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Old 21 October 2017, 03:23 AM   #1
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Bumblebee vs Red Sub

So What would you choose?

Same value watches.

Red Sub all original, in an like NOS condition! Don’t think I’ve ever seen one as nice.
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Old 21 October 2017, 03:26 AM   #2
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Bee. There is one for sale here in perfect condition at a great price. Complete too.
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Old 21 October 2017, 04:57 AM   #3
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The red sub hands down. NOS condition red sub for bumblebee price? Point me in that direction if you pass! Unless I'm way out of touch with bumblebee prices.
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Old 21 October 2017, 05:28 AM   #4
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I love AP but the bumblebee doesn't do it for me, too much yellow. I love the End of Days though so I do like yellow and black.


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Old 21 October 2017, 06:25 AM   #5
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The red sub hands down. NOS condition red sub for bumblebee price? Point me in that direction if you pass! Unless I'm way out of touch with bumblebee prices.
been looking at this one for awhile. Dont need another diver but love the red and limited numbers.

http://www.motionintime.com/watches/...01stood002ca03

Here's their ebay listing

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Audemars-Pi...E5n9AT6a1d3FvA
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Old 21 October 2017, 07:13 AM   #6
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Which MK on red sub?
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Old 21 October 2017, 07:46 AM   #7
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Love APs as well but I prefer the Sub, especially the SD43, easily over the bumble which is just too small and gimmicky for me personally.
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Old 21 October 2017, 09:41 AM   #8
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If it’s not Bumblebee I say yes but in this condition I will tell you Sub
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:23 AM   #9
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Old 21 October 2017, 10:56 AM   #10
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Red sub - classic
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Old 21 October 2017, 11:31 AM   #11
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Red sub. I like the Bee, but there are other ROOs that I prefer
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Old 21 October 2017, 12:28 PM   #12
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red sub

i've never really liked the bumblebee... a bit too sporty, not as versatile
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Old 21 October 2017, 01:45 PM   #13
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been looking at this one for awhile. Dont need another diver but love the red and limited numbers.

http://www.motionintime.com/watches/...01stood002ca03

Here's their ebay listing

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Love APs as well but I prefer the Sub, especially the SD43, easily over the bumble which is just too small and gimmicky for me personally.
Okay now I am lost

I assumed red sub to mean 1680 red...likely MKIII-MKV.
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Old 21 October 2017, 06:18 PM   #14
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Which MK on red sub?
MKV. All original.
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Old 21 October 2017, 06:24 PM   #15
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I too am lost. I automatically assumed red sub to be a red submariner...or red subdials, but I'm not sure either of these is the topic of discussion. Someone then posted a link of a diver with a redline. Can someone clarify?
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Old 21 October 2017, 06:51 PM   #16
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I’m talking about the Rolex 1680 Red Submariner.

Not the Audemars Scuba.
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Old 21 October 2017, 07:01 PM   #17
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The way I see it the red sub is more of a collectors/vintage item that will hold value much better than the AP. However the red sub isn't gonna match that lambo with yellow stitching on its seats as well as the bumblebee!

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Old 21 October 2017, 09:13 PM   #18
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The red Submariner for me.
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Old 21 October 2017, 11:05 PM   #19
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MKV. All original.
Sounds good, altho MK 4 would be my choice.
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Old 22 October 2017, 01:10 AM   #20
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Old 22 October 2017, 01:30 AM   #21
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The way I see it the red sub is more of a collectors/vintage item that will hold value much better than the AP. However the red sub isn't gonna match that lambo with yellow stitching on its seats as well as the bumblebee!

Good luck!
Well then it's a good thing Andreas drives a defender

One I drooled over for a few hours when he shared pics with us
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Old 22 October 2017, 01:34 AM   #22
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A crispy red sub vs bumblebee? I think you know my answer. I’m a sucker for crispy reds
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Old 22 October 2017, 06:16 PM   #23
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Well then it's a good thing Andreas drives a defender

One I drooled over for a few hours when he shared pics with us
Yes, I don't need to worry about the yellow stitching on a Lambo.
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Old 22 October 2017, 07:03 PM   #24
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I would choose the Bumblebee, a friend of mine just got one, and it is just more original than a sub, whichever sub, and AP is something else than Rolex, but he lives in Phuket, and dresses sport/casual, so no problem for him to wear it all the time, he has a white dial Milgauss when he needs something more discrete...
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Old 23 October 2017, 12:32 AM   #25
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I would choose the Bumblebee, a friend of mine just got one, and it is just more original than a sub, whichever sub, and AP is something else than Rolex, but he lives in Phuket, and dresses sport/casual, so no problem for him to wear it all the time, he has a white dial Milgauss when he needs something more discrete...
an AP bee is more original than a vintage sub

Clearly you don't understand the significance of vintage..
These vintage rolex sports pieces have paved the way in terms of looks and functionality for the modern day pieces that are out today... A vintage sub is as original as it gets.
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Old 23 October 2017, 03:12 AM   #26
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So... I made my choice.

Pretty nice one if you ask me. Can't believe the condition of this 3,1M serial case!!!
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Old 23 October 2017, 12:21 PM   #27
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Old 23 October 2017, 12:34 PM   #28
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Good choice! A timeless classic.
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Old 23 October 2017, 12:43 PM   #29
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Congratulations again Andreas, love it!
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Old 23 October 2017, 01:31 PM   #30
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You made the right choice my friend. Enjoy that beauty
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