you might not like WG Sub but...

[Psmith]

Personally, I love the "Smurfmariner" blue Sub. However, for those who don't there is a nice SS/blue diver alternative...


Cheers

[physicist]

How much does an Oris like that cost?

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by physicist

How much does an Oris like that cost?

I think this model (47mm, small seconds) is around US$1200, and it is usually easy to get a discount with Oris.
It also comes in black with a rather funky orange lume.

There is a 44mm version (with sweep second hand) which I think is around US$900. I used to own one of these but flipped in a year or so ago - great watch

www.oris.ch


Cheers

[Psmith]

If you want a WG/Blue diver, with no PCLs (or even CLs) and in a nice shade of 'cobalt' blue........

[hflee55]

the smurf is pretty cool. i like it. wish it was cheaper.

[tthopp05]

Originally Posted by cody10911

once that baby comes out in SS, people are going to be lining up to grab it. the ceramic bezel and mazi dial, and possibly improved class will make it the most popular rolex when it comes out in SS, even though its already the most popular

Most popular

[tthopp05]

Originally Posted by Psmith

If you want a WG/Blue diver, with no PCLs (or even CLs) and in a nice shade of 'cobalt' blue........

That is nice

[Spare201]

Originally Posted by cmr

i will have to see the black one in person next to my gmt2c and just as importantly see the price. i am worried it will just look like a version with less functions of what i already have.

That is actually quite accurate. The New GMT already has a triplock crown on it. All Rolex is going to do is change the finishing on the bracelet and change the bezel. *maybe* put a glidelock clasp on it.

5yrs down the road when you can ACTUALLY go into a dealer and find one in the case, that is.

[gigibelloparis]

Originally Posted by BigHat

1. The only "barracudas" 99.9999% of Rolex owners need to fear are weird chicks in the bar.

2. Dive? No, not really. Sure you can and some of the more esteemed members here have done so recently, but more as a lark than day to day use. I'd say with complete confidence 99% of Subs never see everything deeper than the kitchen sink. Interestingly, more people probably wear them with a tux then dive with them. As this is the case, dressing it up a tad makes sense.
Don't like the polished center links? ScotchBrite them dull; much easier than the reverse.

+1

I am an experienced diver with 200+ dives - never put my Sub on ... too afraid to hurt it and lose big bucks !

NB: I didn't think of the problem with barracuda/glossy finish, but it is definitely true.

[Jason Judd]

I, for one, can't wait to see the newer version...but I truly love the classic look of the 14060!

[ESKO]

I love white gold, there is just something about having a watch which metal is highly values, same with Platinum.

Stainless steel is very nice to look at but the raw material itself, is of little value!

[QueueCumber]

I love both blues (the SS/YG and WG). They look great with a pair of blue-jeans. A casual look for a casual watch... ;)

[bt63]

:-))

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by gigibelloparis

+1

I am an experienced diver with 200+ dives - never put my Sub on ... too afraid to hurt it and lose big bucks !

NB: I didn't think of the problem with barracuda/glossy finish, but it is definitely true.

Exactly. I have a Tag for diving. I could care less if my Tag mistakenly rubs against a reef...

[badllam]

I agree I wish they had chosen a diff blue, darker would have been nicer.