I like this watch. But the delima is that I probably won't own one. Reason as follow:
- There's no date complication.
Though I love the simple and symatical dial of the Sub ND. I would *prefer* the date complication because it comes into handy quite often. This is not a deal breaker though. - The Sub ND is one of the most common Rolex divers/sports watch.
From the people that I know personally, I know four guys that owns a Sub ND! They are practically everywhere. Being so common makes it less "special" ;-) - The lume
I don't think I would be happy with the lume brightness of the Sub ND. The lume on the Sea Dweller still leaves a bitter taste in my month. And I can only call the lume brightness on the Maxi dial on my GMT IIc *decent*. So for the Sub ND, I already knew I won't be *happy* with the lume. - And what? No solid end links on the bracelet for a watch that cost over USD$5000 MSRP?! My Marathon SAR and Omega SMP is cost much (much) less and they comes with fantastic solid end links with the bracelet. So what do you say about that? The clasp isn't something you would call home about either, but that's across the whole Rolex line (production before the new improved clasp), so its not just the problem of the Sub ND.
- With the funds for a SUb ND (and the version that I want, read below), I could have used the funds towards another watch thats higher up on my wish list. (Rolex black Milgauss (116400)? Omega Ploprof 1200m?)
Having said all that, would I own one if right opportunity present itself? Most definitely ... LOL There's something about the Sub ND that makes it so desireable: the simple and clean dial, the drill through lug holes, low profile case, reliable 3130 movement, robust triple lock crown, the whole tried and tested package ...
For me, it probably has to be the COSC version with the "Chronometer Certified" on the dial and RRR rehaut. I think those "extra" makes it *just* a little bit more special than the ones without. LOL :D
(picture from the web)
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