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garyfromleeds · 7 June 2012, 11:37 PM

Been and tried on a ceramic submariner today ! and what a watch it is !
If your thinking of purchasing a new updated sub then its a cracker of a watch !

Having seen a few pictures of the watch isnt the same as putting one on your wrist !

The watch has a real quality feel to it , its big heavy and solid better then the older model subs , which are are also cool watches but lack the weight aspect , i like to feel im wearing a watch if you get my drift.

The only thing id say is if your after a ceramic submariner go also look at the ceramic gmt which comes close to the submariner in size and weight .

kayin · 7 June 2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

Been and tried on a ceramic submariner today ! and what a watch it is !
If your thinking of purchasing a new updated sub then its a cracker of a watch !

Having seen a few pictures of the watch isnt the same as putting one on your wrist !

The watch has a real quality feel to it , its big heavy and solid better then the older model subs , which are are also cool watches but lack the weight aspect , i like to feel im wearing a watch if you get my drift.

The only thing id say is if your after a ceramic submariner go also look at the ceramic gmt which comes close to the submariner in size and weight .

Is this the new Sub No Date ? (Did not think that was released until Q4 this year)

GermanyMatt · 8 June 2012, 12:00 AM

When I was watch shopping a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to try out both - one on each wrist. One thing to note is the ceramic bezel is VERY glossy. It's so glossy that I honestly think the GMT's bezel looks better in ceramic, because the SubC bezel is just about glossy overkill and it can be a little challenging to focus on the numbers because your eyes are pulled into all that gloss.
I had the opposite opinion before the ceramic bezel was introduced, as the GMT's bezel looked pretty busy and the SubC looked nice and clean. This and the fact that I can actually use the GMT function is what pushed me to the GMT IIc. Both gorgeous watches though and you can't go wrong with either.

azguy · 8 June 2012, 12:03 AM

ddnyc77 · 8 June 2012, 12:43 AM

Heavy does not mean better.

al_bongo · 8 June 2012, 12:58 AM

Unsolicited testimonial?

padi56 · 8 June 2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

Been and tried on a ceramic submariner today ! and what a watch it is !
If your thinking of purchasing a new updated sub then its a cracker of a watch !

Having seen a few pictures of the watch isnt the same as putting one on your wrist !

The watch has a real quality feel to it , its big heavy and solid better then the older model subs , which are are also cool watches but lack the weight aspect , i like to feel im wearing a watch if you get my drift.

The only thing id say is if your after a ceramic submariner go also look at the ceramic gmt which comes close to the submariner in size and weight .

Well weight don't make anything better its just perceived as better by some.And we are only talking about 15-17 grams difference between the 16610 against the 116610.

Cru Jones · 8 June 2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

And we are only talking about 15-17 grams difference between the 16610 against the 116610.

wow! that's it? d*mn....those are some expensive grams!

gwalker · 8 June 2012, 04:02 AM

I agree. I like the feel on the 116610 over the 16610 as well. I share the same feelings about I like the upgrades and think they make the SubC a better watch.

general · 8 June 2012, 04:05 AM

I agree to the extent that the new SubC feels a little more heavy duty.

A.J.R. · 8 June 2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ddnyc77

Heavy does not mean better.

"Heavy is good, heavy is reliable"

Dr. Robert · 8 June 2012, 04:34 AM

I am not a fan of heavyosity.

superdog · 8 June 2012, 04:46 AM

Love the subc. Want the nd when it arrives.

mv6187 · 8 June 2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

"Heavy is good, heavy is reliable"

Hahah!! Best quote of the day!

SeaDweller50 · 8 June 2012, 07:01 AM

The shiny bling of the ceramic bezel suits a GMT but not a divers watch, such as the Sub.

Grumpy Badger · 8 June 2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

"Heavy is good, heavy is reliable"

"...eef eet doesn't work you can always heet heem weeth eet!"

Dan2010 · 8 June 2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

"...eef eet doesn't work you can always heet heem weeth eet!"

WTF??

judodave1964 · 8 June 2012, 08:15 AM

I have tried on the new sub date, it's handsome and impressive but I still prefer my 16610, I find the new watch to heavy and large and am not keen on the wide lugs meeting the bracelet. But it all comes down to personal preference and I'm sure it will attract a lot of younger buyers. It seems the oversize cases are the way its going for Rolex similar to what Omega have been doing for the last 10 years.

mailman · 8 June 2012, 09:12 AM

I'm finding my Sub C is more comfortable on the wrist than my 16610 was. YMMV

Sunster · 8 June 2012, 09:24 AM

Sub C is my most comfortable watch ever

7 June 2012, 11:37 PM	#1
garyfromleeds Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Gary Location: leeds Watch: Deepsea D Blue Posts: 454	The ceramic submariner ! Been and tried on a ceramic submariner today ! and what a watch it is ! If your thinking of purchasing a new updated sub then its a cracker of a watch ! Having seen a few pictures of the watch isnt the same as putting one on your wrist ! The watch has a real quality feel to it , its big heavy and solid better then the older model subs , which are are also cool watches but lack the weight aspect , i like to feel im wearing a watch if you get my drift. The only thing id say is if your after a ceramic submariner go also look at the ceramic gmt which comes close to the submariner in size and weight .

8 June 2012, 04:34 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,002	I am not a fan of heavyosity. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 June 2012, 04:46 AM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Love the subc. Want the nd when it arrives. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 June 2012, 09:12 AM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	I'm finding my Sub C is more comfortable on the wrist than my 16610 was. YMMV __________________ JJ

8 June 2012, 12:00 AM	#3
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	When I was watch shopping a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to try out both - one on each wrist. One thing to note is the ceramic bezel is VERY glossy. It's so glossy that I honestly think the GMT's bezel looks better in ceramic, because the SubC bezel is just about glossy overkill and it can be a little challenging to focus on the numbers because your eyes are pulled into all that gloss. I had the opposite opinion before the ceramic bezel was introduced, as the GMT's bezel looked pretty busy and the SubC looked nice and clean. This and the fact that I can actually use the GMT function is what pushed me to the GMT IIc. Both gorgeous watches though and you can't go wrong with either.

8 June 2012, 12:03 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609

8 June 2012, 12:43 AM	#5
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	Heavy does not mean better.

8 June 2012, 12:58 AM	#6
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	Unsolicited testimonial?

8 June 2012, 04:02 AM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I agree. I like the feel on the 116610 over the 16610 as well. I share the same feelings about I like the upgrades and think they make the SubC a better watch.

8 June 2012, 04:05 AM	#10
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	I agree to the extent that the new SubC feels a little more heavy duty.

8 June 2012, 07:01 AM	#15
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	The shiny bling of the ceramic bezel suits a GMT but not a divers watch, such as the Sub.

8 June 2012, 08:15 AM	#18
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	I have tried on the new sub date, it's handsome and impressive but I still prefer my 16610, I find the new watch to heavy and large and am not keen on the wide lugs meeting the bracelet. But it all comes down to personal preference and I'm sure it will attract a lot of younger buyers. It seems the oversize cases are the way its going for Rolex similar to what Omega have been doing for the last 10 years.

8 June 2012, 09:24 AM	#20
Sunster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 169	Sub C is my most comfortable watch ever

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