Submariner best watch ever produced ?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by peterskinner

You consider a date a 'complication'? I would have thought the sheer simplicity of the design is a key attraction. Even more so the no date model.

Anyhthîng beyond hours and minutes is a complication in my books

[Snoop_]

Not the greatest but one of the most Iconic watches. The Sub may be greatest diver watch ever.


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[Gerry62]

My answer is yes, having a Rolex Submariner on your wrist is a great feeling for me.

[Rags]

I don't know if I would say it's the greatest rolex ever produced but I will say it's one of the most popular Rolexes & I love mine.

[Glockman131]

I have several Rolex's, from 2007 to 2015, I recently purchased a 2015 "HULK" Sub, it is a beautiful offering from Rolex and is built like a tank! If you like Rolex, the Sub is a must have for your collection!

[landroverking]

Don't get me wrong. I love Rolex and vintage Subs and Sub Dates. Not a fan of the C models.
Best watch or Rolex ever produced? Not even close.
Most would say it's a model with more complicates.

[garyfromleeds]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

My answer is yes, having a Rolex Submariner on your wrist is a great feeling for me.

Nice trio

[Hpozzuoli]

I think the DJ is iconic Rolex. In a very close second would be the DD then toss it up to any number of sub configurations.

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I think the Glidelock was the gamechanger. It propelled the sub to a completely different level.

Absolutely! The ability to micro-adjust throughout the day is amazing.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Anyhthîng beyond hours and minutes is a complication in my books

Spot on.

[Wingman244]

My dislike of the Sub and the "image" around it kept me away from Rolex. I agree with the comments of Rolex is better defined by the DJ and DD and probably the Daytona. Next on my list would be the Omega Speedmaster moon watch. Then maybe the sub. In terms of "iconic" I would put it to middle-back of the 1st round. (since we are in the middle of the NFL draft)

To be honest, before I started reading this forum I would have never considered the Sub, now, I can see myself getting a ND Sub in the future. But it's down on my list and the Sea Dweller would probably get picked over the Sub for my collection.

[joejoe1225]

100% Yes - in my opinion.

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

Nice trio

Thank You Gary

[iliketime]

hunting for the no date atm. the submariner is one of the most recognizable rolex, thats why my first was the explorer ii. under the radar. i said to myself i was never gonna buy a rolex, but here i am, already going after a second

[Scream]

Originally Posted by mailman

Mine too. It also opened the door for me to discover other models and brands.

x2 (like my new Daytona 116520!)

[volvo]

Yes yes and yes nothing beats the old sub!

[Anthon]

Seems like there are two groups of Rolex owners. The ones who start with a Sub, and the ones who eventually end up with a Sub although they don't really like the prospect :)

[visualplane]

The submariner is one of the most copied design. That says a lot.

[iliketime]

Originally Posted by visualplane

The submariner is one of the most copied design. That says a lot.

if you can't beat them join them

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by mailman

mine too. It also opened the door for me to discover other models and brands.

+1. Still love it, in many ways still my favourite watch.

[Askewww]

Yes

[psychokandy]

Submariner is the model that makes me liked Rolex.

[garyfromleeds]

The subs evolution has come so far it now seems almost impossible that any further improvements could be had , the sub is like the Picasso of the watch world .

[scubadiver1]

I view all Rolex models as greats to be honest but for me many years ago the Submariner was the first Rolex I seen and wanted one from that point, so not the greatest but one of a long list of Rolex greatest models in my opinion and yes I now own a Sub c at long last

[garyfromleeds]

It seems the love for the submariner is immense and we've almost all owned one at some point or currently have one or more !

No other model seems to have that mass market appeal .

I carnt think of a reason why it isn't the best Rolex of all time because of the love it's given to so many

[peterskinner]

Originally Posted by visualplane

The submariner is one of the most copied design. That says a lot.

I suppose you might say that the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the most copied design..as it predates the first Submariner and includes the key features of the subsequent Sub.
In truth, given the strict requirements of a real divers watch...when their performance actually mattered to divers...various models will end up looking quite similar. The essence of the Sub is that it was so well-made by a very prominent company.
I've owned several; now I seem to prefer Grand Seiko for a divers watch, a Rolex for everything else. Perhaps it's age?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

It seems the love for the submariner is immense and we've almost all owned one at some point or currently have one or more !

No other model seems to have that mass market appeal .

I carnt think of a reason why it isn't the best Rolex of all time because of the love it's given to so many

Actually the DJs out sell the Subs so if market appeal is the deciding factor that would make the DJ the leader.

[garyfromleeds]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Actually the DJs out sell the Subs so if market appeal is the deciding factor that would make the DJ the leader.

The Datejusts out sell the subs ? Really ?

[tomchicago]

You write it like this for the millenials:

Best. Watch. Ever.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

You write it like this for the millenials:

Best. Watch. Ever.

lol, exactly