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1kw · 12 June 2011, 04:24 AM

I purchased my first rolex in 1990, it was birthday present to myself and I loved my stainless steel submariner which cost me $1500 brand new from a authorized dealer. Five years later while on vacation in San Francisco California, I was walking in a jewlry store and the owner says to me I will give you $2500 for your rolex. I was not looking to sell my watch but when he made the offer I said sure and gave him my 5 year old watch. I then bought a new two tone datejust with the money and wore that watch for 3 years trading that one in for a different two tone datejust and finally in 2004 traded that in for a new two tone black submariner. I really really liked that watch but when the new GMT II C came out I wanted one. I bought a GMT II C last July but I found I still reached for my two tone sub. much more than my GMT II C. Infact my GMT II C was not getting much wrist time after the novelty were off a month or two later. A few weeks ago I was on vacation and came upon a jewler selling a brand new SS Daytona white face still covered in the factory plastic with hangs tags, factory boxes, papers, warranty card etc. and had to have it. I traded in my two tone submariner toward the Daytona and yesterday I traded in my GMT II C for a new SS Sub. So 20 years later I again will have a stainless steel sub . I am a little conflicted on whether to buy a new two tone sub. vs the ss sub as I really love both styles. It seems that two tone is not as in style as it once was ie I see more people wearing stainless steel these days. My sub. is being shipped out on Monday for a Tuesday delivery. I have nothing against the GMT II C I really think it is one of the most attractive stainless steel watches made today. The sub C to me has a less busy more classic style that looks great in a bathing suit or a tux. . I like the new clasp, new bezel and upgraded movement.

HL65 · 12 June 2011, 04:27 AM

Congrats and wear in good health! Great story too!

dannyt · 12 June 2011, 04:48 AM

Nice story, but halfway through I was hoping you would be reunited with your original watch!

Wolfgang427 · 12 June 2011, 04:54 AM

Seems like I've been there too many times to recall.(trading up, down, and just plain changing it around)

However certain watches I will never let go because of the sentimental attachment they hold to me.

1kw · 12 June 2011, 05:43 AM

I think the new sub is a very nice evolution of the prior model and will be my everyday weekday watch .

Explorertwo · 12 June 2011, 05:56 AM

Nice story, thanks for sharing. SubC is an amazing watch, you'll love it!

moviefreak · 12 June 2011, 06:42 AM

Back to Basics..

BOA · 12 June 2011, 06:46 AM

Same story for me, except I kept all the watches along the way. :)

AJMarcus · 12 June 2011, 10:20 AM

Congrats on joining the SS Sub C Club!

dalip · 12 June 2011, 10:33 AM

You just can't go wrong with a stainless steel submariner. Enjoyed your story and congratulations!!

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JACBMW · 12 June 2011, 11:57 AM

Based on how long you keep your watches, you should lease vs own

Congrats!

MortgageGuy · 12 June 2011, 12:10 PM

Great story and congrats on the new Sub, now dont sell this one for $2500

chicagofan · 12 June 2011, 01:40 PM

Interesting story. Congrats on your latest Sub.

affalterbach · 12 June 2011, 02:34 PM

wear it in the best of health

Old Blue · 12 June 2011, 03:14 PM

Great story.
Congrats on the sub. You will love it!

1kw · 12 June 2011, 09:11 PM

I feel very lucky to have both a new SS Daytona (white) and a Sub C . These fine watches will make a great start to a watch collection. I may keep any eye out for a dress watch on a leather strap next, maybe a vintage piece.

travisb · 12 June 2011, 09:15 PM

Perfect all around watch!

Art 1 · 12 June 2011, 09:21 PM

Well done.

12 June 2011, 04:24 AM	#1
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	SS Submariner comes full circle over 20 years I purchased my first rolex in 1990, it was birthday present to myself and I loved my stainless steel submariner which cost me $1500 brand new from a authorized dealer. Five years later while on vacation in San Francisco California, I was walking in a jewlry store and the owner says to me I will give you $2500 for your rolex. I was not looking to sell my watch but when he made the offer I said sure and gave him my 5 year old watch. I then bought a new two tone datejust with the money and wore that watch for 3 years trading that one in for a different two tone datejust and finally in 2004 traded that in for a new two tone black submariner. I really really liked that watch but when the new GMT II C came out I wanted one. I bought a GMT II C last July but I found I still reached for my two tone sub. much more than my GMT II C. Infact my GMT II C was not getting much wrist time after the novelty were off a month or two later. A few weeks ago I was on vacation and came upon a jewler selling a brand new SS Daytona white face still covered in the factory plastic with hangs tags, factory boxes, papers, warranty card etc. and had to have it. I traded in my two tone submariner toward the Daytona and yesterday I traded in my GMT II C for a new SS Sub. So 20 years later I again will have a stainless steel sub . I am a little conflicted on whether to buy a new two tone sub. vs the ss sub as I really love both styles. It seems that two tone is not as in style as it once was ie I see more people wearing stainless steel these days. My sub. is being shipped out on Monday for a Tuesday delivery. I have nothing against the GMT II C I really think it is one of the most attractive stainless steel watches made today. The sub C to me has a less busy more classic style that looks great in a bathing suit or a tux. . I like the new clasp, new bezel and upgraded movement.

12 June 2011, 04:27 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Congrats and wear in good health! Great story too! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 June 2011, 04:48 AM	#3
dannyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Ontario, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 229	Nice story, but halfway through I was hoping you would be reunited with your original watch! __________________ Rolex 116610LN Omega 3570.50 Maurice Lacroix Pontos

12 June 2011, 04:54 AM	#4
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Seems like I've been there too many times to recall.(trading up, down, and just plain changing it around) However certain watches I will never let go because of the sentimental attachment they hold to me. __________________ TRF member #917

12 June 2011, 06:42 AM	#7
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Back to Basics.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

12 June 2011, 05:43 AM	#5
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	I think the new sub is a very nice evolution of the prior model and will be my everyday weekday watch .

12 June 2011, 05:56 AM	#6
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Nice story, thanks for sharing. SubC is an amazing watch, you'll love it!

12 June 2011, 06:46 AM	#8
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,394	Same story for me, except I kept all the watches along the way. :)

12 June 2011, 10:20 AM	#9
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Congrats on joining the SS Sub C Club!

12 June 2011, 10:33 AM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	You just can't go wrong with a stainless steel submariner. Enjoyed your story and congratulations!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 June 2011, 11:57 AM	#11
JACBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Juan Location: Jax, FL Watch: 16613LB Posts: 64	Based on how long you keep your watches, you should lease vs own Congrats!

12 June 2011, 12:10 PM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Great story and congrats on the new Sub, now dont sell this one for $2500 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 June 2011, 01:40 PM	#13
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Interesting story. Congrats on your latest Sub.

12 June 2011, 02:34 PM	#14
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	wear it in the best of health

12 June 2011, 03:14 PM	#15
Old Blue Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ted Location: SF Bay Area Watch: tt Ceramic Sub Posts: 141	Great story. Congrats on the sub. You will love it!

12 June 2011, 09:11 PM	#16
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	I feel very lucky to have both a new SS Daytona (white) and a Sub C . These fine watches will make a great start to a watch collection. I may keep any eye out for a dress watch on a leather strap next, maybe a vintage piece.

12 June 2011, 09:15 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	Congrats on the incoming Sub!! Perfect all around watch!

12 June 2011, 09:21 PM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Well done.

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