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leopardprey · 8 December 2006, 11:04 AM

Well, finally bought a Rolex. Got the Sub No Date. $3400 from Dicksons AD, located in the Pennisula Hotel in Hong Kong. Was shopping in the Book store next and ended up buying Vintage Sport Rolexes Book. Very nice book with many color photos. The Sub No Date is very nice. D series.

Thinking of buying a Rolex Explorer 1 today as well. They are going for $3200.

Wil sell my Omega.

Keep the 2 Rolex watches. Good to have 2 watches, one for back up incase the other goes wrong. Lke the history and simplicity of the Sub ND and the Exp 1.

Have had some problmes with my Omega after only 2.5 years wear. Wearing eeryday, but dryig out, now when take off it stops, and also it is slowing down and loosing around 45 minutes a day.

I hope that Rolex does not have that problem. Seems from a historical perspective it has more of a reputation for long lasting reliability. I have several friends who have had Rolex Subs or GMT for over 10-15 years, never serviced, never taken off and they still run great (other than being all dirty and banged up).

One thing that perplexes me, maybe it was the shop noise, but could not hear the ticking of the watch in the shop when held to ear. Now can hear the ticking very plain when put up to ear in hotel room. It is natural to be able to hear the ticking sound in a Rolex, correct? Thanks.

fat-sam · 8 December 2006, 11:11 AM

good choice- but 2.5 years is way to short for that kind of bad time.
i always thought omegas were quite reliable?

C.J. · 8 December 2006, 11:16 AM

That's great, congratulations

I have a ND Sub too and love it

mikey · 8 December 2006, 11:22 AM

No Date Sub Rocks!!!

mike · 8 December 2006, 11:26 AM

Congrats on the ND!! A classic! Yeah, if I hold them right I can hear the ticking.

colemanitis · 8 December 2006, 11:28 AM

Yes, you should be able to hear a faint ticking sound when you hold it to you ear.

leopardprey · 8 December 2006, 11:30 AM

Another thing I like more about this Rolex than the OMega, the lumination is just right. the OMega was too bright! would blind you at night! The ilum was to bringht and a night with sleepy eyes would cause the hour markers to blur together.

The Rolex is the way to go.

montecristo · 8 December 2006, 11:31 AM

Last time I was staying at Peninsula, I probably have scared those nice folks at the Dickson AD, I was there like 7 times a day, they probably thought I was going to rob the place until I give them my room number and ask them to get back to me if we want to deal as I got work to do but I spent every moment possible stopping by the shop when I am in the hotel.

colemanitis · 8 December 2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

The Rolex is the way to go.

You can say that again!

veilstylez · 8 December 2006, 11:45 AM

awsome!!! now post some pics up if you can.

JJ Irani · 8 December 2006, 04:56 PM

Great duo....ironically, both with the same identical movement!!

Post some pics when you can!!

Cheers - JJ

slim · 8 December 2006, 05:07 PM

Wow i stayed at the Kowloon Hotel right behind the Peninsula. I didnt even know they had an AD in there. I guess i gotta go back!

Lol-x · 8 December 2006, 05:21 PM

Hey, good shopping, but wasn't my new Rolex on your shopping list?

Seriously, I wish I was there to see your purchase/s, I have a vintage no-date sub (5512) and it is a great watch, also have an explorer 1 (1016) which would have to be one of my favorites.

If the price is right, why not get another Rolex, enjoy Hong Kong. I love the Penninsula Hotel especially the bar at the top floor.

& 73

ROLEX4EvEr · 9 December 2006, 02:42 PM

Wheres the pics LOL Congrats

8 December 2006, 11:04 AM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	New Rolex Well, finally bought a Rolex. Got the Sub No Date. $3400 from Dicksons AD, located in the Pennisula Hotel in Hong Kong. Was shopping in the Book store next and ended up buying Vintage Sport Rolexes Book. Very nice book with many color photos. The Sub No Date is very nice. D series. Thinking of buying a Rolex Explorer 1 today as well. They are going for $3200. Wil sell my Omega. Keep the 2 Rolex watches. Good to have 2 watches, one for back up incase the other goes wrong. Lke the history and simplicity of the Sub ND and the Exp 1. Have had some problmes with my Omega after only 2.5 years wear. Wearing eeryday, but dryig out, now when take off it stops, and also it is slowing down and loosing around 45 minutes a day. I hope that Rolex does not have that problem. Seems from a historical perspective it has more of a reputation for long lasting reliability. I have several friends who have had Rolex Subs or GMT for over 10-15 years, never serviced, never taken off and they still run great (other than being all dirty and banged up). One thing that perplexes me, maybe it was the shop noise, but could not hear the ticking of the watch in the shop when held to ear. Now can hear the ticking very plain when put up to ear in hotel room. It is natural to be able to hear the ticking sound in a Rolex, correct? Thanks.

8 December 2006, 11:11 AM	#2
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	good choice- but 2.5 years is way to short for that kind of bad time. i always thought omegas were quite reliable? __________________ This confession has meant nothing

8 December 2006, 11:16 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's great, congratulations I have a ND Sub too and love it __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

8 December 2006, 11:28 AM	#6
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Yes, you should be able to hear a faint ticking sound when you hold it to you ear. __________________ Member #471

8 December 2006, 04:56 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great duo....ironically, both with the same identical movement!! Post some pics when you can!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 December 2006, 11:22 AM	#4
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	No Date Sub Rocks!!!

8 December 2006, 11:26 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on the ND!! A classic! Yeah, if I hold them right I can hear the ticking.

8 December 2006, 11:30 AM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Another thing I like more about this Rolex than the OMega, the lumination is just right. the OMega was too bright! would blind you at night! The ilum was to bringht and a night with sleepy eyes would cause the hour markers to blur together. The Rolex is the way to go.

8 December 2006, 11:31 AM	#8
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Last time I was staying at Peninsula, I probably have scared those nice folks at the Dickson AD, I was there like 7 times a day, they probably thought I was going to rob the place until I give them my room number and ask them to get back to me if we want to deal as I got work to do but I spent every moment possible stopping by the shop when I am in the hotel.

8 December 2006, 11:45 AM	#10
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	awsome!!! now post some pics up if you can.

8 December 2006, 05:07 PM	#12
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Wow i stayed at the Kowloon Hotel right behind the Peninsula. I didnt even know they had an AD in there. I guess i gotta go back!

8 December 2006, 05:21 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,420	Hey, good shopping, but wasn't my new Rolex on your shopping list? Seriously, I wish I was there to see your purchase/s, I have a vintage no-date sub (5512) and it is a great watch, also have an explorer 1 (1016) which would have to be one of my favorites. If the price is right, why not get another Rolex, enjoy Hong Kong. I love the Penninsula Hotel especially the bar at the top floor. & 73

9 December 2006, 02:42 PM	#14
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Wheres the pics LOL Congrats

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