It’s over..
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 ...
Thanks for sharing your journey. It is enjoyable read.
I had SM 2254.50 long-time ago. IMHO the build quality ia excellent, veru comfortable on wrist. Nice alternating brushed and polished finish, way more attractive than Sub. The only thing Sub wins is about the movement. The caliber 1120 in 2254.50 is relia...
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! ).
The dial is very much my taste, and even if it is a t bone steak on the wrist, it reminds me the feeling of the 372 when you wear it. I will get it, one day, for sure. I just have to go forward with all my Alpine modifications, and believe me, that kills ...
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..
I’m almost convinced to experience it. But i want to try the 41 to see if it sits high. I dunno why they can’t reduce the height. The ETA ones might be the way to go at 13mm in height.
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.
And I agree with your reference to YMMV. It’s true with a good many things in life.
Wow amazing story
Watch collecting is about the community. Sometimes we value experiences over keeping the stuff. I think you let is go because of the right reasons, and the experience is priceless. This is a beautiful story!
Thanks for sharing the journey and experience.
I can share the sentiment that in some (or many) cases the chase is as good as the catch, and sometimes (like in this case) it’s better. For me, I have a Sea-Dweller which was my first Rolex. I find the Subs or the same era (5-digit) always fall short of ...
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..
Besides, the date placement on the 16600 is a bit off for me. The only 5 digit i have now is my exp 2. Ah, vintage subs totally different animal! Not sure I can go that route with my penchant for complete sets. Under those circumstances, prices would beco...
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It was interesting to read your post, I purchased a 14060M 4liner last year, like you it was to scratch an itch. But unlike you it has been my go to watch for the past year and whilst I really considered an SD, I’m really glad I got the sub and for me, th...
Great sharing
of your experience. I have yet to try SD, was offered 2 DRSD a week ago but hesitate and turn it down, I feel that the thickness of SD make me have not own any SD yet. Got myself the modern 14060 and I think it is my least wear subs, I also don't know why...
