Is the New Rolex Submariner a Disappointment? | Watchfinder & Co.

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Watchfinder & Co.

Watchfinder & Co.

3 жыл бұрын

One millimetre. That’s all it takes. One. Lousy. Millimetre. With the announcement of the new Rolex Submariner, questions have been raised. What does the word “new” even mean anymore, for example. Let’s find out.
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@watchfinder
@watchfinder Жыл бұрын
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@fattyacid1901
@fattyacid1901 3 жыл бұрын
Plot Twist: This video is actually recycled footage from the “Can you spot the fake Rolex” video. They simply changed the narrator’s voice over.
@dominicrusho
@dominicrusho 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe what they’ve done. They’ve ruined the design. The old one on the left looks way better. Or is it the right? Erm...
@jdstarek
@jdstarek 3 жыл бұрын
exactly
@christopherliang6879
@christopherliang6879 3 жыл бұрын
I swear the right one looked bigger but I am sure the left one is the new one lol.
@lowersaxon
@lowersaxon 3 жыл бұрын
The new one looks better, without a shadow of doubt.
@Mr.B.A
@Mr.B.A 3 жыл бұрын
@@christopherliang6879 YOU NEED GLASSES.....
@Supernova09949
@Supernova09949 3 жыл бұрын
Thomas Huth everyone complaining about this watch is out of their minds. The new 124060 is literally a modernized 5513. The proportions are so incredible and it’s a welcome change from the previous generation. All of the changes made were simply quality of life changes.
@massivewillie
@massivewillie 3 жыл бұрын
"this is a watch harder to get hold of than a greased pig let loose in Takeshi's Castle" haha 😂
@ianferris
@ianferris 3 жыл бұрын
Rob Lord lmaooo
@joofmagoof2841
@joofmagoof2841 3 жыл бұрын
Great line, greater memories!
@seanthomxx2694
@seanthomxx2694 3 жыл бұрын
He's a man of culture
@marvinjacobs7058
@marvinjacobs7058 3 жыл бұрын
The swiss Nazi, think they own the industry VIVA TIMEX
@baysidelad1
@baysidelad1 3 жыл бұрын
Right you are Ken.........
@ianwoollard2063
@ianwoollard2063 3 жыл бұрын
I like the Submariner but I’d rather have something else these days. The prices people are prepared to pay and the BS involved to get one are a turn off. I feel the same way about most of the watches Rolex make.
@scottlalonde2878
@scottlalonde2878 3 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@MJFallout
@MJFallout 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, like walking into a Rolex boutique where there is a (rather qualified I'd assume) employee overseeing almost nothing but empty display cases. Like, why? Am I supposed to help pay for this display of absurdity? Imagine if you walked into a Mercedes Benz dealership, almost completely void of cars, but with experienced, qualified staff telling you everything about the new model that maybe, just maybe you'll be allowed to actually buy in 3+ years.
@ayyjayy5018
@ayyjayy5018 3 жыл бұрын
@@MJFallout try buying a brand new g63
@wingeren
@wingeren 3 жыл бұрын
"Because a Rolex Submariner was cheap, ordinary people like you and me were buying them too." ... Could you imagine?
@MartinGarthwaite
@MartinGarthwaite 3 жыл бұрын
@@wingeren relatively I guess, my kermit cost a weeks salary (2006), a sub is now just under a month (2020). But it matters not as they are unobtainium.
@KLeBoutillier
@KLeBoutillier 3 жыл бұрын
I remember when you could buy a Rolex Sub in a US military PX! Now you can't even buy them in a Rolex shop. Who would have ever figured that?
@bighands69
@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын
The demand has gone through the roof and Rolex does not want to cash in on that demand by over producing. They are a business that clearly believes in slow long term growth rather than a fast buck and crash. Many people who want a submariner will not even go diving with it anyway.
@TheWoWBane
@TheWoWBane 3 жыл бұрын
Rolex makes a million watches a year.
@davidrsierra9335
@davidrsierra9335 3 жыл бұрын
Also in the AAFES catalog, every model Rolex made was in that catalog!
@modernworldiscrap
@modernworldiscrap 3 жыл бұрын
Saigon...
@TwentyOne_Five
@TwentyOne_Five 3 жыл бұрын
@@bighands69 finally an insightful comment.
@GustavoRSantos
@GustavoRSantos 3 жыл бұрын
I really liked the way you compared both models. Made it very clear to see the minor changes. Side by side was very difficult to observe any changes.
@jameskwon7617
@jameskwon7617 3 жыл бұрын
I like Rolex. I do not like Rolex's sales practices with respect to their AD's. For a watch that in terms of quantity are not rare, or in terms of quality state of the art, it's amazing how difficult it is to obtain one at retail prices. I guess like a lot of things, that privilege is reserved for the rich that buy tens of thousands of dollars worth of useless jewelry to even be on a waiting list with a real chance of getting a watch. Or else those who trade in the grey market get them from AD's and flip them for almost 4X retail. Pretty sure the AD's get some kickbacks on resale. My dad bought a Day Date President in the 80's, 18K gold, and got a discount on sale. Those days seem long gone.
@martinjn2920
@martinjn2920 3 жыл бұрын
Show me an AD that would willingly give up the Rolex side of the business? Yes the 'Professional' line is popular but don't forget that a few years ago AD's were discounting these watches to get sales. The AD got the same amount of watches then that they do now, it is just that at this point in time there are a huge number of people who are after these watches. The Rolex franchise is a huge draw for an AD, it gets people through the door, and if the AD can sell other bits of their stock to these customers then that is good for the store. AD's no longer have to give discounts to sell the stock, so now they make more money.
@macoyupadoodle
@macoyupadoodle 3 жыл бұрын
I agree , i have a couple of Rolex watches in my collection and like the brand but now not so . I think it's not the company that's at fault but more of the AD , flippers , and the people who buy these watches above retail ......(or if that demand is even true). I've noticed that the flippers tend to get first dibs (I have a friend who is a flipper and he always gets first dibs but I am not willing to pay his price , even with a friends "discount" which is still verry much above retail) which makes me believes that the ADS do get a kick back. I remember when I got my Dytona, the AD had them up front in the front window (all variations) , paid for it with a slight discount and walked out with it on my wrist . Ahhhhhh those were the days
@JLchevz
@JLchevz 3 жыл бұрын
yeah you're right, but honestly there are so many other good and desirable watch brands that I'm not even complaining, if I ever want a Rolex, I'll think twice or I'll wait, can't play those games!
@macoyupadoodle
@macoyupadoodle 3 жыл бұрын
@@JLchevz I agree like the new JLC mariner (time date only) . I think this watch has one of the best modern iteration of a vintage . Glashutte Original Sea Q being another and in my sights also. I refuse to play these games and I hate how Rolex seems to turn a blind eye because the system benefits them ......... though you can't blame the company for wanting to sell out inventory
@JLchevz
@JLchevz 3 жыл бұрын
@@macoyupadoodle Hell even Tudor is good for that matter lol
@eileens6713
@eileens6713 3 жыл бұрын
Watchfinder - You missed one of the biggest changes... the addition of anti-reflective coating to the base of the crystal. That's why in the side by side, the new one is darker than the old. Subtle, but very much an awesome and also a BIG change for Rolex.
@terryspanos9046
@terryspanos9046 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! People are crazy. All these “little” changes overall make a huuuge difference. The new 41mm blows away the old
@JinKee
@JinKee 3 жыл бұрын
meanwhile pagani design has been offering AR sapphire below $200 for years
@Femiforfun
@Femiforfun 3 жыл бұрын
5:56 That is a brilliant transition to the newer model; really illustrates the major visual differences.
@doctools
@doctools 2 жыл бұрын
You’ve nailed it! Excellent
@Ballsyone
@Ballsyone 3 жыл бұрын
My biggest complaint about the Sub and the GMT since the maxi case was released was it's square looking appearance with those lugs and skinny width bracelet. This new watch case is a HUGE welcome.
@xocoyotl4
@xocoyotl4 3 жыл бұрын
The new case is a homage to the Tudor BB
@smithtotiemsri8250
@smithtotiemsri8250 3 жыл бұрын
@@xocoyotl4 Nah.
@Ballsyone
@Ballsyone 3 жыл бұрын
@@xocoyotl4 Uuhhhh, no. The mainline doesn't follow the experimental poor man's line.
@gyulapanszky7805
@gyulapanszky7805 3 жыл бұрын
This new watch case IS huge, indeed :-)
@Ballsyone
@Ballsyone 3 жыл бұрын
@@gyulapanszky7805 :-)
@davidrg1550
@davidrg1550 3 жыл бұрын
For as slow as Rolex are they (mostly) get things right and seeing the new Sub gave me a grin as the things I didn’t like were changed and for me the watch is technically and aesthetically better looking. The ONLY thing I’d have liked to have seen was a reduction in that dial text, as historically accurate as it is I would love to see a return to two lines three at most, it would balance out the dial just that little bit better top to bottom.
@Femiforfun
@Femiforfun 3 жыл бұрын
The real disappointment is the consolidation of the dial variants from 5 down to 3. If you don’t want yellow gold, you can choose whatever dial color you want as long as it’s black. Pretty obvious cost cutting as only the yellow gold and two tone variants get a colored dial now (blue).
@james241ish
@james241ish 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work. Witty, informative, therapeutic. And I agree with your assessment on the sub too.
@thebeerclanlol
@thebeerclanlol 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the clarification. I love how much I learn from the channel. Short, sweet, and too the point.
@SinnerAndSaint
@SinnerAndSaint 3 жыл бұрын
Can we please appreciate the awesome comparison shots / blends? Thanks a lot, Watchfinder! But I do agree that some cleaning of those two pieces wouldn't have hurt the delightful narration of this video.
@thomassteffora2210
@thomassteffora2210 3 жыл бұрын
The before/after image morphs did more to explain the changes than the dozen articles I’ve read on this. Thanks!
@ricsonchua4264
@ricsonchua4264 3 жыл бұрын
The true disappointment is that it is so hard for new customers to get one :) even for someone who did in half-gold getting a steel one with the same AD at that.
@raycollington4310
@raycollington4310 3 жыл бұрын
Head of R & D at Rolex must be the easiest job going, unless of course they don't have one.
@RHari1
@RHari1 3 жыл бұрын
I just simply love the videos on this channel! The research is impeccable, comparisons balanced, views insightful, and the voice - the Johny 'Apple' Ive like voice with the calm, deep, restraint... wow! 🌟👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@andygtv
@andygtv 3 жыл бұрын
I think one of the production staff bumped into the press and measurements moved slightly, and could not be bothered to adjust them back because they did not keep a record.
@weixiangtan6701
@weixiangtan6701 3 жыл бұрын
You guys should start seriously considering shooting in 4K! I personally love enjoying your videos on my monitor but at 1080p, things aren't the clearest they can be :(
@Cranson93
@Cranson93 3 жыл бұрын
We would then see the dust on the watch even better 🙈
@weixiangtan6701
@weixiangtan6701 3 жыл бұрын
@@Cranson93 small price to pay for getting crystal clear macro shots of these stunning pieces in my opinion :P
@theo1965stang
@theo1965stang 3 жыл бұрын
Great video editing transitions for size comparison!
@kingarchnyc
@kingarchnyc 3 жыл бұрын
5:39 very cool effect!!! Exactly what we need to understand what we’re changed!
@protodad1
@protodad1 3 жыл бұрын
The change was so minor I missed it until this comment
@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive
@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with sticking to a perfect design. BUT from there on, innovation must come in either better auality for the same money or making the same quality available for cheaper like in Computing.
@disgustingroy
@disgustingroy 3 жыл бұрын
Rolex profits would disagree with you
@jacobmadsen4656
@jacobmadsen4656 3 жыл бұрын
I hope it’s the same case as with the daydate some years back.. don’t change the size.. stay true to the heritage and keep the 40mm..
@sushimshah2896
@sushimshah2896 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice transitions lining up those seconds hand. Oh how much I miss Takeshi's Castle 🤣😭
@jbbrabant
@jbbrabant 3 жыл бұрын
Very well presented & enjoyable presentation. Thank you 😊 Please Stay Safe.
@AZadeh-nd8vx
@AZadeh-nd8vx 5 ай бұрын
One thing no reviewer seems to have mentioned is how much more comfortable and balanced the new 41mm watch feels on the wrist compared to the 40mm. The reason is because the bracelet is 1mm wider and the clasp is also wider and bigger which stops the unbalanced "top heavy" feel of the 40mm that I found would "tilt" on the wrist due to the wide maxi case and very narrow, small clasp.
@KevW03
@KevW03 3 жыл бұрын
Aah, about time this video happened! Love the channel, and greetings from Sydney!
@fullymechanical9055
@fullymechanical9055 3 жыл бұрын
Alas you're bring unpatriotic by not watching the pontiff. 😉
@scottlalonde2878
@scottlalonde2878 3 жыл бұрын
@@fullymechanical9055 No shame in watching both!😁
@nfareview
@nfareview 2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up mine from my AD last week. 1.5 year wait. It was worth it! Great timepiece and instantly worth more than $ in the bank.
@zerox615
@zerox615 3 жыл бұрын
Wrong title. It should of been, "Is Rolex a disappointment." And the answer is, "Hell yeah."
@PK-mx7nf
@PK-mx7nf 3 жыл бұрын
Should have
@balmain2002
@balmain2002 3 жыл бұрын
Should "Have:...yes Rolex is a "Has" been, you are "rite" !
@MrVoayer
@MrVoayer 3 жыл бұрын
Even though the hour hand is thicker on the new model, the whole dial is more spacious and less congested than on previous generation. And that is something always to be praised and acclaimed ! Despite its 41mm this new Submariiner is closer to the spirit of the original than the old one ! To my eyes, at least !
@098765432176
@098765432176 3 жыл бұрын
Did they raise the lug width from 20mm to 21mm? My collection of straps aren’t gonna work no more :’(
@thetony5474
@thetony5474 3 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Tekeshi’s Castle 👌👍👏
@horologyproject
@horologyproject 3 жыл бұрын
Poor omega... 8:18 was a slap. In all fairness, they’ve continued to develop the Seamaster 300m and Speedmaster line with continuity.
@savariaxa
@savariaxa 3 жыл бұрын
My Rolex submariner is from 1988 never wear it anymore my favourite is still the Zenith El Primero first series from 1969 😉
@wdi353
@wdi353 3 жыл бұрын
That is crazy :D
@RHari1
@RHari1 3 жыл бұрын
👌🏻🙂 am sure you know that Daytona ran the Zenith El Primero movement up untill early 2000s I think.. Great choice though!
@Lucas-ru6mm
@Lucas-ru6mm 3 жыл бұрын
@@RHari1 pretty sure it was the other way around
@HaveOneWithHans
@HaveOneWithHans 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lucas-ru6mm explain?
@philipandrews5738
@philipandrews5738 3 жыл бұрын
That’s my grail! I’ve always wanted a birth year sub. If you ever want to let it go let me know
@stephenstrout1025
@stephenstrout1025 3 жыл бұрын
New Watchfinder video - sorry sleep you have to wait.
@bhavikshah5016
@bhavikshah5016 3 жыл бұрын
@8:09 Omega are you listening to the expressive hand guy?
@erwinleen4321
@erwinleen4321 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the beautiful review.
@romangrom6853
@romangrom6853 3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thank you.
@vadimdon
@vadimdon 3 жыл бұрын
It is not even one mm. It is more like half of a mm if u measure both
@reasonabletexan8587
@reasonabletexan8587 3 жыл бұрын
7:28-8:00 same same.. but Different. I look forward to getting it in the future.
@Mike-hr7pc
@Mike-hr7pc 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video, so detailed ! Great job !
@GP-nn9to
@GP-nn9to 3 жыл бұрын
Next evolutionary step.... Have that magnifier on the underside of the crystal, maybe. Citizen and others featured this like 60 years ago.
@ayyjayy5018
@ayyjayy5018 3 жыл бұрын
the cyclops is immediately identifiable as a rolex though
@steveeschweiler8603
@steveeschweiler8603 3 жыл бұрын
When you see the cyclops you immediately know it’s a Rolex. I doubt they would change that iconic feature even if it were an improvement. Would be like Panerai making their crown guard smaller.
@RabbitWatchShop
@RabbitWatchShop 11 ай бұрын
Until Rolex brings back the pre-ceramic case with all the modern, latest features, I will not consider buying a new Submariner. The 16610 40mm case was perfect; the only thing that needed an upgrade was the movement, bezel insert, lume, larger makers, bracelet, and clasp. The bezel's ball bearings are nice, too.
@Wilburtholmes
@Wilburtholmes 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video. Adequate content, good length and a nice voice. After a couple of years and a couple of watches I have managed to enter the cue and will hopefully be a proud owner next year. Let’s hope it’s worth waiting for :)
@scottlalonde2878
@scottlalonde2878 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review, thank you, Watchfinder
@davidhost7133
@davidhost7133 3 жыл бұрын
Love the submariner owned one for 25 years and could never part with it. I understand rolex releasing a new submariner. But it means nothing to me. As I will never get the chance to purchase one. I'll just enjoy what I have. After all it is a rolex submariner.
@bighands69
@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын
You would be better off using your existing money to have a full service done on your Submariner so it is like new again. That is the beauty of Rolex in that they are time tested. I have a 1950s Rolex that I will never replace will not dive with it though but have had a complete service on it.
@Madmanmarque
@Madmanmarque 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, mine is 26 years old and still my go to.
@geojoshi7448
@geojoshi7448 3 жыл бұрын
Reducing the lug width makes a bigger difference than you would think.
@jimmyg8656
@jimmyg8656 3 жыл бұрын
why are these so hard to find? Did Rolex limit production to drive up prices??
@gg5321
@gg5321 3 жыл бұрын
I dont like the fact that they made it bigger because of the general trend in which the watches get bigger and bigger, but objectively it is very nice and the adjustment of the proportions work really well I hate to say xD
@bighands69
@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын
True dive watches are larger in presence and looks. Rolex does have smaller none dive watches people can use.
@RabbitWatchShop
@RabbitWatchShop 11 ай бұрын
"true" divers do not need to be large. Seiko SKX013 and the BB58 are true divers, and are below 40mm in width. @@bighands69
@tusmaniandevil
@tusmaniandevil 3 жыл бұрын
Really liked the transition shots
@PsyMongazoid
@PsyMongazoid 3 жыл бұрын
I think Rolex has done the right thing here. The old sub _was_ too chunky and didn't look as nice as the older iterations. It's a shame they've gone larger though - I think large watches look cumbersome and lack elegance generally. But I'll forgive them 1mm. 🙂
@bighands69
@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын
They are first and foremost a dive watch. Many people who want them clearly are not using them for diving.
@PsyMongazoid
@PsyMongazoid 3 жыл бұрын
@@bighands69 That's because they are _not_ first and foremost a dive watch. A £10,000 watch is more of an investment than a practical item to be used in dangerous situations, especially when you can buy a much cheaper watch which will do the job just as well.
@bighands69
@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын
@@PsyMongazoid A person who has a $300,000 boat and a $100,000 car does not buy a $10,000 watch as an investment. You are free to buy a substandard watch elsewhere that probably contains cheap chinese components. Rolex control everything from components manufacturing, steel production, metallurgy and design. Trust me when I tell you a $10,000 watch is not an investment and anybody who buys one does not see it that way.
@michaelturner7949
@michaelturner7949 3 жыл бұрын
Why is the luminous pip on the second hand still smaller than the one on the GMT!?
@jamesmurray3128
@jamesmurray3128 3 жыл бұрын
The upgraded moment and the trimmer lugs are changes I really like. Job well done Rolex. Now where can I buy one Rolex?
@Imw101
@Imw101 2 жыл бұрын
i bought my as-new Sub £500 UNDER retail in 2015 from WF when they were in the AD windows with BUY ME signs on them. Crazy days
@mikec3454
@mikec3454 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, the new movement and longer power reserve would be nice, but that's it. For anyone who owns a 5-digit Sub or even a 116610 or 114060, there's not enough here to want to sell and "try" to buy the NEW Sub.
@darrengaudry
@darrengaudry 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love them to bring a Sub out in 43 like the Sea Dweller 43...
@maitrehg
@maitrehg 3 жыл бұрын
Why ? 41mm is a great size.
@nuld2000
@nuld2000 3 жыл бұрын
Any chance of other iconic watches other than the usual Rollie? JLC Reverso & Heuer Monaco to name but two
@considermycat
@considermycat 3 жыл бұрын
Good vid, though it clearly didn't take *someone* long to flip their new Sub if Watchfinder have one to show us…
@ShoX1212
@ShoX1212 3 жыл бұрын
I found some of the ones on chrono24 a few days after they were released. I asked my AD's and they told me they havent't received any yet and now they have only a few models only for showing but not for sale. So i can't really understand how people can sell these watches even with stickers on it...
@udn9930
@udn9930 3 жыл бұрын
I suspect they "smuggle" the watches to 3dr party vendors and then split the profits after having sold them at double the price.
@sansde1ty
@sansde1ty 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on the waiting list for over a year for a black date, been informed by the dealer I can have my pick of black, green or blue due to a lot dropping off the list. Does that mean I’m not going to get the watch I was waiting for and the new one instead?
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. You missed the crown designation between Swiss 👑 Made. But great video. You’re right. It isn’t a new watch it’s a nudge along to maintain its relevance as the king of bling. When you’re at the top, someone wants to knock you off your perch. As you say they have actually listened which might not be a first for the industry, but it’s certainly a first in a long while for Rolex.
@Jay-xr3sb
@Jay-xr3sb 3 жыл бұрын
Still can't put any AR on the crystal. Or make the cashback interesting. Hippocampus in omega looked great, of course a display case wouldn't suit the tool look or show an interesting with the rolex movement
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 3 жыл бұрын
Jay cashback is what you get with Rolex. 🤪. Omega not so much, unless snoopy is flying the rocket 🚀
@Jay-xr3sb
@Jay-xr3sb 3 жыл бұрын
@@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 an interesting case back, read it again. You can have a crystal or plain steel caseback
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160
@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 3 жыл бұрын
Jay I did. Hence my joke. Maybe you re-read. Don’t be so serious. Yes the only Rolex caseback with any writing on is the Sea Dweller. But let’s be honest Rolex wouldn’t dare as their calibres are so dull but efficient, you wouldn’t want to see them. Plus the additional cost they would incur with finishing. Thankfully this is also partly what keeps Lange, Patek, AP etc. Selling watches.
@Jay-xr3sb
@Jay-xr3sb 3 жыл бұрын
@@wataki_watcheswatakiwatche3160 lol, yes I miss read. Agree on all points. Cashback-only if you buy at retail. A newish preowed omega is 65% of the retail. Buy for 4k and invest the difference.
@bobbydazzler1780
@bobbydazzler1780 3 жыл бұрын
Has the clasp been bulked up along with the bracelet? With my ceramic sub date first gen (now vintage I guess haha!) my only design concern was the somewhat bulky clasp housing the glidelock system. With another mm here and another mm there a more bulky clasp isn’t the best solution. I’ve never minded the chunky appearance of the lugs and the bulked up case or crown guards that just fits with the overall tool watch appeal hewn out of a single block of steel and quite masculine in appearance, but a bigger fatter wider clasp would bug me. They seem to have feminised the look a touch, made it one step closer to being a dress watch of sorts. Not that anyone actually dives in these ten grand watches. I say ten grand, those days have gone, try picking one of these up for less than north of fifteen these days and, quite frankly, as good as it is it ain’t worth its weight in solid gold. Next I guess they’ll be rounding off the edges and pushing it along to being a Yachtmaster and the original concept of a rugged dive watch will be lost. Mine is the last of the classic 40mm size and I’m more than happy to hang onto that sizing appeal, if I wanted bigger and bulkier I’d have gone down the SeaDweller route. Take a look at the 43mm SD, this is the same watch just a hair smaller. The aspect I’m most appreciative of is hidden away. The new gen movement. I have it in my Wimbledon dial Datejust 41 and it’s awesome. +1s per day and a ridiculous power reserve to boot. It’s a shame such a powerhouse movement resides behind a cap of steel in this world of glass casebacks everywhere. That could be the next step in the lineage. Overall it’s a decent incremental change but pushes the Submariner further out of reach for most everyday buyers, myself included. Rolex want the Patek crowd, they don’t want your business unless you’re driving away from the AD in a Bentley which is why I’ll most likely never buy another Rolex watch. And let’s be careful out there guys. You need a magnifying glass to see the changes. If you’re walking around a city centre wearing a ceramic sub then you are saying to criminal gangs there’s only me between you and a suitcase full of easy hard cash. Come and get it...
@EgdeFilms
@EgdeFilms 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about the new size yet. The older model might be the one to go for but isn't always that way? People always want the previous model.
@alan72727
@alan72727 3 жыл бұрын
What’s the lug width on the 126610LN?
@Idontknowyet524
@Idontknowyet524 3 жыл бұрын
how about the 3131daytona how do it hold still rolex thanks for what you doing
@brenden5721
@brenden5721 3 жыл бұрын
The changes are perfect.
@jmrcolrafik
@jmrcolrafik Жыл бұрын
Do both watches weight the same?
@MrJayPuff
@MrJayPuff 3 жыл бұрын
I own both the 40 mm and the new 41mm they really are the same mot much differnt. Biggest difference is the increase in size of the bracelet and clasp
@freedomd333
@freedomd333 3 жыл бұрын
yup still not gonna pay something that's over the retail price. Gs owner here
@JamesandRibble
@JamesandRibble 3 жыл бұрын
The printing on the dial isn't very good at close quarters. I don't think Grand Seiko have anything to worry about.
@Haji84
@Haji84 3 жыл бұрын
I really don’t get the bigger diameter trend 40mm is bearable tho
@TheMystro1971
@TheMystro1971 3 жыл бұрын
Rolex hit/fixed every issue of the Super-case and bracelet. Bravo Rolex for finally perfecting THE Rolex icon. Obviously the Sub41 will be THE most sought after model making it more rare than a unicorn.
@yoroshikune08
@yoroshikune08 3 жыл бұрын
Well said.. Well said.
@wescobts
@wescobts 3 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful watch...it will always be. Sadly it is far overpriced for those of us who want a watch, not a fashion statement or investment. With that said your videos are nothing short of amazing.
@chitowncarlos7362
@chitowncarlos7362 3 жыл бұрын
My AD called last week with one I purchased today can’t wait for it’s arrival!
@michaelkelly3331
@michaelkelly3331 3 жыл бұрын
"a watch harder to get than a greased pig" 🤣🤣🤣
@ahmedsalek976
@ahmedsalek976 3 жыл бұрын
Unpopular opinion: I actually like the thicker lugs and crown guards of the previous model.
@davn7723
@davn7723 3 жыл бұрын
so ugly lol
@ahmedsalek976
@ahmedsalek976 3 жыл бұрын
@Why Justin I think they give it a more distinct look, not just the generic dive watch look.
@ahmedsalek976
@ahmedsalek976 3 жыл бұрын
@Why Justin yeah, the vintage diver look. Another unpopular opinion: I really like the BB Chrono, it's actually my grail piece.
@slugtoenail
@slugtoenail 3 жыл бұрын
I disliked the big lugs in pictures, but then I tried it on..
@ahmedsalek976
@ahmedsalek976 3 жыл бұрын
@@slugtoenail it does have a special feel, doesn't it?
@thegorn
@thegorn 3 жыл бұрын
Such clickbait. This redesign is a great success. The reprofiled lugs is a small yet huge improvement. The sub is arguably perfect now.
@therealkiasu
@therealkiasu 3 жыл бұрын
Cut a bigger space in between the lugs for a fatter bracelet and clasp 🤣 the fat bracelet makes the watch look chunkier than the supercase.
@LucasM206
@LucasM206 3 жыл бұрын
It's a hard job to redesign an icon. Talking about icons, how about a video on the Cartier Tank?
@gomtv5383
@gomtv5383 3 жыл бұрын
I feel I'm in the minority here but I love the wider lugs of the 114060 and the more abrupt transition between case and bracelet. I even like the chunkier crown guards more.
@slobodankavukovic5928
@slobodankavukovic5928 2 жыл бұрын
You are not alone. Proud owner of 114060. Cheers
@algernonwolfwhistle6351
@algernonwolfwhistle6351 3 жыл бұрын
It's a great looking watch and I want one!
@Jeremiah6736
@Jeremiah6736 3 жыл бұрын
Does a sub fit well on a smaller wrist?
@gid-vicious
@gid-vicious 2 жыл бұрын
I convinced myself the sub was to obvious of a choice that I would never consider it, but this video makes me want one!
@SPQR-Z
@SPQR-Z 3 жыл бұрын
I was about as anti diameter increase as you could get. But after getting this new Sub I was happily surprised. The size increase to 41mm is a nothing burger. The improvements more than make up for the very slight case increase. It wears virtually identical to the 40mm Maxi case Subs. Arguably the best Submariner ever.
@michele_
@michele_ 2 жыл бұрын
The new Bluesy Two Tone 😍
@deroy08
@deroy08 Жыл бұрын
Is the larger clasp bad?
@rickthe533
@rickthe533 Жыл бұрын
​@@deroy08the clasp is too thick and bracelet doesn't taper enough
@DutchClawz
@DutchClawz 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is lol. I own a 214270 and altough I really like it is absurdly overpriced
@Aman-gn1oz
@Aman-gn1oz 3 жыл бұрын
Sir I know you are a man of great taste and you always bring us class and elegance in every video but today I humbly request you to do something out of the box so can you please make a review for HUBLOT SPIRIT OF BIGBANG MOONPHASE TITANIUM ORANGE, I'm gonna buy that watch soon and already in love with that but after watching your watches to avoid video, I got in a dilemma since in watch industry many people don't like HUBLOT so can please make a video or just reply me with a brief description and what you think.😊😊
@SUPASLY75
@SUPASLY75 3 жыл бұрын
Damn I took that shot at Omega personally🤣 but he wasn't lying either!!
@punnaroothsrimongkolsilp6279
@punnaroothsrimongkolsilp6279 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, How much?
@bambammartin1556
@bambammartin1556 Жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed Rolex are advertising 41mm cases yet on calipers are only slightly larger. It’s genius. Like the OP 39 vs the newer 41. On calipers it’s actually less than .5mm larger and .2mm on bezel. They’re marketing to a modern consumer, but on wrist it isn’t even noticeable. Genius.
@rodriguezahr
@rodriguezahr 3 жыл бұрын
Finally PERFECTION and is all thanks to proper PROPORTIONS
@ChaOmI100
@ChaOmI100 3 жыл бұрын
How dare you!!!!
@Johnmiccael1
@Johnmiccael1 3 жыл бұрын
I still think that seamaster 300M in that navy blue dial with the date at 6:00 looks better.
@mkyhou1160
@mkyhou1160 3 жыл бұрын
WWW. I owned that exact Seamaster, I sold it after a few months. Too gimmicky, the wave dial gets tiring very quickly. Omega have the opposite problem with Seamaster from Rolex with sub, they change it too much. The previous non wave model looked better. Who knows what the next one will look like.
@Johnmiccael1
@Johnmiccael1 3 жыл бұрын
@@mkyhou1160 Very true, about them changing it up, personally I like to dial. It's all subjective :) I like it because it's nearly impossible to magnetize it.
@SirMopy
@SirMopy 3 жыл бұрын
mky hou interesting.. the no wave seamasters didn‘t sell well. That‘s why they went back to the wave dial again.. In your opinion it looked better, but the general audience prefer the waves (it seems so).
@Laennec568
@Laennec568 3 жыл бұрын
Please do a video about Pequignet!
@nicktubby3768
@nicktubby3768 3 жыл бұрын
The televised talent show winner comment is pure gold 👏
@LockheedHav
@LockheedHav 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, a proper 41 sub review.
@treznich
@treznich 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think that the Explorer will retain the 39mm cases going forward?
@leonardleonunu
@leonardleonunu 3 жыл бұрын
I work in the city, the number of people I see wearing the same model of Rolex is shocking, it's like as common as the Apple watch. I am struggling to justify paying the asking price for such a "common" luxury item, seems every other 5th person has one on in the metropolitan city area, especially all those luxury goods salesman and ladies, they all wear one. it is for sure an icon tho, instantly recognizable, and bezel not so big like some competitors that makes it impossible for those with smaller arms/hands.
@w_stew8912
@w_stew8912 3 жыл бұрын
I saw a video where a dude took the calipers to the new sub and it turns out that it’s not 41mn. It’s barely bigger than 40. The biggest change I see is the skinnier lugs and wider bracelet.
@JLchevz
@JLchevz 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
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