greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 I have a shameful secret. I've been buying reps for 12 years or so, but until today I've never owned a Rolex Submariner. Oh, the shame.... Anyhow, a new member (hi, gribble!) was looking to buy a green dial/bezel Sub C and asked for some help. I found myself taking a closer look at the watch and thought 'what the hell..' so picked one up for myself, too. Therefore gribble is entirely to blame and I take no responsibility for breaking the habit of a lifetime, okay? This is the standard basic 21J version. It comes on the usual sub bracelet with glidelock clasp and feels very nicely made. Lume (blue) is pretty good for a cheapie and generally it feels better than one would expect at the price. In the pics you see around the boards, this watch often looks - like it's nickname - 'Hulk' green, but I'm pleased to say that it's darker than that - quite a subtle shade that, in some lights, looks almost black. How close it is to gen, I have no clue as I've never seen the green sub C in real life. I think I still prefer the regular LV, but what the hell. In the past, I've owned quite a few Rolex DJs / DDs and I never seem to get tired of those, but other than the DSSD and my 6263 I've never really gotten along with the sports models. I've had a couple of GMTIIcs which were both sold on within weeks, and my Explorer II didn't stay on my wrist long either - they were all nice watches, but they didn't really grab me. I expected the sub to be the same and was almost prepared to use it as a competition prize on here, but I find myself liking this watch more than the GMTs and for the life of me I can't work out why... No promises, but this might just be a keeper - I'll wear it for a bit and see how quick I get bored with it Here's a quick iPhone pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome greg......you know I hear that TC has some nice ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome greg......you know I hear that TC has some nice ones Don't start... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted June 22, 2012 Looks good Greg! The green is nice. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trksh-bzr 3 Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome greg......you know I hear that TC has some nice ones I heard that too......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome greg......you know I hear that TC has some nice ones He's an enabler....be very very careful! My wallet knows for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted June 22, 2012 Oh, the shame.... So you should be ashamed, buying a bloody green one! Only joking mate, looks very good actually! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted June 22, 2012 Looks great Greg, about bloody time too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted June 22, 2012 Awesome greg......you know I hear that TC has some nice ones He's an enabler....be very very careful! My wallet knows for sure by the way your loans been approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted June 22, 2012 Looks great and about time boss. So do you now know who has the...... actually I won't ask that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) So, do you think you missed much by not owning a Sub in all that years? Great looking watch, the greed really looks subtile, not too effective Edited June 22, 2012 by Crusader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 So, do you think you missed much by not owning a Sub in all that years? Um. Probably not. Even though I'm liking this one more than I thought I would I still think they're a bit too ubiquitous, TBH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted June 22, 2012 Welcome to the dark side. Will there be PAMs on sale in the sales forum soon? It is a slippery slope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 Welcome to the dark side. Will there be PAMs on sale in the sales forum soon? Hell no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted June 22, 2012 Greg is no more Submariner virgin CONGRATULATIONS Really nice piece, I am still waiting for some super version of the Hulk green but looks like I will have to build one from 3 different watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyseus 1 Posted June 22, 2012 ...and the Rolex collection begins:) What's next Greg? how about a Pepsi GMT or a nice DSSD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 ...and the Rolex collection begins:) What's next Greg? how about a Pepsi GMT or a nice DSSD? Uh - it begins nothing. Might end it, however as this makes 5 Rollies in my collection. As I said in my post, I also have a DSSD, a DJ, a DD2 and a 6263 vintage 'tona. I've had a couple of GMTs and got rid of 'em quick - didn't like 'em much. I've owned rep Rollies continuously for the last 12 years - and, in fact, like most people it was Rolex that brought me into the hobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted June 22, 2012 Well done Greg, i agree thought the original LV is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 22, 2012 Well done Greg, i agree thought the original LV is better. Yeah, I'm thinking that's what I should have bought. This was a complete impulse buy. If I decide to get rid of it, though, I might try one of those instead. We'll see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted June 22, 2012 Well done Greg, i agree thought the original LV is better. Yeah, I'm thinking that's what I should have bought. If I decide to get rid of this, I might try one of those instead. We'll see... Do it man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted June 22, 2012 Me luv the hulk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 22, 2012 Well done Greg, i agree thought the original LV is better. Yeah, I'm thinking that's what I should have bought. If I decide to get rid of this, I might try one of those instead. We'll see... Do it man! The original LV looks like a cheap rep, even the gen. Ceramic LV is the way to go!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 180 Posted June 22, 2012 I am exactly the same!! I have no idea why I love it, but the sub is just a fantastic versatile watch and looks great on any occasion. I always find myself going back to it. Probably the only watch I would buy gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
