No amount of ceramic or fancy clasps can compete

[daysky1]

You have found your watch.

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by oak3x

Agree... Wish Rolex would bring the current Sub down to 5-digit specs... There is so much love for the dimensions of the 5-digit!

They really should offer different sizes like they do with the Explorer and DJ.

[Fahoo Forays]

Looks nice! Drilled lugs should never have been discontinued.

[stockae92]

Classic is a classic, its hard to argue with that.

[KatGirl]

Agree with OP. I tried a new Sub on at my AD, and it did not give me the same feeling as my 16610.






I don’t think it looks as good on me, either.

Kat


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[Thewatchfactor]

It's indeed beautiful.

[youneswatches]

5 digits are the best.

[Clon3]

Why do people need to constantly say one watch is better than the other? That 5-digit sub is hella nice, but 6-digits are nice as well.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Folks,

Wearing 6 digits back to back with 5 digits daily.

No amount of sturdiness or ceramic can compete with the beauty & warm & comfort o the 5 digits.

In my eyes there’s no comparison, the 5 digits are the better executed watches and my preference at the end of the day.

Photo of my trusty subby:

I agree

[RolexDave68]

4,5,6 Love them all, cheers to enjoying the journey

[georgew]

Originally Posted by Vipes

5 digits are cool but much prefer new bracelet with glidelock clasp.

Not only are 5 digits cool, but they wear exceptionally well - but have a major flaw (IMHO), which is the "tuna can" clasp. The edges would literally irriatate my skin (during hot/humid summer days mostly). It got to the point where I experimented with a spare clasp (93250) and modified the edges with a dremel tool - helped, but I was not going to do that to 4 clasps. Enter the 97200 glidelock clasp and it was magic - so I have glidelocks on my four 5 digits watches now. I like wearing both my 5 digits (w/glidelocks) and newer 12 series subs equally. But, to each their own

[Dirt]

5 digits = Awesome watch
Shame about the lume

Oh well

[mdwsta4]

5 digits are definitely my preferred Rolex reference whether it be Sub, GMT, or DJ. Love the slimmer cases, lug holes, and aluminum bezels

[travisb]

It's a beauty, no doubt.

[1William]

Great looking watch OP. I will say that it is nice that you prefer the five digit watches. I prefer the six digit and have owned many five digit watches over the years. The six digit has everything I want from the case, bezel, movement, dial, bracelet and the glide lock clasp on some models. Personal preference is a funny thing. When I hear it, I usually know that we are not going to talk about actual data or measurable information. It is almost as bad as, "wear what you want". Enjoy your watch.

[subprimero]

I agree.

[Nico81]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Folks,

Wearing 6 digits back to back with 5 digits daily.

No amount of sturdiness or ceramic can compete with the beauty & warm & comfort o the 5 digits.

In my eyes there’s no comparison, the 5 digits are the better executed watches and my preference at the end of the day.

Photo of my trusty subby:

Couldn’t agree more. The elegance and charm of 5 digit Rolex cannot be match for today’s modern monsters. Clasp on my LV kermit was horrendous and took my whole wrist.

And lets be real, 5 digit can outlive us


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[CKLinLA]

Great watches! Great Pics!!

I like the 5-digits too. Good looking, very comfortable and just more 'right sized'.
Here are mine:



OP 15000


DJ 16238 / 16234 / 16014


And of course my Sub 16040.

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

They're nice as a classic car can be. The question is do you want to drive a classic every day.

Yes

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Folks,

Wearing 6 digits back to back with 5 digits daily.

No amount of sturdiness or ceramic can compete with the beauty & warm & comfort o the 5 digits.

In my eyes there’s no comparison, the 5 digits are the better executed watches and my preference at the end of the day.

Photo of my trusty subby:

It’s a great watch. This one’s in super condition too.

[rmagoo57]

The 5's are my favorite - can't beat the comfort. Thought I was done collecting with this small pile but added a couple more this year. Guess I need a new pic...

[Halla]

Absolutely, five-digit Rolex models epitomize the pinnacle of luxury and craftsmanship.

[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by mailman

It’s a great watch. This one’s in super condition too.

[PenDelicate]

Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 5-digits.
Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 6-digits.
Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 4-digits.

[georgew]

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 5-digits.
Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 6-digits.
Love the comfort and aesthetics of the 4-digits.

seems like the credo of a true "WIS"

[Wario406]

Originally Posted by Fahoo Forays

Looks nice! Drilled lugs should never have been discontinued.

^^^^^ this.


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[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Dirt

5 digits = Awesome watch
Shame about the lume

Oh well

Agreed. Bracelet issue does not bother me at all. But I would love me some awesome lume.

[JacksonRain]

I don't really fully understand these threads. I mean, it's cute to take pride in what you own and wear, but even for five digit owners, they know that the watch is intrinsically and objectively inferior to the modern 6 digits.

The old with Less power reserve, oftentimes less resistant to shock, more prone to being magnetized, inferior clasp (yuck), inferior bracelet and make (double yuck), cheap $70 aluminum bezels (don't give me the cracks regarding ceramics please... Pros and cons comparisons are not even close).... New ones have brighter loom, better legibility, Superior Crystal etc

I guess just enjoy the charm and nostalgia but we all know the "truth"


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[espanol]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I mean, it's cute to take pride in what you own and wear, but even for five digit owners, they know that the watch is intrinsically and objectively inferior to the modern 6 digits.


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Condescension much? Yuck

If we only enjoyed watches that we technically 'superior,' then we'd all wear smart watches...

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

I don't really fully understand these threads. I mean, it's cute to take pride in what you own and wear, but even for five digit owners, they know that the watch is intrinsically and objectively inferior to the modern 6 digits.

The old with Less power reserve, oftentimes less resistant to shock, more prone to being magnetized, inferior clasp (yuck), inferior bracelet and make (double yuck), cheap $70 aluminum bezels (don't give me the cracks regarding ceramics please... Pros and cons comparisons are not even close).... New ones have brighter loom, better legibility, Superior Crystal etc

I guess just enjoy the charm and nostalgia but we all know the "truth"


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I have to disagree.
6 digits are way over engineered and power reserve wasn't an issue with the 5 digits nor was shock resistance in any measurable way.
The 5 digits were a distillation of the essence of what was required to do the job well and then some, but they just needed the 6 digit dials and hands to top it all off.
Don't get me started on the dodgy movements which are commonly found in the 6 digits.
Sometimes less is more but what would I know. I predominantly wear a 116660 DSSD

Anyway I put it to you, that you'll do better if you stop snorting the Koolade.