Replace my Sub?

[travisb]

Check out some of the newer ceramic bezel options mentioned above.
Time for change!

[polarinda]

i would return the watch. If you sell or trade, the "bad" money will follow you.

[cchris]

Trade it in for greener pastures. 116610LV !

[Scapegoat]

Give it back and move on to a 114060!

[doramas]

16710 - 16570

[RMC12]

If it was me, I would definitely want to switch the watch and probably want to switch the model too. I think I would go for a BLNR in your shoes. Just and robust, comfy and versatile - but not a sub.

[Quailhunter]

If you decide to keep the current watch, I strongly suggest not telling the new wife the history of the watch. I find new wives don't want reminders of the old wife around. I am not suggesting lying about it, just not broaching the subject. If the new wife asks, that would be a good time to tell her you want to get rid of this last vestige of the old and ask her to pick out a new watch for you.

[ec51]

Trade or sell towards the purchase of a 14060 (how can you not own such a classic?) and apply the extra cash to a new purchase!

[lukey77]

BLNR all the way... Similar size, similar build etc..it basically has all the same characteristics as the ones you love in the sub.... But it's not a sub (for you got a replacement sub it would still remind you of this one?).

Like the suggestions of the D Blue, but I have both BLNR and d blue.. Love the d blue , probably prefer it, but it's not an everyday wearer and nowhere near as versatile (too thick for that).


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[Rolex fan 61]

If each time you look at the watch it brings you bad memories or feelings than I would trade in the watch.

[rolexFL]

I'd go with an all black GMT. Very similar but different. Out with the old and in with the new.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Trade it in towards a 116600.

Yep, this

[drhr]

Are/were there no good memories pre ex? Obviously if the emotions are so negative with regard to the split, then moving the watch out and moving on is understandable. But if there are positives (like children, good memories) could not the watch remind of that each time you look at it? Dunno, just what popped into my mind since I'm divorced/remarried. As to what to get if/when, I like the upgrade to new model suggestions . . .

[sea-dweller]

Since it's from an "ex", I'd replace it!

[Snow-Dweller]

You mentioned the Polar....it's a great watch.

[Shichinin]

Originally Posted by polarinda

i would return the watch. If you sell or trade, the "bad" money will follow you.

Totaly agree eith this.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by orangeguy

Thanks for the thoughts. I will likely put the Sub away for my son. I feel like that would be appropriate.

I was actually thinking of going something kind of completely different, like a Fifty Fathoms (but concerned about the size) or a JLC Navy Seals diver or an Explorer II polar.


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Try on the BP FF if it fits that's a great choice, wears like a 43mm. The NSD is a nice watch but not as nice all round as the sub.

[Brikev]

Explorer 2 Polar. Wears more comfortable than a Sub (in my opinion) and is just as sturdy.

[slipperman]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

trade it towards a Sub C Date. Out with the old and in with the new

i like the way you think.

[cataby]

Originally Posted by polarinda

i would return the watch. If you sell or trade, the "bad" money will follow you.

Oh there is an easy cure for that. Shake a three legged bantam chicken over it twice while holding both behind your back. Always a well known cure for "cursed money". Or just send it to me. I happen to have a magically enhanced piece of parrot poop that protects me from evil voodoo money also. Actually, yeah, go with that option, I can then send "good vibes" your way at that very moment and everyone will be safe and protected from the "Mr. bad money"

[Ritch99]

I would go to an AD and try on a new Sub C date 116610LN, Sub C no date 114060, and a Sea Dweller 4000 116600, you would be starting over with a watch not connected to your ex and kind of like "out with the old, in with the new" closure...

[Ritch99]

Originally Posted by cataby

Oh there is an easy cure for that. Shake a three legged bantam chicken over it twice while holding both behind your back. Always a well known cure for "cursed money". Or just send it to me. I happen to have a magically enhanced piece of parrot poop that protects me from evil voodoo money also. Actually, yeah, go with that option, I can then send "good vibes" your way at that very moment and everyone will be safe and protected from the "Mr. bad money"

I absolutely do not agree with that original quote from cataby. I think it is the opposite, if you return it, it would be petty and bring bad juju on you. It was a gift given in good will. Once you accepted it, it ceased to be any of their concern. A gift is a gift...no tether to be reeled in at a later time. If you keep it and get rid of it, your are rolling with the natural order of things and letting nature take its course. Its when you go against the grain that thing get out of wack.

lol, my 2 cents anyways.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Definitely needs to be an ex sub. I like either Mike's suggestion or the post above.

Me too. Start anew.

[masyv6]

Trade for something new!

[Muzz]

I would give it to my new GF and go watch shopping for a new daily wearer.

[ZeKe]

Get a BNIB ceramic Sub....(preferably an LV). Must move on...out with the old.

[superdog]

Dump it for the cash.

Then find a watch that commemorates the closure.

[nvrp813]

Trade it towards any other Rolex. Maybe a BLNR. Still sporty but won't remind you of the past


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[pablo5]

SubC or a Yachtmaster is a good option. I know this is a "Rolex" forum but I am also very partial to my AP 15400


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[333president]

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

trade it towards a Sub C Date. Out with the old and in with the new

:thumbs:

I was going to say the same thing.