$40,000 Rolex Submariner. Why?

[@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😉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@benbryson6598]

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

[@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?

[@Sebastian85]

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

[@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.

[@ewoo]

I find your essays simply delightful. Thank you.

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@SteveFWatches]

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

[@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.

[@Cavuro]

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

[@YoureTerrific]

*Sea lion. Thanks. I agree.

[@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.

[@z06cowboy72]

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

[@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.

[@pistonburner6448]

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

[@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.

[@MJ-we5if]

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

[@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! :)

[@koenjanf7958]

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

[@YoureTerrific]

A very fancy store called The Gap.

[@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!

[@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!

[@DrTimWhatleyDDS]

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

[@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).

[@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

[@WatchSociety]

Great work! Love the content

[@decnet100]

3:24 "My guess is that each of those sleeves cost more than most of the watches in the world" - I'm sorry, but that just made anyone involved in engineering or manufacturing who listens to this either spill their coffee, or getting ready to sell ceramic sleeves to gullible watch enthusiasts. Those are literally cent parts, bought in bags of thousands for a couple dollars, used in all kinds of machinery where a (more expensive) proper bearing is either cost-prohibitive, too large, or facing adverse conditions - little water-pumps for example. The actually more expensive bit may be machining the links. If they're truly fancy, they end-mill them to a defined depth, so they only go in/out one way - I suppose they simply use a larger through-hole and leave them supported only by the bolts and outter links - which will work totally fine). Nothing at all your existing machinery couldn't handle, but obviously more machine time=cost. Which I very strongly presume is best expressed in cents per link.

[@pietrofazzi1587]

I got anxiety from seeing the sub on the rim 😰

[@jh-il5sb]

i was thinking the same thing!!

[@atthelord]

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

[@kristoly86]

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

[@tempuslatro]

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.

[@m.e.p.r]

The price of Rolex now and the hype, meh, I'm done with Rolex... I used to love the brand, have an OP and an Explorer, but now I just find Rolex exhausting and the people that focus on the brand tedious, one dimensional and boring. The sub is absolutely not the principle of dive watches lol...it's not even close to being so. Same with all of the Rolex models, they are nice, but you're kidding yourself if you think Rolex are the pinnacle in any category.

[@pistonburner6448]

I don't blame Rolex (much) for the situation. I respect them for not short-sightedly trying to desperately increase production to chase demand. I just hope the people who bend over backwards (at least I hope it's only that way...) and go through the ridiculous circus and cost to get a Rolex don't expect people to revere them for having that thing on their wrist. I'm happy for them if they're happy, but the reputation of Rolex wearers at least in my mind is gullible fools (to put it mildly) who have grovelled and been through a totally undignified hazing BEGGING to get that thing. People don't usually look up to people who grovel, beg and dance for others. I get that they think it's worth it to get a nice watch and the resale value backs it up in a way...but not in the luxury or watch excellence sense. It's not luxury to have to dance and beg for the chance to buy a watch. I think of it more like obsessed base ball card or model train enthusiasts hunting down some rare piece which will be revered by a handful of people in their community of enthusiasts. It will have that actual high monetary value. But not as a fine object, and not as luxury. Not as fine watchmaking. Only as scarcity...and that can bring negative image. Even worse is the fools who buy them at massively inflated prices in the grey market!

[@WatchUnwind]

Hand in hand I think my omega seamster is higher quality than my Rolex OP just visually looking at the level of finishing but the Rolex is designed better in the fact the the bracelet is better the watch is better balanced on wrist and more comfortable

[@Watchlover371]

@@pistonburner6448 buddy I appreciate your sentiments but please don’t think that everyone who is fortunate enough to buy rolex at retail has to grovel or beg or otherwise demean themselves. My ad is a very good friend of mine - watches are one of the things we have in common and I am supplied a steady stream of all the watches one could want from rolex. Absolutely nothing undignified about this - just an organic friendship which started outside of watches and transgressed into me being sold watches. I appreciate I am lucky and that for many this is not the case but I think it’s always best to stay away from sweeping generalisations

[@pistonburner6448]

@@Watchlover371 Well, that strengthens my message a lot: maybe you really are friends, but many others are 'friends' with their ad. And in either case the key to that 'friendship' is constantly giving the ad lots of money, and that long and very expensive process is how anyone is in the situation that they can buy Rolexes. The cost you have to go through to buy a Submariner is not the price of one Submariner but instead it's years of spending, tens of thousands to be able to have access. Generalisations work really well when they are totally in lock step with reality, and I am sure mine is totally accurate. Generalisations can be true like this one was, despite one single anecdote like yours. It was actually probably strengthened by it since you yourself prove that your situation is very unique and others don't have such an arrangement. I'm really glad that you as a Rolex fan are able to buy the timepieces you wish to buy from an official dealer! It would really be unfortunate for a Rolex fan to have to consider grey market, or have to be without. And I say 'Rolex fan' as you probably are such, though the same applies to most watch fans in general since Rolexes are such amazing products and the company is so respectable in its integrity of watchmaking and product strategy that the overwhelming majority loves their products and what they do. As I've said here and elsewhere, I have no beef with the company. Massive demand created the situation and there is no better reaction I can think of (other than them tackling the alleged corruption leading to grey dealer sales or assuaging the suspicions of that being widespread and not reacted to enough), it's just unfortunate that everyone can't get what they want every single time they want it...some people just are a bit spoiled with their expectations. And life is sometimes about achieved privilege. I haven't criticised Rolex about the supply issue, I merely like to point out how the situation really is like it is, and therefore people talking about Rolexes as if almost anyone could buy them seems a bit strange. Like: when people just compare a Rolex to some other watch, I think it's a good idea to just tell people that they won't be able to buy one so the whole issue is theoretic. We can still appreciate how amazing Rolexes are, and still make the comparison, but when talking pricing or market comparison it's just as essential as is the crazy resale value if you do get your hands on one! It matters.

[@oyster_rider9588]

Have it and love it. Best looking Submariner ever.

[@jimlittle5769]

Yeah, I wouldn't buy it, but good on the guy who got it if that's what he wanted. I turned down a no date regular Sub last year. Never asked for it, never showed interest in it, Subs just don't do it for me. I understand, as a watch collector, I'm in the minority with that opinion. I'm ok with that.

[@kevinkohler2750]

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

[@ronnienes]

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

[@shannongovender1652]

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

[@dandoe1620]

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

[@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.

[@angelobaltoyannis]

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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 👏👌

[@thepanel2935]

The best watches in the world are brands you've *_never_* heard of... try *_Daniel Roth_* or *_Vianney Halter,_* and, no, this is not an advertisement for them - they're just good. They are also super-expensive and due to their obscurity, there are no replica fakes out there.

[@phantpwr]

Is 40k retail?

[@YoureTerrific]

Yes

[@phantpwr]

@@YoureTerrific thanks, stud! You’re the best.

[@YoureTerrific]

I accept.

[@ticktology]

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

[@JeffJacquesmd]

I’ve been collecting for a couple of decades now, and have been selling pieces as I get to the core of what I love in watches. After moving a piece that I no longer wore that had appreciated significantly I was looking at what I wanted to acquire. Iconic. Timeless. Quiet. Beautiful. Something for me, and a few others who know what it is. And that was the Blueberry Sub. Something that has been lost in the last 5 or so years of hype beast watch related hysteria is that we collectors always collect for ourselves. Is it nice when someone notices what you are wearing and you notice what they are wearing and you exchange a silent nod or a look. Yes. But is is about what others think or how they’ll perceive, etc? No. I could care less and would actually prefer no one notices. I have my collector buddies to share watches with, validation outside of my crew holds no value. The Blueberry is a gorgeous watch, the 41mm release takes care of a number of things that the maxi case ruined from a design and proportion perspective. Nice video, I’m subbed, keep them coming

[@realkingrav2265]

I’m going to buy the fake replica of this for $300 because I can’t afford the real one yet

[@bengriffin5146]

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

[@CraigG21]

Gorgeous piece! 😍

[@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

[@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

[@selkieva]

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

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@divjan3990]

Top presentation ! Thanks !

[@laggin3hunna]

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

[@dimitriskataras8507]

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

[@walterlee4796]

Love the leather pad with the embossed bowline knot

[@HowardWeller]

Well delivered!

[@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.

[@NathanHassall]

a rolex looks good on someone whos using it and needs it. 10% of the people who wear a Rolex suit the watch.. No amount of color matching a sweater with the watch is going to change that. Nobody taking your money is gonna tell you that but its true man. Buying a Rolex does not turn you into James Bond in most cases it does the opposite.

[@WatchUnwind]

I match my Rolex to my green dinosaur socks because I work with kids and don’t wear shoes

[@kylem3215]

Great perspective, enjoyed the review

[@thegorn]

It's not stealth wealth because it still says "Rolex" on the dial. It's expensive, gold or otherwise. A white gold Invicta on the other hand....

[@jamesrobin9004]

Great review. Appreciated.

[@VMIyanks04]

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

[@patrickbrcr]

Why not? Not much of the watch industry, especially haute horology, is about practicality. Btw, I'm not calling a Sub haute horology, but I think the same holds true.

[@zacharysmith6662]

BRAVO review 🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮

[@tomgeisler1876]

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

[@Timeless92]

because you can, because its different, because i like it AND because like this i will keep my moneys value up. Unlike the money on my bankaccount. you know rich people dont just spend money... they more likely invest. A watch is something you can invest to AND enjoy it every day

[@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.

[@patrickelrafih]

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

[@YoureTerrific]

I’ll do my best.

[@peterblomme2007]

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

[@YoureTerrific]

Sea lions 🦭

[@peterblomme2007]

@@YoureTerrific Even cooler!

[@joshuacall4356]

Awesome watch and great review!!

[@triniboy05]

Great video and commentary!

[@jdiluigi]

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

[@r-rs6308]

Love your content my man

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@ovejohansen9501]

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

[@RobertIngersoll]

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

[@robertofresard134]

Great video. Unbiased and thoughtful.

[@YoureTerrific]

Thanks

[@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

[@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:)

[@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 😝

[@BjoyceGT]

While I like the subtlety of it I think the Batman looks better, although as someone with a 7.5inch wrist I would probably enjoy the weight of the sub. Doesn’t matter, I’ll never be able to afford a $40k piece like that without my wife murdering me.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Agree, but my wife would not murder me, but let's just say it is waaay too cold to be living in the shed this time of year.

[@WatchUnwind]

Life’s about quality not quantity if you get to wear it for a good week or two before you get the 🔪 it’s worth it

[@scottlalonde2878]

@@WatchUnwind 😂😂😂

[@LambGiles]

Sheesh .... I'd have been very nervous placing it on that hand rail ..... Splash .... errrrrr, Kirk ....... ???

[@benficaM8888]

it's the same. even if it's more understated than yellow gold. You'd still get robbed for that in CA.

[@tobym5351]

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

[@mlee6136]

I can get a grey market 2021 with all the papers for 30k usd, like new. The only thing holding me back is the weight. So I’m still tossed between this and steel Pepsi. Still thinking, always wanted white gold but damn so heavy. I have a Daytona in steel and I the weight is perfect.

[@ronaldp1131]

I have one and it's a special feeling on the wrist. Did you try one on your wrist? It's amazing. The weight is an added element that is special to this special watch.

[@geoffwyness2645]

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

[@patrickhyde2502]

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

[@Watchlover371]

Lol

[@mccryptovn]

its beautiful. But i prefer rose gold or yellow gold. its not that White gold look like steel but i find rose gold and yellow gold is much more beautiful. I myself have a Day date 118238 in Yellow Gold and i love it

[@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.

[@camel_s]

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