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Jcy90 · 24 January 2020, 12:18 PM

Hi All,

I have been a staunch 5 digit supporter for the better part of 10 years! Until recently... I tried on my friend’s 114060 and fell in love. The quality and robustness of the bracelet, the bright lume, the shiny ceramic made me fall in love with the 6 digit references so much so that I replaced my 5 digit pieces with their 6 digit counterparts. Please see the transformation below! I am super happy and thoroughly enjoy the upgrades! My fellow TRFers Please tell me do you prefer the 5 digit models or the 6 digit models & why?

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Jcy90 · 24 January 2020, 12:21 PM

Sorry, picture of 5 digit posted twice for some reason!

pepsiretail · 24 January 2020, 12:25 PM

It's all your call but I like the choice

Enjoy!

MTdweller · 24 January 2020, 12:27 PM

Well done, sir! Nice trade.

watchmework · 24 January 2020, 12:28 PM

I prefer the 6 digit GMT and the 5 digit Sub

abozz · 24 January 2020, 12:30 PM

I wear Rolex for 30 years and the modern Rolex are the best! I'm a modern Rolex fan.

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justintime1986 · 24 January 2020, 12:32 PM

nice choices... have fun with them.

stratguy · 24 January 2020, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmework

I prefer the 6 digit GMT and the 5 digit Sub

It's funny, but for me it's the opposite.

IR201 · 24 January 2020, 12:34 PM

I would do the same, in fact I did, congrats!

subtona · 24 January 2020, 12:35 PM

Perf3ct duo before and after.

stratguy · 24 January 2020, 12:35 PM

Congrats. I've recently become a 6 digit convert. I will never go back now. When you compare a 14060 and 114060 side by side, it becomes very clear. Enjoy your new watches.

bobabreath · 24 January 2020, 12:36 PM

The 5-digits weren't too shabby to begin with.

Dr.Smellody · 24 January 2020, 12:46 PM

Five. They are perfect and balanced. Six are just awkward in all ways...

Doc Savage · 24 January 2020, 12:56 PM

Nice upgrade!

I owned a 5 digit SS Sub (before they made the newer model), but if I was going to buy another one today, I would go with the 6 digit.

cdubg21 · 24 January 2020, 01:02 PM

6 all the way. 5 digit bracelet feels cheap to me and no glidelock. Six digit bracelet is lightyears ahead IMO

Rogdogg · 24 January 2020, 01:12 PM

I prefer the 6-digit references too, but it's by a narrow margin.
I much prefer the solid bracelets of the 6-digits.

gtnator · 24 January 2020, 01:26 PM

I like both and have both and plan on keeping both. BUT if I could only have one, it’d be a modern 6 digit. But I’m glad I can choose both!

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4vCoupe · 24 January 2020, 01:33 PM

I like both, each have their own special qualities.

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Erin07 · 24 January 2020, 01:41 PM

6 digit all the way for me. The bracelets and clasps on 6 digit are miles better than than 5 digit. That being said I still love the brighter color of aluminium bezel on 5 digit GMT which is why I currently own 2 of the 6 digit Rolex and one 16710 Pepsi.
I think it is a trade off here, do you have any particular thing that you really like on the older model to for go the much more superior build quality of the modern day Rolex? There are reasons why some of the older/vintage/transitional models price are significant higher than the current model which are still under production.
I would say go with the one that really "speak" to you. No matter its 5 or 6 digit, any Rolex should last a life time :)

Fat_ninja · 24 January 2020, 01:42 PM

Enjoy it:)

Tom5518 · 24 January 2020, 01:46 PM

With the exception of my dad's Air King X-serial with a blue dial and an X-serial two tone Datejust, my Rolex's are all six digits. So from looking at my watches you would think I prefer six digits, and I do love them. But darnit, there is something about those five digit sports models. The 5 digit sub is about perfect, as well as a 5 digit Pepsi. Some say the bracelets are not as nice as the 6 digits, and I tend to agree, but who cares. The 5 digits are what I lusted after when I was a few years away from jumping in to the game and they are still magical to me.

So, to recap, I love both the 6 and 5 digits. A lotta words to say about nothing.

siempreko · 24 January 2020, 01:59 PM

I also upgraded from a 5 to a 6, with my 13LB. Truly an upgrade in every way, for my taste! I appreciate the beauty of the 5, but I LOVE the 6!

seabass23 · 24 January 2020, 02:03 PM

6 digit sub! I miss my 5 but not enough to go back.

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Romeojk · 24 January 2020, 02:12 PM

Since you've owned both I think I'd like to hear more about why you switched over?

For me, 6 digit. 114060

Reason is simple. I'm lazy.

I don't want to take care of it or worry about it and I just want it to work. Plus I hear my bracelet is more comfortable and a better fit, which again is less to worry about.

Congrats, they look great

iTreelex · 24 January 2020, 02:16 PM

Rolex always moves forward.

Odie-r · 24 January 2020, 02:33 PM

Nice pair. Well played.

Car32 · 24 January 2020, 02:50 PM

Started with 6 digit. Adding 5s now. Find the proportions better. 5 digit bracelets not and issue as have ones with SELs. Feel almost as study (other than clasp)

WS9D · 24 January 2020, 02:58 PM

For the sub, I prefer the 6 digit, for the GMT, the 5 digit. I love how I can transform mine from pepsi to coke to LN and back. Add the jubilee bracelet and it's rocking.

Rori · 24 January 2020, 03:02 PM

You can't g wrong. You described key features of the new generation that make all the difference.
However, it would have been a dream collection "to me" if I could have them all. Old vs new duets.

Rolextellstime · 24 January 2020, 03:04 PM

I did just that years ago. The quality and robustness can't even be compared. Much prefer the toughness and quality of the 6 digit over 5 digit references.

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24 January 2020, 12:18 PM	#1
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Collection Transformed Major Upgrades! Hi All, I have been a staunch 5 digit supporter for the better part of 10 years! Until recently... I tried on my friend’s 114060 and fell in love. The quality and robustness of the bracelet, the bright lume, the shiny ceramic made me fall in love with the 6 digit references so much so that I replaced my 5 digit pieces with their 6 digit counterparts. Please see the transformation below! I am super happy and thoroughly enjoy the upgrades! My fellow TRFers Please tell me do you prefer the 5 digit models or the 6 digit models & why? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 12:35 PM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Perf3ct duo before and after. __________________

24 January 2020, 12:56 PM	#14
Doc Savage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,646	Nice upgrade! I owned a 5 digit SS Sub (before they made the newer model), but if I was going to buy another one today, I would go with the 6 digit. __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

24 January 2020, 01:12 PM	#16
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	I prefer the 6-digit references too, but it's by a narrow margin. I much prefer the solid bracelets of the 6-digits. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

24 January 2020, 02:33 PM	#26
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Nice pair. Well played. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

24 January 2020, 12:21 PM	#2
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Sorry, picture of 5 digit posted twice for some reason!

24 January 2020, 12:25 PM	#3
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	It's all your call but I like the choice Enjoy!

24 January 2020, 12:27 PM	#4
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	Well done, sir! Nice trade.

24 January 2020, 12:28 PM	#5
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I prefer the 6 digit GMT and the 5 digit Sub

24 January 2020, 12:30 PM	#6
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I wear Rolex for 30 years and the modern Rolex are the best! I'm a modern Rolex fan. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 12:32 PM	#7
justintime1986 Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 70	nice choices... have fun with them.

24 January 2020, 12:34 PM	#9
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	I would do the same, in fact I did, congrats!

24 January 2020, 12:35 PM	#11
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Congrats. I've recently become a 6 digit convert. I will never go back now. When you compare a 14060 and 114060 side by side, it becomes very clear. Enjoy your new watches.

24 January 2020, 12:36 PM	#12
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	The 5-digits weren't too shabby to begin with.

24 January 2020, 12:46 PM	#13
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Five. They are perfect and balanced. Six are just awkward in all ways...

24 January 2020, 01:02 PM	#15
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	6 all the way. 5 digit bracelet feels cheap to me and no glidelock. Six digit bracelet is lightyears ahead IMO

24 January 2020, 01:26 PM	#17
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	I like both and have both and plan on keeping both. BUT if I could only have one, it’d be a modern 6 digit. But I’m glad I can choose both! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 01:33 PM	#18
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 787	I like both, each have their own special qualities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

24 January 2020, 01:41 PM	#19
Erin07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Dhananya Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: Ex1,SubC, Pepsi Posts: 29	6 digit all the way for me. The bracelets and clasps on 6 digit are miles better than than 5 digit. That being said I still love the brighter color of aluminium bezel on 5 digit GMT which is why I currently own 2 of the 6 digit Rolex and one 16710 Pepsi. I think it is a trade off here, do you have any particular thing that you really like on the older model to for go the much more superior build quality of the modern day Rolex? There are reasons why some of the older/vintage/transitional models price are significant higher than the current model which are still under production. I would say go with the one that really "speak" to you. No matter its 5 or 6 digit, any Rolex should last a life time :)

24 January 2020, 01:42 PM	#20
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Enjoy it:)

24 January 2020, 01:46 PM	#21
Tom5518 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Michigan Watch: Air King Posts: 1,111	With the exception of my dad's Air King X-serial with a blue dial and an X-serial two tone Datejust, my Rolex's are all six digits. So from looking at my watches you would think I prefer six digits, and I do love them. But darnit, there is something about those five digit sports models. The 5 digit sub is about perfect, as well as a 5 digit Pepsi. Some say the bracelets are not as nice as the 6 digits, and I tend to agree, but who cares. The 5 digits are what I lusted after when I was a few years away from jumping in to the game and they are still magical to me. So, to recap, I love both the 6 and 5 digits. A lotta words to say about nothing.

24 January 2020, 01:59 PM	#22
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	I also upgraded from a 5 to a 6, with my 13LB. Truly an upgrade in every way, for my taste! I appreciate the beauty of the 5, but I LOVE the 6!

24 January 2020, 02:03 PM	#23
seabass23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Matt Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: 16710 Posts: 30	6 digit sub! I miss my 5 but not enough to go back. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

24 January 2020, 02:12 PM	#24
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,916	Since you've owned both I think I'd like to hear more about why you switched over? For me, 6 digit. 114060 Reason is simple. I'm lazy. I don't want to take care of it or worry about it and I just want it to work. Plus I hear my bracelet is more comfortable and a better fit, which again is less to worry about. Congrats, they look great

24 January 2020, 02:16 PM	#25
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	Rolex always moves forward.

24 January 2020, 02:50 PM	#27
Car32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 368	Started with 6 digit. Adding 5s now. Find the proportions better. 5 digit bracelets not and issue as have ones with SELs. Feel almost as study (other than clasp)

24 January 2020, 02:58 PM	#28
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,371	For the sub, I prefer the 6 digit, for the GMT, the 5 digit. I love how I can transform mine from pepsi to coke to LN and back. Add the jubilee bracelet and it's rocking.

24 January 2020, 03:02 PM	#29
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	You can't g wrong. You described key features of the new generation that make all the difference. However, it would have been a dream collection "to me" if I could have them all. Old vs new duets. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

24 January 2020, 03:04 PM	#30
Rolextellstime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 714	I did just that years ago. The quality and robustness can't even be compared. Much prefer the toughness and quality of the 6 digit over 5 digit references. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

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