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TimeOnHand · 6 August 2010, 07:41 PM

I have the old style Sub Date, and SD and I love them... however, if I didn't have them and I was in a market for one, then I would get the new style Sub C!

Puffy · 6 August 2010, 08:14 PM

I haven't tried on the new one so hard to say... does anyone have a side by side comparison shot?

youngr · 6 August 2010, 08:20 PM

I do like the new one but i prefer the old style case

alexxelor · 6 August 2010, 11:34 PM

new&old

CKLinLA · 6 August 2010, 11:37 PM

Nothing very negative about the new version,
but I have a 14060, and that makes my preference
pretty obvious!

Lol-x · 6 August 2010, 11:41 PM

I prefer the 1680 Submariner more than any other Submariner.
When you think about it the 1680 Submariner hasn't been built for 30 years now but it still keeps chronometer accuracy and exudes vintage style back to the 1970's.
It's the watch that you can wear today and you will be wearing it just as well in 20 years or more.

Ebruner · 6 August 2010, 11:46 PM

The New sub is just not doing it for me. It seems like too much of a departure from the tried and true design.

That being said I never warmed to the new GMT either. I owned on for almost 2 years and could not come to terms with it. I sold it this week.

-Eddie

anipit · 7 August 2010, 12:35 AM

I would like to have the new one, adding a little money after selling my old one.

amazed · 7 August 2010, 12:45 AM

I previously owned a 1992 Sub T/T black face. I now have a new 2010 Ceramic Blue face T/T.
I prefer the new one, the blue looks different shades in different lights giving more interest than the black, which is always, how can I put it? Black.
I like the night-time almost black shade over the more vivid blue, as it appears in daylight. Try looking at a blue one in soft yellow room light and then shine a torch on it to see what I mean.
The clincher for me though is the new Glide-lock clasp. Solid and easy to adjust. I always thought the clasp on the old watch let the whole watch down, mine did not even have the gold insert, the assembly just felt cheap and tinny, but that's only IMHO.

Hansch99 · 7 August 2010, 01:12 AM

I like the old style a little better, and was sure to snag one while they were still available new. The link to the past is what makes the Sub special for me, and I think the new Subs deviate just a little too much for my tastes. There is no question, however, that if the Sub was first introduced today with no history behind it, I'd prefer the new version.

DRAWTOOL · 7 August 2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

Nothing very negative about the new version,
but I have a 14060, and that makes my preference
pretty obvious!

+1 Don't care what Rolex rolls out, this is my now and future favorite!

RoleXavier · 7 August 2010, 02:15 AM

Let me be clear about this, I don't dislike the new Sub-C... But, In the mind of a 40 year old like me, who grew up in the 70's and 80's seeing "curvy" Rolexes swinging away around dozens of wrists, it's probably gonna take another 40 years for me to update my taste on liking these new watches BETTER than my 16610LV!

dalip · 7 August 2010, 02:35 AM

Lv all the way....with black insert. I'm off the new cases...bizarre as I loved them before....

Dan2010 · 7 August 2010, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

+1 Don't care what Rolex rolls out, this is my now and future favorite!

Amen brother. Thats whats on my wrist too and whats going to be on my wrist. I don't HATE the new model but its just not my cup of tea.

RoleXavier · 7 August 2010, 02:48 AM

If my gut is right about the sensation this poll is giving me, the old Subs (everything not square case, no Glidelock clasp, no ceramic bezel) are soon to be consider as "Highly Desireable", or if you wish to call them "Rare" or "Vintage" now, go ahead...

stusrt · 7 August 2010, 06:18 AM

since I have a new GMT-IIC - it would be silly for me to get the new sub.
So, the old ones are starting to look more interesting to me now.

davegct · 7 August 2010, 09:08 AM

I voted both - they are both great and I can see traditionalists going with the original but the case and ceramic bezel really do grow on you!

Malalam-A-Dagat · 7 August 2010, 01:42 PM

F-series LV, or the old black ones are beautiful and classic. I love my LV and I battle with flipping it for my new DSSD. But I think the Sub C is beautiful and will grow a loyal following soon. The GMT C is another matter...will always love the old ones (Pepsi, Coke, or black).

Caico · 7 August 2010, 02:07 PM

i voted both, i have the new tt ceramic but my next one will be old sd ss

JamesVegas · 7 August 2010, 07:59 PM

Old all the way for me, but then I do have 2 of them since I was bought a second matching one for a gift!

View Poll Results: New Sub or Old Sub
New Sub C	79	34.35%
Old Sub	103	44.78%
Both	35	15.22%
Neither	13	5.65%
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6 August 2010, 07:41 PM	#31
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I have the old style Sub Date, and SD and I love them... however, if I didn't have them and I was in a market for one, then I would get the new style Sub C! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

6 August 2010, 08:14 PM	#32
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I haven't tried on the new one so hard to say... does anyone have a side by side comparison shot? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

6 August 2010, 08:20 PM	#33
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	I do like the new one but i prefer the old style case __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

6 August 2010, 11:41 PM	#36
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	I prefer the 1680 Submariner more than any other Submariner. When you think about it the 1680 Submariner hasn't been built for 30 years now but it still keeps chronometer accuracy and exudes vintage style back to the 1970's. It's the watch that you can wear today and you will be wearing it just as well in 20 years or more. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 August 2010, 11:34 PM	#34
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	new&old

6 August 2010, 11:37 PM	#35
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: ... Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,434	Nothing very negative about the new version, but I have a 14060, and that makes my preference pretty obvious!

6 August 2010, 11:46 PM	#37
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	The New sub is just not doing it for me. It seems like too much of a departure from the tried and true design. That being said I never warmed to the new GMT either. I owned on for almost 2 years and could not come to terms with it. I sold it this week. -Eddie __________________

7 August 2010, 12:35 AM	#38
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	I would like to have the new one, adding a little money after selling my old one. __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

7 August 2010, 12:45 AM	#39
amazed Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: James Location: Patong Watch: Rolex Sub 2010 Posts: 15	Old v New I previously owned a 1992 Sub T/T black face. I now have a new 2010 Ceramic Blue face T/T. I prefer the new one, the blue looks different shades in different lights giving more interest than the black, which is always, how can I put it? Black. I like the night-time almost black shade over the more vivid blue, as it appears in daylight. Try looking at a blue one in soft yellow room light and then shine a torch on it to see what I mean. The clincher for me though is the new Glide-lock clasp. Solid and easy to adjust. I always thought the clasp on the old watch let the whole watch down, mine did not even have the gold insert, the assembly just felt cheap and tinny, but that's only IMHO.

7 August 2010, 01:12 AM	#40
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	I like the old style a little better, and was sure to snag one while they were still available new. The link to the past is what makes the Sub special for me, and I think the new Subs deviate just a little too much for my tastes. There is no question, however, that if the Sub was first introduced today with no history behind it, I'd prefer the new version.

7 August 2010, 02:15 AM	#42
RoleXavier Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Posts: 212	Let me be clear about this, I don't dislike the new Sub-C... But, In the mind of a 40 year old like me, who grew up in the 70's and 80's seeing "curvy" Rolexes swinging away around dozens of wrists, it's probably gonna take another 40 years for me to update my taste on liking these new watches BETTER than my 16610LV!

7 August 2010, 02:35 AM	#43
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Lv all the way....with black insert. I'm off the new cases...bizarre as I loved them before.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 August 2010, 02:48 AM	#45
RoleXavier Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Posts: 212	If my gut is right about the sensation this poll is giving me, the old Subs (everything not square case, no Glidelock clasp, no ceramic bezel) are soon to be consider as "Highly Desireable", or if you wish to call them "Rare" or "Vintage" now, go ahead...

7 August 2010, 06:18 AM	#46
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	since I have a new GMT-IIC - it would be silly for me to get the new sub. So, the old ones are starting to look more interesting to me now.

7 August 2010, 09:08 AM	#47
davegct "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT-Sub-Dj-DD Posts: 338	I voted both - they are both great and I can see traditionalists going with the original but the case and ceramic bezel really do grow on you!

7 August 2010, 01:42 PM	#48
Malalam-A-Dagat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The World Posts: 17	F-series LV, or the old black ones are beautiful and classic. I love my LV and I battle with flipping it for my new DSSD. But I think the Sub C is beautiful and will grow a loyal following soon. The GMT C is another matter...will always love the old ones (Pepsi, Coke, or black).

7 August 2010, 02:07 PM	#49
Caico "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Usa Watch: submariner Posts: 47	i voted both, i have the new tt ceramic but my next one will be old sd ss

7 August 2010, 07:59 PM	#50
JamesVegas Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cardiff Posts: 26	Old all the way for me, but then I do have 2 of them since I was bought a second matching one for a gift!

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