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submariner19 · 27 February 2019, 03:07 PM

Hi everyone. I was eyeing getting a stainless steel sub, except the first AD I called told me everyone is out of it (meaning don't bother calling around) and I should check back in 3-6 months. That's when I started googling this shortage and discovered TRF threads confirming that this is a problem many people face.

I called a few more ADs in my area, and one said they have a Steel and Gold Black Dial in stock. The incremental $5k vs. a SS is not a deal-breaker, but I would have gone for the SS if I had a choice.

I understand that the SS has a much more severe shortage than the TT. That said, do people think there is a meaningful shortage for the TT sub? I'm essentially wondering if I need to make a snap decision on this or not--if it's also got a major shortage, then I probably don't have as much time to decide.

Thanks!

Psmith · 27 February 2019, 08:10 PM

Welcome

JayHantz · 28 February 2019, 12:23 AM

Welcome to the forums!

A valuable lesson is to always get that watch you want, not a watch that is comparable. If you really want the SS Sub, hold out and start making it known to some ADs. Also, since 5K in price isn’t a deal breaker, there are many trusted sellers on here that have Subs within that price range.

Hope that helps!

Urosfan · 28 February 2019, 02:29 AM

Welcome

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Actsulb · 28 February 2019, 12:10 PM

Welcome to TRF!

csfischer20 · 28 February 2019, 12:13 PM

Welcome. If you’re heart is set on the stainless, the two tone will not satisfy you. I agree with above... trusted seller here can take care of you. If you buy the ln, you won’t pay as much of a premium.

submariner19 · 28 February 2019, 01:20 PM

Thanks everyone! I pulled the trigger on the TT.

Allanmodel · 1 March 2019, 11:43 AM

Welcome aboard~~

Audemars Piguet · 1 March 2019, 03:06 PM

Welcome

27 February 2019, 03:07 PM	#1
submariner19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2	Newbie question--should I jump on a Steel and Gold Black Dial Submariner? Hi everyone. I was eyeing getting a stainless steel sub, except the first AD I called told me everyone is out of it (meaning don't bother calling around) and I should check back in 3-6 months. That's when I started googling this shortage and discovered TRF threads confirming that this is a problem many people face. I called a few more ADs in my area, and one said they have a Steel and Gold Black Dial in stock. The incremental $5k vs. a SS is not a deal-breaker, but I would have gone for the SS if I had a choice. I understand that the SS has a much more severe shortage than the TT. That said, do people think there is a meaningful shortage for the TT sub? I'm essentially wondering if I need to make a snap decision on this or not--if it's also got a major shortage, then I probably don't have as much time to decide. Thanks!

27 February 2019, 08:10 PM	#2
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28 February 2019, 12:23 AM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Welcome to the forums! A valuable lesson is to always get that watch you want, not a watch that is comparable. If you really want the SS Sub, hold out and start making it known to some ADs. Also, since 5K in price isn’t a deal breaker, there are many trusted sellers on here that have Subs within that price range. Hope that helps!

28 February 2019, 02:29 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2019, 12:13 PM	#6
csfischer20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Denver Watch: BLNR Posts: 427	Welcome. If you’re heart is set on the stainless, the two tone will not satisfy you. I agree with above... trusted seller here can take care of you. If you buy the ln, you won’t pay as much of a premium.

28 February 2019, 01:20 PM	#7
submariner19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2	Thanks everyone! I pulled the trigger on the TT.

1 March 2019, 11:43 AM	#8
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