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Baptistman · 16 December 2005, 01:56 AM

and replaced with this beaut, someone put me in a padded Jacket

16 December 2005, 01:58 AM

Why? Since I'm not a fan of the SD, I think that's a better watch, personally.

Congrats.

molex · 16 December 2005, 02:09 AM

No problem there! Personally I'd take the subdate over the SD too, since the subdate is a SUBMARINER and the SD is just a tarted up VERSION of the submariner

Flame-suit on

Baptistman · 16 December 2005, 02:15 AM

[QUOTE=Atomic]Why? Since I'm not a fan of the SD, I think that's a better watch, personally.

Coz I've got Rolex fever, don't think I've had a watch long enough to fully appreciate in the last few months. But now the hatch is battoned down, because if this one goes, I've got no chance of getting another.

I've never known in all my life a materialistic product to eat away at a person, its bizarre. I've wanted the Sub since as far back as I can remember, ok the first one had to go in order to help someone out and I've since gone for whatever was readily available, but it never satisfied deep down. Maybe this could be a lesson (I'm thinking of Tyler) if you have always had one desire, and can fullfill it, don't get caught up with anything else, have tunnel vision, if you see what I mean, because otherwise you'll never calm the Watch beast inside you. Dont be tempted to buy that couple of hundred Seiko or anything else in order to fill the gap, put it away, order what you want and wait till it arrives. In the long run it will save you loadsamoney.

Am my insane guys

BruceS · 16 December 2005, 02:36 AM

Wow. That was quick! What brought on that swap Jon?

BruceS · 16 December 2005, 02:37 AM

Oh sorry, I just read your new post

Good advice too Jon!

JJ Irani · 16 December 2005, 03:33 AM

Good move, Jon. Now with the ULTIMATE ROLEX under your belt (and strapped comfortably around your wrist), just try and be contended! This one's a beauty so you really shouldn't have any regrets. The important thing is to hold on to it!

Good luck and wear it in good health....always.

Cheers - JJ

ralphieralph · 16 December 2005, 03:38 AM

Great move the sd is way 2 bulky.sub/date is the way 2go!!

Rockrolex · 16 December 2005, 06:59 AM

Padded jacket, Jon? You've got to be kidding. You are to be congratulated for making a wise decision. It's the Sub over the SD hands down any day of the week. Great move. You will never regret it.

worktolivelife · 16 December 2005, 07:01 AM

hi jon , enjoy mate!
but JJ, ultimate Rolex I don't think!, so would you care to quantify that statement

steve

baseballduck · 16 December 2005, 08:08 AM

Congrats on the new one Jon. Wear it in good health and keep it longer than the SD.

Tyler

Mr. K · 16 December 2005, 08:12 AM

Have to agree with the others. I like the sub to the SD.

VERY nice watch, a true classic. I could never own a SD and a sub, just seem too much alike for me. But with that said, I would not mind owning a sub date and ND sub. For some reason they seem different enough for me to want to own both. After seeing Sam's ND sub, gets my mental juices flowing.

The SD is nice but I prefer the sub. But as my dealer once told me, it is hard to go wrong with any Rolex.

mailman · 16 December 2005, 10:10 AM

Awesome watch Jon.

Good luck with it.

Rodentman · 16 December 2005, 10:26 AM

I'm lucky enough to have both an SD and sub, (LV). So I don't have the problem having to pick one over the other.

However, if I could have only one, it might be the ND sub.

kingblackbolt · 16 December 2005, 11:44 AM

HHmmmm can I ask you all, what are the main reasons that the Sub is so much more highly regarded than the SD?

I know the Sub is a classic, but to me the SD is a sub on steroids, more powerful and durable (but with out the nasty side effects) I plan on getting one and can't justify owning both a ND Sub and SD, perhaps because of the similarities or because my wallet won't allow it...

dman · 16 December 2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

HHmmmm can I ask you all, what are the main reasons that the Sub is so much more highly regarded than the SD?

I know the Sub is a classic, but to me the SD is a sub on steroids, more powerful and durable (but with out the nasty side effects) I plan on getting one and can't justify owning both a ND Sub and SD, perhaps because of the similarities or because my wallet won't allow it...

For me personally you just answered your own question. I owned a SD and was never enamored with it the way some get. The dial seemed small, whice I still don't understand. The reason I say you answered your own question is because why do yuo need the steroids exactly? If it is between cyclops or not, then I can understand that. Though I doubt you will ever need the extra depth rating and HE valve.

I am not knocking the SD, I just would rather have the 16610. But what is right for me may be totally wrong for you, and that is part of why this is a great hobby!!

JJ Irani · 16 December 2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

hi jon , enjoy mate!
but JJ, ultimate Rolex I don't think!, so would you care to quantify that statement

steve

Well, Steve, I've been saying it all along....the 16610 is immediately recognisable anywhere as the best sports Rolex out there. Sure, there's the Daytonas, GMTs, YMs and Explorers, but the Sub-date does stand out head and shoulders above the rest.

It also has the typical classic Rolex look with its black bezel, its markings and the dial...all of which are so unique to Rolex and the Sub.

Honestly, if I was to have just ONE watch and ONE watch only in SS, it would have to be the 16610 and no other!!

JJ

kingblackbolt · 17 December 2005, 01:43 PM

Dman,

You are right we can all agree to love a Rolex but can also agree that the variation we love can be totally different...

I guess I am just really impressed with how solid and strong the SD feels,

mind you I don't have a lot of experience with wearing an SD or Sub so I'm quite sure I'll wind up owning several of these babies in the near future as my expendable income allows... I think the SD is the right choice for me... we'll see what I say a year from now!

Baptistman · 17 December 2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Dman,

You are right we can all agree to love a Rolex but can also agree that the variation we love can be totally different...

I guess I am just really impressed with how solid and strong the SD feels,

mind you I don't have a lot of experience with wearing an SD or Sub so I'm quite sure I'll wind up owning several of these babies in the near future as my expendable income allows... I think the SD is the right choice for me... we'll see what I say a year from now!

In response to your post, The SD is a beaut, however, I'm in the position of owning one Rolex now and for the foreseeable future, and so my choice has to be correct, otherwise I think both the SD and Sub would be in my collection. When I started becoming interested in the Brand at around eighteen, The Sub was the one that stood out for me, and that wasent influenced by salesman, my knowledge of the brand or Sub (Which was very little at that time) It just stood out from the rest, and since that day, it always has. I would say its pure coincidence that it seems to be a popular model.

Owning a Rolex period imho is a real priviledge and in all honesty I wonder if these watches are easy to come by financially etc, would we really appreciate the significance and priviledge of owning them as much as the one we earnestly saved for and proudly purchased.

And now I actually own one

Seadweller · 18 December 2005, 07:16 AM

Well done Jon. It's your wrist so you have the choice. Well done.

PS - the SD is way better.

But I'm biased.

16 December 2005, 01:56 AM	#1
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I can't believe it SD Gone and replaced with this beaut, someone put me in a padded Jacket __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 December 2005, 02:09 AM	#3
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	No problem there! Personally I'd take the subdate over the SD too, since the subdate is a SUBMARINER and the SD is just a tarted up VERSION of the submariner Flame-suit on __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

16 December 2005, 02:15 AM	#4
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	[QUOTE=Atomic]Why? Since I'm not a fan of the SD, I think that's a better watch, personally. Coz I've got Rolex fever, don't think I've had a watch long enough to fully appreciate in the last few months. But now the hatch is battoned down, because if this one goes, I've got no chance of getting another. I've never known in all my life a materialistic product to eat away at a person, its bizarre. I've wanted the Sub since as far back as I can remember, ok the first one had to go in order to help someone out and I've since gone for whatever was readily available, but it never satisfied deep down. Maybe this could be a lesson (I'm thinking of Tyler) if you have always had one desire, and can fullfill it, don't get caught up with anything else, have tunnel vision, if you see what I mean, because otherwise you'll never calm the Watch beast inside you. Dont be tempted to buy that couple of hundred Seiko or anything else in order to fill the gap, put it away, order what you want and wait till it arrives. In the long run it will save you loadsamoney. Am my insane guys __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 December 2005, 03:33 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Good move, Jon. Now with the ULTIMATE ROLEX under your belt (and strapped comfortably around your wrist), just try and be contended! This one's a beauty so you really shouldn't have any regrets. The important thing is to hold on to it! Good luck and wear it in good health....always. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 December 2005, 06:59 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,596	Padded jacket, Jon? You've got to be kidding. You are to be congratulated for making a wise decision. It's the Sub over the SD hands down any day of the week. Great move. You will never regret it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 December 2005, 01:58 AM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Why? Since I'm not a fan of the SD, I think that's a better watch, personally. Congrats.

16 December 2005, 02:36 AM	#5
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Wow. That was quick! What brought on that swap Jon?

16 December 2005, 02:37 AM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Oh sorry, I just read your new post Good advice too Jon!

16 December 2005, 03:38 AM	#8
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Great move the sd is way 2 bulky.sub/date is the way 2go!!

16 December 2005, 07:01 AM	#10
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	hi jon , enjoy mate! but JJ, ultimate Rolex I don't think!, so would you care to quantify that statement steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

16 December 2005, 08:08 AM	#11
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Congrats on the new one Jon. Wear it in good health and keep it longer than the SD. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

16 December 2005, 08:12 AM	#12
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,036	Have to agree with the others. I like the sub to the SD. VERY nice watch, a true classic. I could never own a SD and a sub, just seem too much alike for me. But with that said, I would not mind owning a sub date and ND sub. For some reason they seem different enough for me to want to own both. After seeing Sam's ND sub, gets my mental juices flowing. The SD is nice but I prefer the sub. But as my dealer once told me, it is hard to go wrong with any Rolex. Last edited by Mr. K; 16 December 2005 at 08:13 AM.. Reason: spelling

16 December 2005, 10:10 AM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,389	Awesome watch Jon. Good luck with it. __________________ JJ

16 December 2005, 10:26 AM	#14
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I'm lucky enough to have both an SD and sub, (LV). So I don't have the problem having to pick one over the other. However, if I could have only one, it might be the ND sub.

16 December 2005, 11:44 AM	#15
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	HHmmmm can I ask you all, what are the main reasons that the Sub is so much more highly regarded than the SD? I know the Sub is a classic, but to me the SD is a sub on steroids, more powerful and durable (but with out the nasty side effects) I plan on getting one and can't justify owning both a ND Sub and SD, perhaps because of the similarities or because my wallet won't allow it... __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

17 December 2005, 01:43 PM	#18
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Dman, You are right we can all agree to love a Rolex but can also agree that the variation we love can be totally different... I guess I am just really impressed with how solid and strong the SD feels, mind you I don't have a lot of experience with wearing an SD or Sub so I'm quite sure I'll wind up owning several of these babies in the near future as my expendable income allows... I think the SD is the right choice for me... we'll see what I say a year from now! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

18 December 2005, 07:16 AM	#20
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Well done Jon. It's your wrist so you have the choice. Well done. PS - the SD is way better. But I'm biased. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

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