TT Blue Sub review...

[JJ Irani]

Hi guys,

Not sure if this one's been done before, but since it is such a popular model, thought I'd give it a quick rundown!!

Let's start with the....

DIAL - By far the best BLUE dial in the whole wide world!! I have yet to see a BLUE as gorgeous and stunning as this one - no exceptions!! Dial printing is exquisite. I think this watch looks best with the standard dial. The MAXI would just about over-clutter it and ruin its unique look!!



CASE - Special Oyster Case as described in the catalogue, this baby's good for 1000 feet + easy. Lug edges are sharp, but they tend to stay up and away from the wrist, so I've never had a problem. Comfy fit, but not as comfy as the Exp-II.



CROWN - TRIPLOCK crown, perfect grip, smooth wind down and easy to manouveur. Adequately protects the watch against all the elements and more.



BRACELET - Massively strong OYSTER FLIPLOCK bracelet. Don't let those hollow links fool you, guys. They are immensely strong and durable. Time proven beyond measure, the OYSTER FLIPLOCK bracelet has withstood the test of time through the ages and comes up trumps!!

SEL links at the top are solid gold, bordering SS links are solid too, but centre 18 K links are hollow - no worries, guys.....tough as nails!!



The beautiful SEL...



The CLASP - Serves its purpose of firmly securing the bracelet!!







What can I say, guys? I've been enjoying this baby since the last 7 months and never get tired of admiring its beauty!! That dial has just gotta the be the BEST thing about this watch.

If you haven't got one in your collection, go get it!! Even the purchase will be an experience you'll never forget!!

Cheers - JJ

[walds11]

Nice review JJ. How do you keep you watches in such good shape? You were a long glove? :) I wear long sleeve shirt and tie everyday and still manage to scuff my watches up.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by walds11

Nice review JJ. How do you keep you watches in such good shape? You were a long glove? :) I wear long sleeve shirt and tie everyday and still manage to scuff my watches up.

Just by being alert at all times and never ever touching the clasp to the work table!!

[Arby]

It still looks brand new. I like it better than your new watch, JJ.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Arby

It still looks brand new. I like it better than your new watch, JJ.

Thanks, Arby. One can never get tired of the Blue Sub....

[SSD]

Quite stunning! Superior photography as well. Might I inquire as to your camera and setup? And more importantly, do we know if a maxi dial is pending on the TT blue Sub? I agree with you about the current dial.

[roadcarver]

The gold and the blue really look good, JJ! Thanks for the review.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by SSD

Quite stunning! Superior photography as well. Might I inquire as to your camera and setup? And more importantly, do we know if a maxi dial is pending on the TT blue Sub? I agree with you about the current dial.

Thanks, pal. Those were taken with a Panasonic Lumix with the LEICA lens. The one without the Leica lens is no good. It's the lens that makes the difference.

No news about whether the Sub will ever come out with the maxi dial and newer bracelet....but I guess eventually all Rollies will go that way!!

JJ

[Blue Bull]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, pal. Those were taken with a Panasonic Lumix with the LEICA lens. The one without the Leica lens is no good. It's the lens that makes the difference.

No news about whether the Sub will ever come out with the maxi dial and newer bracelet....but I guess eventually all Rollies will go that way!!

JJ

Oh God,JJ,a Blue TT Sub,with big white blobs and numbering on steroids on the bezel(Yellow,not gold) Love mine as it is,wont sell this one ... NEVER !!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Oh God,JJ,a Blue TT Sub,with big white blobs and numbering on steroids on the bezel(Yellow,not gold) Love mine as it is,wont sell this one ... NEVER !!

Agreed, Chris....I think the Blue Sub dial looks great with the standard markers. The maxi dial is going to ruin its aesthetics completely and overcrowd the dial!!

[ADISMO]

thanks for the review JJ. stupendous watch.

[GoldenBear]

It's perfect. I'd hate to see any changes. Mine was the last model year before the gold running through the bracelet. Kind of prefer it without as it has enough scratches now. Still, I think the most beautiful watch ever.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Lovely review, JJ!

Thanks for sharing!

[Gaijin]

Must admit got mine in great part to your photos JJ!

[alglez]

yes the blue color that rolex puts in these watches is just so nice that everytime you look at it you fall in love with the watch again.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Must admit got mine in great part to your photos JJ!

Thanks, Tom.....Rolex should pay me a commission for my trend setting habits!!

[Geoff]

JJ, you continue to be The Man!

Great review and pics. There are only two TT's I would consider owning - the blue sub or the new GMT-II. The problem is I've too many watches now and only two wrists!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Geoff

JJ, you continue to be The Man!

Great review and pics. There are only two TT's I would consider owning - the blue sub or the new GMT-II. The problem is I've too many watches now and only two wrists!

Thanks, Geoff.

So if you had THREE wrists, would you wear two watches?

[Geoff]

JJ, if one of them was one of the aforementioned TT's - you bet - LOL

[timebroker]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just by being alert at all times and never ever touching the clasp to the work table!!

Same here, always on the look out for possible fender benders, but even then it happens sometimes.
What always gets my goat (see, people can avoid using sheep remarks ) are the bigger scratches or dents (if any) which you get and do not know when or where you got them.

[Welshwatchman]

I think I would be correct in saying that JJ has NOT started to hate old Bluey yet.

[Prince]

I think the TT Blue Sub is the ugliest watch ever made...

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Not sure if this one's been done before, but since it is such a popular model, thought I'd give it a quick rundown!!

Let's start with the....

DIAL - By far the best BLUE dial in the whole wide world!! I have yet to see a BLUE as gorgeous and stunning as this one - no exceptions!! Dial printing is exquisite. I think this watch looks best with the standard dial. The MAXI would just about over-clutter it and ruin its unique look!!



CASE - Special Oyster Case as described in the catalogue, this baby's good for 1000 feet + easy. Lug edges are sharp, but they tend to stay up and away from the wrist, so I've never had a problem. Comfy fit, but not as comfy as the Exp-II.



CROWN - TRIPLOCK crown, perfect grip, smooth wind down and easy to manouveur. Adequately protects the watch against all the elements and more.



BRACELET - Massively strong OYSTER FLIPLOCK bracelet. Don't let those hollow links fool you, guys. They are immensely strong and durable. Time proven beyond measure, the OYSTER FLIPLOCK bracelet has withstood the test of time through the ages and comes up trumps!!

SEL links at the top are solid gold, bordering SS links are solid too, but centre 18 K links are hollow - no worries, guys.....tough as nails!!



The beautiful SEL...



The CLASP - Serves its purpose of firmly securing the bracelet!!







What can I say, guys? I've been enjoying this baby since the last 7 months and never get tired of admiring its beauty!! That dial has just gotta the be the BEST thing about this watch.

If you haven't got one in your collection, go get it!! Even the purchase will be an experience you'll never forget!!

Cheers - JJ

Hi JJ, slowly working my way around the forum and have only just run across this section and your blue sub review.
I have been looking at these watches lately and they are quite something, that blue against the gold does work well. I have attached a photo of a 2004 model which looks to me to be identical to yours apart from the overall colour, which looks darker. Is it just the photo or are these earlier ones a darker colour, especially the dial. Any other points of comparison worth noting greatly appreciated, thanks mate

[Gaijin]

Can't get a better review on a TT Blue Sub that what JJ has to offer. True lover and fan of the TT Blue Sub,


I in fact was directly influenced in my purchase of one by JJ's enthusiasm. Thanks JJ.

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Can't get a better review on a TT Blue Sub that waht JJ has to offer. True lover and fan of the TT Blue Sub,


I in fact was directly influenced in my purchase of one by JJ's enthusiasm. Thanks JJ.

How does that one of yours compare colour wise to the one in my photo. Did you buy new?

I think Tools has a black dial one of these and that looks equally impressive.......boy, the more I get into this watch game the harder it gets to make a decision. I was all keen on the white dial explorer until I actually saw it in the flesh and tried it on, stunning looking watch, but just too lite for me. so now it's the sub that's got me going, but I still have to physically try one on yet, tomorrow I hope!

[Gaijin]

I bought new...

[ROLEXAHOLIC]

Great review JJ !! Bluesy has got to be one of the all time classiest and most stunning of all watches. I love my bluesy, it's my daily beater.

[frostie]

great review JJ i enjoyed it

[jasonbellevue]

Beautiful review my friend, the T/T Blue Sub, imo, is the best looking Rolex out there!! Yep, it truly is a keeper.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Hi JJ, slowly working my way around the forum and have only just run across this section and your blue sub review.
I have been looking at these watches lately and they are quite something, that blue against the gold does work well. I have attached a photo of a 2004 model which looks to me to be identical to yours apart from the overall colour, which looks darker. Is it just the photo or are these earlier ones a darker colour, especially the dial. Any other points of comparison worth noting greatly appreciated, thanks mate

Thanks, Phil.

The only notable difference is that your Sub has the lug holes on the side of the case....whereas mine doesn't.

Other than that, hard to tell. The BLUE dial can appear different shades depending on the angle from which the picture has been taken.

Cheers - JJ