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AF_Rob

Post subject: No Date Sub

Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:54 pm

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Thinking about picking up a no date Submariner. What are your general thoughts on the model? It checks all by boxes, but looking for opinion. Thanks!

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Driver8

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:37 am

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Classic, clean and timeless would probably sum it up.

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:14 am

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I have thought about that watch many times in the past. For me, I just need that date on the watch, so its a no go. Other than that looks great!

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jlee5050

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:32 am

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I love the old 5513s and the 14060s... clean... no frills... classic... BUT...

personally I would die of boredom... but still have it on my list... can't justify paying new price for it but plenty of nice pre-owned ones out there for reasonable prices...

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Driver8

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:18 am

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jlee5050 wrote:

clean... no frills... classic... BUT...

personally I would die of boredom.

I have to agree with you there. As I said above, classic, timeless, etc, but just not very interesting IMO. Still, for a "one watch to last a lifetime" it's hard to think of a more suitable candidate.

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RJRJRJ

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:49 pm

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Great watch, assuming we're talking about the 114060. I personally prefer a date, but if its not something youre interested in, the no date is a damn fine watch.

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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:01 pm

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RJRJRJ wrote:

Great watch, assuming we're talking about the 114060. I personally prefer a date, but if its not something youre interested in, the no date is a damn fine watch.

agree with RJ. if its the 114060 its a no brainer. personally i dont mind not having a date function. this version of the sub is the cleanest diver watch i have seen to date. its a great piece and IMO you cant go wrong.

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JacksonStone

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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:11 pm

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I'm with others here - a great watch if you don't need a date function. I do need one, so I personally would go with the Sub-C Date. If I didn't need (or want) one, I would have no qualms about the no-date model (114060). Plus, the additional symmetry of the lume pattern on the no-date is a nice bonus.

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AF_Rob

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:43 pm

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Well gents, I pulled the trigger! I love it!!! Thanks again for your inputs!

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jlee5050

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:05 pm

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Well that was easy... :lol:

Personally I prefer the two-liners but looks great nonetheless. Congrats! Looks great on you

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:06 pm

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Looks great. Love the symmetry as JS stated. Enjoy it for a long time!

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JacksonStone

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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:19 pm

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jlee5050 wrote:

Personally I prefer the two-liners but looks great nonetheless.

That makes sense in aesthetic terms, but do you actually prefer a non-certified watch to a certified one?

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jlee5050

Post subject: Re: No Date Sub

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:21 pm

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Well... Good question...

For the sake of aesthetics probably yeah... I'd still go with a two. I say two because I like the uncluttered look on the sub without the extra writing and my love for vintage looks. I've always had a soft spot for a nicely patina'd 5513 feet first.

Certified or not doesn't really make or break a deal for me. But always a plus if it's accurate. I probably wouldn't notice too much anyway because I don't wear a piece for more than a day anyway with a rotation.

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JacksonStone

Post subject: Re: No Date Sub

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:25 pm

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Aside from the fact that one has gone through the certification process and one hasn't, is there any appreciable difference between a certified and non-certified Sub? Did Rolex tighten up the tolerances on movements they intended to have certified, or did the movements remain the same, making certification just a formality?

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