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Calboy888 · 11 May 2020, 11:28 AM

Just curious what you all think ?

escobar144 · 11 May 2020, 11:31 AM

lol no, its essentially the entry level watch for rolex

myc ritz · 11 May 2020, 11:31 AM

No, the popularity of the sub and gmt did not come out of thin air. OP is very nice, but lacks the same function and history of the sub or gmt.

calebb90 · 11 May 2020, 11:35 AM

For some people, it already is. Different strokes for different folks.

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Watch Rob · 11 May 2020, 11:37 AM

Each watch is its own thing. The OP39 is a great watch by itself.

RXAPPP · 11 May 2020, 11:59 AM

Step away from the wine bottle

JR16 · 11 May 2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Step away from the wine bottle

Hahaha, well said.

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iTreelex · 11 May 2020, 12:26 PM

lol it will never be, even if some folks think that. It's an oyster perpetual and not a sub or a gmt. It even says so on the dial

Onikage · 11 May 2020, 12:27 PM

No but it's a nice reference. Forget about next Sub or Gmt and get one Imo.

KBM · 11 May 2020, 12:28 PM

Most would laugh when, a few years ago, people asked if the Patek Aquanaut would ever be a sought after classic. No one can predict these things, but they're very nice watches that fill an interesting spot in the line up. No need to compare them to the sub or GMT, totally different animals.

WatchThinker · 11 May 2020, 12:31 PM

if they came with a jubilee....?

NachoNeal · 11 May 2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchThinker

if they came with a jubilee....?

and fluted bezel.

Proof Morgan · 11 May 2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

and fluted bezel.

and a date window.

georgekart · 11 May 2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Proof Morgan

and a date window.

Sounds surprisingly similar to a Datejust for some reason. Can't put my head on why.

schoolboy · 11 May 2020, 12:54 PM

Never say never.

There was a time when Daytonas weren’t popular, and look at them now.

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subprimero · 11 May 2020, 12:54 PM

No, but if you love the watch it doesn't matter.

WatchThinker · 11 May 2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by georgekart

Sounds surprisingly similar to a Datejust for some reason. Can't put my head on why.

hmmmm.........

RyanJ · 11 May 2020, 02:48 PM

No other watch has as much history as the "Oyster" line.

With that said... All it takes is one rapper to sing how they "slap some ice on their OP39" and boom. 500% over MSRP.

Calboy888 · 11 May 2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanj

no other watch has as much history as the "oyster" line.

With that said... All it takes is one rapper to sing how they "slap some ice on their op39" and boom. 500% over msrp.

lol !

myporsche · 11 May 2020, 08:07 PM

It's a great watch but not close. I almost bought one as my second Rolex, unfortunately in person I was slightly let down. This is when you compare it to the higher sport watches like Sub/EXP/GMT etc. It felt much different than my GMT. They downgrade a few things notably the non stamped clasp which bothered me immediately, no easy link and basic dial. It is a GREAT watch, it would be a wonderful idea to consolidate a bunch of lower watches you have and get an OP because I would much rather have that than a bunch of shitters. I also like it's history, no date if you want a clean look, and no frills attitude.

Brew · 11 May 2020, 08:11 PM

Without the OP, the others wouldn't exist. Nonetheless, it will only become popular when the herd runs out of DJs to snarf up.

padi56 · 11 May 2020, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Calboy888

Just curious what you all think ?

Short answer no and cannot see why anyone would think it could,although watches like the OP have a lot of history in the RWC it was never made to contest the now called sports watches..

1William · 11 May 2020, 08:51 PM

I think the OP is a fine watch that has been discovered by the masses because of the SS Rolex Sport watch shortage. It will never be a Submariner, GMT or even a Date Just. The history is too deep for those watches but that does not mean that the OP does not have a place. It is a cool model for the money.

173rdabn · 11 May 2020, 10:49 PM

Nope. Really nice watch, but limited appeal. No date, no moving or fluted bezel, no 4th hand. Personally, I like them a lot. Bog simple, no distractions from basic time.

brandrea · 11 May 2020, 10:54 PM

Subs and GMTs are purpose built for specific functions

Nairn1980 · 11 May 2020, 11:14 PM

Nope

sgwatchguy · 11 May 2020, 11:53 PM

No.

javier · 12 May 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RXAPPP

Step away from the wine bottle

Pauln · 12 May 2020, 12:40 AM

No. It would have happened already.

Crazy Lugs · 12 May 2020, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by myporsche

It's a great watch but not close. I almost bought one as my second Rolex, unfortunately in person I was slightly let down. This is when you compare it to the higher sport watches like Sub/EXP/GMT etc. It felt much different than my GMT. They downgrade a few things notably the non stamped clasp which bothered me immediately, no easy link and basic dial. It is a GREAT watch, it would be a wonderful idea to consolidate a bunch of lower watches you have and get an OP because I would much rather have that than a bunch of shitters. I also like it's history, no date if you want a clean look, and no frills attitude.

Funny you mention the clasp- I actually really appreciate the milled rather than applied coronet. Lack of easylink is definitely a bummer, but that can be remedied with some effort and $$$

11 May 2020, 11:28 AM	#1
Calboy888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	Will the Oyster Perpetual 39mm be the new sub or gmt ever ?? Just curious what you all think ?

11 May 2020, 12:27 PM	#9
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	No but it's a nice reference. Forget about next Sub or Gmt and get one Imo. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 May 2020, 11:53 PM	#27
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	No. __________________

11 May 2020, 11:31 AM	#2
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	lol no, its essentially the entry level watch for rolex

11 May 2020, 11:31 AM	#3
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 966	No, the popularity of the sub and gmt did not come out of thin air. OP is very nice, but lacks the same function and history of the sub or gmt.

11 May 2020, 11:35 AM	#4
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	For some people, it already is. Different strokes for different folks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2020, 11:37 AM	#5
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Each watch is its own thing. The OP39 is a great watch by itself.

11 May 2020, 11:59 AM	#6
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Step away from the wine bottle

11 May 2020, 12:26 PM	#8
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	lol it will never be, even if some folks think that. It's an oyster perpetual and not a sub or a gmt. It even says so on the dial

11 May 2020, 12:28 PM	#10
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,420	Most would laugh when, a few years ago, people asked if the Patek Aquanaut would ever be a sought after classic. No one can predict these things, but they're very nice watches that fill an interesting spot in the line up. No need to compare them to the sub or GMT, totally different animals.

11 May 2020, 12:31 PM	#11
WatchThinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In a city Posts: 377	if they came with a jubilee....?

11 May 2020, 12:54 PM	#15
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Never say never. There was a time when Daytonas weren’t popular, and look at them now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2020, 12:54 PM	#16
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	No, but if you love the watch it doesn't matter.

11 May 2020, 02:48 PM	#18
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,443	No other watch has as much history as the "Oyster" line. With that said... All it takes is one rapper to sing how they "slap some ice on their OP39" and boom. 500% over MSRP.

11 May 2020, 08:07 PM	#20
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	It's a great watch but not close. I almost bought one as my second Rolex, unfortunately in person I was slightly let down. This is when you compare it to the higher sport watches like Sub/EXP/GMT etc. It felt much different than my GMT. They downgrade a few things notably the non stamped clasp which bothered me immediately, no easy link and basic dial. It is a GREAT watch, it would be a wonderful idea to consolidate a bunch of lower watches you have and get an OP because I would much rather have that than a bunch of shitters. I also like it's history, no date if you want a clean look, and no frills attitude.

11 May 2020, 08:11 PM	#21
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Without the OP, the others wouldn't exist. Nonetheless, it will only become popular when the herd runs out of DJs to snarf up.

11 May 2020, 08:51 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,599	I think the OP is a fine watch that has been discovered by the masses because of the SS Rolex Sport watch shortage. It will never be a Submariner, GMT or even a Date Just. The history is too deep for those watches but that does not mean that the OP does not have a place. It is a cool model for the money.

11 May 2020, 10:49 PM	#24
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,344	Nope. Really nice watch, but limited appeal. No date, no moving or fluted bezel, no 4th hand. Personally, I like them a lot. Bog simple, no distractions from basic time.

11 May 2020, 10:54 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,869	Subs and GMTs are purpose built for specific functions

11 May 2020, 11:14 PM	#26
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,289	Nope

12 May 2020, 12:40 AM	#29
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	No. It would have happened already.

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