Gold Submariner - why all the love?

[LawMan]

Because i can..., Because i like it, just because.

[Etschell]

I won't hate on gold subs or watches. I will say a ss sub black is the ultimate sub. It's what bond wore.

[msjinc]

I like the weight of the gold, the steel and two tone models although fairly heavy just don't compare to the all gold.

[KDS777]

Originally Posted by Maverick686

However, I don't understand the popularity of the Gold Submariner

I lusted after this watch for 20 years, and finally got mine last month.

-The Submariner design is iconic......and, it's dimensions and architecture suit the image and nature of a solid yellow gold watch perfectly.........unlike some of the more feminine/fragile/generic looking solid gold watches sold by other manufacturer's.

-The blue dial/bezel and solid yellow gold are a spectacular visual combination that is not used in any other Rolex (I may be wrong here, but can't remember 100%). This watch is absolutely stunning in your hand, and on your wrist. It is truly jaw dropping. The weight is also nicer than SS.

-It is a significant store of value outside of the banking system.

-Definitely not everyone "can".......or even "will"......buy one, even if they could. These are actually rare IMHO. My AD sells the SS subs at a ratio of 20-1 over YG. In my neck of the woods everyone has a SS Sub or a Daytona. I am not follower.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by KDS777

I lusted after this watch for 20 years, and finally got mine last month.

-The Submariner design is iconic......and, it's dimensions and architecture suit the image and nature of a solid yellow gold watch perfectly.........unlike some of the more feminine/fragile/generic looking solid gold watches sold by other manufacturer's.

-The blue and solid yellow gold are a spectacular visual combination that is not used in any other Rolex (I may be wrong here, but can't remember 100%). This watch is absolutely stunning in your hand, and on your wrist. It is truly jaw dropping.

-It is a significant store of value outside of the banking system.

-Definitely not everyone "can" or even "will" buy one, even if they could. They are actually rare IMHO. My AD sells the SS subs at a ratio of 20-1 over YG. In my neck of the woods everyone has a SS Sub or a Daytona. I am not follower.

Rarely here is another ref.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=524645

[albmich]

Yellow gold sub is pure class. If you don't like it then don't get it and none of us will care either way.

[Xerxes77]

I'm not a huge fun of Rolex until December 2016!
And then I start to be with a Sub....
The Sub is a watch who you don't like until you have it on your wrist...
Then is hard to let it go!!! Believe me!
I have many high-end watch who are maybe more expensive, maybe more beautifull but Sub have something I can't tell in the words...
Just try it and after that you will know..

[TimeRookie]

I don't know if I would ever buy one as i wouldn't likely wear it very often. I'm very hard on watches. I love the blue dial and bezel though.

[lecorsaire]

A yellow gold Sub is a fine choice! Black dial for a less casual look and blue for walking the streets of Old San Juan or St. Tropez. The smurf does nothing for me. I would take a new WG DD 40 with blue dial over a smurf any day of the week. I tried one on recently and it was simply stunning.

[MCO1]

It's just cool! The ultimate juxtoposition of iconic dive watch and luxury metal.

Personally the YG Sub is a close second for me as I would pick the YG GMT with green dial but they both have the same "go to hell feel"!

[chieftd]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Merry Christmas

Very nice photos, I especially like the cuff shot. Excellent play with light on the bezel. Aloha

[AgentHsu]

Because I like me nipples.

[Basque1]

I love the Gold submariner, and I recognize the class that it exudes, however, as a master diver myself, I would prefer a stainless steel dive watch mainly for safety reasons. I know by experience that numerous attacks from marine predators, sharks, barracudas, and moray eels are curiously attracted to shiny objects; chains, watches the like. You don';t want that!!
IMHO
Lou

[AK797]

As well as out in the sun, it also looks good shopping for groceries.

[cataby]

Originally Posted by Maverick686

watch for a beater (something $2k or less). Typically, when diving, you always have a partner so a dive watch wouldn't be a necessary back up to a dive computer. However, some advanced divers do go out a lone (risky and dangerous IMO) so it would make sense in that case.

That would be me. I have logged about 4 months TT underwater (adding up all the dives over the years together) and my latest (and last) wife does not dive. I also freedive. In both instances I use my sea dweller (not a sub, but same same for all purposes).

It is "somewhat" more risky, but that is also "somewhat" mitigated by experience.

I seriously consider it more "safe" for me to be diving solo than two 30 hour divers diving together.

[cataby]

Originally Posted by Basque1

I love the Gold submariner, and I recognize the class that it exudes, however, as a master diver myself, I would prefer a stainless steel dive watch mainly for safety reasons. I know by experience that numerous attacks from marine predators, sharks, barracudas, and moray eels are curiously attracted to shiny objects; chains, watches the like. You don';t want that!!
IMHO
Lou

Before the sea dweller became my go to, I used my 16613 Serti sub as my primary dive watch.

Never once been attacked by a shark because of my watch

[phalen302]

YG sub goes well with my skin tone.

[Karlig]

16618, My grail watch, IMHO arguably the best looking watch in the line. Puts a smile on my face every time I put it on.

[Jake B]

I'll answer this one in three parts and also ask one question towards the end.

Originally Posted by Maverick686

However, I don't understand the popularity of the Gold Submariner.

Okay.

Originally Posted by Maverick686

Do people take them diving?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Maverick686

The submariner is probably my least favorite Rolex, unless used as an actual dive watch.

I find it bizarre that you care what activities people engage in with their own watch...but that's not what I find most bizarre. Even stranger, to me anyways is that you dislike the gold Submariner more than any other Rolex UNLESS the person who owns it is using it for an activity in which you're not engaging yourself. Then, and only then, is there another Rolex that you dislike enough to call your least favourite. So, if I owned my gold Sub but didn't use it to dive, then it's probably your least favourite...but when I use my Gold Sub "as an actual dive watch" then it gains popularity in your rankings somehow. What Rolex then, when I'm not using my watch for diving but instead drinking coffee & reading a newspaper, becomes probably your least favourite?

For example...Is this how it goes? "A gold Sub at a cafe is my least favourite Rolex but when that Sub's being used for diving then the Daytona's my least favourite."

P.S. To help you understand. It goes like this:

Sub = Awesome
Gold = Awesome
∴ Gold Sub = Awesome ²

[Basque1]

Originally Posted by cataby

Before the sea dweller became my go to, I used my 16613 Serti sub as my primary dive watch.

Never once been attacked by a shark because of my watch

I guess is a matter of luck, I have seen numerous incidents.

[Xpatcan1]

because its awesome!

[Boaters]

I love the gold Sub .. white or yellow gold, dials blue or black don't matter they are beauties and if I had 25 in disposable income to burn that is were it would go.

[wrist_watcher]

Originally Posted by Jake B

I'll answer this one in three parts and also ask one question towards the end.



Okay.




Yes.



I find it bizarre that you care what activities people engage in with their own watch...but that's not what I find most bizarre. Even stranger, to me anyways is that you dislike the gold Submariner more than any other Rolex UNLESS the person who owns it is using it for an activity in which you're not engaging yourself. Then, and only then, is there another Rolex that you dislike enough to call your least favourite. So, if I owned my gold Sub but didn't use it to dive, then it's probably your least favourite...but when I use my Gold Sub "as an actual dive watch" then it gains popularity in your rankings somehow. What Rolex then, when I'm not using my watch for diving but instead drinking coffee & reading a newspaper, becomes probably your least favourite?

For example...Is this how it goes? "A gold Sub at a cafe is my least favourite Rolex but when that Sub's being used for diving then the Daytona's my least favourite."

P.S. To help you understand. It goes like this:

Sub = Awesome
Gold = Awesome
∴ Gold Sub = Awesome ²

People who dislike them are usually people who can't afford nor will ever own them.

[sea-dweller]

A gold Sub is a beautiful status symbol. I don't think many would take theirs diving, though.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

A gold Sub is a beautiful status symbol. I don't think many would take theirs diving, though.

I'm one of those idiots. I use all my PM watches just like any watch.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by wrist_watcher

People who dislike them are usually people who can't afford nor will ever own them.

That's a weak generalization.

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by kilyung

That's a weak generalization.

And you could also say that the majority of people that can afford one wouldn't buy one just like you don't own a Rolls just because you can afford one.

[Loevhagen]

Funny thread. Wearing the 16618 - and it looks like (the) shit.

[KDS777]

It's the baller watch.......that is for sure. I love mine to death.

Oh......and I've owned RR too.......one sweet ride........best used car buy ever since the depreciation is killer for the first 1-3 owners.

[Jaycnyp]

It's a matter of preference! I like sports watches and if you are wearing a YG watch on a bracelet, you are making a statement (even if it is unintentional). I am not a fan of the DD, when I go gold it will be the sub and/or the Daytona, it is what I like. As far as "higher end" you can still beat the heck out of a YG rolex vs a lot of the others.