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1 May 2016, 03:39 AM | #1 |
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Quick thoughts on the first 24 hours of Sub-C ownership
No groundbreaking discoveries here, just a few quick impressions while I can still see the Sub with a set of fresh eyes of a novice. This is my first Rolex - I am a recently self-reformed former Rolex hater and a horological snob who thought that he would never wear a Rolex even if he were gifted one. We all know the type :)
Anyway, the Sub is a fine watch indeed, all the Rolex Coolaid drinkers were definitely onto something. It definitely relays the sense of solidly built automata and will probably stand to years of normal (careful, but not obsessively so) use nicely. The handsome brushed finish will certainly help to hide the small marks and scratches. The bracelet is a mixed bag so far - the Glidelock design is undoubtedly a brilliant idea but the bulky clasp housing that comes with it I could easily do without. Not that it's very uncomfortable but I am much more aware of it than my other metal bracelet watches. Another funny thing about the bracelet - I actually had to put a bit of silicone lube onto the mounting points where the bracelet joins case and the clasp - they had a low but perceptible squeal of steel on steel when the watch shifted slightly with the wrist movement. That one puzzled me a bit - not that it's a major thing but I haven't seen this on my other watches and definitely didn't expect this from such a high quality watch maker. Another point that will take some time to get used to - the caseback sticks out a fair bit causing the watch sit a bit high on the wrist. It's not absurdly high or anything but coupled with the fairly wide lugs this may be a problem for some people with smaller wrists, at least I notice it on mine having got used to watches that sink nicely into the wrist. The higher watch stance can make it slightly less "stable" on the wrist and make it shift a tiny bit more, creating a feeling of a top-heavy watch or making the bracelet move against the skin on the sides which I don't mind all that much but definitely notice. I am really nit-picking right now though, none of these "negative" points are really significant, but since I have had the watch only for 24 hours I am describing what catches my eye from the get-go. The lume is awesome - definitely longer lasting of all my watches and oh so pretty :) Since it's my first watch with a cyclope, my brain still unconsciously id's it as a foreign object on the dial when I see it at a casual glance (not intentionally looking). I'll get used to that, I imagine. The magnification and the "black hole" effect on the date window are really nice though, I often use the date and with every passing year I appreciate larger, easier to read things more and more. The bezel turning is crisp and precise, with a sharp and pleasant tactile response. No doubt, this will save many a frozen pizza from accidental burning in the oven :) The shiny ceramic bezel finish is very elegant and the black colour really gives the watch a nicely balanced and "rounded" (no pun intended, lol) look. If I could change whatever I wanted on the sub I'd do the following - flatter caseback, possibly lower profile of the Glidelock clasp and a smoother bracelet with slightly chamfered edges of the links to increase comfort. But, all these are minor points and if I had to give up all but just one watch the Sub would be a very strong contender to stay. As a frame of reference here - my other "nice" watches are AP 15400 and VC Overseas.
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1 May 2016, 04:04 AM | #2 |
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Congrats and converts are always welcomed !!!
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1 May 2016, 04:06 AM | #3 |
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the squeeking is normal and goes away by itself.
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silicone isnt a lube on steel , but no odds ,,, enjoy your new watch ,, just out of curiosity , what size are your wrists ,,
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1 May 2016, 04:47 AM | #5 |
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My wrists are 6'75". Overall, the Sub looks to be a good size for me in person - my 15400 is only 1mm larger but looks massively bigger and the Overseas is 42mm but looks the same size as the Sub. It's all about the size and shape of the lugs and how flat or round your wrist is. Oh yeah - the actual dial size too, of course.
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1 May 2016, 06:38 AM | #6 |
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Congratulations, and excellent feedback!
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1 May 2016, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Nice write up ;
The squeaking is because of the tight fit, after some time it goes away, no lubrication needed. I find this actually a pro. A closer fit is not possible. Lubricating your bracelet is not a good idea. Grime will stick to the lube and will wear it down much quicker. I would clean it off. The high case back is good for extra ventilation Enjoy this rock solid sub
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Congrats
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I liked the write-up! Do you have wrist-shots of the 15400? I have the same size wrists and found the RO to be too large-looking. I've previously owned a 116610 as well, but wound up with the smaller Daytona because I liked the fit better. I'm back in the market for a Sub Date though!
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Congratulations on your first Rolex. It will be interesting to see how your thought about the Sub evolve with time.
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Congrats...wear it in good health
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7 May 2016, 11:41 PM | #13 |
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SubC is a great watch - takes just a little getting used to when compared with the earlier sports models as it feels slightly bigger on the wrist, but a winner no doubt!
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11 May 2017, 09:59 AM | #14 |
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Well, a year has passed and I still like the Sub! In fact, it gets more wrist time than any other watch I have, probably because it's so solid and so versatile. It goes with anything, looks great and does an excellent job of hiding inevitable scratches and scuffs. My sub looses just over a second a day when worn but gains the same amount of time back when it rests dial down during the night, so I almost never have to adjust the time.
My only gripe remains with the relatively high caseback which makes the Sub a little less comfortable to wear than I would have preferred. Having said that, it's still more subtle on the wrist than the Royal Oak and more robust and visually impactful than the Overseas. I could easily choose it to be my only watch if I were to keep just one. I am very grateful to the collective wisdom of this excellent forum that provided so much information for my research and allowed me to shrug off anti-Rolex prejudice and see the light :) I am actually considering adding a Yachtmaster to the collection, either a blue 116622 or the everrose 116655.
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Congrats, enjoy it!
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I can't add anything to what you wrote about the cyclops date magnifier - it took me a while to get used to it and while I still sometimes wonder if I would enjoy a symmetrical dial more, the functionality of the cyclops is so brilliant and useful, it's definitely a feature I am very happy to have.
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13 May 2017, 04:08 PM | #18 |
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Nice write up Igor.
One small correction.....a SubC doesn't have the date function.
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Quick thoughts on the first 24 hours of Sub-C ownership
Igor please can you show a picture of your three watches - just like visualise / admire your fine watches as a collection
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14 May 2017, 11:58 PM | #20 |
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Very nice!!
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Nice looking watch! As you said, "so solid and so versatile".
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