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j1224 · 24 June 2011, 07:04 AM

Hey Guys -

Today is actually a said day for me...on my last visit to this forum I was the owner of a beautiful datejust - of which i was selling to purchase a sub. Sold the datejust, but never did pull the trigger on the sub....so i have been wearing a swiss army ever since (i know). I guess it worked out well in a way because I am definitely in favor of every update made to the SS Sub. The only problem I am having is the hefty 8,000 sticker at my AD plus 6.25% sales tax. I have gone to multiple AD's and have tried multiple forms of negotiating, I can not even find an AD to credit me enough on the watch to eat up the sales tax. I agree in the grand scheme of things...that there is no difference between 8,000 and 8500...but that is not whats keeping me from buying....

I would love to know if people in this forum actually feel the watch is worth the price in general...any thoughts either way would be greatly appreciated...

thank you!

bscepter · 24 June 2011, 07:10 AM

buy a gray-market 16610 non-ceramic sub. it's the "classic sub-date" and it can be had for under $6k.

dcash0615 · 24 June 2011, 07:11 AM

Great model Rolex. Either buy from one of the trusted sellers here on TRF in the for sale section or source from an AD if you want the watch in your name.

PM sent with recommendation on how to source from an AD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by j1224

Hey Guys -

Today is actually a said day for me...on my last visit to this forum I was the owner of a beautiful datejust - of which i was selling to purchase a sub. Sold the datejust, but never did pull the trigger on the sub....so i have been wearing a swiss army ever since (i know). I guess it worked out well in a way because I am definitely in favor of every update made to the SS Sub. The only problem I am having is the hefty 8,000 sticker at my AD plus 6.25% sales tax. I have gone to multiple AD's and have tried multiple forms of negotiating, I can not even find an AD to credit me enough on the watch to eat up the sales tax. I agree in the grand scheme of things...that there is no difference between 8,000 and 8500...but that is not whats keeping me from buying....

I would love to know if people in this forum actually feel the watch is worth the price in general...any thoughts either way would be greatly appreciated...

thank you!

AJMarcus · 24 June 2011, 07:14 AM

It's a great watch and one that will only increase in value. When the price is right go for it. Lot of reputable sellers here on TRF.

Gerardus · 24 June 2011, 07:15 AM

A superb watch!

tulsaokusa · 24 June 2011, 07:17 AM

My SubC has been a daily wearer since November 09, 2010... I wouldn't want to wear anything else.

j1224 · 24 June 2011, 07:18 AM

appreciate that input - but I am 100% sold on the new model / updates. Just not sold on the market price...I guess to better phrase my question....does any feel as though the 8,000 price is here for good...or is more of a supply and demand issue? I for one certainly have no problem waiting a year to get the same watch from my AD for say 7,000 - but something tells me that I would only be dreaming...

JUSTROLEXES · 24 June 2011, 07:18 AM

The sub is a great watch and I am sure we have a lots of fine sellers that can offer you way better prices on the sub...
check the for sale section or post a WTB.

HDHNTER · 24 June 2011, 07:20 AM

Yes, the Sub-C is worth the price BUT I would skip the AD & buy from one of the TRF power-sellers. DAVIDSW was excellent to deal with for what it's worth.

tulsaokusa · 24 June 2011, 07:21 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=submariner

(I would recommend buying now)

Dan2010 · 24 June 2011, 07:25 AM

Buy it from here on TRF. Save you LOTS of money. The Sub C is top notch!

findtom · 24 June 2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason.mobi

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=submariner

(I would recommend buying now)

That's crazy. I wonder if they will be able to continue raising the prices at that rate.

tulsaokusa · 24 June 2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

That's crazy. I wonder if they will be able to continue raising the prices at that rate.

This approach seems to have worked quite well for the brand for several decades. I imagine time will tell... figuratively speaking (of course).

MortgageGuy · 24 June 2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

The sub is a great watch and I am sure we have a lots of fine sellers that can offer you way better prices on the sub...
check the for sale section or post a WTB.

Tony, could you point me in the direction of a good trusted seller here on TRF

Tony IS a great seller right here on TRF and I would be willing to bet he can source you a BNIB Sub C for more than 10% off and no tax or something in that area

A great looking watch IMO, looking forward to seeing your pics

sweeper · 24 June 2011, 07:50 AM

PM'd you about an AD in New Hampshire, save the sales tax..

texex91 · 24 June 2011, 07:53 AM

Two words of wisdom--BUY IT! You'll love the Sub-C. Get from TRF seller.

WyoWatch · 24 June 2011, 08:04 AM

As others here have said, the Sub C is a fantastic watch. I've had mine since July 2010 (when it still had the initial $7250 sticker - which was still a hefty price for a stainless watch...but IMO worth it.) and it was my daily wearer from then until a month ago. It developed a power reserve issue and is actually in the mail from Rolex Service Center in Dallas on its way back to me. I haven't heard of anyone else with a problem so I think my issue was a fluke (remember the Sub-C has the same 3135 movement that MANY other Rolex watches share so it wouldn't be specific to the model itself). I still have every bit as much love for the watch as the day I got it and am eagerly awaiting its arrival (hopefully tomorrow...fingers crossed). Anyway, I would not hesitate to recommend one to you. I agree it is very hard to swallow an 8K price tag but as others have mentioned, maybe shop around with some of the TRF trusted sellers for a better price.

A.J.R. · 24 June 2011, 09:01 AM

Completely happy with mine.

chicagofan · 24 June 2011, 09:28 AM

Sub C is an awesome watch. Please consider buying BNIB or LNIB from one of the fine trusted TRF sellers.

Cabaiguan · 24 June 2011, 10:29 AM

Buy a lightly used, pre-loved Sub from TRF. Save yourself the money.

Joey_V · 24 June 2011, 10:35 AM

Go for an out of state AD - save the tax.

PJR · 24 June 2011, 11:50 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...d.php?t=182800

Sherwooddavid · 24 June 2011, 11:53 AM

Just got mine today and I'm very impressed so far.
Go on a vacation to Canada and pick one up,the AD's here seem to want to discount more, 20-25% discount is the norm.
I'm not sure if you can get a rebate on the HST or not.

Coubs · 24 June 2011, 12:50 PM

What is the list price in Canada? I am going to
Calgary in a few weeks.

z32turbo · 24 June 2011, 01:01 PM

It's worth it!!!!!! Can't go wrong with the Sub-C!!!

KirkWilfred · 24 June 2011, 04:14 PM

yes

dont buy one.

purchase the GMT IIc instead

gwozhog · 25 June 2011, 04:17 AM

Dont buy it. Its too expensive. However my favorite quote is "Its expensive to be me!" by Anna Nicole Smith

Time2time · 25 June 2011, 04:51 AM

BUY IT !!!

It's by far a HUGE improvement on the 16610 IMHO.

Had mine since Aug 2010 and is my daily wearer.

jeremyam · 25 June 2011, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j1224

appreciate that input - but I am 100% sold on the new model / updates. Just not sold on the market price...I guess to better phrase my question....does any feel as though the 8,000 price is here for good...or is more of a supply and demand issue? I for one certainly have no problem waiting a year to get the same watch from my AD for say 7,000 - but something tells me that I would only be dreaming...

I seriously doubt AD's will be selling SUBC @ $7000.00 range after price in the future. Prices here in Canada for new models in Stainless Steel are pushing $10,000.00 so a SUBC from an Authorized Dealer at $7000.00 just seems like a distant dream...

chazha · 25 June 2011, 08:51 AM

My feeling is that the old sub is a perfect daily wearer but the new one is more rock solid> oh man I love the bracelet. However I wonder is the weight is a bit over the top or? I prefer sports watches to be light and worn comfortably.

24 June 2011, 07:04 AM	#1
j1224 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 18	Strongly Considering a New SS Sub - any words of wisdom? Hey Guys - Today is actually a said day for me...on my last visit to this forum I was the owner of a beautiful datejust - of which i was selling to purchase a sub. Sold the datejust, but never did pull the trigger on the sub....so i have been wearing a swiss army ever since (i know). I guess it worked out well in a way because I am definitely in favor of every update made to the SS Sub. The only problem I am having is the hefty 8,000 sticker at my AD plus 6.25% sales tax. I have gone to multiple AD's and have tried multiple forms of negotiating, I can not even find an AD to credit me enough on the watch to eat up the sales tax. I agree in the grand scheme of things...that there is no difference between 8,000 and 8500...but that is not whats keeping me from buying.... I would love to know if people in this forum actually feel the watch is worth the price in general...any thoughts either way would be greatly appreciated... thank you!

24 June 2011, 07:10 AM	#2
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	buy a gray-market 16610 non-ceramic sub. it's the "classic sub-date" and it can be had for under $6k. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

24 June 2011, 07:15 AM	#5
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,916	A superb watch! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

24 June 2011, 07:18 AM	#8
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATE-JUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 49,530	The sub is a great watch and I am sure we have a lots of fine sellers that can offer you way better prices on the sub... check the for sale section or post a WTB. __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

24 June 2011, 10:29 AM	#20
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,152	Buy a lightly used, pre-loved Sub from TRF. Save yourself the money. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

24 June 2011, 07:14 AM	#4
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,224	It's a great watch and one that will only increase in value. When the price is right go for it. Lot of reputable sellers here on TRF.

24 June 2011, 07:17 AM	#6
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	My SubC has been a daily wearer since November 09, 2010... I wouldn't want to wear anything else.

24 June 2011, 07:20 AM	#9
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Yes, the Sub-C is worth the price BUT I would skip the AD & buy from one of the TRF power-sellers. DAVIDSW was excellent to deal with for what it's worth.

24 June 2011, 07:21 AM	#10
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ght=submariner (I would recommend buying now)

24 June 2011, 07:25 AM	#11
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Buy it from here on TRF. Save you LOTS of money. The Sub C is top notch!

24 June 2011, 07:50 AM	#15
sweeper Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: South Florida Watch: 5512 LVc BLNR Posts: 188	PM'd you about an AD in New Hampshire, save the sales tax..

24 June 2011, 07:53 AM	#16
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Two words of wisdom--BUY IT! You'll love the Sub-C. Get from TRF seller.

24 June 2011, 08:04 AM	#17
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	As others here have said, the Sub C is a fantastic watch. I've had mine since July 2010 (when it still had the initial $7250 sticker - which was still a hefty price for a stainless watch...but IMO worth it.) and it was my daily wearer from then until a month ago. It developed a power reserve issue and is actually in the mail from Rolex Service Center in Dallas on its way back to me. I haven't heard of anyone else with a problem so I think my issue was a fluke (remember the Sub-C has the same 3135 movement that MANY other Rolex watches share so it wouldn't be specific to the model itself). I still have every bit as much love for the watch as the day I got it and am eagerly awaiting its arrival (hopefully tomorrow...fingers crossed). Anyway, I would not hesitate to recommend one to you. I agree it is very hard to swallow an 8K price tag but as others have mentioned, maybe shop around with some of the TRF trusted sellers for a better price.

24 June 2011, 09:01 AM	#18
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Completely happy with mine.

24 June 2011, 09:28 AM	#19
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Sub C is an awesome watch. Please consider buying BNIB or LNIB from one of the fine trusted TRF sellers.

24 June 2011, 10:35 AM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Go for an out of state AD - save the tax. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

24 June 2011, 11:50 AM	#22
PJR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 11	Here's just what you're lookn for http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...d.php?t=182800

24 June 2011, 11:53 AM	#23
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,079	Just got mine today and I'm very impressed so far. Go on a vacation to Canada and pick one up,the AD's here seem to want to discount more, 20-25% discount is the norm. I'm not sure if you can get a rebate on the HST or not.

24 June 2011, 12:50 PM	#24
Coubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Hampshire Watch: 116710 Posts: 304	What is the list price in Canada? I am going to Calgary in a few weeks.

24 June 2011, 01:01 PM	#25
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	It's worth it!!!!!! Can't go wrong with the Sub-C!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 June 2011, 04:14 PM	#26
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	yes dont buy one. purchase the GMT IIc instead __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

25 June 2011, 04:17 AM	#27
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Dont buy it. Its too expensive. However my favorite quote is "Its expensive to be me!" by Anna Nicole Smith

25 June 2011, 04:51 AM	#28
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	BUY IT !!! It's by far a HUGE improvement on the 16610 IMHO. Had mine since Aug 2010 and is my daily wearer.

25 June 2011, 08:51 AM	#30
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	My feeling is that the old sub is a perfect daily wearer but the new one is more rock solid> oh man I love the bracelet. However I wonder is the weight is a bit over the top or? I prefer sports watches to be light and worn comfortably. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

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