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Old 31 December 2018, 08:12 AM   #1
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What do you think of the Pro Hunter Military Submariner?

Hi guys

Quick question: What do you think of the Pro Hunter MilSub?

Basic specs:
- based on a brand new 14060M
- fixed spring bars (comes with 3 mil-spec straps: black, grey, khaki)
- carbon fiber bezel
- DLC case (tough as nails, as they say)
- this watch is now exactly 9 years old (c. Dec 2009)

I found a NOS one in a private sale and was wondering if I should pull the trigger. They’re hard to come by as owners usually don’t resell them. I know the Rolex warranty is void because it’s a mod but these days, every decent watchmaker can service the 3130 movement.

Note: These are just stock pics from watchclub.com, not the actual one for sale.

Fun trivia: Bill Clinton owns one.

Views?

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Old 31 December 2018, 08:24 AM   #2
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Didn't think I would say this but that looks awesome. I would go for it at the right price.


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Old 31 December 2018, 08:25 AM   #3
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Meh.

DLC is a no go for me.

Same goes for rubber clad.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:29 AM   #4
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Meh.

DLC is a no go for me.

Same goes for rubber clad.
DLC looks good when scratched and you can see the stainless steel beneath on the edges, in my opinion.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:31 AM   #5
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:38 AM   #6
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:41 AM   #7
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Awful.

Not convinced by bastardised design, quality or value retention....never mind “military” pretensions.

Lent money against one a while back, was delighted when its owner reclaimed it.

Suggest there are much better, proper Rolex on which you can spend your money.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:41 AM   #8
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Why do they not just manufacturer their own watch in its own right instead of relying on the Rolex brand?
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:44 AM   #9
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People on here don’t tend to like modified watches.

But If Rolex launched it with perhaps a Oysterflex strap I think it would be a massive hit.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:45 AM   #10
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Why do they not just manufacturer their own watch in its own right instead of relying on the Rolex brand?
Parasitic, some might say.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:45 AM   #11
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That's a BIG no go for me.
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Old 31 December 2018, 08:52 AM   #12
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Old 31 December 2018, 09:29 AM   #13
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Old 31 December 2018, 09:34 AM   #14
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Old 31 December 2018, 09:58 AM   #15
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I like it . Not as your only Rolex. It has a good look similar to the Tudor Black Bay dark


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Old 31 December 2018, 10:01 AM   #16
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Old 31 December 2018, 11:00 AM   #17
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I'll take just the hand set. If they are what I think they are, I'm surprised they fit.

The whole watch? Nope.
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Old 31 December 2018, 11:04 AM   #18
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Old 31 December 2018, 11:12 AM   #19
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Nope. Just plain goofy.
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Old 31 December 2018, 11:23 AM   #20
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...But If Rolex launched it with perhaps a Oysterflex strap I think it would be a massive hit.
Now that's a true statement! Personally, I wouldn't want an aftermarket DLC job on a Rolex but would certainly entertain a factory rendition.

I have a blacked out Breitling and love it (blacked out from Breitling that is). It is a rare bird, so to speak; the boutique claimed I'd be hard pressed to ever find another one and they were right.
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Old 31 December 2018, 11:32 AM   #21
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Besides the hands, I like it. A lot.

The hour hand kills it for me tho.
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Old 31 December 2018, 12:21 PM   #22
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I like it, but I’d prefer regular spring bars, not fixed....the watch would look good on a black Isofrane rubber strap with black buckle.
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Old 31 December 2018, 12:24 PM   #23
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Not a bad looking watch but I wouldn't pay for the mods!!!
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Old 31 December 2018, 12:25 PM   #24
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Old 31 December 2018, 12:33 PM   #25
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Old 31 December 2018, 02:54 PM   #26
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Ruined a perfectly good several thousand dollar (and rising) Sub. I don't mind the hands, as a soft mod that any watchmaker can pull, but they've wrecked the case, crown, dial, bezel and probably flogged the bracelet. People should do it to cheap homages if anything. Carbon fiber Milsub dear me.
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Old 31 December 2018, 03:09 PM   #28
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Old 31 December 2018, 03:12 PM   #29
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I like it . Not as your only Rolex. It has a good look similar to the Tudor Black Bay dark


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Old 31 December 2018, 03:41 PM   #30
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do they provide warranty on the watch? because obvious it voids the original warranty.
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