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Dob · 18 July 2010, 05:50 AM

All the way from the West Coast - one of the new arrivals. Will post a review and better pics later. I am very pleased with the changes and despite what some have said, they seem relatively subtle to me and if you saw the new sub at a distance or were not a real WIS, I doubt you could tell it was the new model.

A few quick wrist shots. The last two pics are one of the former version of the sub for comparison (I don't own it any longer so couldn't do a side by side) and a Deepsea (I also don't own any longer as I found it a bit too bulky for every day wear). Enjoy.

Quick impressions:

heavier and has more wrist presence. Adjustable clasp is excellent and really gives you a lot of room for adjustment. I am going to enjoy that aspect quite a bit as my wrists seem to swell at times.

New antiglare date window is also nice - just like GMTII-C.

To me, this watch is like a more wearable and refined version of the new Deepsea (which I found too thick for regular wear). Enjoy the quick wrist shots and feel free to ask questions, I am glad to share my impressions.

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spuds · 18 July 2010, 05:56 AM

LOVE it!!

Congratulations (& excellent comparison shots..... thanks for posting them).

tatatwo22 · 18 July 2010, 06:55 AM

That, my friend, is a thing of beauty. In the press pictures it looked "blockey" and out of proportion. However the wrist shots tell a different story and it looks super cool.

Enjoy!!

Chipmunk · 18 July 2010, 08:40 AM

Nice.......congrats. I can't wait to try one on.

sea-dweller · 19 July 2010, 08:49 AM

Congrats !

EchoBlueUK · 22 July 2010, 08:08 AM

Awesome! I gotta get me one of those.

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 09:16 AM

Beautiful!! Congrats!

andrew79 · 22 July 2010, 11:32 AM

congrats mate !

hng · 22 July 2010, 03:29 PM

Sits nicely on your wrist. Enjoy!

masterkiller · 22 July 2010, 04:54 PM

I WAAAANT MINE NOOOOWWWW, come on Rolex, start deliver to Sweden !!!!!!

JJ Irani · 22 July 2010, 04:59 PM

Congrats, Dob..................what an awesome looking watch........virtually the ULTIMATE Rolex.

JJ

Dob · 23 July 2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats, Dob..................what an awesome looking watch........virtually the ULTIMATE Rolex.

JJ

Thanks for the comments. I am really enjoying it and think the upgrades were right on target. This really is a perfect "one" watch.

Tek · 24 July 2010, 08:35 PM

That's really nice Dob. I'm really thinking about the GreenSub as I already have 16610. Did you try the GreenSub by any chance? Would love to know what you think.

Dob · 24 July 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tek

That's really nice Dob. I'm really thinking about the GreenSub as I already have 16610. Did you try the GreenSub by any chance? Would love to know what you think.

Did not get to try the green sub. My thoughts are as follows, however.
When I first saw pics of it, thought it was perhaps the most g-d-awful thing I had ever seen. Could not imagine wearing it. Once I saw real world pics of it, my opinion changed. I actually think it is a pretty good looking watch and the shade of green is much nicer than I originally thought. That being said, although I would consider it - I just feel the black is more useful and can be worn with a greater variety of things. I think the green, for me, would be a little limiting. I am wearing the subc with very casual clothes and with a suit during the week and works just fine. Not sure the greenie would look so appropriate with a dark blue suit...

Psmith · 25 July 2010, 10:37 PM

Congrats mate - looks fantastic

18 July 2010, 05:50 AM	#1
Dob Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 359	New C - Thanks to HKPerf All the way from the West Coast - one of the new arrivals. Will post a review and better pics later. I am very pleased with the changes and despite what some have said, they seem relatively subtle to me and if you saw the new sub at a distance or were not a real WIS, I doubt you could tell it was the new model. A few quick wrist shots. The last two pics are one of the former version of the sub for comparison (I don't own it any longer so couldn't do a side by side) and a Deepsea (I also don't own any longer as I found it a bit too bulky for every day wear). Enjoy. Quick impressions: heavier and has more wrist presence. Adjustable clasp is excellent and really gives you a lot of room for adjustment. I am going to enjoy that aspect quite a bit as my wrists seem to swell at times. New antiglare date window is also nice - just like GMTII-C. To me, this watch is like a more wearable and refined version of the new Deepsea (which I found too thick for regular wear). Enjoy the quick wrist shots and feel free to ask questions, I am glad to share my impressions. IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/ddobuler/Rolex/IMG_0009.jpg[/IMG]

18 July 2010, 05:56 AM	#2
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	LOVE it!! Congratulations (& excellent comparison shots..... thanks for posting them). __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

18 July 2010, 08:40 AM	#4
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nice.......congrats. I can't wait to try one on. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

19 July 2010, 08:49 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

22 July 2010, 09:16 AM	#7
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	Beautiful!! Congrats! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

18 July 2010, 06:55 AM	#3
tatatwo22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: GB Posts: 27	That, my friend, is a thing of beauty. In the press pictures it looked "blockey" and out of proportion. However the wrist shots tell a different story and it looks super cool. Enjoy!!

22 July 2010, 08:08 AM	#6
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Awesome! I gotta get me one of those.

22 July 2010, 11:32 AM	#8
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats mate ! __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

22 July 2010, 03:29 PM	#9
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Sits nicely on your wrist. Enjoy! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

22 July 2010, 04:54 PM	#10
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	I WAAAANT MINE NOOOOWWWW, come on Rolex, start deliver to Sweden !!!!!! __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

22 July 2010, 04:59 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, Dob..................what an awesome looking watch........virtually the ULTIMATE Rolex. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 July 2010, 08:35 PM	#13
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	That's really nice Dob. I'm really thinking about the GreenSub as I already have 16610. Did you try the GreenSub by any chance? Would love to know what you think.

25 July 2010, 10:37 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats mate - looks fantastic __________________

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