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UTS is a cool watch
I flirted with getting one a few times at least. The bulk of it, the personally made case. the feeling of a man's vision in the watch, this is all very cool. And it's a beast, let's face it, a huge, heavy watch, but well done.
the Rolex Sub C, well... can you even compare them? The finish, majesty, lineage, etc of this watch is off the charts.
On the other hand, sometimes Subs seem like a dime a dozen because 'everyone' wears one.
And everyone looks great wearing one, I might add, even if in the back of your mind you're thinking, 'there's too damn many Subs out there!'
So, yes, you're graduating to a new class, no doubt, wearing the Rolex.
But do you value individuality, connection to a living man's ideas about dive watches? That's what you have with the UTS, even if it isn't a legend, but more of a cult-ish cool watch.
I don't see the obvious answer here.
It's not that the UTS is the greatest watch. It's just that I like what it represents. The more independent watchmaker. My guess is you read all about Nicolaus Spinner, and his ideas about divers.
Forget the obvious choice.
Which choice reflects your values as a collector? The choice might be surprising, or obvious.
This message has been edited by Mostel on 2011-11-17 21:47:20
Okay, let me take a deep breath....Okay. Now, Should I??
Should I trade-in my UTS 1000m v2 GMT...... ...for that "certain" model in the back of everyone's mind....the Rolex Sub Ceramic? Help me here....and please: be gentle!!! Cheers DB Darien This message has been edited by db darien on 2011-11-16 09:13:06...
It depends on what you look for.
I haven't had news from UTS for a long time by the way. If you look for the horological contents, go to the Rolex... if you look for an exclusive watch with a low probality to see on your neighbour's wrist... keep the UTS. But when you start to consider a...
Without hesitation ...
I have to admit that UTS watches are in my eyes perfect incarantion of clumsiness as a design principle. Especially sports, better: diving watches have become subject of this design trend. The less refined the finish, the more massive the enginnering, the...
Sure, if you are certain that Rolex would make you happier...
.... just out of curiosity - what don't you like about UTS and what do you like about Rolex? Sorry, I am one of those who don't own a Rolex Ken
Do you now love the Sub more than the UTS?
If yes why not. Sub is a good watch, a lifetime companion.
You would be moving into a more serious piece...
And I think that is a sound exchange.
UTS is a cool watch
I flirted with getting one a few times at least. The bulk of it, the personally made case. the feeling of a man's vision in the watch, this is all very cool. And it's a beast, let's face it, a huge, heavy watch, but well done. the Rolex Sub C, well... can...
DECISION MADE
...I'm not going to tell you what I decided, but the results of the decision will be shown in about 12 weeks, according to my AD...... Cheers, DB