I’ve been waiting for 12 months for mine they’ve hinted it will be this year . Fingers crossed . picked my wife’s 36mm op last month she’s not rubbing my nose in it at all honest😂
The sub is the ultimate diver and a true icon. There is a reason every other brand try to copy this watch. Congrats , on your new purchase wear it in good health
Good luck with that .. you can’t find any new rolexes in Canada without an extremely long waited period (AD told me 20 years + at the Rolex boutique). Wouldn’t mind buying one new .. except that Rolex won’t let me.
I purchased an Omega Seamaster in September. Sold it last month and purchased a Submariner 124060. Not one single regret - and very glad I did. Seamaster was too large and bulky. And I’m not a small guy at 6’0 185lbs. I’ll say this - Omega makes fantastic watches, but the Rolex Sub checked EVERY box. It just depends on what’s most important to the buyer.
I’m torn between the new 36mm Explorer and the new Submariner…do you think it wears ok for smaller wrists? I could just about pull off the previous 40mm but I hear the new version doesn’t wear bigger as the lugs are more tapered.
@@rezar6894 there is a huge difference in the size of the new sub and the new Explorer. The Explorer is tiny. Honestly it looks like a ladies watch. It’s actually closer to 35mm, not 36 like Rolex advertises. The sub, on the other hand, is only about 40 1/2 mm but it wears more like a 42mm on wrist. I own both the 124060 sub and the previous 39mm Explorer. I have a 6 3/4 in wrist and I prefer the fit of the Explorer.
Subs are becoming available more easily in the current market. You don't have to pay "thousands and thousands" above MSRP in the grey market to get one immediately. Perhaps a grand or two above MSRP and you have one.
I have had the bb 58 for a long time, its easy to read, I have over 20 watches and hate changing the dates. I love my 124060. But I think the bb58 is the perfect watch..
Watching this video while I’m waiting for the wire to clear on my no date. I’ve been on an AD list for over 2 years and have yet to be offered a sub. Paid a grey market shop but only paid a little over 1k over retail + tax
Bobby, great review. I have the 114060 and a126610lv both are great watches. I do like the 12 series better, the case has a better look. Congrats on the Sub....
When I first got into the hobby I always said I preferred a no date until I got one then I realized I really like a date. Except I don't mind letting a no date wind down as much. That being said I think I prefer the no cyclops look on the sub more than the convenience of the date complication and cost savings, Rolex charges a lot for a date. Oddly I don't mind the cyclops on the DJ, seems more par for the course on it. Great video, like the immediate disclaimer.
If you actually compare those two watches side by side, you will see it’s not even close. The BB is nice, but the submariner is on a whole other level.
I briefly owned the 126610 and found it wore too big for my liking (especially with the long clasp) on my 7” wrist. I think the 5 digits were the best examples, dimensions wise. I’ve realized I’m not a dive watch guy though, especially if after owning the pinnacle of the segment. I swapped it out for an Explorer 124270 and it’s a keeper for me, and my current 1 watch collection (not including my Garmin or h.s. graduation gift).
I am also torn between the Sub and the new 36mm Explorer. After a few months of owning the Explorer do you have any regrets? Hard decision for me as I know the submariner feels like more of an icon but I know the 36mm Explorer would wear much better ….
@@rezar6894 Absolutely ZERO regrets, best decision I made. I’m coming up on a year and I have no desire to buy anything else. There isn’t a situation that I’d choose another watch over this, so it’s still my Explorer 124270, NASA G-Shock, Garmin, and h.s. graduation gift (Citizen - only worn once a year or so).
@@triniboy05 glad to hear it Jamal. Is your favourite thing about it the size and the simplicity ? There is also a two tone version, which looks cool, did you try that too? But I guess the steel is just super versatile… I am currently torn between a 36mm blue dial datejust with jubilee bracelet, new Sub and the new Explorer. I think the Explorer probably wears the smallest of even the date just. Currently I only have a steel Daytona which has been my everyday watch for over five years so tempted for a new watch now
@@rezar6894 So I had the DJ36 126200 and 126234 and shed those for the Explorer. The polished center links, polished case, hands, coronet at 12, magnifier, and the clasp all made it a lot more dressy and “flashy” than I ultimately wanted. For me, the Explorer is soooo easy to wear, as you’ve mentioned as well as being very much so under the radar. I’ve had a couple mention point it out but they’re clearly watch enthusiasts. I also don’t hesitate to wear it, whether with my suit or to the gun range. It’s so cliche, but it fits in everywhere. I never tried the two toned Explorer, but I think it’s an awesome design. Just doesn’t fit in to my personal life and what I’m looking for really. The Explorer will feel smaller, especially coming from the Daytona, because of the slightly increased size of the indices as well as the slightly more tapering bracelet starting from a 19mm lug width. Most don’t realize that the clasp is the same 16mm as is with the DJ36, and even the sub (if I’m not mistaken). Though it looks smaller, those dimensions make it such an easy wear, along with the easy link extension. I liked the glide lock clasp with the sub, but I really didn’t need to do all that much adjusting on a regular basis, the quick pop out for the easy link makes more sense to me.
The glidelock is great, would have been much appreciated on the GMT Master... However, you need to take your watch off to adjust it. The adjustable clasp of the Omega seamster lets you do that while being on the wrist.
30 year ago a coveted the Rolex Submariner but at the time it was too much money for me. Much later when I became a watch enthusiast and had the money the Sub wasn't the Rolex I wanted and I went down the Explorer II/Air King route. So here are my 5 reasons not to get the Rolex Submariner: #1: You can't buy one at retail. OK you can but you have to buy your local AD 5K worth of donuts, drinks at the bar, and expensive jewelry for his/your wife. And then only maybe. #2: They are so common they make watch enthusiasts yawn. #3: They are so common that even people who know nothing about watches think your Seiko SKX007 is a Submariner and may be impressed. #4: Since we can't buy at retail should we really be supporting the Grey Market who seem to be getting a majority of the Rolex supply? #5: Ginault. LOL. You may now release the hounds to tear my body apart!
We should all buy a new one from our local AD. We all would if we all could. Getting a phone call from your AD telling you your choice is in is like waiting for a call from the State Lottery informing you you just won $80,000,000.
Difficult because Rolex keeps selling to flippers. When Rolex starts black banning the flippers and starts selling to people who want to wear their watches things will be sweeter. It would be nice if you could call a Rolex representative and give them the serial number of the watch you purchased at thousands over MSRP and they had the original owner black listed. 😅
Difficult 😂 I waited 3 weeks... for my No Date Sub, waiting list is a lie does not exist. It's about your relationship with your AD and purchase history. So while your video is interesting it's basically bullshit unfortunately. Glad you got one.
@arpad kadarkay Well....that's not exactly true. The waiting list does exist for most people and most AD's. Do all the AD's play by the rules....No! Are their special customers due to their wealth, celebrity or special connections that will always get what they want....100%! Congratulations on being one of the very fortunate lucky ones. Everyone else is on the list.
@@sinjinadams2862he is correct, you are not correct. There is no such thing as a waiting list. That’s why some people are on the “list” for years and never get a call. It’s all about the relationship you have with the AD. And that doesn’t necessarily strictly mean spending a lot of money. It’s people like you that will never get the call.
@@sinjinadams2862 what’s your point? Good for you! So how long did you wait ? Like I said it doesn’t matter because the list does not exist. I have a very good relationship with one of the buyers how it works is the watches come in the owner of the shop, basically distributes them out to the employees who get to pick who they want to give it to so it’s depending on how they mood is that day , if you are on the mind or a good client, they might just think of you. There’s no waitlist that’s how it goes.but good for you, and honestly Rolex is the master of marketing. There are so many other great watches better than Rolex no waitlist and cooler. That were I’m at, 11 Rolex’s later im over it! Congratulations on your new Sub,its a cool feeling getting that watch. And its timeless
The Sub is definitely an Icon! I love the sub and the no date is definitely my preference as well.
Love my submariner. Have the 124060 and love the balanced dial as well as the understated presence of having no cyclops date
I’ve been waiting for 12 months for mine they’ve hinted it will be this year . Fingers crossed . picked my wife’s 36mm op last month she’s not rubbing my nose in it at all honest😂
best of luck!!
The sub is the ultimate diver and a true icon. There is a reason every other brand try to copy this watch. Congrats , on your new purchase wear it in good health
The 124060 would be my one watch collection.
Good luck with that .. you can’t find any new rolexes in Canada without an extremely long waited period (AD told me 20 years + at the Rolex boutique). Wouldn’t mind buying one new .. except that Rolex won’t let me.
Where about are you in Canada?
One AD in Melbourne, Australia told me it’s be a 10 year wait. And they call it a Wish List and not the Waiting List.
I own 114060 bought it from ad 2019 very lucky love it true 40m classic 👍
I purchased an Omega Seamaster in September. Sold it last month and purchased a Submariner 124060. Not one single regret - and very glad I did.
Seamaster was too large and bulky. And I’m not a small guy at 6’0 185lbs.
I’ll say this - Omega makes fantastic watches, but the Rolex Sub checked EVERY box. It just depends on what’s most important to the buyer.
I’m torn between the new 36mm Explorer and the new Submariner…do you think it wears ok for smaller wrists?
I could just about pull off the previous 40mm but I hear the new version doesn’t wear bigger as the lugs are more tapered.
@@rezar6894 there is a huge difference in the size of the new sub and the new Explorer. The Explorer is tiny. Honestly it looks like a ladies watch. It’s actually closer to 35mm, not 36 like Rolex advertises. The sub, on the other hand, is only about 40 1/2 mm but it wears more like a 42mm on wrist. I own both the 124060 sub and the previous 39mm Explorer. I have a 6 3/4 in wrist and I prefer the fit of the Explorer.
I have an GMT Oyster Pepsi and a SD43.. but I feel that the 124060 is the watch I will end up with.. it is just perfect
It is one if my dream watches. A wonderfull simple watch.
Subs are becoming available more easily in the current market. You don't have to pay "thousands and thousands" above MSRP in the grey market to get one immediately. Perhaps a grand or two above MSRP and you have one.
Best watch ever
I have had the bb 58 for a long time, its easy to read, I have over 20 watches and hate changing the dates. I love my 124060. But I think the bb58 is the perfect watch..
Watching this video while I’m waiting for the wire to clear on my no date. I’ve been on an AD list for over 2 years and have yet to be offered a sub. Paid a grey market shop but only paid a little over 1k over retail + tax
Great video! I also prefer no date complication for symmetry. The sub is iconic but overpriced. I’d rather have a BB58 and an Omega Railmaster.
Fair enough! There are so many great choices out there other than Rolex.
Thank you for discovering us new brands and models 😃😄.
Bobby, great review. I have the 114060 and a126610lv both are great watches. I do like the 12 series better, the case has a better look. Congrats on the Sub....
Those are both of my submariners too.
When I first got into the hobby I always said I preferred a no date until I got one then I realized I really like a date. Except I don't mind letting a no date wind down as much. That being said I think I prefer the no cyclops look on the sub more than the convenience of the date complication and cost savings, Rolex charges a lot for a date. Oddly I don't mind the cyclops on the DJ, seems more par for the course on it. Great video, like the immediate disclaimer.
Nice video. Wearing my no date as I watch this. It will always be my favorite watch. I absolutely love it!
I agree with you about the Submariner but really why do people covet this watch so much more than something like the BB58?
Man my MM300 and my ceramic Seamaster I would say are both way better watches, they just are different brands. Even the BB58 I find more attractive.
@@elefantrising 🤣🤣🤣
If you actually compare those two watches side by side, you will see it’s not even close. The BB is nice, but the submariner is on a whole other level.
I briefly owned the 126610 and found it wore too big for my liking (especially with the long clasp) on my 7” wrist. I think the 5 digits were the best examples, dimensions wise.
I’ve realized I’m not a dive watch guy though, especially if after owning the pinnacle of the segment. I swapped it out for an Explorer 124270 and it’s a keeper for me, and my current 1 watch collection (not including my Garmin or h.s. graduation gift).
I am also torn between the Sub and the new 36mm Explorer. After a few months of owning the Explorer do you have any regrets?
Hard decision for me as I know the submariner feels like more of an icon but I know the 36mm Explorer would wear much better ….
@@rezar6894 Absolutely ZERO regrets, best decision I made. I’m coming up on a year and I have no desire to buy anything else. There isn’t a situation that I’d choose another watch over this, so it’s still my Explorer 124270, NASA G-Shock, Garmin, and h.s. graduation gift (Citizen - only worn once a year or so).
@@triniboy05 glad to hear it Jamal. Is your favourite thing about it the size and the simplicity ? There is also a two tone version, which looks cool, did you try that too? But I guess the steel is just super versatile…
I am currently torn between a 36mm blue dial datejust with jubilee bracelet, new Sub and the new Explorer. I think the Explorer probably wears the smallest of even the date just. Currently I only have a steel Daytona which has been my everyday watch for over five years so tempted for a new watch now
@@rezar6894 So I had the DJ36 126200 and 126234 and shed those for the Explorer. The polished center links, polished case, hands, coronet at 12, magnifier, and the clasp all made it a lot more dressy and “flashy” than I ultimately wanted.
For me, the Explorer is soooo easy to wear, as you’ve mentioned as well as being very much so under the radar. I’ve had a couple mention point it out but they’re clearly watch enthusiasts. I also don’t hesitate to wear it, whether with my suit or to the gun range. It’s so cliche, but it fits in everywhere. I never tried the two toned Explorer, but I think it’s an awesome design. Just doesn’t fit in to my personal life and what I’m looking for really.
The Explorer will feel smaller, especially coming from the Daytona, because of the slightly increased size of the indices as well as the slightly more tapering bracelet starting from a 19mm lug width. Most don’t realize that the clasp is the same 16mm as is with the DJ36, and even the sub (if I’m not mistaken). Though it looks smaller, those dimensions make it such an easy wear, along with the easy link extension. I liked the glide lock clasp with the sub, but I really didn’t need to do all that much adjusting on a regular basis, the quick pop out for the easy link makes more sense to me.
The glidelock is great, would have been much appreciated on the GMT Master...
However, you need to take your watch off to adjust it. The adjustable clasp of the Omega seamster lets you do that while being on the wrist.
Awesome watch !!
great video picking mine up and my 1st ever rolex this weekend excited isn't the word lol
Congrats Mark!!! Which one?
@@BobbyLegs no date sub love the clean dial ..no date bubble
Yes!!!
OK, I took your advice and bought one, LOL.
😆
Thanks Bobby and Congratulations on the Submariner .
30 year ago a coveted the Rolex Submariner but at the time it was too much money for me. Much later when I became a watch enthusiast and had the money the Sub wasn't the Rolex I wanted and I went down the Explorer II/Air King route. So here are my 5 reasons not to get the Rolex Submariner:
#1: You can't buy one at retail. OK you can but you have to buy your local AD 5K worth of donuts, drinks at the bar, and expensive jewelry for his/your wife. And then only maybe.
#2: They are so common they make watch enthusiasts yawn.
#3: They are so common that even people who know nothing about watches think your Seiko SKX007 is a Submariner and may be impressed.
#4: Since we can't buy at retail should we really be supporting the Grey Market who seem to be getting a majority of the Rolex supply?
#5: Ginault. LOL.
You may now release the hounds to tear my body apart!
The Yub 🙌
i have the classic 14060 two liner sub. one day ill upgrade to 124060.
I’d keep the 14060. It’s an absolute classic. Save up and add the 124060.
We should all buy a new one from our local AD. We all would if we all could. Getting a phone call from your AD telling you your choice is in is like waiting for a call from the State Lottery informing you you just won $80,000,000.
Is it possible to adjust the clasp without taking the watch off your wrist?
The Tudor Pelagos clasp is possible while having it on wrist
I have not found a way to do that.
Nice!
Yobby loves Yubby😎!
Sounds great- so where can I find one? 😂
I hate how that model you can hear the rotor spinning inside
Yubmariner!
Rolex Rob x2? 🤔
Where are all these so called Rolex experts coming from.
Difficult because Rolex keeps selling to flippers. When Rolex starts black banning the flippers and starts selling to people who want to wear their watches things will be sweeter. It would be nice if you could call a Rolex representative and give them the serial number of the watch you purchased at thousands over MSRP and they had the original owner black listed. 😅
Rolex only sells watches to Authorized Dealers. Dealers sell to the flippers. You are clueless
There's only only true Submariner and then there's the Submariner date with cyclops aid.
I like the cyclops. It’s become synonymous with Rolex and it’s a special feature. Then again I’m also not bothered by the Seamaster HE.
Difficult 😂 I waited 3 weeks... for my No Date Sub, waiting list is a lie does not exist. It's about your relationship with your AD and purchase history. So while your video is interesting it's basically bullshit unfortunately. Glad you got one.
@arpad kadarkay Well....that's not exactly true. The waiting list does exist for most people and most AD's. Do all the AD's play by the rules....No! Are their special customers due to their wealth, celebrity or special connections that will always get what they want....100%! Congratulations on being one of the very fortunate lucky ones. Everyone else is on the list.
@@sinjinadams2862he is correct, you are not correct. There is no such thing as a waiting list. That’s why some people are on the “list” for years and never get a call. It’s all about the relationship you have with the AD. And that doesn’t necessarily strictly mean spending a lot of money. It’s people like you that will never get the call.
@whereRearsTeeth HaHa! A little late to the conversation aren't you! I got the call! I'm wearing my Submariner right now!
@@sinjinadams2862 what’s your point? Good for you! So how long did you wait ? Like I said it doesn’t matter because the list does not exist. I have a very good relationship with one of the buyers how it works is the watches come in the owner of the shop, basically distributes them out to the employees who get to pick who they want to give it to so it’s depending on how they mood is that day , if you are on the mind or a good client, they might just think of you. There’s no waitlist that’s how it goes.but good for you, and honestly Rolex is the master of marketing. There are so many other great watches better than Rolex no waitlist and cooler. That were I’m at, 11 Rolex’s later im over it! Congratulations on your new Sub,its a cool feeling getting that watch. And its timeless
Yubmariner!