no_sauce_man 14 Posted September 1, 2020 What do y'all think about the new Sub and OPs? Personally, I think making the move to 41mm is a poor choice. Subs have always been 40mm, and changing that just feels...wrong. On top of that, I liked the maxi case, even if it was getting a bit long in the tooth. The new lugs appear to be slimmer, and slightly longer, which may hinder its ability to fit on a range of wrist sizes. On the plus side, I am in love with the new turquoise OP36 and the S&G OP41 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 1, 2020 I don’t mind too much on the size, it seems like it’ll wear the same. I didn’t expect them to get drastic on any changes, especially with the sub. That being said, I predict rep factories are going to scramble to make a functional clone of the 323X series. Now that modern subs will be carrying those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted September 1, 2020 Really feeling the OPs especially the green 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_sauce_man 14 Posted September 1, 2020 Agreed, I think the OPs stole the show this year. I'm not sure how to feel about the steel crown and white dial text on the rolesor subs though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 1, 2020 Agreed, I think the OPs stole the show this year. I'm not sure how to feel about the steel crown and white dial text on the rolesor subs though...Yeah, it’s gonna take a while for my eyes to get used to that. Better news for reps though! I suppose Clone ETAs will be very reasonable options since they’re functionally correct to 32XX movements too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted September 1, 2020 They're finally selling a factory shark? That's the best looking sub there is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_sauce_man 14 Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, fatarms said: They're finally selling a factory shark? That's the best looking sub there is. It's definitely near the top of my list. Personally I would've liked to see a blue SS no date, following the success of the BB58 blue. I could've sworn that's what they were hinting at, what all their 'out of the blue' teasers and such 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted September 1, 2020 I personally think the new lug shape is better, but I’m not a fan of the change to the crown guards. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted September 1, 2020 The real question is: can you get them? The supply restrictions have been stupid the last few years. Im going to swing by my AD and see if I can try something on tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted September 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, J!m said: The real question is: can you get them? The supply restrictions have been stupid the last few years. Im going to swing by my AD and see if I can try something on tomorrow. Supply restriction would not work if there isn't an increased demand. It takes two to tango... As per this morning in Asia, all of these subs are pre sold to VVIP clients... You might get lucky with seeing a couple of the new dial/sized OPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted September 1, 2020 I like the bigger size, I'm with Thommo, don't like the shaved CGs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted September 1, 2020 There's a new kermit rumoured too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted September 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, splke said: There's a new kermit rumoured too More than a rumour...... https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-date-41mm-introducing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted September 1, 2020 I think I'm in love with the shark. Personally I like the new case with thinner lugs. Also I've read they'll be a tad thinner than the older versions, which is good too. On the plus side: the dials seem (but I may be wrong...) all the same, so eventually you can get a black one and then, when you're tired of it, replace the insert and have a legit and totally new look, which is good. Also for our Factories, this should be an easier production not having to deal with dial colours, apart that they'll have to re-do the case completely and it will be a mess at the beginning (I foresee the first versions being upscaled 40mm with totally wrong lugs and crown guards...). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted September 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, BadApple said: More than a rumour...... https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-date-41mm-introducing oh yes now thats nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted September 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, splke said: oh yes now thats nice Still 2mm too small for me !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 308 Posted September 1, 2020 Smurf nice,hate sharks and Kermit and those coloured OPs are abortions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted September 1, 2020 1 minute ago, SteveA said: Smurf nice,hate sharks and Kermit and those coloured OPs are abortions. Don't hold back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted September 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, SteveA said: Smurf nice,hate sharks and Kermit and those coloured OPs are abortions. Have to agree for the OPs, but only for them, I like the new sub line. Exception being the pink one in 36mm, I think it will be very nice on girls (and metrosexuals in electric scooters). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted September 1, 2020 I’ll take a Kermit. But agree with GenTLe the rep manufacturers will make a mess of the case (and then do stepwise improvements over 10 years). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted September 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Thommo82 said: I personally think the new lug shape is better Agreed, I much prefer the new lugs to the old. I always felt like the bracelet was somehow too narrow for those fat ol' lugs. The slight increase in case size combined with the new lug shape makes for a much better looking watch IMO. Aside from that, I am extremely underwhelmed by the whole selection. The new Shark and Kermit models are just lazy, and as for the OPs it looks like someone was working from home on the dial colours and one of their toddlers got at their design software . The double indices at 3, 6 and 9 are also awful, just look cheap to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted September 1, 2020 8 hours ago, no_sauce_man said: Actually are we sure that the change is in the lug shape and not in the bracelet width? I played a bit with Ms Paint and to me it seems that yes, the lugs have been thinned, but also the bracelet seems to have moved to 21mm lug size... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,781 Posted September 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Actually are we sure that the change is in the lug shape and not in the bracelet width? I played a bit with Ms Paint and to me it seems that yes, the lugs have been thinned, but also the bracelet seems to have moved to 21mm lug size... There was a video on YouTube about the new Sub last month with leaked info and tells all about the changes. the lugs are thinner than previous and Rolex were kind of making a larger version of the 5 digit Sub rather than a new version of the 6 digit maxi. The ones I'd have are the new Sky-Dwellers. The Everose gold with chocolate dial on Oysterflex and full Everose gold with rhodium dial are just stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted September 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Actually are we sure that the change is in the lug shape and not in the bracelet width? I played a bit with Ms Paint and to me it seems that yes, the lugs have been thinned, but also the bracelet seems to have moved to 21mm lug size... Good spot! I do think it's a combo of both but if you look at the lugs compared to the 5 and 7 bezel markers it does look to be wider, just by eye anyway... Looks like more than 1mm though?! Either way that whole area has much better proportions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted September 1, 2020 52 minutes ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: There was a video on YouTube about the new Sub last month with leaked info and tells all about the changes. the lugs are thinner than previous and Rolex were kind of making a larger version of the 5 digit Sub rather than a new version of the 6 digit maxi. The ones I'd have are the new Sky-Dwellers. The Everose gold with chocolate dial on Oysterflex and full Everose gold with rhodium dial are just stunning! Beautiful, I'm a sucker for rose gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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