ty7 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I want a sub- would like your opinion on how best to spend my money I really want something that looks good AND is durable. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 That is a creative way to ask "who has the best sub" if I ever saw one. The good news is you don't have to spend $400. Buy a noobmariner for around $100. These are great value and you have enough money left over for a high end rep like a Breitling Chronomat. BTW, Use the search button to find wha you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty7 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 lol....... I did use the search.....it just confused me more....mbw....noobmariner...mods.... I do hate that I missed the ttk groupbuy......I know the quality and prices fluctuate frequently...so I will buy what you guys recommend....... not best sub........best buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 If you want a good sub hold onto your money and keep an eye on the member sales section, some real good ones come up for sale regularly, for $400 you should be able to get a fairly well modded one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 the only thing you missed on the group buy is VINTAGE subs if you want just a plain old sub - any dealer has a decent ETA model for under 200. These are great watches out of the box - they have gotten really good recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 The MBW 1680 is by far "the best Sub". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montydog Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I want a sub- would like your opinion on how best to spend my money I really want something that looks good AND is durable. chris Hi Chris, Not a Rolex fan; too bling and obvious for me but If you've got to have one, I'd say keep it simple and save $200 by getting this from Josh: Nice looking watch and a very close rep. Good luck Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Forget the sub. For 400.00 bucks get one of Eddies IWC Pilot Chronos. A really nice watch. Check out a few of the photos in the IWC gallery. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Go for the beginmariner from Josh...just to know the feel of a sub rep...keep your money for the future! The best question for your self is "why all members try to find the best sub?" and the answer is that there is no best sub!....Read read read and you will see that you will change your mind ,and buy something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I really want something that looks good AND is durable. $400 will get you this: Be prepared to spend even more in the quest for genuine parts to make it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty7 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I knew this would happen....I spent the last 3 hours researching rwg....and now I want a MBW 1680........where can I buy one.....that is alluding me.......btw I blame by-tor and his excellent review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 (edited) Two options: 1. If you are looking for the most accurate (as in most closely approximating the appearance of a genuine Rolex Sub), then I would recommend a trip to your local Rolex dealer before doing anything. Look at all the Subs (from all angles), try them on and compare them to other models (there are alot of really great watch brands and models out there that most people don't even know about). Then, take a quick look at the offerings from the dealers listed on this site just to get an idea of what's out there and to test your ability to detect the differences between a rep watch and the real thing (often, especially for a new buyer, the differences can be small, but as you learn more, a minor inaccuracy today can become a painfully embarrassing wart tomorrow). Then--and this is VERY important--take a trip back to the Rolex dealer and look at the Subs again. When you get home, check out the Rolex website and compare the images of real Subs to the images of the reps. Believe me, not doing this FIRST is the biggest mistake a new buyer can make (and I speak from personal experience here). Once you know what the real thing looks like (and the old line about God being in the details was never more true than when comparing rep watches!), it will be much easier to spot the differences between (and inaccuracies of) ALL replicas; and you should then be able to choose the best watch for YOU. 2. If you are looking for something other than accuracy, then just spend time browsing ALL of the dealer's listings for Subs (note that some dealers list vintage models separately) and choose the one that jumps out at you. You will know it when you find it. Happy hunting. Edited March 18, 2007 by freddy333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 good response from freddy333. personally, i'd take a hard look at sash's sub before buying any others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 @freddy.....very thoughtful idea, I think all newbie (including myself) should read that. As I learn more, getting a rep is fun but also tricky....since they are not genuine you really have to know how to set a balance and adjust your expectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ty7 Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 very true.....unfortunately I am handicapped,,,,so a trip out will have to wait. I have been to several sites and auctions featuring gens. I have also read up on the modding....new hobby alert! I am in love with the white 1665. But noone seems to know where I can get one. So I am scouring the internet as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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