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psv · 21 April 2012, 05:31 AM

I really don't understand who started this silliness with pre-announcing watches we haven't even taken delivery of yet, but in order to prolong this TRF tradition here it goes: :-)

I cannot swing a Saturday delivery, so if all goes according to plan there will be a UPS box delivered to me on Monday, right before leaving on a business trip, that contains a unworn D-series Submariner 16610LV 50th Anniversary! All stickered up!

Maxi-dial and hour plots; old style 16610 case; no engraved rehaut - what is not to like!?

My plan is to have it tuned by a Master Technician, perhaps serviced if needed as this one belonged to a collector who didn't use it, and put a black bezel on it. Stickers off and wear it daily! :-)

With a bit of luck I might be able to find a SubC bracelet to use, like someone posted here a few days ago.

Looking forward to Monday!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Cheers,

p.

TSW · 21 April 2012, 05:35 AM

Grattis kompis

smallcandle · 21 April 2012, 06:15 AM

Congratulations, Patrick! And thank you for "letting the cat out of the bag" and not having us endure a guessing-game for four days!

psv · 21 April 2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

Congratulations, Patrick! And thank you for "letting the cat out of the bag" and not having us endure a guessing-game for four days!

Yeah, I couldn't very well string you guys along for the whole weekend! :-) And this could possibly be the only model I haven't owned yet so someone would have figured that out in no time! ;-)

2th Dr · 21 April 2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

I really don't understand who started this silliness with pre-announcing watches we haven't even taken delivery of yet, but in order to prolong this TRF tradition here it goes: :-)

I cannot swing a Saturday delivery, so if all goes according to plan there will be a UPS box delivered to me on Monday, right before leaving on a business trip, that contains a unworn D-series Submariner 16610LV 50th Anniversary! All stickered up!

Maxi-dial and hour plots; old style 16610 case; no engraved rehaut - what is not to like!?

My plan is to have it tuned by a Master Technician, perhaps serviced if needed as this one belonged to a collector who didn't use it, and put a black bezel on it. Stickers off and wear it daily! :-)

With a bit of luck I might be able to find a SubC bracelet to use, like someone posted here a few days ago.

Looking forward to Monday!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Cheers,

p.

It's just that when we buy one, we get so excited we have to tell someone! And who better to tell than TRF!

You know how it is! Well, of course you do!

chicagofan · 21 April 2012, 12:15 PM

Congrats! Great choice.

ocwatching · 21 April 2012, 12:24 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to it!

dalip · 21 April 2012, 12:32 PM

Nice Patrick....I like the original bracelet and clasp just fine though...makes the watch what it is. Light, balanced and easy to wear. Looking forward to the wrist pic. :)

dddrees · 21 April 2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

nice patrick....i like the original bracelet and clasp just fine though...makes the watch what it is. Light, balanced and easy to wear. Looking forward to the wrist pic. :)

x2

dddrees · 21 April 2012, 12:37 PM

Congrats, Patrick.

Here's a PIC to hold you over.

psv · 21 April 2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Congrats, Patrick.

Here's a PIC to hold you over.

Thank you, I need that!

dddrees · 21 April 2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Thank you, I need that!

The short wait will be more than worth it. Enjoy that new watch Patrick.

Hairdude1 · 21 April 2012, 12:39 PM

Congrats!

Wehtiko · 21 April 2012, 12:48 PM

You want to have your new watched tuned? Do new Rolex's have to be 'tuned'? I would have thought that after spending that much money, they would be good to go. Do you have to pay to have them tuned?

psv · 21 April 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wehtiko

You want to have your new watched tuned? Do new Rolex's have to be 'tuned'? I would have thought that after spending that much money, they would be good to go. Do you have to pay to have them tuned?

It has not been used for 5 years. Oils may dry, it is worth to have it inspected IMO.

Frogman4me · 21 April 2012, 12:52 PM

Congrats Patrick! Great find, enjoy.

Rollie2011 · 21 April 2012, 01:05 PM

congrats

JUSTROLEXES · 21 April 2012, 01:40 PM

Congrats Patrcik and Nothing beats a 16610LV

dcash0615 · 21 April 2012, 01:50 PM

Congrats Patrick. 16610LV was my first Rolex, F serial. Still have her. Love it. Enjoy your watch. Post pics when you receive her.

HACKNSACK44 · 21 April 2012, 02:54 PM

Congrats!!

sea-dweller · 21 April 2012, 03:02 PM

Congrats!

MY-WATCH · 21 April 2012, 03:26 PM

Congrats

Cru Jones · 21 April 2012, 04:48 PM

The LV is fantastic. Enjoy!!

normandy · 21 April 2012, 06:14 PM

Congrats!

Andad · 21 April 2012, 06:24 PM

Nice pick up Patrick.

Now we can only hope the carrier comes through for you.

It looks similar to this one?

But older.

mailman · 21 April 2012, 07:49 PM

Congratulations Patrick

The LV is a great watch

travisb · 21 April 2012, 11:25 PM

LV is awesome.

Gonna be a loooong Saturday and Sunday for you.

kymwatchlog · 21 April 2012, 07:47 PM

Wowo! all stickered up? what a score :)

i know the feelin'

nauticajoe · 21 April 2012, 11:30 PM

Congrats in advance Patrick!

Can't wait for the hand-in-pocket shot.

psv · 22 April 2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Congrats in advance Patrick!

Can't wait for the hand-in-pocket shot.

You KNOW there will be a hand-in-jeans-pocket shot!

21 April 2012, 05:31 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	And it is incoming again... I really don't understand who started this silliness with pre-announcing watches we haven't even taken delivery of yet, but in order to prolong this TRF tradition here it goes: :-) I cannot swing a Saturday delivery, so if all goes according to plan there will be a UPS box delivered to me on Monday, right before leaving on a business trip, that contains a unworn D-series Submariner 16610LV 50th Anniversary! All stickered up! Maxi-dial and hour plots; old style 16610 case; no engraved rehaut - what is not to like!? My plan is to have it tuned by a Master Technician, perhaps serviced if needed as this one belonged to a collector who didn't use it, and put a black bezel on it. Stickers off and wear it daily! :-) With a bit of luck I might be able to find a SubC bracelet to use, like someone posted here a few days ago. Looking forward to Monday! Have a great weekend everyone! Cheers, p.

21 April 2012, 05:35 AM	#2
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21 April 2012, 06:15 AM	#3
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Congratulations, Patrick! And thank you for "letting the cat out of the bag" and not having us endure a guessing-game for four days! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

21 April 2012, 12:24 PM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats! Looking forward to it! __________________ too much into watches...

21 April 2012, 12:32 PM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Nice Patrick....I like the original bracelet and clasp just fine though...makes the watch what it is. Light, balanced and easy to wear. Looking forward to the wrist pic. :) __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 April 2012, 12:15 PM	#6
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Great choice.

21 April 2012, 12:39 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

21 April 2012, 12:48 PM	#14
Wehtiko Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Trevor Location: Edmonton, Canada Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 130	You want to have your new watched tuned? Do new Rolex's have to be 'tuned'? I would have thought that after spending that much money, they would be good to go. Do you have to pay to have them tuned?

21 April 2012, 12:52 PM	#16
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats Patrick! Great find, enjoy.

21 April 2012, 01:05 PM	#17
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	congrats __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

21 April 2012, 01:40 PM	#18
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,969	Congrats Patrcik and Nothing beats a 16610LV __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

21 April 2012, 01:50 PM	#19
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	Congrats Patrick. 16610LV was my first Rolex, F serial. Still have her. Love it. Enjoy your watch. Post pics when you receive her.

21 April 2012, 02:54 PM	#20
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

21 April 2012, 03:02 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

21 April 2012, 03:26 PM	#22
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,778	Congrats

21 April 2012, 04:48 PM	#23
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	The LV is fantastic. Enjoy!!

21 April 2012, 06:14 PM	#24
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	Congrats!

21 April 2012, 07:49 PM	#26
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,502	Congratulations Patrick The LV is a great watch __________________ JJ

21 April 2012, 11:25 PM	#27
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Congrats in advance Patrick! LV is awesome. Gonna be a loooong Saturday and Sunday for you.

21 April 2012, 07:47 PM	#28
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Wowo! all stickered up? what a score :) i know the feelin'

21 April 2012, 11:30 PM	#29
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats in advance Patrick! Can't wait for the hand-in-pocket shot.

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