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Ripcode · 23 January 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

Congratulations Michael... enjoy that beauty! The 30-year wait made it better!

Thank you all! Though I would have never guessed it would be a (30) year wait!

LuminousMaximus · 23 January 2018, 05:10 AM

Congrats! A timeless classic.

ian6988 · 23 January 2018, 05:11 AM

Great watch and a must have in anyone’s collection. Congratulations

Boaters · 23 January 2018, 05:25 AM

Was my first still have it and wear it all the time in the rotation great job and a Big Congrats!

Bladeshot · 23 January 2018, 05:30 AM

Congrats! Welcome aboard. The Sub is a classic. I plan to always own one.

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Gharddog03 · 23 January 2018, 05:32 AM

Classic!! Congrats..

ag986 · 23 January 2018, 05:56 AM

That's a classic, congratulations!

avilhena · 23 January 2018, 06:47 AM

That was a really long journey! Congratulations!

anakyn101 · 23 January 2018, 06:54 AM

Classic! Congratulations

cdbeaver66 · 23 January 2018, 07:01 AM

A classic, congrats

The Argonaut · 23 January 2018, 07:14 AM

A long journey. A great reward.

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elcompa · 23 January 2018, 07:51 AM

Deeeeelicious! Looks great. A classic, indeed.

cop414 · 23 January 2018, 07:57 AM

Congratulations Michael, looks great

DoctorA · 23 January 2018, 08:06 AM

Congratulations! Timeless piece!!

BlackRose · 23 January 2018, 08:21 AM

And now you can pack away any other watches you own. A classic in every sense of the word.

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rockmastermike · 23 January 2018, 09:11 AM

Perfect! Enjoy in the best health

Ripcode · 23 January 2018, 09:21 AM

Thank you! So kind of you all!

lecorsaire · 23 January 2018, 09:22 AM

Congratulations! Such a classic watch and I’m happy you finally have what you’ve being desiring all these years. It feels good to finally obtain something and it’s always worth the wait. I still remember how much joy I had when I bought my first Rolex. It’s really unforgettable. Enjoy in good health!

ajas · 23 January 2018, 10:30 AM

One classic watch. Congratulations

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rmlovett1 · 23 January 2018, 10:36 AM

One of the best! Congrats!

saidm · 23 January 2018, 10:52 AM

Congrats. True classic.

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Canefan1 · 23 January 2018, 10:59 AM

Congratulations!

AJM914 · 23 January 2018, 11:00 AM

Congrats looks great!

TickTockChuck · 23 January 2018, 11:05 AM

Congratulations on your great looking 16610 Sub! The ceramic isn't for everyone. The 16610 is really a sharp easy wearing watch and pictures don't do it justice. Wear it in good health. Cheers!

16610v · 23 January 2018, 11:19 AM

Sub is the best watch in the world, congrats!

Mick8moses · 23 January 2018, 01:06 PM

Congrats

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No SUBctitute · 23 January 2018, 02:09 PM

Great job!

Prior to owning an nice watch, I had my eyes on an Omega Seamaster 300 five years ago. I could have picked one up for about $3000. On a whim I tried on a Sub. It felt SOOO right on my wrist. I decided not to make the same mistake others here have made by buying a starter watch and ending up buying a Rolex anyway.

datejust24 · 23 January 2018, 02:19 PM

Classic reference ...congrats on finally picking up a Sub ...it will serve you well for many decades to come

SpyShopsNYC · 23 January 2018, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripcode

It's been a long journey since 1988 when I first laid eyes on a Submariner Date. I was on vacation in St. Thomas and got to check one out.

$2500. Eep!

Too much money for my younger self at that time.

I ended up buying a $100 Citizen that I kept until sometime after 2005 and stupidly sold (I got tired of getting new batteries and getting it pressure tested annually).

I've had Omega and Doxa (keeper) and many micro brands along the way. From big to small. Always fun, but they never satisfied the craving.

It's okay to have dings and scratches. That was a HARD lesson to learn and live with. If I couldn't deal with it on a $500 watch, how could I handle it on a Rolex??

I've had opportunities to handle and try on several 16610s along the way. It was still calling to me. So I knew the desire was not gone.

I stopped at an AD a short time back and tried on 116610LN just to see if I would like the new version, and it just did not do it for me (Though I may revisit it in the future.)

I finally decided to go all in get this done. Hell prices keep going up as I have seen. And though smaller than a lot of previous watches I owned, it sure seems to have presence!

Here it is. Thank you for reading.

I have a 2001 16610 and I purchased a LV bezel insert original for $140. I am so happy since I paid $3840 total for my setup. I don’t care to resell it bc I never sold my stuff before.

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Bocktagon · 23 January 2018, 03:00 PM

Very nice congrats

23 January 2018, 05:10 AM	#32
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23 January 2018, 05:30 AM	#35
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,846	Congrats! Welcome aboard. The Sub is a classic. I plan to always own one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

23 January 2018, 06:47 AM	#38
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,126	That was a really long journey! Congratulations! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

23 January 2018, 06:54 AM	#39
anakyn101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: IT/FR/NL Watch: DRSD/RedSuB/COMEX Posts: 431	Classic! Congratulations __________________ SUB: 16800 Ghost Bezel; 1680 200 RedSub; 16610LV FAT 4 (Y) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS; 16610LV FAT 4 (F) NOS / EXP: I 14270; I Freccione 1655; SD: 16660 Triple 6; 1665 Submariner 2000-DRSD; 1665 Great White MKI; 116600 SD4K NOS (2); 116660 DSSD MKI; 16600 Sommozzatori Polipetto NOS; 16600 NOS; (2) 126600 SD43 NOS; 16600 COMEX NOS / DAYTONA: 116500 NOS (4); 16520 Zenith (6) NOS; 116520 (5) NOS; P.P+++

23 January 2018, 07:01 AM	#40
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	A classic, congrats __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

23 January 2018, 05:11 AM	#33
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	Great watch and a must have in anyone’s collection. Congratulations

23 January 2018, 05:25 AM	#34
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Was my first still have it and wear it all the time in the rotation great job and a Big Congrats!

23 January 2018, 05:32 AM	#36
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Classic!! Congrats..

23 January 2018, 05:56 AM	#37
ag986 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,658	That's a classic, congratulations!

23 January 2018, 07:14 AM	#41
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	A long journey. A great reward. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2018, 07:51 AM	#42
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Deeeeelicious! Looks great. A classic, indeed.

23 January 2018, 07:57 AM	#43
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,022	Congratulations Michael, looks great __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

23 January 2018, 08:06 AM	#44
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,544	Congratulations! Timeless piece!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

23 January 2018, 08:21 AM	#45
BlackRose "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 177	And now you can pack away any other watches you own. A classic in every sense of the word. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2018, 09:11 AM	#46
rockmastermike 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 1982 16750 Posts: 4,340	Perfect! Enjoy in the best health

23 January 2018, 09:21 AM	#47
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Thank you! So kind of you all!

23 January 2018, 09:22 AM	#48
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Congratulations! Such a classic watch and I’m happy you finally have what you’ve being desiring all these years. It feels good to finally obtain something and it’s always worth the wait. I still remember how much joy I had when I bought my first Rolex. It’s really unforgettable. Enjoy in good health! __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

23 January 2018, 10:30 AM	#49
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	One classic watch. Congratulations Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

23 January 2018, 10:36 AM	#50
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,344	One of the best! Congrats!

23 January 2018, 10:52 AM	#51
saidm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: saidm Location: SGP Watch: Rolex, Pam Posts: 59	Congrats. True classic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 January 2018, 10:59 AM	#52
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Congratulations!

23 January 2018, 11:00 AM	#53
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

23 January 2018, 11:05 AM	#54
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,247	Congratulations on your great looking 16610 Sub! The ceramic isn't for everyone. The 16610 is really a sharp easy wearing watch and pictures don't do it justice. Wear it in good health. Cheers!

23 January 2018, 11:19 AM	#55
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	Sub is the best watch in the world, congrats! __________________ Instagram: litwing23

23 January 2018, 01:06 PM	#56
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congrats Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

23 January 2018, 02:09 PM	#57
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,802	Great job! Prior to owning an nice watch, I had my eyes on an Omega Seamaster 300 five years ago. I could have picked one up for about $3000. On a whim I tried on a Sub. It felt SOOO right on my wrist. I decided not to make the same mistake others here have made by buying a starter watch and ending up buying a Rolex anyway.

23 January 2018, 02:19 PM	#58
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Classic reference ...congrats on finally picking up a Sub ...it will serve you well for many decades to come

23 January 2018, 03:00 PM	#60
Bocktagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Seamaster GMT Posts: 264	Very nice congrats

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