Most decent dive watches are meant to take a beating. People forget that the Rolex Submariner was a tool watch before it became a luxury accessory. Cool video and great to see someone enjoy their watch not keep it in a watch box.
@@josemedina1983 actually Rolex and the watch industry repositioned their products into luxury products in the 80’s after the Quartz Crisis. A Sub SS cost $230 in the 70’s, into the 80’s it cost $1350. In 1996 it was already at $3350. By 2008 it was at $6,000, out pacing inflation every year since the 80’s.
@@josemedina1983 absolutely worth it. I’ve had my Sub for 25 year. I would never sell it. Buy it’s nice that the Rolex has an amazing resell price. Most items we buy depreciate and don’t last as long.
Haha same here , I came here today and this video popped up and I remember Serge's old Steinhart 39mm black ceramic videos at the beach etc a few years ago before he bought the sub. I guess the steiny was a good test run for scratching an itch
That’s the beauty of brushed steel. Polished centre links and especially gold scratches much more visibly even from light wear. The good news is that these will all buff out when you get the watch serviced. Go take a look at the back of a spoon. Enjoy the patina.
Standard videos of the dimensions, weight, movement have become boring to me. This on the other hand is different and interesting to see, long term review and performance.
Stay saying this shit. A g shock is a tool watch. You know damn well no one buys this to fuckin replace a transmission on a car or demolition. Stop this tool watch talk.
Good for you, worn with pride. If you don’t want scratches, baby it or buy a Damasko. My watches are all pretty immaculate, but I’m rotating 12 around a G shock work daily wearer. Are you considering any other watches, Serge?
Does not miraculously look any less worn, than any other subs, or high quality homages. Its sheen is different to classic steel used in others, thats a fact, the rest is a lot of marketing yet not saying it is BS.. I would say where the rolex steel differs in real world use is its anticorrosive properties (against salinity, acidity) and its antimagnetic properties, since they keep your watch outside influence of magnetism - for example from a car door speaker magnet, wearing your watch on the left hand as a driver, or mobile phone, big headphones, tablets etc. Other than that there is no night and day difference between the 317 L steel used elsewhere, if not directly treated with special kind of hard anti scratch coating - scratches are common in both cases. Good thing is satin brush helping to hide the hairs /scratches much better than polished steel.
Dealers that say this are talking bull . A light polish costs peanuts and it would come up like new . Most dealers will give all preowned watches a light polish in any case as a lot of buyers do prefer the pristine look .
@@DrFernandoHidalgo Me. Lol. Lots of people. I polish mine all the time, it was an expensive piece and so easy to make look new again. Mine always looks new.
@@DrFernandoHidalgo I feel that way about my Timex beater watch. My Sub takes less than 5 minutes to polish up like new and only have to do it a few times a year. Rolex 904 steel does not scratch very easy so a polish lasts a long time. It's definitely worth the 15 minutes of effort.
New to watches, looking to purchase and I’m in the deep end of TH-cam. I’ve been led here, what year or reference is this watch? What is your wrist size by chance? Would this be to big on a 6 and half inch wrist? Would you wear this watch dressed up? Even in a suit? Thanks
@@simplyserge5000 is this sub the same sub currently being sold at ad’s? 41mm? Looking through your videos the Cartier santos and the explorer36 are also top of my list. If I could just get your general opinions on them that would be much appreciated. Hard these days not being able to walk in a store, wouldn’t even be able to try anyways I’m sure. At Rolex at least
Most decent dive watches are meant to take a beating. People forget that the Rolex Submariner was a tool watch before it became a luxury accessory. Cool video and great to see someone enjoy their watch not keep it in a watch box.
A Sub hasn’t been a tool watch for decades.
@@bngr_bngr Probably since the 80s. I think with inflation it used to cost Tudor Black Bay prices which for the 80s under 4k that's reasonable.
@@josemedina1983 actually Rolex and the watch industry repositioned their products into luxury products in the 80’s after the Quartz Crisis. A Sub SS cost $230 in the 70’s, into the 80’s it cost $1350. In 1996 it was already at $3350. By 2008 it was at $6,000, out pacing inflation every year since the 80’s.
@@bngr_bngr Worth or not worth the money in your opinion ? Reselling value aside.
@@josemedina1983 absolutely worth it. I’ve had my Sub for 25 year. I would never sell it. Buy it’s nice that the Rolex has an amazing resell price. Most items we buy depreciate and don’t last as long.
Looks great! A nice touch up from Rolex at the 10 year service will make it brand new
Well worn and used. Great video man. These watches are meant to be used.
Yeah dealers would polish it and say it's excellent condition...
yeh & 5k devalue.
@@johnrobertson4490 Dealers don't do things that customers dislike I'm afraid. Most do want it polished....
This is a used watch in true unpolished condition. A rolex service will bring that bay boy back to new condition no problem. Wear it and love it!
It's a watch, not an investment. Just wear them.
Rolexes kind of are an investment tho tbh
Crazy that it’s been over 3 years following you :p … I remember your steinhart video haha
Haha same here , I came here today and this video popped up and I remember Serge's old Steinhart 39mm black ceramic videos at the beach etc a few years ago before he bought the sub. I guess the steiny was a good test run for scratching an itch
I thought you said you would never wear it anymore?
Got the 41mm, it`s meant to be used, 100 a tool watch, just make sure to service it and it`ll go for generations
That’s the beauty of brushed steel. Polished centre links and especially gold scratches much more visibly even from light wear. The good news is that these will all buff out when you get the watch serviced. Go take a look at the back of a spoon. Enjoy the patina.
Standard videos of the dimensions, weight, movement have become boring to me. This on the other hand is different and interesting to see, long term review and performance.
The watch now looks the way it should: like a tool.
Stay saying this shit. A g shock is a tool watch. You know damn well no one buys this to fuckin replace a transmission on a car or demolition. Stop this tool watch talk.
Good for you, worn with pride. If you don’t want scratches, baby it or buy a Damasko. My watches are all pretty immaculate, but I’m rotating 12 around a G shock work daily wearer. Are you considering any other watches, Serge?
Interesting content. Regards.
Does not miraculously look any less worn, than any other subs, or high quality homages. Its sheen is different to classic steel used in others, thats a fact, the rest is a lot of marketing yet not saying it is BS.. I would say where the rolex steel differs in real world use is its anticorrosive properties (against salinity, acidity) and its antimagnetic properties, since they keep your watch outside influence of magnetism - for example from a car door speaker magnet, wearing your watch on the left hand as a driver, or mobile phone, big headphones, tablets etc. Other than that there is no night and day difference between the 317 L steel used elsewhere, if not directly treated with special kind of hard anti scratch coating - scratches are common in both cases. Good thing is satin brush helping to hide the hairs /scratches much better than polished steel.
Wow you beat that thing up! First service free! Just a few hundred for a needed polish! You need a Gshock as a beater not a 10k Rolex
Rolex watches are tool watch!! Great video thank you🙏
It’s wearing beautifully I love the submariner, how did it cost back when you bought it
Dealers that say this are talking bull . A light polish costs peanuts and it would come up like new . Most dealers will give all preowned watches a light polish in any case as a lot of buyers do prefer the pristine look .
Such a beautiful piece. Any more damage since making this video?
Get a lightbox man.
It takes a Cape cod cloth, a green scrubby pad and 5 minutes bro. It will look brand new again.
Who wants this watch looking brand new? The scratches make it look way cooler
@@DrFernandoHidalgo Me. Lol. Lots of people. I polish mine all the time, it was an expensive piece and so easy to make look new again. Mine always looks new.
@@dinstaar well each one has his taste. I see no reason in polishing because just by putting it on is going to scratch.
@@DrFernandoHidalgo I feel that way about my Timex beater watch.
My Sub takes less than 5 minutes to polish up like new and only have to do it a few times a year. Rolex 904 steel does not scratch very easy so a polish lasts a long time. It's definitely worth the 15 minutes of effort.
@@dinstaar for me Rolex Steel Sports is by definition a beater.
How is the movement? Is it still running to spec or has it sped up/ slowed down?
Whats up 🌟? Interesting video👍🏻
Whats the price u bought for? and the current market value now?
Thank you for another great video.
New to watches, looking to purchase and I’m in the deep end of TH-cam. I’ve been led here, what year or reference is this watch? What is your wrist size by chance? Would this be to big on a 6 and half inch wrist? Would you wear this watch dressed up? Even in a suit? Thanks
I think it's a six digit 116610LN
I wear it everyday now. With everything. It’s the best watch ever. I have the same wrist size as you
@@simplyserge5000 is this sub the same sub currently being sold at ad’s? 41mm? Looking through your videos the Cartier santos and the explorer36 are also top of my list. If I could just get your general opinions on them that would be much appreciated. Hard these days not being able to walk in a store, wouldn’t even be able to try anyways I’m sure. At Rolex at least
You made a video about not wearing the Rolex every day and now you made a video where you said you wore it every day. This guy is a clown.
I can't Believe you are still making videos of that same watch smh
Any updated on your channel planned?
i dropped my from shelf onto floor :( the case is dent a little. It breaks my heart everytime i see it.
why there meant to wear not to keep in a box forever.
What is your occupation?
I'm so glad I bought a 42mm Steinhart HULK.
From Steinhart to Sub.
he's all grown up
@@omar10213245 nope all downhill
Are you selling? I’ll take it 😄
I still prefer the steinhart watch.
No
For the price they are nice , but the case shape as much as it's their own thing is not right for many. Too pointy especially the lugs
Hahahaha
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