Possible Incomming

[dchernikoff]

Got a txt from my AD this morning, saying a black Sub Date came in and it's mine if I want it! I had told him I wanted a hulk, and he suggested he request both a Hulk and a black Sub and see what happened. That was Dec 27th, so it only took a little over 2 months. I do have a short history with this AD -- bought my wife a $18K DJ there in November which I gave to her for Christmas. I'm stopping by tomorrow to decide.

Not sure what to do. I really wanted the Hulk, both because I like the green and because it's "different" -- not the same old black sub that everyone seems to get. But I'm worrying about the Hulk being too flashy/showy, plus I've started liking the YM40 and how it's more "under the radar". I like the Sub history more so than the YM, and I want to own a ceramic bezel watch eventually (I'm collecting different bezels as a theme for my collection). And yeah, "get both", but I'm about to embark on a home remodel so really won't be buying another watch for a while...

Any sage advice?

-Dan

[cdubg21]

I would take the black sub, which adds to your purchase history, and tell the AD you still want the green. If you get it, either add to the collection and have both black/green or sell the black at little or no loss, and maybe even a small profit

[nfld]

I really wanted the Hulk.....you don't need advice...Advice is just asking for confirmation of what you already know. You don't need two watches...I have the Sub, it's a great watch, but you obviously want the Hulk. With renos coming and the economy slowing fast...get only the one watch that you want and do your renos...another watch down the road when renos are done and the economy improves. That's just my "Advice"

[mykii]

The hulk is a great watch, but isn't an easy one for some people to dress.

[Scott Cali]

I find it funny when people say same old black sub that everyone has....maybe in the Rolex WIS community that maybe be true....but everywhere? I don’t see them everywhere, I work at a bank that has around 100 employees in our office and there are 6, 4 DJ’s (1 woman) and 2 subs (mine and a bluesy)

Sorry to digress, only get the watch that you truly want, if the black sub doesn’t sing to you no reason to spend $9k, wait for the hulk

[Rollied]

Is this the AD at Valley Fair?

[THC]

Is “possible incoming” like being almost pregnant?

[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by Scott Cali

I find it funny when people say same old black sub that everyone has....maybe in the Rolex WIS community that maybe be true....but everywhere? I don’t see them everywhere, I work at a bank that has around 100 employees in our office and there are 6 4 DJ’s (1 women) and 2 subs (mine and a bluesy)...

Well it USED to be the case - 5 or 6 years ago before I got my first Rolex - that any time I saw a Rolex it was the Black Sub Date. Maybe just because I was fixated on that watch and didn't really notice DJ's. I realize now that's probably not the reality, but that's still the perception in my mind...

-Dan

[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by Rollied

Is this the AD at Valley Fair?

Nope it's Shreve. I'll let you know if I decide not to get it!

-Dan

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

Well it USED to be the case - 5 or 6 years ago before I got my first Rolex - that any time I saw a Rolex it was the Black Sub Date. Maybe just because I was fixated on that watch and didn't really notice DJ's. I realize now that's probably not the reality, but that's still the perception in my mind...

-Dan

I hardly see the Sub C Date in the wild.
Granted I do see them and a Bluesy every now and
then but not everyone has them... lol
Still , get the one that sings to you more.
I personally like the classic SubC black dial date . Good luck!

[kiwi71]

I’ve never seen a Bluesy on a wrist in the wild before but I did see one on display at an AD a few weeks ago.


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[ap1]

He delivered on your request. Black it is. If you only wanted hulk should have just said that

[envuks]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

I really wanted the Hulk, both because I like the green and because it's "different" -- not the same old black sub that everyone seems to get.

Hi Dan, I think your own words may shed some light. With watches, it’s much cheaper and easier to get what you really want the first time rather than settle.





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[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by ap1

He delivered on your request. Black it is. If you only wanted hulk should have just said that

True. To be honest I didn't think he'd come thru with either! But I did tell him at the time that Hulk was what I wanted and when he asked if he should order a black too, I said if a black came in I'd consider it. So I won't feel bad if I decide to pass. Plus by all accounts he won't have any trouble selling it...

-Dan

[Cesium137]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

True. To be honest I didn't think he'd come thru with either! But I did tell him at the time that Hulk was what I wanted and when he asked if he should order a black too, I said if a black came in I'd consider it. So I won't feel bad if I decide to pass. Plus by all accounts he won't have any trouble selling it...

-Dan

Exactly, if you pass don’t feel bad. Plenty of buyers out there and truth be told, they are not that hard to get. My AD sourced a black sub date in exactly 1 month for a friend of mine, with no history. Personally, I’d wait to see what is released this year.

[037]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

True. To be honest I didn't think he'd come thru with either! But I did tell him at the time that Hulk was what I wanted and when he asked if he should order a black too, I said if a black came in I'd consider it. So I won't feel bad if I decide to pass. Plus by all accounts he won't have any trouble selling it...

-Dan

Pass and wait. Worse case get another black later if you see the LV and decide it's not for you. Rolex will continue to crank out Subs.

[Simon_jrees]

Your choice, I'd go with black but if you asked for the hulk then.....

[Rori]

Originally Posted by dchernikoff

Got a txt from my AD this morning, saying a black Sub Date came in and it's mine if I want it! I had told him I wanted a hulk, and he suggested he request both a Hulk and a black Sub and see what happened. That was Dec 27th, so it only took a little over 2 months. I do have a short history with this AD -- bought my wife a $18K DJ there in November which I gave to her for Christmas. I'm stopping by tomorrow to decide.



Not sure what to do. I really wanted the Hulk, both because I like the green and because it's "different" -- not the same old black sub that everyone seems to get. But I'm worrying about the Hulk being too flashy/showy, plus I've started liking the YM40 and how it's more "under the radar". I like the Sub history more so than the YM, and I want to own a ceramic bezel watch eventually (I'm collecting different bezels as a theme for my collection). And yeah, "get both", but I'm about to embark on a home remodel so really won't be buying another watch for a while...



Any sage advice?



-Dan

I would never buy something just because it’s different but because I like it and sing to my taste.
If you’re having a second thought about the hulk being flashy then be cautious, a sign of no Love is in the air.
The Black sub is a classic, a timeless piece that will look so good no matter when and where it’s worn.
Some would get the hulk and even if they are not convinced with it they flip it, but that is something I would not do.
Buy what you truly love and if you’ll have the opportunity to try them both at the same time then you’ll have no problem deciding on which to take home.


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[johnorpheus]

I saw the black sub on someone's wrist last weekend and it is truly an awesome looking watch, so much so that it will now probably be me next Rolex in a year or so when I'm ready to get another.

Prior to that I had the same thought process as you, thinking the black sub was standard and maybe even kind of boring and lots of people had them, and that if I were to get a SS sub it would be the Hulk. But now I'm reversed, simply because, like others said, the black pairs with anything, and in person it is a very stunning watch. Still haven't seen a Hulk in person, and I'm sure it is awesome too, but seems like it would be difficult to pair. I love green, but not the easiest color to wear all the time.

[Phooi]

Originally Posted by nfld

I really wanted the Hulk.....you don't need advice...Advice is just asking for confirmation of what you already know. You don't need two watches...I have the Sub, it's a great watch, but you obviously want the Hulk. With renos coming and the economy slowing fast...get only the one watch that you want and do your renos...another watch down the road when renos are done and the economy improves. That's just my "Advice"

What he said! I’ll only add that you should try and see a hulk in the metal. That way you can confirm whether you truly like it or if it is too flashy for you. Black subs are not hard to come by if you want one down the road.

Good luck!

[Mobert19]

Originally Posted by johnorpheus

I saw the black sub on someone's wrist last weekend and it is truly an awesome looking watch, so much so that it will now probably be me next Rolex in a year or so when I'm ready to get another.

Prior to that I had the same thought process as you, thinking the black sub was standard and maybe even kind of boring and lots of people had them, and that if I were to get a SS sub it would be the Hulk. But now I'm reversed, simply because, like others said, the black pairs with anything, and in person it is a very stunning watch. Still haven't seen a Hulk in person, and I'm sure it is awesome too, but seems like it would be difficult to pair. I love green, but not the easiest color to wear all the time.

Do you feel the same about the 116710LN?