Official Submariner and Seadweller thread!

[taxico]

oh, i always thot there is no coronet. Silly me. I will try to spot it. anyway, here is the photo. NO CORONET!! LOL.

if you can so easily see the laser etching... it's probably a fake...!

[Otar]

I believe the coronet is there, just the thickness mite make it more difficult to spot. Lean the watch from left to right should make it easier, perhaps some beam of light will help, like how taxico suggested.

oh, i always thot there is no coronet. Silly me. I will try to spot it. anyway, here is the photo. NO CORONET!! LOL.

[trailblazer]

If that is so, 2 TT SUB Cermaic also the same ? The centre link GOLD gets scratches too ?

Any polished surface is a scratch magnet But there are some off the shelf polishing cloths that will help.

[trailblazer]

I believe the coronet is there, just the thickness mite make it more difficult to spot. Lean the watch from left to right should make it easier, perhaps some beam of light will help, like how taxico suggested.

[DM101]

Because the glidelock is based on friction grip. cannot be helped, and pretty common.

If that is so, 2 TT SUB Cermaic also the same ? The centre link GOLD gets scratches too ?

[taxico]

i don't think there is laser etched coronet for the Deep Sea. well, at least i can't see. i will try to post some pix tonight to confirm.

it's there; right above the "K" in LOCK.

shine a light through the crystal at differing angles... and you might see it.

try pointing your beam from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock...

[Otar]

Hey bro Otar, just wondering if you are able to see the laser etched coronet at 6 oclock for your DSSD? Its 5mm thick and I am thinking if it is possible to see. Let me know pls, thanks.

i don't think there is laser etched coronet for the Deep Sea. well, at least i can't see. i will try to post some pix tonight to confirm.

[taxico]

I believe the gmt IIc gives you the clicky feel too if you like a rotational bezel, but again, its a different watch altogether as well..if you want a diver, you want a diver..period

bezel works differently when you compare the gmt2c to rolex diver watches (minute increments)...

[trailblazer]

Hey bro Otar, just wondering if you are able to see the laser etched coronet at 6 oclock for your DSSD? Its 5mm thick and I am thinking if it is possible to see. Let me know pls, thanks.

[Otar]

no worries. i am not losing sleep over it yet. jus wanna know if anyone else is sharing the same experience. i guess i got the answer. LOL.

[trailblazer]

You just added some character to this baby. Live it like it should...LOL

[seiko.citizen]

Because the glidelock is based on friction grip. cannot be helped, and pretty common.

[Otar]

i brought the watch to THG one day since i was nearby. they told me that the sound was from the bracelet though they cannot pinpoint exactly which links. they then asked me to cross over to the service ctr nearby. i went over and within 10mins, the service ctr returned me my watch... minus the squeaking sound!

anyway, while i was at the AD, i also requested them to remove 1 link as the watch was too loose and the glideslock was already at the fully close position. however, after removing 1 link, the watch became too tight so i have to loosen by opening up glideslock abit. i noticed that there were some marks caused by the glideslock when it was in the fully close position. in fact, everytime you change the position of the glideslock, you would inevidently cause it to leave more marks. not sure if anyone else share the same experience??

Try washing your squeaky bracelets with mild soap and water. Just make sure that the crown is screwed tight. That should be ok, it worked for me.

[trailblazer]

My Opinion..The new block case are pretty 'raw' at the edges still, but you should have a look at the 70s-80s ones, the lugs are needle sharp!! haha

the LV is LV for all its made for and known as, though there are owners who swopped inserts for a different look, but it might just not cut the LV for what is done for..IMO

I believe the gmt IIc gives you the clicky feel too if you like a rotational bezel, but again, its a different watch altogether as well..if you want a diver, you want a diver..period

I believe the mvmt is the same for both old and new subc, sans the parachrom springs

I am in the midst of picking another rollie, a diver, and i can't compare it to a gmt

[lelearn]

Hi Im planning to get a sub and here's my happy problem: Having seen and compared outgoing, LV and Ceramic subs I like some features of each but not everything of one model!

The ceramic sub has all the specs in updated rolex models im looking for (e.g. ceramic bezel, maxi-dial, parachrom hairspring, glidelock clasp) except that i really dislike the wider lugs with very sharp edges!

As compromise Im thinking of getting the LV instead and replace with black bezel as I prefer a more subtle look. Alternative is of course to go with GMT-IIc but I prefer diver dial with the "clicky" feel.

- Where can I buy original rolex black bezel insert and how much is it?
- Any suggestions/thoughts are welcome!