What makes the sub what it is?

5 days on the wrist..

By: Echi : March 25th, 2021-22:05

I’ve been on a back and forth with this watch. You know how it goes. Research, hunt, then when you finally nail a very good specimen, you think to yourself, hmmm, does it live up to expectations? That’s where the ownership process comes in. I usually don’...

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5 days on the wrist..

You love it.

I do love the process of “understanding and appreciating”. Thanks :-)

There is another step to be sure about your feelings on a watch: Selling it. ;) You have to t live your life with it, you will see. Just tell me you didn't sell the Air King for the Sub!

Hehe not selling anything unless I’m in dire financial straits. Quite happy with what I have. And if I had to sell,the AK would be the last ones to go! It’s a reminder of what’s fun about this hobby. These explorers and subs.. they’re just too serious :-)

Yes, well, the Sub at least. The Explorer can still be a funny watch. But the AK is the King! ;)

Hehe true. This year will be a year of wearing. Last year was all about the hunt. It’s going to be a good year in spite of the times :-)

Which is not bad. It takes some time to digest new catches and to fully enjoy them. My last horological addition was in Dec 2019. I hope to be able to get one or two this year.

Yep there needs to be a gestation period.. but then you never know when the bug’s gonna bite. I need to set aside money for something else so definitely n new watches this year although, of course, we’ve heard that before!!!

What happened to me last year with the purchase of the Alpine. And it is not a bad experience, this kind of diet.

Thanks for the analysis — both the intellectual and the emotional side.

Exploratory phase, how rightly so. My tastes hew toward boring classics for the most part so it’s hard to make bad choices per se. It’s the little things that we try to figure out if it’s a charming quirk or an annoying characteristic..

Thank you for sharing the journey, thus far :)

My pleasure :-)

What makes the sub what it is?

I absolutely agree. To add, the bezel edges give off a nice shine similar to the fluted bezel on a datejust.. of course not as blingy but it’s the part that my eyes look at first. I am quite enjoying the appreciation process..

I too think about mine when not wearing it

Thanks!

I love the first picture, stunning! I actually find the 14060m to be submariner's highest point (in terms of wearability, not as much on character). Later models don't sing as loud to me. The kermit looks great, but it rarely sits on my wrist

Good point re wearability vs character! So perfect it can be bland :-)

IMO you are over thinking the expectations of the watch. Wear it enjoy it for what it is. Just my thoughts my friend.

Nature of the beast :-)

How true.