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Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 09:46 AM

Greeting fellow enablers. Been a member for about a year and have truly enjoyed the camaraderie and the wealth of knowledge that has helped guide me. Recently was gifted a DJ II I have been after for a few years and was pleasantly surprised by my wife with that very model for our 24th anniversary. It’s stunning and everything I thought it would be for my first Rolex.

I have some very capable ponies in the stable in the form of a Ball NEDU, Ball 60 Seconds II, and a lovely Ball Marvelight. The new Datejust fits right in the rotation nicely but I find myself cautious about its durability, probably because it’s just so gorgeous! My Ball NEDU gets the most wrist time as my daily driver. No worries about it’s ability to stand up to my day to day activities.

My question is this, any issues with maybe adding a SubC Date to round out the stable? Durable? Check. Iconic? Check. Fits my wrist and looks great? Check.

Not really looking to have a world class collection, just trying to get to a 4-5 watch collection that works for me. I know the answers to all my questions, just need some encouragement to push me over the edge by some well intentioned enablers!! My 25th anniversary is in sight in under a year and well, maybe just one more in the stable will get me where I want to be!!

Thanks for your opinions! Pic below of the current rotation minus some beaters.

Enjoy!

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hbombkid · 24 February 2018, 09:55 AM

Everyone needs a Sub.

That is your encouragement and if you don’t you will be shunned for the rest of your days

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

Everyone needs a Sub.

That is your encouragement and if you don’t you will be shunned for the rest of your days

Thats the general feeling I get from reading this forum, everybody needs a Sub! I will advise my bride that I am in danger of being shunned from TRF for not having one. Nobody wants to be "that guy"!! Thanks for the encouragement!

Tarnsman · 24 February 2018, 09:59 AM

A GMT has one more hand than the Sub.

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FSUGeoff · 24 February 2018, 10:00 AM

Lvc!!!!

DHISTORY · 24 February 2018, 10:00 AM

GMTc all the way... ;)
Actually...I would recommend a TT sub...maybe a blue one?

r8t3d_M · 24 February 2018, 10:03 AM

It sounds like the SubC is something that ticks all of your boxes so why not go for it? In my opinion it’s a classic Rolex and must have for enthusiasts.

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DHISTORY

GMTc all the way... ;)
Actually...I would recommend a TT sub...maybe a blue one?

I do like blue! Have been peeking at the Tudor Pelagos as well. Seems to be a well made piece at the price point with excellent pedigree. If I pulled the trigger on a Tudor, would the opinion still be, everybody needs a Sub? Would be right back in the same boat!!

dualcarb · 24 February 2018, 10:04 AM

A sub...it’s a sub...need I say more? I picked the LN over the LV as I wanted to fly under the radar a little. But then, flying under the radar is something the sub isn’t very good at doing. It’s too iconic.

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by r8t3d_M

It sounds like the SubC is something that ticks all of your boxes so why not go for it? In my opinion it’s a classic Rolex and must have for enthusiasts.

Makes sense to me!!

watchwatcher · 24 February 2018, 10:09 AM

You've got a great line up.

Would a sub fit in? But of course.

HL65 · 24 February 2018, 10:12 AM

Sub of any kind is perfect addition to any collection!

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

You've got a great line up.

Would a sub fit in? But of course.

Thanks Larry. The current lineup makes me smile and gives me the latitude to have a go to watch for just about any occasion. Pretty sure a Sub would fit in any lineup! Might even be considered by some as the centerpiece of any respectable collection. Not looking for respect, just a good, broad collection that checks all the boxes for me. I feel I'm nearly there!

DoctorA · 24 February 2018, 10:31 AM

You need some color. The sub LV would be my choice
Best of luck and congratulations on your DJ ii

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

You need some color. The sub LV would be my choice
Best of luck and congratulations on your DJ ii

Thanks Doc. A splash of color certainly couldn't hurt!! That green does some very special things in the right light!

Heartlandblaster · 24 February 2018, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualcarb

A sub...it’s a sub...need I say more? I picked the LN over the LV as I wanted to fly under the radar a little. But then, flying under the radar is something the sub isn’t very good at doing. It’s too iconic.

I actually prefer to fly under the radar a bit, something one of the colored dial subs don't do very well I suspect. Seems as though a standard SubC Date might fit the bill and would be able to take just about anything I throw at it, as I tend to stay pretty active outdoors. A black dialed Tudor may fit the bill as well but I'd still be a nice collection, sans Sub.

Hairdude1 · 24 February 2018, 02:45 PM

jrs146 · 24 February 2018, 03:57 PM

You can really never go wrong with a Sub!

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DHISTORY · 25 February 2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Heartlandblaster

I do like blue! Have been peeking at the Tudor Pelagos as well. Seems to be a well made piece at the price point with excellent pedigree. If I pulled the trigger on a Tudor, would the opinion still be, everybody needs a Sub? Would be right back in the same boat!!

Yup. I’ve had three Tudors so far. They are great pieces, but they don’t scratch the itch to own a Rolex. I needed my Rolex to look great with suits, so I had to go with polished center links. Made all the difference starting the first day I tried one on 16 years ago.

Maxy · 25 February 2018, 12:42 AM

As you have Datejust now, I will replace the Blue dial Ball(exact copy of DJ) and add that funds to SubC Date. Other two Ball watches are great looking though!

Heartlandblaster · 25 February 2018, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

As you have Datejust now, I will replace the Blue dial Ball(exact copy of DJ) and add that funds to SubC Date. Other two Ball watches are great looking though!

Thanks Maxy. No doubt the Ball Marvelight was inspired by the Datejust. Never really considered flipping on to fund the Sub. Frankly, I've never sold a watch. I buy what I like and I wear em! Just trying to figure out if the Sub may be the missing link in my meager collection. Just might be!!

Heu · 25 February 2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombkid

Everyone needs a Sub.

Heartlandblaster · 26 February 2018, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Heu

Gotta be true. That's all I'm hearing here!! Hope will hold up in the brutal Florida sun!!

24 February 2018, 09:46 AM	#1
Heartlandblaster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Humble but mine! Posts: 482	Just one more? Greeting fellow enablers. Been a member for about a year and have truly enjoyed the camaraderie and the wealth of knowledge that has helped guide me. Recently was gifted a DJ II I have been after for a few years and was pleasantly surprised by my wife with that very model for our 24th anniversary. It’s stunning and everything I thought it would be for my first Rolex. I have some very capable ponies in the stable in the form of a Ball NEDU, Ball 60 Seconds II, and a lovely Ball Marvelight. The new Datejust fits right in the rotation nicely but I find myself cautious about its durability, probably because it’s just so gorgeous! My Ball NEDU gets the most wrist time as my daily driver. No worries about it’s ability to stand up to my day to day activities. My question is this, any issues with maybe adding a SubC Date to round out the stable? Durable? Check. Iconic? Check. Fits my wrist and looks great? Check. Not really looking to have a world class collection, just trying to get to a 4-5 watch collection that works for me. I know the answers to all my questions, just need some encouragement to push me over the edge by some well intentioned enablers!! My 25th anniversary is in sight in under a year and well, maybe just one more in the stable will get me where I want to be!! Thanks for your opinions! Pic below of the current rotation minus some beaters. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 10:00 AM	#5
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	Lvc!!!! __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

24 February 2018, 10:12 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Sub of any kind is perfect addition to any collection! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 February 2018, 10:31 AM	#14
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	You need some color. The sub LV would be my choice Best of luck and congratulations on your DJ ii __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

24 February 2018, 02:45 PM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	__________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

24 February 2018, 09:55 AM	#2
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Everyone needs a Sub. That is your encouragement and if you don’t you will be shunned for the rest of your days

24 February 2018, 09:59 AM	#4
Tarnsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Oregon Watch: Omega, Rolex, Oris Posts: 97	A GMT has one more hand than the Sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 10:00 AM	#6
DHISTORY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: OC Watch: enthusiast Posts: 485	GMTc all the way... ;) Actually...I would recommend a TT sub...maybe a blue one?

24 February 2018, 10:03 AM	#7
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	It sounds like the SubC is something that ticks all of your boxes so why not go for it? In my opinion it’s a classic Rolex and must have for enthusiasts.

24 February 2018, 10:04 AM	#9
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	A sub...it’s a sub...need I say more? I picked the LN over the LV as I wanted to fly under the radar a little. But then, flying under the radar is something the sub isn’t very good at doing. It’s too iconic.

24 February 2018, 10:09 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	You've got a great line up. Would a sub fit in? But of course.

24 February 2018, 03:57 PM	#18
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	You can really never go wrong with a Sub! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

25 February 2018, 12:42 AM	#20
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	As you have Datejust now, I will replace the Blue dial Ball(exact copy of DJ) and add that funds to SubC Date. Other two Ball watches are great looking though!

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