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Old 20 December 2021, 08:17 AM   #1
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2 tone black sub or SS sub date

Ok, looking to increase my collection and have narrowed down to these 2 watches ( I think ! ) and will be looking to buy 2021 models Grey.

The cost above retail is less on the 2 tone and I don't think I will ever sell which ever I purchase but not sure which way to go, Any thoughts from anyone

Ive given up trying to obtain through AD's its just too much stress
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Old 20 December 2021, 08:24 AM   #2
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Ok, looking to increase my collection and have narrowed down to these 2 watches ( I think ! ) and will be looking to buy 2021 models Grey.

The cost above retail is less on the 2 tone and I don't think I will ever sell which ever I purchase but not sure which way to go, Any thoughts from anyone

Ive given up trying to obtain through AD's its just too much stress
I would have said SS sub but since you have SD43. TT Black it is.
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Old 20 December 2021, 08:30 AM   #3
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The new bluesy, I’d have one tomorrow if a:I could get one and b: I could afford one
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Old 20 December 2021, 08:40 AM   #4
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Maybe redundant, but I like 5he TT SD43 a little better than the TT black Sub. Bluesy is a beauty too. Tough decision for sure.
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Old 20 December 2021, 08:48 AM   #5
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Maybe redundant, but I like 5he TT SD43 a little better than the TT black Sub. Bluesy is a beauty too. Tough decision for sure.
Driving me mad, had the Blue as the 'next one' but think its too blue and too showy, I like under stated watches but think the SS sub is a little too plain and as a have SD43 in steel I really don't want the same model and want something different, looked at GMT's but as they don't have glide lock have crossed them off the list ... I only wear sports watch so those models not doing it for me. but as I type this could be interested in a Yacht Master
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Old 20 December 2021, 09:06 AM   #6
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Having had the new blue on my wrist I’d drop any of these for it (+a little cash I think)



But then maybe I’d just keep them and sell a kidney.
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Old 20 December 2021, 09:11 AM   #7
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Having had the new blue on my wrist I’d drop any of these for it (+a little cash I think)



But then maybe I’d just keep them and sell a kidney.


brilliant collection - what gets the most wrist time ?
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Old 20 December 2021, 09:14 AM   #8
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brilliant collection - what gets the most wrist time ?
I love the 43 but it does get heavy after a while, the sub date wins hands down.
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Old 20 December 2021, 09:51 AM   #9
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Ok, looking to increase my collection and have narrowed down to these 2 watches ( I think ! ) and will be looking to buy 2021 models Grey.

The cost above retail is less on the 2 tone and I don't think I will ever sell which ever I purchase but not sure which way to go, Any thoughts from anyone

Ive given up trying to obtain through AD's its just too much stress
I love both references. Normally I would suggest SubDate but since you already have a SD43, I think the black dial two tone is perfect. It adds some variety with the Rolesor and such a sexy watch.
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Old 20 December 2021, 10:10 AM   #10
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I know you said that you wouldn’t sell your watches, but to give another option:

1) sell your SD43
2) buy a SD43 two-tone (if the SD43 fits you, I think that this is a great watch and the gold lettering is fantastic)
3) buy a no-date Sub41

You mentioned that the blueesy is too blue/flashy. But if you want to have some difference between the two watches, the above might be a bit easier to do via an AD or even a reseller.

If you do go the yacht master route, which one would you look at? The SD43 is a bit big for me IMO, so the YM40 fits great (I have a sub41date which I love though). Have you tried on the YM40? Super comfy! But it’s smaller than your SD43 of course.
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Old 20 December 2021, 10:17 AM   #11
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I know you said that you wouldn’t sell your watches, but to give another option:

1) sell your SD43
2) buy a SD43 two-tone (if the SD43 fits you, I think that this is a great watch and the gold lettering is fantastic)
3) buy a no-date Sub41

You mentioned that the blueesy is too blue/flashy. But if you want to have some difference between the two watches, the above might be a bit easier to do via an AD or even a reseller.

If you do go the yacht master route, which one would you look at? The SD43 is a bit big for me IMO, so the YM40 fits great (I have a sub41date which I love though). Have you tried on the YM40? Super comfy! But it’s smaller than your SD43 of course.
Thanks I haven’t tried on a ym40 and would go for the gray dial SS 40 as the wife has the 37mm same version. Just a bit nervous as I bang watches occasionally and not sure how the platinum bezel would hold up !
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Old 20 December 2021, 12:57 PM   #12
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I have both subs and would recommend a TT black dial to compliment the SS model you have.
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Old 20 December 2021, 01:07 PM   #13
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The TT adds a bit of a color pop and since you already have an SD43 …
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Old 20 December 2021, 03:40 PM   #14
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Is the SD43 still going to be your 'go to' watch?
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Old 20 December 2021, 03:53 PM   #15
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The answer, when ever an option is TT, is not TT...
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The answer, when ever an option is TT, is not TT...
I think there is space for TT once at least one SS box has been fulfilled.

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Old 20 December 2021, 10:19 PM   #18
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I would get something with color. TT.
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Old 20 December 2021, 10:41 PM   #19
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I always love TT timepieces, it looks better than SS.

You already have many timepieces, if you love TT and don’t plan to sell, you can go on the waitlist at your boutique/AD, no need to go grey, it isn’t that hard to get.
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SS for me. Not a fan of TT.
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Old 20 December 2021, 11:25 PM   #21
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Driving me mad, had the Blue as the 'next one' but think its too blue and too showy, I like under stated watches but think the SS sub is a little too plain and as a have SD43 in steel I really don't want the same model and want something different, looked at GMT's but as they don't have glide lock have crossed them off the list ... I only wear sports watch so those models not doing it for me. but as I type this could be interested in a Yacht Master
It’s a shame about not wanting the TT Seadweller as they are readily available at retail but I understand why.
As it happens I have contemplated trying to add the SS as a daily in place of my Sub I think it would be good to have the same piece in both SS & TT.
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The TT adds a bit of a color pop and since you already have an SD43 …
Have to agree with Brian, I would go with the TT for some variety.
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