@@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.
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😉
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!!
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.
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.
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!
As some RU-vid 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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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 😂
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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
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.
I don't think there is anyone on the planet that can get it for $40k? Everyone I know who has bought Rolexes in the past years has had to pay not the list price of the watch, but the list price of 5 watches to get access to the next one. For sure you can only buy a less-desired model or three before you will even be considered to be put on the list for a Submariner? Or has anyone succeeded lately? As far as I know no-one buying only one Rolex has access to Submariners. You have to buy many other Rolexes first. So not 40k. Minimum 60k, probably above 70k is what you have to pay to get your hands on that white gold Submariner.
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
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
40.000,- ? Let me think.....the actual gold price is only a fraction of the net worth of the watch. 235 gr gold is today around 13.000€. A new steel Sub 126610LN cost around 10.000€. Apart from the white gold and the bezel color they are the same timepieces. A difference of about 17.000€. Or am I wrong? And yes it is a great watch. I would love to own one. But no dinero ;-)
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:)
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.
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.
in all honesty .. this is a sort of "Holy Grail" of all modern day Subs... the only thing better would be if they made a Platinum one. And btw, not $40,000 .. $40650 ;)
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.
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!
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
@@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
@@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.
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! 👏👌
