Greatly enjoyed this, Dennis! Loved your analysis of the new monochrome BB vs the Sub. I have a no date 114060, and I cannot lie, the Tudor made me wonder if I should move into the Date Sub instead for great polarity. However, I just don’t know if I want to be yet another guy at the airport with a date sub. The no date is just a rarer watch to see. Maybe a good thing?

The new bb41 s are wearing a lot smaller than the previous. The case is 40.5mm

I just got monochrome and sub. Monochrome was smaller than I thought it would be. It fits really well. It is thicker than sub. The one thing I don’t like about the monochrome is the dome Chrystal. Monochrome feels a little cheaper but overall amazing watch.

I had a chance to try on the new BB 41 while it looks great and feel good on the wrist it just cannot replace the sub . The sub is built better and is way more iconic plus its value retention will always be there. If you want a sub do not by the BB41 as a replacement it will not work. By all means buy what you love

I have the 124060 and also the new BB41 on the 5 link ( jubilee ). I have to say, the BB41 is incredible and has become my daily. It is really amazing. Does not wear big.

Hi Dennis I hope you get your Submariner soon! I got mine last summer and absolutely love it and consciously went with the "no date" version to really have the TRUE Rolex Submariner watch.

I’ve been on a waiting list for an OP since 2020. Hope you have better luck. I don’t think I’m on a real wait list, I think that piece of paper went straight in the bin. And each time I’ve gone back, they take notes and throw them away as I walk out. I dress well and present well, and the salespeople are really polite, and encouraging, but over the years it is clear that Rolex gives zero $@hits and I am deeply into the “I hate Rolex” phase of my watching journey. I could buy used but f Rolex at this point. Omega and Tudor dealers happily sell me watches, thanks.

I was on the waitlist at 3 different stores for the Rolex Sub. Over 1 year later, nothing. And one AD implied I had to buy other stuff to move up the list. I had to take a shower when I got home. I guess if you are fine with being manipulated on a wait list and have to have a Rolex I can see why waiting for one. Not me. Tudor is a good watch which happens to be less expensive.

Ceramic: yes, someone broke a link in the bracelet of their AP Royal Oak Tourbillon, so it definitely is not related to the price of the watch.

I feel the same way about Tudor vs Sub. They look very similar but totally diff watches. The heritage diff is enough for me to say the Sub is irreplaceable.

Spot on with size. They are not the same to wear. Your Omega is closer.

I just saw a side by side and the thickness is only noticeable because of the crystal.

If I didn't have a 124060, I would be all over the BB41 monochrome, not gonna lie. But then again, I would be settling. Be patient and buy what you really want. Go grey if neded be to avoid the AD games. I've settled before and learned my lesson the hard way.

Market analysis is more for people who are enthusiastic about money, not necessarily watches, I've found. Collection reviews would be fun, given your sense of humour.

Great answers! I’ll make sure to ask a question for the next one. Also, I really like collection reviews. Funny and serious combination is best! Just not mean please 😂

BB41 monochrome is lovely for the money but, the size and lack of ceramic bezal/dial really differentiates the watches. Also a few months down the line it will no long be flavour of the month! I’m gonna keep to the original lol

They say Tudor is the poor mans Rolex, I say Rolex is a boring version of a Tudor. Breguet cases are chefs kiss mmwoa!

If you give collection reviews a try, try something funny or crass. Watchyoutube is bloated with boring collection reviews which are, at yhis point, a self-congratulatory exercise. Ive seen "watch collection roasts" which do not roast anything.