On the subject of leather straps on divers, I just don't think it matters any more. Divers nowadays don't really use mechanical dive watches, they use dive computers. Some still wear a watch as a backup, or out of respect to the history of diving, but few would rely on one as their primary means of timing a dive. The dive watch has transcended its original purpose, and I think that makes it perfectly acceptable to wear one a leather strap.
I’ve been wanting a sub for awhile. Tried the 114060 on and I just couldn’t do it, love my leather straps and thought this would look totally unproportionate. Glad I’m not the only one
I did a bit of sleuthing, and the actual value of this watch, which I love, I calculated at about 4.5k, adjusted for inflation from previous references. I could never pay the outrageous prices for essentially a tool watch, with so many incredible options at a fraction of the price. Sexy, well built, and way overpriced.
My 2 cents on price… bought my sub date in 2007 for $7,000 CAD. Paid $10,000 CAD got my Two tone (18k yellow gold) Date Just II in 2010. Prices here 🇨🇦 have doubled since then. Wow 🤯
On the subject of leather straps on divers, I just don't think it matters any more. Divers nowadays don't really use mechanical dive watches, they use dive computers. Some still wear a watch as a backup, or out of respect to the history of diving, but few would rely on one as their primary means of timing a dive.
The dive watch has transcended its original purpose, and I think that makes it perfectly acceptable to wear one a leather strap.
I've never taken my sub off its bracelet, but I enjoy looking at other options. That NATO has got me thinking...🤔
Had mine on NATO from the outset
NATO strap brand used ?
I have my 114060 on black rubber b it looks epic 🔥👌
What band with is this 124060? I’m looking to buy a nato strap but not sure if I should get the 20mm or 22mm
I personally don’t think the 114060 is a strap monster because of the boxi lug. But nice vid.
Agreed, the new sub would be better. The five series even better again.
True! The vintage ones look great on leather or nato but not the supercase.
Yes thanks for this comment. That maxi lug also makes the case a bit bobbly on wrist
I’ve been wanting a sub for awhile. Tried the 114060 on and I just couldn’t do it, love my leather straps and thought this would look totally unproportionate. Glad I’m not the only one
Living in the Caribbean I'm a big fan of NATO straps. Will you guys be reviewing the new 41mm Oyster Perpetual?
Which size od tropic strap you have ? I have 126610LN (41 mm Sub) so i shoud go for 20 mm or 22mm strap ?
I have your spectre nato on my 14060 right now!
Same but for bb58?
NATO looks good but feels top heavy and just feels a bit odd on the wrist. The buckle underneath not being in the middle adds to the annoyance.
I find the sub really hard to put other straps on
is this the current 2024 sub?
I did a bit of sleuthing, and the actual value of this watch, which I love, I calculated at about 4.5k, adjusted for inflation from previous references. I could never pay the outrageous prices for essentially a tool watch, with so many incredible options at a fraction of the price. Sexy, well built, and way overpriced.
”Thanks for watching”
I see what you did there 🥴
My 2 cents on price… bought my sub date in 2007 for $7,000 CAD. Paid $10,000 CAD got my Two tone (18k yellow gold) Date Just II in 2010. Prices here 🇨🇦 have doubled since then. Wow 🤯
Keep it on a bracelet
and it sucks every which way
The sub really has lost all its tool watch vibes that made it so charming in the first place
LOL, the concession on leather on a diver sounds purely commercial.