Rolex White Gold Submariner: A Collector's First Look and Review

jlux · 2020-11-05T04:37:58Z

Explore jlux's first impressions of the new white gold Rolex Submariner, comparing its wearability, aesthetics, and bracelet integration with other Rolex references.

Gerard (jlux) offers an exclusive first look at the new white gold Rolex Submariner, sharing his initial impressions as one of the first collectors in his country to acquire it. His detailed comparison with the white gold GMT Master II Pepsi and the previous generation 'Smurf' Submariner provides valuable insights into its wearability and aesthetic evolution. This article delves into why this particular reference stands out in a collection.

The new white gold Submariner.

I guess I was the first one in my country to receive the white gold version of the new Submariner.

And I must say that it is a real nice piece of (heavy) metal.

In comparison with my white gold GMT Master II Pepsi,the watch definitely looks and feels bigger but is still very manageable for my 17 cm wrist.

The previous generation white gold model was a bit too much blue for me. This combination of black dial and blue bezel is however very classy looking.

One of the major new features is of course the wider bracelet which integrates now more elegantly with the case.

Thanks for looking,

Gerard

Key Points from the Discussion

The new white gold Submariner, with its black dial and blue bezel, offers enhanced versatility compared to the previous 'Smurf' model, making it a strong contender for daily wear and integration into diverse collections.
The meteorite dial GMT Master II is another highly attractive white gold option from Rolex, which could tempt collectors who don't already own the black dial white gold version.
The contrast of the blue bezel with the black dial on the new white gold Submariner is a significant aesthetic improvement for some collectors, potentially making it more appealing than the all-blue 'Smurf' model.
The author experimented with a different post-processing approach for the watch photographs, which contributed to the high-quality visual presentation of the new Submariner.

The Discussion

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Nov 5, 2020

Congrats and thank you for sharing Cheers Robin

nacelle

Nov 5, 2020

Beautiful watch and great photos...

MichaelC

Nov 5, 2020

And huge congrats to you!

jlux

Nov 5, 2020

I tried a bit of a different post-processing approach with the pictures which seemed to gave some good results.

matto1

Nov 6, 2020

Thanks for sharing and congratulations. Never owned a sub, but this is a sub that I really like.

holdemchamp1225

Nov 6, 2020

Have not seen it IRL yet so if I get a call, I might think about getting one depending on how it looks and wears on my wrist. I have a Smurf but hardly wear it so no idea about this new one either even though I really like the contrast of the blue bezel with the black dial 😄👍

Rolex White Gold Submariner: A Collector's First Look and Review

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