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Z06C5 · 21 January 2022, 05:02 AM

It seems that a lot of conversations dominate the usual players; starbucks, batman, pepsi, daytona, etc. (I'm not a big fan of these nicknames, but they are what they are).

Can someone educate me on the 41mm WG Sub? I'm a huge fan of the look of the watch, but am curious how hard is it to get at an AD? It appears on the grey market that it doesn't change hands for a huge premium, so it might be a good alternative to some of the SS references today.

Any actual owners here? I have a black dial Daytona in my collection, that I bought way before the market really got crazy.

amphr1 · 21 January 2022, 05:13 AM

It's a very understated watch for what it is. It's on my AD's wish list. I mean it's fetching 10k above MSRP, so it's not like it's not loved. I think it's hard for a submariner's price to go above some of the Daytona. Maybe that's why it hasn't skyrocketed. It's also kinda inside baseball, where 99% of people looking at the watch probably thinks it's a bit more special than your typical submariner, but not that it's a class above, but watch guys knows a blue submariner has always been PM only.

Goin2drt · 21 January 2022, 05:22 AM

Once you put on a WG Sub, all other will just not be the same.

I have the older version and did not get it when they were cheaper (that's relative).

I do not think they are readily available as nothing really is right now in terms of Rolex AD's. Your best bet is to get one from a trusted seller if you really want one. The newer one is trading for a bit less than the DC'd blue dial version and not that much higher than an AD.

CoveWatch · 21 January 2022, 05:25 AM

Tried it on at my AD and it was a very nice watch! Much nicer in person than in pics for sure. I'd agree that the premium isnt terrible relative to most other Rolex.

bullies · 21 January 2022, 05:28 AM

I bought the older model with blue face in July and absolutely love it.
I’m sure it doesn’t get as much attention as if it was yellow gold, but I prefer that. If you have the chance to get either the older model or this one go for it. I’d bet you won’t regret it.
Good luck

Marantz2270 · 21 January 2022, 05:37 AM

I think about this watch from time to time, and would love to own it one day. Would be nice if it still had a colored dial, but nice and understated in its current iteration.

My main draw to the watch is PM married with the convenience of glide lock (*chef's kiss*).

Z06C5 · 21 January 2022, 06:14 AM

These responses have been great, I really think this watch is great looking especially with the new case. I'm going to have to see one in person, there is just something I find so cool about a sub with PCL and a blue bezel.

While I love YG, it just doesn't work day in and day out with my lifestyle. How does WG compare to SS in terms of daily wear? I work at a desk, so its not like I'm doing manual labor.

Vipes · 21 January 2022, 06:47 AM

I have one and really like it. Love the black dial with blue bezel. A few ADs I’ve spoken with mentioned they only get a couple a year (don’t really know how true this is).

RazorD · 21 January 2022, 06:52 AM

I have and love it. I don’t think ADs get many of them and there’s little hype around them (for now at least). Huge fan!

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joli160 · 21 January 2022, 07:08 AM

I have the older one and it’s an amazing watch. The new one looks great as well.
If you can get it for a decent price I would buy one.

bradyb · 21 January 2022, 10:53 AM

I picked up this new version mostly for the 1mm wider bracelet and think it's about perfect. Excellent proportions between the case, lug width, and bracelet. No more fat lugs!

Enjoying the heck out of it and grey prices this month are about the same as retail + sales tax (?)

I like the Smurf nickname for the previous blue/blue model, but this really isn't a Smurf (or Cookie Monster or Blueberry Sub).

What is it?

BMWMotoRider · 21 January 2022, 04:24 PM

One of my favorite PM references but would love it more with a blue dial and black bezel. Better yet, a blue to black fade dial similar to the James Cameron DS.

Xtralarg · 21 January 2022, 04:31 PM

Love the WG sub but I prefer the WG GMT.

Booth9999 · 21 January 2022, 04:42 PM

If everything goes well this year I’ll get one as a celebration. It seems to be the same price grey as it is AD if you add sales tax.

amphr1 · 21 January 2022, 06:03 PM

Just saw this review. Pretty good viewing.

$40,000 Rolex Submariner. Why?: https://youtu.be/Dfy0Zlal9pI

HL65 · 21 January 2022, 06:41 PM

I own one and can say that it is one of my favorite Rolex. The new case and bracelet along with the other upgrades make this a great looking and super comfortable watch to wear. If you can get one I would definitely recommend!7219C2A4-2F45-4FBE-B329-715AB0C019DF.jpeg

93 Turbo · 21 January 2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I own one and can say that it is one of my favorite Rolex. The new case and bracelet along with the other upgrades make this a great looking and super comfortable watch to wear. If you can get one I would definitely recommend!Attachment 1268465

Excluding the PCL's this is such a fly under the radar watch compared the previous iteration... Wear this bad boy in great health. J

HL65 · 21 January 2022, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 Turbo

Excluding the PCL's this is such a fly under the radar watch compared the previous iteration... Wear this bad boy in great health. J

Thanks

RazorD · 21 January 2022, 08:48 PM

Well if we’re adding pictures, I might as well contribute.

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Spurman · 21 January 2022, 08:54 PM

Very nice classy under the radar gold watch

Benzsiam · 21 January 2022, 09:08 PM

This is gorgeous timepiece and very classy.

brandrea · 21 January 2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I own one and can say that it is one of my favorite Rolex. The new case and bracelet along with the other upgrades make this a great looking and super comfortable watch to wear. If you can get one I would definitely recommend!Attachment 1268465

Outstanding photo as usual Ken

grogu · 21 January 2022, 09:26 PM

I think this is a sleeper grey prices will rise IMO.

will wait for john mayer to review one on talking watches 3.

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Benzsiam · 21 January 2022, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Janneman12345

I think this is a sleeper grey prices will rise IMO.

will wait for john mayer to review one on talking watches 3.

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I think John Mayer talked about WG Daytona blue dial and YG Daytona green dial on the same talking watches but only YG Daytona green dial that went up really high.

grogu · 21 January 2022, 10:11 PM

I know , but there is something about this sub i don’t know why

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HL65 · 21 January 2022, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Outstanding photo as usual Ken

Thanks Brian!

agsstructures · 21 January 2022, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

I own one and can say that it is one of my favorite Rolex. The new case and bracelet along with the other upgrades make this a great looking and super comfortable watch to wear. If you can get one I would definitely recommend!Attachment 1268465

Beautiful

roadie1 · 21 January 2022, 10:51 PM

Both models are nice but I personally prefer the blue dial. It’s so fun and lively!

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HL65 · 22 January 2022, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by agsstructures

Beautiful

Thanks

csong825 · 22 January 2022, 01:31 AM

You’re Terrific just uploaded a nice video on this watch yesterday.

I get the merits of a full WG sport watch but if I was going to drop $40k, I’d want YG or RG to show off on the occasions I wear it.

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21 January 2022, 05:02 AM	#1
Z06C5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: US Posts: 5	WG 41mm Submariner It seems that a lot of conversations dominate the usual players; starbucks, batman, pepsi, daytona, etc. (I'm not a big fan of these nicknames, but they are what they are). Can someone educate me on the 41mm WG Sub? I'm a huge fan of the look of the watch, but am curious how hard is it to get at an AD? It appears on the grey market that it doesn't change hands for a huge premium, so it might be a good alternative to some of the SS references today. Any actual owners here? I have a black dial Daytona in my collection, that I bought way before the market really got crazy.

21 January 2022, 05:28 AM	#5
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,431	I bought the older model with blue face in July and absolutely love it. I’m sure it doesn’t get as much attention as if it was yellow gold, but I prefer that. If you have the chance to get either the older model or this one go for it. I’d bet you won’t regret it. Good luck __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

21 January 2022, 07:08 AM	#10
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	I have the older one and it’s an amazing watch. The new one looks great as well. If you can get it for a decent price I would buy one. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 January 2022, 06:41 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I own one and can say that it is one of my favorite Rolex. The new case and bracelet along with the other upgrades make this a great looking and super comfortable watch to wear. If you can get one I would definitely recommend!7219C2A4-2F45-4FBE-B329-715AB0C019DF.jpeg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 January 2022, 05:13 AM	#2
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,095	It's a very understated watch for what it is. It's on my AD's wish list. I mean it's fetching 10k above MSRP, so it's not like it's not loved. I think it's hard for a submariner's price to go above some of the Daytona. Maybe that's why it hasn't skyrocketed. It's also kinda inside baseball, where 99% of people looking at the watch probably thinks it's a bit more special than your typical submariner, but not that it's a class above, but watch guys knows a blue submariner has always been PM only.

21 January 2022, 05:22 AM	#3
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Once you put on a WG Sub, all other will just not be the same. I have the older version and did not get it when they were cheaper (that's relative). I do not think they are readily available as nothing really is right now in terms of Rolex AD's. Your best bet is to get one from a trusted seller if you really want one. The newer one is trading for a bit less than the DC'd blue dial version and not that much higher than an AD.

21 January 2022, 05:25 AM	#4
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Tried it on at my AD and it was a very nice watch! Much nicer in person than in pics for sure. I'd agree that the premium isnt terrible relative to most other Rolex.

21 January 2022, 05:37 AM	#6
Marantz2270 Banned Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA Posts: 48	I think about this watch from time to time, and would love to own it one day. Would be nice if it still had a colored dial, but nice and understated in its current iteration. My main draw to the watch is PM married with the convenience of glide lock (chef's kiss).

21 January 2022, 06:14 AM	#7
Z06C5 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: US Posts: 5	These responses have been great, I really think this watch is great looking especially with the new case. I'm going to have to see one in person, there is just something I find so cool about a sub with PCL and a blue bezel. While I love YG, it just doesn't work day in and day out with my lifestyle. How does WG compare to SS in terms of daily wear? I work at a desk, so its not like I'm doing manual labor.

21 January 2022, 06:47 AM	#8
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	I have one and really like it. Love the black dial with blue bezel. A few ADs I’ve spoken with mentioned they only get a couple a year (don’t really know how true this is).

21 January 2022, 06:52 AM	#9
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	I have and love it. I don’t think ADs get many of them and there’s little hype around them (for now at least). Huge fan! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2022, 10:53 AM	#11
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	I picked up this new version mostly for the 1mm wider bracelet and think it's about perfect. Excellent proportions between the case, lug width, and bracelet. No more fat lugs! Enjoying the heck out of it and grey prices this month are about the same as retail + sales tax (?) I like the Smurf nickname for the previous blue/blue model, but this really isn't a Smurf (or Cookie Monster or Blueberry Sub). What is it?

21 January 2022, 04:24 PM	#12
BMWMotoRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: United States Posts: 119	One of my favorite PM references but would love it more with a blue dial and black bezel. Better yet, a blue to black fade dial similar to the James Cameron DS.

21 January 2022, 04:31 PM	#13
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	Love the WG sub but I prefer the WG GMT.

21 January 2022, 04:42 PM	#14
Booth9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 435	If everything goes well this year I’ll get one as a celebration. It seems to be the same price grey as it is AD if you add sales tax.

21 January 2022, 06:03 PM	#15
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,095	Just saw this review. Pretty good viewing. $40,000 Rolex Submariner. Why?: https://youtu.be/Dfy0Zlal9pI

21 January 2022, 08:48 PM	#19
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Well if we’re adding pictures, I might as well contribute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2022, 08:54 PM	#20
Spurman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 198	Very nice classy under the radar gold watch

21 January 2022, 09:08 PM	#21
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	This is gorgeous timepiece and very classy.

21 January 2022, 09:26 PM	#23
grogu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Nederland Watch: 116500LN Posts: 69	I think this is a sleeper grey prices will rise IMO. will wait for john mayer to review one on talking watches 3. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

21 January 2022, 10:11 PM	#25
grogu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Nederland Watch: 116500LN Posts: 69	I know , but there is something about this sub i don’t know why Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

21 January 2022, 10:51 PM	#28
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	Both models are nice but I personally prefer the blue dial. It’s so fun and lively! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 01:31 AM	#30
csong825 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: New England Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 94	You’re Terrific just uploaded a nice video on this watch yesterday. I get the merits of a full WG sport watch but if I was going to drop $40k, I’d want YG or RG to show off on the occasions I wear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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