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23 March 2019, 02:01 AM | #31 |
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I have no idea. I like the fact they upgraded the line with no fuss, but I find the new model to be a head-scratcher. Not only is its size an anomaly within the line, but also (thankfully) no other YM has that mismatched handset.
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23 March 2019, 02:06 AM | #32 |
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It keeps the soul of the Submariner. Just keep that, don’t change anything.
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23 March 2019, 02:07 AM | #33 |
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It’s not a model to keep messing with. I’m honestly glad they’ve left it alone.
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23 March 2019, 02:40 AM | #34 | |
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To me this screams like a move from another brand, not Rolex. Their YM line is a mess right now. You have a YM1, a YM2 that is both larger and a different function watch altogether. Then the YM42 takes the new DJ41 style naming convention and upsize....Shouldn't this be the YM2 And the YM2 should just be the YM Chronograph Not as streamlined as I would expect from management at Rolex |
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23 March 2019, 02:57 AM | #35 |
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Love it as it is. Would loved to see a blue dial/bezel SS version though (as long as it’s never on a jubilee)
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23 March 2019, 03:23 AM | #36 | |
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23 March 2019, 03:39 AM | #37 | |
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23 March 2019, 03:48 AM | #38 |
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Wonder why Rolex stagger installing new movements, surely it would be more cost effective to fit the new movements to all watches (of the same size).
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23 March 2019, 06:40 AM | #39 |
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23 March 2019, 10:02 AM | #40 |
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Underwhelming as far as I'm concerned. The market needed a new Sub, or at least I did! Not even the latest 3235 movement, shocking.
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23 March 2019, 10:05 AM | #41 |
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Agreed. A simple movement upgrade would pose no threat. However, in light of what Rolex did to the GMT line this year (wholesale elimination of a number of options, complete redundancy of others, forced bracelet style depending on metal grade), I do have a concern what Rolex might do with the Sub line when they get around to updating it. If they just drop in movements like they did with the rest of the YM lineup, that's fine; likewise if they judiciously add or discontinue a color combo here or there. If they use a heavy hand to tinker with aesthetics and offerings, though, they could easily screw it up.
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23 March 2019, 10:19 AM | #42 |
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I'm happy with the Submariner as is. It has a great look, nice size, great bracelet and durable proven movement. But no doubt it will get the new movement next year to simplify production across the lines. I just hope they don't start putting a jubilee on it! My 2 cents. Cheers!
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23 March 2019, 10:38 PM | #43 |
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keep the sub the way it is. I love it.
but just saying...a SS sub, blue dial/blue ceramic bezel....now I'd love that too! |
23 March 2019, 10:46 PM | #44 |
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Love the 14060. Don’t see Rolex slimming down lugs. Maxi case is here to stay.
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23 March 2019, 10:51 PM | #45 |
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Folks, it's the 'supercase'.
(And I love it.)
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24 March 2019, 03:40 AM | #46 |
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Right time to buy a 14060(M) before they get more expensive. ;-)
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24 March 2019, 03:42 AM | #47 |
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24 March 2019, 03:55 AM | #48 |
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I love my maxi case on my 114060. What really want on the Sub line is Matte dial with upgraded movement with a higher power reserve. My Tudor BB58 has 70hr power reserve vs 48Hr on my SubC.
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24 March 2019, 04:55 AM | #49 |
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It a maxi fan at all. Hope they move back to the thinner lugs.
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24 March 2019, 06:40 AM | #50 |
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Next year...
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24 March 2019, 06:41 AM | #51 |
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24 March 2019, 06:57 AM | #52 |
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...err that would be the 16610LV then..
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24 March 2019, 07:28 AM | #53 |
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24 March 2019, 07:36 AM | #54 |
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I like it as it is, if they do upgrade it in the future I hope they do NOT replace to a Jubilee bracelet. They should keep the SUB on the Oyster.
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24 March 2019, 10:32 AM | #55 |
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You create too many expectations too soon... The previous model lasted more than 20 years without significant design changes, it is still in it's midlife.
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24 March 2019, 10:54 AM | #56 |
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They got the Sub perfect already, so why mess with it? I can see maybe later this year, or next year, putting in the new movement. That's about it, though. My 114060 can live quite nicely without even the new movement, or any other changes.
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24 March 2019, 12:37 PM | #57 |
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I consider my watches as jewellery. I like the GMT on the Oyster and the Jubilee bracket. I like the current sub, and in all metals. But to me all the divers should only ever come with the Oyster bracelet.
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24 March 2019, 12:49 PM | #58 | |
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I don't see Rolex going back to a case design on one of their signature watches that was essentially unchanged for 40 years. If you want one, you can find one. Just not at an AD. But there are still plenty of NOS even available. Just expensive. |
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24 March 2019, 12:53 PM | #59 |
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16610 5 digit is a better watch all round. 5513 even more so. More isn’t always better, especially when form doesn’t follow function. The maxi case solves a problem that nobody ever had, when did a sub case experience lug failure that would warrant extra metal/girth being added? Aesthetics then? I don’t concur and find the maxi case disproportionate.
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Good point
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