x 10 gazillion.

JJ Irani · 25 December 2010, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Try them both on and see which one sings to you the most.

Watches sing?

esm · 25 December 2010, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Watches sing?

Apparently they smile at you too....

do or die · 25 December 2010, 07:03 AM

im sitting here with a black one, and i cant see me ever having anything else. It timeless. (pardon the pun)

Louisa · 25 December 2010, 11:05 PM

Black is versatile.

PeterT · 26 December 2010, 07:19 AM

I saw amajor display of Rolex divers and flighers yeasterday and my eyes kept being drawn back to the LV-C as it really stood out. It was positioned next to a LN-C.

Peter

rocco_uk · 1 January 2011, 12:33 AM

If its going to be the watch you're going to wear every day for years to come then go with Black (standard issue) - its on my list for 2011!! Good luck with your studies and good luck with your choice of Rolex.

Old Blue · 4 January 2011, 03:10 AM

I have the black dial on my tt Sub-C.
I looked at various watches for, literally, years before I got mine.
Black, as noted in previous posts, goes with everything.
If you wore a generic brand green watch to a formal occasion, I doubt how "put together" you'd look to the other attendees. Even if it were the Rolex, most of them would not be devotees such as those of us here in the Forum and recognize it for what it is. I would submit most people aren't even aware Rolex makes a watch in green. IMHO, the green is a fad of sorts whereas the black (and blue) dial will be in demand for years to come.
It's a classic for a reason (and not because I bought one). And, I recognize I am off-putting those who have the green dial. What I've written is simply my highly biased opinion, not a fact.
Good luck in your search. You are very fortunate to be able to get one in either case.
Happy New Year and best of health to all of you.

numbsy · 4 January 2011, 07:38 AM

if this is going to be the watch on your wrist 7 days a week then black
if this is your weekend watch then green

hope that helps!

oh and good luck on this being your only rolex ;) that's what we all said

numbsy · 4 January 2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Blue

I have the black dial on my tt Sub-C.
I looked at various watches for, literally, years before I got mine.
Black, as noted in previous posts, goes with everything.
If you wore a generic brand green watch to a formal occasion, I doubt how "put together" you'd look to the other attendees. Even if it were the Rolex, most of them would not be devotees such as those of us here in the Forum and recognize it for what it is. I would submit most people aren't even aware Rolex makes a watch in green. IMHO, the green is a fad of sorts whereas the black (and blue) dial will be in demand for years to come.
It's a classic for a reason (and not because I bought one). And, I recognize I am off-putting those who have the green dial. What I've written is simply my highly biased opinion, not a fact.
Good luck in your search. You are very fortunate to be able to get one in either case.
Happy New Year and best of health to all of you.

great choice!
I fell in love with the tt sub c blue originally from photos only.
but once I saw both the black/blue side by side and on my wrist - black won!

Buschy · 5 January 2011, 07:29 AM

I only have two now, a green and my daytona.. I wear the green 24/7 its awsome.

westdan · 5 January 2011, 01:41 PM

BLACK .. all time classic ..

moonriver · 5 January 2011, 06:52 PM

the green is stunning! was disappointed when I saw the black one. But the advice seems to be go for the black. You need to try both on. My heart would say green, my head black

21 December 2010, 01:42 AM	#1
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	116610 LN or 116610LV hello I'm new to this forum, I am planning to buy my first rolex as a prize to get my degree in architecture next year. my choice is submariner, but I have not decided whether black or green, and explained why: this is probably my only Rolex in my life, the dilemma is: buy a classic as the black sub, or something more outstanding and captor of looks like Green sub. thank you very much for your advice.

21 December 2010, 09:02 AM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Why not get them both __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

21 December 2010, 03:51 PM	#6
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	I would buy black. Personally, I think the green will go out of fashion. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, Omega Seamaster Professional, Tudor Pelagos 25600TB, Tudor Black Bay Dark, Zenith Defy Classic IG: @idighorology

22 December 2010, 12:05 AM	#9
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	You just need to try them both, and go for one that suits you better. I never tried any of them, but on pictures I prefer green one. Welcome to TRF! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

22 December 2010, 02:33 PM	#10
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	Any size difference? __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

21 December 2010, 04:15 AM	#2
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Go black, will work with anything..

21 December 2010, 08:37 AM	#3
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	You need to get to an AD and try both on. That's the only way you'll know which watch appeals to you the most.

21 December 2010, 04:09 PM	#7
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	go BLACK cause once you go Black you'll never turn back...:P

22 December 2010, 07:50 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Try them both on and see which one sings to you the most.

24 December 2010, 03:15 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Black matches with most items of clothing! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 December 2010, 07:09 AM	#14
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Black is timeless classic, but I like the LV because it is different. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

24 December 2010, 04:01 PM	#15
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	As I have both the green is def. my favorite however this being said I would NOT buy the green as my only watch. The green does stand out quite a bit more than the balck even though the dial looks darker in different light. I would go with the black and add the green in the future __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

24 December 2010, 04:43 PM	#16
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	As others have said, if it's going to be your one & only, I would definitely recommend black.

24 December 2010, 08:21 PM	#17
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Go with the black sub. You won't be disappointed. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

25 December 2010, 07:03 AM	#21
do or die Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: tatustu Location: Scotland Watch: SubC ExpII Posts: 95	im sitting here with a black one, and i cant see me ever having anything else. It timeless. (pardon the pun)

25 December 2010, 11:05 PM	#22
Louisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SG Posts: 1	Black is versatile.

26 December 2010, 07:19 AM	#23
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I saw amajor display of Rolex divers and flighers yeasterday and my eyes kept being drawn back to the LV-C as it really stood out. It was positioned next to a LN-C. Peter

1 January 2011, 12:33 AM	#24
rocco_uk Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 27	If its going to be the watch you're going to wear every day for years to come then go with Black (standard issue) - its on my list for 2011!! Good luck with your studies and good luck with your choice of Rolex.

4 January 2011, 03:10 AM	#25
Old Blue Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ted Location: SF Bay Area Watch: tt Ceramic Sub Posts: 141	I have the black dial on my tt Sub-C. I looked at various watches for, literally, years before I got mine. Black, as noted in previous posts, goes with everything. If you wore a generic brand green watch to a formal occasion, I doubt how "put together" you'd look to the other attendees. Even if it were the Rolex, most of them would not be devotees such as those of us here in the Forum and recognize it for what it is. I would submit most people aren't even aware Rolex makes a watch in green. IMHO, the green is a fad of sorts whereas the black (and blue) dial will be in demand for years to come. It's a classic for a reason (and not because I bought one). And, I recognize I am off-putting those who have the green dial. What I've written is simply my highly biased opinion, not a fact. Good luck in your search. You are very fortunate to be able to get one in either case. Happy New Year and best of health to all of you.

4 January 2011, 07:38 AM	#26
numbsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: vit Location: canada Watch: 116613 & 16710 Posts: 102	if this is going to be the watch on your wrist 7 days a week then black if this is your weekend watch then green hope that helps! oh and good luck on this being your only rolex ;) that's what we all said

5 January 2011, 07:29 AM	#28
Buschy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: DFW TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 363	I only have two now, a green and my daytona.. I wear the green 24/7 its awsome.

5 January 2011, 01:41 PM	#29
westdan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	BLACK .. all time classic ..

5 January 2011, 06:52 PM	#30
moonriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: london Posts: 2	the green is stunning! was disappointed when I saw the black one. But the advice seems to be go for the black. You need to try both on. My heart would say green, my head black

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