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droptopman · 16 February 2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

5513. Almost 30 years in production.

This is what I was thinking. Longest production run. Some of my favorite Subs are 5513's. Mid 60's gilt, 80's Maxi's.

Sarosh · 16 February 2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

I'm with Mike on this one. Here's my choice.

This!!! A million times, this!!!

run23 · 16 February 2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

My old 6538

I was going to say 5513 or 14060m until I saw this. Absolute stunner. Looks amazing on that strap too. Pure perfection

[edit] If you ever want to get rid of that beat up old thing and get a new watch with a nice new modern movement with the parachom blu hairspring, 300m of water resistance, lume that actually works and a glidelock, I’d be willing to take it off your hands — since it’s so old it’s probably not worth much (I hear that reference doesn’t even have a unidirectional bezel!), but I’d be a nice guy and give you enough money to buy a brand new Sub (-;.

Eight · 16 February 2018, 11:07 AM

I used to like the 114060 the best in online pictures, but after seeing them side by side in person I actually prefer the 116610ln. The cyclops just makes the watch a bit more interesting.

ny_yeti · 16 February 2018, 11:12 AM

Good question! There is bound to be some great feedback and great pics!

AK797 · 16 February 2018, 11:18 AM

For modern, the Blue YG Subc. For vintage an early Mk1 Red Sub.

chieftd · 16 February 2018, 11:27 AM

16613 Blue. 👍😄

superstarmar · 16 February 2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

For modern, the Blue YG Subc. For vintage an early Mk1 Red Sub.

Right on !!!

CDNWatchNut · 16 February 2018, 02:26 PM

Well this is quite interesting so far with 166 votes cast. The wide lug subC and subC date have nearly 46% of the vote, and the thin lug subs across all models have the balance of just over 54%. I would have expected the results to be much more significantly in favor of thin lugs based on how much criticism that the wide lug subs garner.

psychokandy · 16 February 2018, 10:12 PM

From the OP list, I would choose 5513.

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Bagman · 16 February 2018, 10:26 PM

I a newbie to Rolex & the forum however I always thought the President was the ultimate Rolex. After several months I’ve come to the conclusion that most people think of the SS Sub as “the Rolex”

Richard B
36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

AK797 · 16 February 2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

Well this is quite interesting so far with 166 votes cast. The wide lug subC and subC date have nearly 46% of the vote, and the thin lug subs across all models have the balance of just over 54%. I would have expected the results to be much more significantly in favor of thin lugs based on how much criticism that the wide lug subs garner.

They don't in the context of what people are buying, obviously there are still many thin luggers but as every year passes they become the minority as 90% of incomings are 6 digits.

Kigan · 16 February 2018, 10:38 PM

Red 1680.

DoctorA · 16 February 2018, 11:01 PM

The latest hastge most advanced
The earliest has the most charm!!

The poll is one of those “what am I thinking”

To me mine is the best

116610ln

flv112 · 16 February 2018, 11:20 PM

Well it depends on your definition of "greatest". If it's all the horological advancements and improvements (including the SELs and Glidelock), then its any modern Sub. Greatest could also mean rarest and most sought after...

Boaters · 17 February 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

My old 6538

That is total class..

CDNWatchNut · 17 February 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

They don't in the context of what people are buying, obviously there are still many thin luggers but as every year passes they become the minority as 90% of incomings are 6 digits.

There are more 6 digits purchased certainly, but its just seems like the general consensus on the forums is an overwhelming preference for thin over thick lugs. The poll reflects this somewhat, but not as significantly as I’d thought it would.

Dr.Smellody · 17 February 2018, 01:31 AM

I voted 5513.... but would have voted back a generation or two of available.....

Krash · 17 February 2018, 01:37 AM

I'd go with WG Blue.

locutus49 · 17 February 2018, 01:43 AM

Smurf

FTX I · 17 February 2018, 01:43 AM

The early ones are the most important, but the 114060 is the greatest IMHO.

GB-man · 17 February 2018, 02:14 AM

5517 for me but big crown also to die for...

(photo hqmilton)

spoilsofwar01 · 17 February 2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

5517 for me but big crown also to die for...

(photo hqmilton)

Only voted 5513 as the 5517 wasn't listed... If only I had the funds

Raza_actual · 17 February 2018, 03:42 AM

114060, definitely. My favorite. On my wrist today.

AK797 · 17 February 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

There are more 6 digits purchased certainly, but its just seems like the general consensus on the forums is an overwhelming preference for thin over thick lugs. The poll reflects this somewhat, but not as significantly as I’d thought it would.

Not remotely, this just comes up once or twice a year when Basel or a thread comes up, for the rest of the year most everyone is happy with the 6 digits or at least used to them, and Rolex sales are as hot as ever, so the world is too.

NH76 · 17 February 2018, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Raza_actual

114060, definitely. My favorite. On my wrist today.

Great picture!! I love my 114060. But I think the 5517 takes the cake for this thread!

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j-watch · 17 February 2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

5517 for me but big crown also to die for...

(photo hqmilton)

Yep, I'm chasing one of those down should I ever win the lottery!

Cheers,

J

101031-28 · 17 February 2018, 04:49 AM

5513 .. My very first professional Rolex, a gift from my parents in 1989

strafer_kid · 17 February 2018, 04:55 AM

Interesting results so far!

Malibuboy · 17 February 2018, 05:59 AM

116619

the epitome of the sub in so many ways. all the best in one modern package.

View Poll Results: The greatest Submariner Rolex ever produced
5513	77	17.70%
1680	43	9.89%
14060	13	2.99%
16800	6	1.38%
14060m	38	8.74%
16610	55	12.64%
114060	94	21.61%
116610ln	109	25.06%
Voters: 435. You may not vote on this poll

16 February 2018, 11:01 PM	#44
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	The latest hastge most advanced The earliest has the most charm!! The poll is one of those “what am I thinking” To me mine is the best 116610ln __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

17 February 2018, 02:14 AM	#52
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,866	5517 for me but big crown also to die for... (photo hqmilton) __________________

17 February 2018, 04:49 AM	#58
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	5513 .. My very first professional Rolex, a gift from my parents in 1989 __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

16 February 2018, 11:07 AM	#34
Eight "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Rick Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13	I used to like the 114060 the best in online pictures, but after seeing them side by side in person I actually prefer the 116610ln. The cyclops just makes the watch a bit more interesting.

16 February 2018, 11:12 AM	#35
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 530	Good question! There is bound to be some great feedback and great pics!

16 February 2018, 11:18 AM	#36
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	For modern, the Blue YG Subc. For vintage an early Mk1 Red Sub.

16 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#37
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,363	16613 Blue. 👍😄

16 February 2018, 02:26 PM	#39
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Well this is quite interesting so far with 166 votes cast. The wide lug subC and subC date have nearly 46% of the vote, and the thin lug subs across all models have the balance of just over 54%. I would have expected the results to be much more significantly in favor of thin lugs based on how much criticism that the wide lug subs garner.

16 February 2018, 10:12 PM	#40
psychokandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PG.PJ.SH Watch: Crown.Rose.Shield Posts: 173	From the OP list, I would choose 5513. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 February 2018, 10:26 PM	#41
Bagman Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Pepsi Posts: 543	I a newbie to Rolex & the forum however I always thought the President was the ultimate Rolex. After several months I’ve come to the conclusion that most people think of the SS Sub as “the Rolex” Richard B 36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

16 February 2018, 10:38 PM	#43
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Red 1680.

16 February 2018, 11:20 PM	#45
flv112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: flv Location: asia Posts: 241	Well it depends on your definition of "greatest". If it's all the horological advancements and improvements (including the SELs and Glidelock), then its any modern Sub. Greatest could also mean rarest and most sought after...

17 February 2018, 01:31 AM	#48
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	I voted 5513.... but would have voted back a generation or two of available.....

17 February 2018, 01:37 AM	#49
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,062	I'd go with WG Blue.

17 February 2018, 01:43 AM	#50
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Smurf

17 February 2018, 03:42 AM	#54
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	114060, definitely. My favorite. On my wrist today.

17 February 2018, 04:55 AM	#59
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Interesting results so far!

17 February 2018, 05:59 AM	#60
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	116619 the epitome of the sub in so many ways. all the best in one modern package.

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