$40,000 Rolex Submariner. Why?

Why would someone buy a $40,000 white gold Rolex Submariner and why would I make a video about it.
Scene: Bowline Hotel, Astoria, Oregon, USA

[@floydmorrison2025]

When the watch was on the railing, I was worried that a seagull was gonna swoop down and knock it into the sea! My heart was pounding. Great video!

[@WatchUnwind]

Or just fly away with it 😂 I’d cry

[@tracephoto1823]

Yeah that made me nervous.

[@TheAmericanStranger1]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Saints-Forever]

I am more concern that you may scratch your buddy's soft gold case by laying it bare on the hard and rough wood

[@damachine3]

@@Saints-Forever The case wasn't on the wood, the bracelet was. If you do it gently then that wood would not scratch it. The bigger concern to me would be the bracelet scratching the caseback.

[@gerardswinley4736]

My palms were getting sweaty seeing the watch perched on that ledge next to the sea ! Great vid!

[@michaelbanks9544]

Could you imagine if a seagull swooped down and flew off with it

[@harry-eto]

Very thoughtful, well presented. I like your unbiased way of looking at such a crazy object. Stay that way, don't go the "elite horological" path many try. You seem like someone who still has a life😉

[@fraserhorn7]

I bloody love your videos mate. Always good and very enjoyable. That little gem of knowledge about the ceramic pin sleeves was cool too!

[@QuartzTide]

+ the seal at the end.

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Awesome review again! Very well presented as always, love it! You can work your magic even on polarising watch brands like Rolex to still stay true to your style without hyping or bashing. Greatness!

[@Bleppity]

Another great video. I really appreciate the pacing. I always finish your videos feeling like it could have been a few minutes longer. To be clear, I like that they are short and don’t want them to be longer 😂

[@jam3s121]

Well you made the video to ride the hype :P. I love your unbiased reviews. Please keep it up... tell us things you like and be honest with what you don't like. Its refreshing to hear REAL thoughts on these watches!!

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks!

[@stefanstanballs]

@@YoureTerrific🎉 I have the same watch it’s fantastic !!!!

[@sobeit712]

A sensible commentary about an nonsensical object. To me, Rolex submariner represent the unassuming simplicity in perfect proportion that achieved grand recognition through years of unwavering adherence to its design and craftsmanship philosophy. Hypothetically speaking, even if someone somehow had acquired the foresight into the future, they wouldn't have the discipline to stick to the formula. But Rolex did, so did Coca Cola, and Apple to some extend. The hype, the marketing craze and the association with shallow vulgar snobbery and greed are the by product of human psyche when faced with something of value. Is gold evil? No, gold is just gold. Is Rolex bad? No, Rolex is just Rolex. The way people react to these objects shows more about people than the object itself.

[@marcoschmidt1975]

Man your videos are amazing! We don’t see that level of production in other channels. I would love to see and Hydroconquest review

[@juniorgallo8786]

What a pleasant to see and well-written piece of art. Lovely video/editing work. I've been thinking of pin sleeves as a solution for stretching bands for years. I should have patented the idea. Damn it! Great video for a really nice watch!

[@track-n-trace]

Bravo, very crispy video production. You capture the saturation of the bezel and the white gold perfectly. Great taste in production design as well - lets the watch speak for itself.

[@kevinkohler2750]

Another excellent video. Thanks for continuing to bring something unique to youtube wristwatch content.

[@ewoo]

I find your essays simply delightful. Thank you.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh these Pacific North West vibes take me HOOOOME! From Vancouver originally, been stuck in the UK too long. And needed those vibes. AMAZING VIDEO AS ALWAYS! and man... the white gold is just DIVINE!

[@YoureTerrific]

We will welcome you back with open fins.

[@angelobalto]

Great stuff man. As usual great argument and shooting style. “Because I can” is the logical answer to most not-so-common or in-your-face items and actions Keep up the good work!!

[@kristoly86]

I love the new rate of putting out new videos, great work!

[@Matthieu5555]

Ur becoming my fav watch youtuber, keep it up !

[@damachine3]

4:02 It was actually 40.2 to 40.5. they rounded down to 40 on the one and rounded up to 41 on the other. The size difference isn't that big. The bigger difference was the shape of the lugs, the fact that the bracelet is wider, and that they updated to the new 3235 movement.

[@SteveFWatches]

The ceramic sleeves are genius. I had no idea what caused the stretching until this video.

[@Sallahaddin1]

1:49 Dude, if you can afford a 10k watch, you've made it. At least from a perspective of 99% of the world.

[@WatchSociety]

Great work! Love the content

[@WatchTheFuck]

As some KZbin dude stated corretly a while ago: "We all like to talk about mechincal, luxury watches being tools. But come on, the only real utility a modern Daytona has, is to show people that you have money." I think, 1,5 year later, you can say this about almost every Rolex and that's a pretty sad story! Nevertheless, I like the new sub way more with the black dials, if it's this whitegold version, or also the steel one with the green bezel. I will never understand the use of sunray dials for "tool watches" but okay, to each his own.

[@WatchUnwind]

Steel with green is my favorite sub I asked for one we’ll see if they ever call me

[@karankp2003]

The sounds of seals at the end was an appropriate and hilarious conclusion to this excellent video. LOL.

[@YoureTerrific]

*Sea lion. Thanks. I agree.

[@divjan3990]

Top presentation ! Thanks !

[@laggin3hunna666]

Nice video! I REALLY like this sub and when I think about potentially getting a full precios medal watch I always tend to lean toward the white gold for the same reason you stated. It’s for the wearer not the onlooker. I like that normal people will think it is a steal watch but to me I know what it is and to the special few that KNOW will really appreciate! I also think steal and white gold look best on me. You also get the benefit of laying under the radar for thiefs that are just looking for that GOLD. Beautiful shot of the watch and I like the side by side of the BLNR to compare the blues. VERY SIMILAR. Great content

[@IamRolling]

I have a white gold Daytona. There's just something about the white gold thats hard to describe until you wear it, that Sub is so nice. I'd rock it.

[@patrickelrafih]

Dude I love your channel so much. Please keep the watch content coming!

[@YoureTerrific]

I’ll do my best.

[@ovejohansen9501]

Great review, of a dream timepiece! Fantastic shots… 👍

[@triniboy05]

Great video and commentary!

[@atthelord]

Great video as always mate, great watch too! But that navy blue sweater/cardigan is just pure 🔥 i legit really like it.

[@kylem3215]

Great perspective, enjoyed the review

[@tomgeisler1876]

Awesome vid. What a great watch. Best greetings from Munich/Bavaria

[@shannongovender1652]

Really didn’t know about that ceramic sleeve - very cool

[@ticktology]

My AD has this exact model & I absolutely love the color combo.

[@Sebastian85]

Hi, I have a somewhat unusual question, what blue Sweater are you wearing in that video? Thank you.

[@joshuacall4356]

Awesome watch and great review!!

[@z06cowboy72]

Amazingly less than retail in the aftermarket as well. Beautiful Sub on every level.

[@CraigG21]

Gorgeous piece! 😍

[@danijayyy1]

I have to say that I actually like the way the PCLs look on this Sub. I also love that fisherman’s sweater, btw.

[@gyang333]

Just picked up a 20-year old gold Rolex on an Oyster bracelet. No stretch whatsoever. I think it's only really an issue on the President bracelet and gold Jubilees. But it's nice to see the ceramic sleeves included in the gold oyster bracelets (though not sure that they are doing much).

[@jdiluigi]

Great channel discovery via KZbin reccomend. Can't wait to watch more of the vids.

[@pistonburner6448]

That bezel is beautiful!! And white gold is so much more elegant IMO than yellow.

[@MrHalbert77]

Amazing review like always! I really like your blue shirt, if you have time can you tell me what brand it is? Thanks you for the great entertainment anyway:)

[@MJ-we5if]

Real talk: not my watch, but putting it on the hand rail made me nervous

[@jamesrobin9004]

Great review. Appreciated.

[@geoffwyness2645]

Nice watch & a nice video,better than the usual stuff.

[@robshrader9124]

Another great video. Totally agree 100% with white gold flying under the radar. Vintage 36mm day date, white gold, stick indices makes my Mt. Rushmore of grail watches.

[@dandoe1620]

Intro music was a banger. Liked the video immediately because of it.

[@buzzufy]

Thank you for your unbiased review and yes the submariner is really a gold! The price of it is really over the top but worth it I guess. Thanks for this great review video. More videos to come! 👏👌

[@selkieva]

Nice watch channel has been discovered! The best watch content of the year so far

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@saralbudhiraja]

Because I can, because its different and because I like it. These are the only 3 reasons now why I buy my watches since my last 3 purchases. Next one is bluesy due next month.

[@dimitriskataras8507]

Great review!! Absolutely agree with your point of view…

[@RobertIngersoll]

Oh my gosh, these are such good reviews. Binging them all now.

[@UnbiasedBoss]

What a beautiful day. I wait everyday for your uploads. I'm obsessed, but obsession is momentary. I think I'm in love sir.

[@LWRC]

The thing is for that $40,000.00, you will get every dime back in 10 years in case you get tired of it and want to sell it!!! It is the ultimate in perfection!

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Stayed away of clikbait stuff in how you presented this and i applaud you for it. Well done. And boy that finger action 😋

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks, buddy

[@wagz54]

Am a Grand Seiko fan boy. But my dad has a datejust from this current gen. It’s super nice, and very well made. You can’t hate the crown. Don’t have it love it, but must respect it.

[@JTBCOOL1]

Blue is my favorite color and for those people who say they don't like the two tone especially the blue bezel. Take a few seconds to appreciate it. Consider how much more it pops out. Consider how it makes it unique. Consider how one can showcase a unique color with the addition of the colored bezel. Stunning!

[@walterlee4796]

Love the leather pad with the embossed bowline knot

[@UnbiasedBoss]

Hey, can we get your impression/review of the tudor P01? I think It will make great viewing as well as the watch being right up your alley? Cheers!

[@WrongTimeWatch]

One watch worth more than my entire collection. I felt weird enough buying my steel Submariner last year.

[@WatchUnwind]

That’s how I feel now that i have an OP 41. Thi one watch lifted my chrono 24 assessment by 17 thousand dollars 😂

[@Watchlover371]

Doesn’t matter how much or how little a watch collection is worth. We are all watch collectors all the same! :)

[@steffydog]

Stunning, way way out of my league, lovely to see, thanks.

[@marks184]

You are terrific! Great channel!

[@r-rs6308]

Love your content my man

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@AgentMullet]

the black dial / blue bezel combo on a sub (granted it’s extremely similar to a batman) is absolutely gorgeous. if they ever make this model in stainless steel one day, i think it’ll go bananas much like the hulk

[@remus2001]

Bracelet stretch is almost exclusively caused by the links wearing down the pins, not the other way around. These ceramic sleeves protect the pins, not the links.

[@biaowiki]

感谢分享～

[@scottlalonde2878]

Great video, Youre Terrific, thank you. Watch is beautiful, way out of my price range. 👍

[@patrickfisher1495]

great video ! i think i would still opt for the yellow gold with black dial and black bezel and never wear it outside the house 😝

[@vrbanitas]

Stunning!

[@pietrofazzi1587]

I got anxiety from seeing the sub on the rim 😰

[@jh-il5sb]

i was thinking the same thing!!

[@peterblomme2007]

Love the outside shots, and the seals at the end 😂

[@YoureTerrific]

Sea lions 🦭

[@peterblomme2007]

@@YoureTerrific Even cooler!

[@Brew2point0]

Great showcase and agreed -- you'd be crazy to pass it up. Personally, this piece just doesn't resonate. Soft gold, the high-profile of Rolex, a plain solid dial, or even dive watches as a style just don't suit me. But for somebody else it's perfect. To them I say shine on, you crazy diamond.

[@theetherealwatch2609]

I have this watch and love it. It’s so low key - only watch nerds know what you’re wearing. It definitely can be easily mistaken for steel - unless you’re wearing it - in which case you can’t ignore the brick on your wrist.

[@robertofresard134]

Great video. Unbiased and thoughtful.

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@bengriffin5146]

My anxiety level was off the roof when the watch was hanging out on the rail

[@MarioGonzalez-yq3gw]

Loved the video as always. I spit up a little coffee when you dropped the "quiet affirmation to yourself that you're better than everyone else" lol I wouldn't spend $40k on a Sub, but I don't begrudge anyone who does. That's a beautiful watch and it's all about getting the watch that makes YOU happy. Great work as always!

[@ColocasiaCorm]

You threw up?

[@barrydonelan4284]

Great video.

[@VMIyanks04]

I love that sweater! Where’d ya get it? Oh and the watch is pretty nice too.

[@shawnholloway2410]

Great video! I thought the outro was great. Was he congratulating you on a great video or warning you of the inevitable Rolex hate you will receive in the comments? While the Rolex is not for my bank account, it is a very nice classic watch. The blue and black look great.

[@YoureTerrific]

The sea lion has opinions.

[@HowardWeller]

Well delivered!

[@scottcroberts]

I've watched this video 25 times lol. Great job pimping out my next grail piece.

[@benbryson6598]

1:30 I had a shot of anxiety looking at it sitting on that rail next to the water, ahh.

[@RolandKoller90]

Gorgeous watch 👌🏼

[@koenjanf7958]

Okay, okay. The watch is nice. But where did you get that sweater though?

[@YoureTerrific]

A very fancy store called The Gap.

[@OperationNonsense]

Beautiful. Still prefer the blue dial Smurf over the black dial. There’s something special about that flat cool blue color, while the black dial just looks pedestrian.

[@DrTimWhatleyDDS]

“It’s a quiet affirmation to yourself only… that you’re better than everyone else.” 😂 Rolex should pay you for this phrase.

[@andrewm9669]

I bought this watch, because I liked it. Not to pose, investment, or any other reason. It’s a cool watch.

[@Watchlover371]

It certainly is and congrats!

[@mechamartini]

I keep on forgetting I am already subscribed to this channel.

[@tobym5351]

The shot with the watch on the railing over the water - big balls time...

[@michaelbanks9544]

Gorgeous watch

[@Nefville]

Evan, I thought we knew better than to ask why in this hobby ;)

[@bugraaytac2726]

Love white gold or platinum which at some point in life I’d love own a platinum piece.

[@patrickhyde2502]

Black and blue, which will match your wallet after buying it.

[@Watchlover371]

Lol

[@LeoRomanusFilms]

Really enjoyed this one. Yeah, those full bracelet, precious metal versions are HEAVY, but with a nice distribution. Still stupid…still love them. 😬

[@graemebruce9320]

No swearing but still love it 👍🏻👍🏻 Awesome review 👍🏻👍🏻

[@YoureTerrific]

I knew I was forgetting something!

[@shinjiro212]

Do a review on the Oris Aquis Cal 400!

[@pistonburner6448]

It's good for Rolex guys to wear a heavy watch on their left wrist giving that side some workout to balance out the difference in their arm musculature.

[@WatchUnwind]

You might develop gunslingers walk but for your watch

[@ronnienes]

But wouldn’t the ceramic sleeves just wear out the gold links instead?

[@claudtalkz2194]

So glad I found you, don't ever gooooooo.......