Thanks Bezelnut. I love Rolex and Seiko divers, I think they are the best mechanical dive watches out there, but I can't afford to collect Rolex!
Totally agree with you.
But your Marinemaster should be close to Rolex territory, right?
Quality-wise, I think the MM300 is actually nicer than the old generation subs. Better bracelet, better case finishing, better hands, dial is comparable, 8L35 movement is as nice or nicer than 3135. Price-wise, MM300 is only 1/3 - 1/2 the price of an old Sub. Amazing.
The new generation subs have surpassed the MM300 in most ways, but then they are something like US$7,000+, even for a used one.
I have an A-Series 16600 which I absolutely love (the current models are generally a bit too flashy for my tastes), I'd never sell it, but I doubt I'd ever buy another Rolex.