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It’s over..

By: Echi : June 11th, 2021-04:29

I had fantasized about wearing a sub for the past couple of years. It was an itch that needed to be scratched. One could say that the sub is the porsche 911 of watches. At some point, I would need to experience one. Just as I think that anyone who’s deep ...

Imagine that. As much as I like the first gen ones, i don’t have it in me to do restorations. Plus I need an auto gearbox 4x4. I don’t mind the last of the line ones. Ah, Tudor.. will get to that one day as well..

It’s over..

Thanks for sharing your journey. It is enjoyable read.

I’d argue and say The ETA based cal 1120 is just as good if not better. The AK 47 of movements but more accurate hehe. Mine is running within COSC unserviced for the past 18 years :-)

AK47 of movements... Too good!

Very interesting experience, my dear friend. Don't you think the SD 43 killed this Submariner?

That too. I thought it was going to be a different experience. Whenever I had this on, I’d usually look forward to getting the 43 back on the wrist. In terms of wear, it wore quite similar to the explorer 39 so that wasn’t helping any as well.

I totally understand your point. I have a poor 5513 which won't survive, as well... Because of the damn Tudor 7924 and the Triple 6... Aaah, and by the way, I fell in love with the James Cameron I could try this week!

Oh nice JC! How did that go? I’m sure you’ll give us a few impressions if and when. I understand the situation having the tudor and the 666! Can’t say though that being in these situations ain;t enjoyable :-)

I always turned around the JC. But I wanted to see it in the real life, to be sure. It is an extremely cool watch, with a not less extremely cool reference ( another Triple 6! ).

Hahaha! One passion at a time! Been toying with the idea of getting a Mitsubishi Pajero (now discontinued) just to add something special to my photo safari experience. Maybe one day who knows :p

Too funny. I always loved the Pajero and the Defender, which for me, are the best 4x4 ever made for " roots guys " like us. With a good old Tudor Big Crown OR an Air King, it is a killer combo!

Imagine that. As much as I like the first gen ones, i don’t have it in me to do restorations. Plus I need an auto gearbox 4x4. I don’t mind the last of the line ones. Ah, Tudor.. will get to that one day as well..

You won't regret it. It is a damn cool watch:

:-)

Do you prefer all red?

Partial to khaki and green but anything canvas should work. This red will look great when it gets distressed and faded a bit over time!

Yep, totally agree.

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts. I found it particularly interesting because I recently added at 14060M 2-liner after a couple of years sporadic hunting. So far I think it’s a terrific addition to the collection and a pure classic.

Believe me I struggled to love the 4 liner as it’s a beautiful watch. The 2 liner even more so! When it finds the right wrist, i can only imagine how enjoyable that watch could be. Hopefully you enjoy yours to the hilt :-)

Wow amazing story

Thanks. I’m sure members here have similar journeys. Just takes a bit of time to type :p

Thanks for sharing the journey and experience.

I thought about moving up the 5 digit ladder with the SD but resisted the temptation. Not because i already have the 43 but that i think i’ve reached my limit with the 5 digit era..

2 liner for me all day long

I really prefer this one over the 4-liner :-)

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Good to know it worked out for you. It’s a really great watch and I’m glad mine found a better home :-)

Great sharing

Wears small?

its thickness

Yep i think that’s it.

What a ride 😜. Great way to finish in the end 👍

And hopefully not the last! It’s rare when a desire for a watch latches itself on to you like a siren’s song. I love it when that happens. Thanks for reading :-)