They're not expensive enough and that's Omega's main problem in my opinion.
New subs ain't the same as what your uncle had, not even close.
You're right. Modern Subs are better in every way. Better water resistance, better lume, better bracelet and clasp, scratch resistant bezel etc..
So says you. No one is going diving deep enough to need the current water resistance. They now use better electronic instruments if professional diving. Lume? you really need the brighter, longer lasting lume to aim while taking a leak at 3 am? Bracelet and clasp? You mean those super thick and heavy hunks of swollen metal that weigh down your wrist and are needlessly cumbersome? The early style oysters are still on the job 50+ years later. Let's see how those new bracelets hold up under their own excessive weight. Scratch resistant bezel? Try pricing a service replacement when they get knocked and crack. Service bezel inserts are cheap and easy to install.
You can keep those modern swollen, overweight grotesque caricatures of a Submariner.
Service bezel inserts are cheap
I agree. They are cheap pieces of aluminum. Yet they can be quite costly to replace: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266026809183
The last era that resembles your uncles watches (proportions and style) are the 16610 (date) or the 14060. Both of these can be had under $10k (with some wear & tear without box/papers) and are easily serviced by any reputable independent watchmaker.
Now you're desperately reaching. I said SERVICE bezel, not an over priced rare vintage bezel.
Five digit sub with superdome, rattly bracelet with hollow endlinks, aluminum bezel and stamped tin fold-over bracelet
Will kick a modern subs ass up and down the school yard and take it’s lunch money.
With all due respect, I would never recommend to someone new to the hobby to go vintage. Especially not when it comes to Subs.
Funny how we went from Rolex vs Omega to modern Subs vs vintage Subs, on an Omega Forum at that. It goes to show how passionate people can become when it comes to the Submariner and what an impact it has made on the entire watch community. Frankly, I'm just teasing you guys. I love both old and new subs. Who wouldn't want to wear a mint 5513 ? I still love the modern ones better though 😉
Fair enough- there is enough room on the boat for everyone….new subs are still fugly though- there I said it!
Five digit sub with superdome, rattly bracelet with hollow endlinks, aluminum bezel and stamped tin fold-over clasp…just as they are meant to be!
Will kick a modern subs ass up and down the school yard and take it’s lunch money.
Please do not post pictures of this anymore. It just makes me yearn for my 14060 that I moved on many years ago.... I would have gone down the route of the crystal conversion for sure.
It’s never too late to make up for lost time
Not too late but too expensive. Wasn't long ago I could buy 14060's all day long at the AD in Cebu City Philippines for $1900 when the Peso was weak. Second hand I was still paying less than $2000 for them there in 2017.
