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craig uk · 25 August 2011, 01:07 AM

Dear forum members :
I wanted to write my appreciation for your collective threads on submariners of all models....
Reading them taught me a lot - which brought me to an informed decision for a relative beginner - after missing about 60yrs of submariner evolution.
I'm not well off enough to buy blind or just cos of a whim - so all the teachings i found on your forum helped channel my acquisition, and made it more of a journey, which i enjoyed.
So thanks again -

I'm now the proud owner of a pre-loved sub date - 116610LN - which was born only a few months prior to me adopting it, so that saved me £1000 and i still have over a year of rolex guarantee ;-)
i got it from a Rolex specialist on the S.coast of the UK - who came recommended by a friend - not sure if I'm allowed to advertise here as just joined today.

I used a whole bunch of your eclectic wisdoms to govern the authenticity (which admittedly was sheer paranoia on my behalf anyway - as the dealer is well known) - and even cross checked the "original" AD of purchase with - the Rolex.com website - then rang the AD as stated on the original guarantee dated card and confirmed that they did in fact sell such a serial number on such a day.... everything seemed to check out like perfect - woo hoo... so now i couldn't be happier.

Ive worn it every day since i got it - gym, swim, work, sleeping and washing - it seemed to need a day or two to settle down although it stayed with Chronometer parameters well enough - but over the last few days its barely gained a second. It looks great and feels right.

Being on the journey of discovery prior to buying it however - i looked at all the models i could find - from 14060+/-(m) to the 5513, even a 6536 , 16610, 1680 and 16800- i plagued AD's and other retailers to learn all that i was able... and try them on too.... individually i found the merit of each was incontestable - and i can see why each of you love what you have yourselves..... but obviously i chose the new one cos of all the improvements, (as i saw them).
In time and with luck id like to think i could perhaps cherry pick from the vintage collection here and there myself - but for now :
I'm happy to be in the club , & Thanks again for making the knowledge you have accessible to the rest of us.

dalip · 25 August 2011, 01:10 AM

Welcome to Trf and congratulations on a superb choice.

Pctures are popular here so would be great if you get a chance.

BeekerMuppet · 25 August 2011, 01:11 AM

Welcome and congrats on the watch!

mjclark32 · 25 August 2011, 01:13 AM

Congrats

chicagofan · 25 August 2011, 01:50 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF. Great choice.

texex91 · 25 August 2011, 01:55 AM

Welcome and CONGRATS!

We are always happy to spend other peoples money

Puffy · 25 August 2011, 02:04 AM

welcome mate

pics or it didnt' happen

TSW · 25 August 2011, 02:33 AM

Welcome and a big Congrats on that Sub!

moviefreak · 25 August 2011, 02:35 AM

Great...

we are all waiting for the pictures...

dddrees · 25 August 2011, 03:08 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats

eric23 · 25 August 2011, 03:10 AM

Congrats on the new watch and Welcome to TRF!

kcmo · 25 August 2011, 03:33 AM

Well done and enjoy it for many years to come!

Woody · 25 August 2011, 03:42 AM

Great choice and welcome to TRF

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 August 2011, 05:08 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF.

Puffy · 25 August 2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

welcome mate

pics or it didnt' happen

4hrs and 3 mins since the OP posted... still no snaps..

The Joker · 25 August 2011, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

4hrs and 3 mins since the OP posted... still no snaps..

Maybe it didn't happen then.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 August 2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

4hrs and 3 mins since the OP posted... still no snaps..

Puffy

Reflect back to your FIRST Rolex purchase. During the first 4 hours 3 minutes did you think of taking a picture. I doubt it - you just stared at it, at its beauty - probably didn't even know what time the watch was displaying.

craig uk · 25 August 2011, 06:59 PM

ha ha - thanks for the welcome - most appreciated....

sorry but the photos just aren't forthcoming as yet because my camera doesn't seem man enough to provide the sort of shots i've seen on this site. i didn't want to post a substandard effort - so it'll have to wait till i've improved on the pics i have right now.

But i can confirm - the watch is on my wrist - as usual - it DID happen

Darlinboy · 25 August 2011, 08:39 PM

Sounds as though you scored a great first Rolex. Welcome to TRF and congrats!

Atomant · 25 August 2011, 08:47 PM

Congratulations!

I'm having a Sub C fever myself too!

alphamale2012 · 25 August 2011, 08:49 PM

Congrats, that's a beauty.

johnbeth · 25 August 2011, 09:06 PM

Welcome to TRF..

toph · 25 August 2011, 09:09 PM

excellent! wear in good health

25 August 2011, 01:07 AM	#1
craig uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sunny england Posts: 13	thanks TRF - you helped on my sub Dear forum members : I wanted to write my appreciation for your collective threads on submariners of all models.... Reading them taught me a lot - which brought me to an informed decision for a relative beginner - after missing about 60yrs of submariner evolution. I'm not well off enough to buy blind or just cos of a whim - so all the teachings i found on your forum helped channel my acquisition, and made it more of a journey, which i enjoyed. So thanks again - I'm now the proud owner of a pre-loved sub date - 116610LN - which was born only a few months prior to me adopting it, so that saved me £1000 and i still have over a year of rolex guarantee ;-) i got it from a Rolex specialist on the S.coast of the UK - who came recommended by a friend - not sure if I'm allowed to advertise here as just joined today. I used a whole bunch of your eclectic wisdoms to govern the authenticity (which admittedly was sheer paranoia on my behalf anyway - as the dealer is well known) - and even cross checked the "original" AD of purchase with - the Rolex.com website - then rang the AD as stated on the original guarantee dated card and confirmed that they did in fact sell such a serial number on such a day.... everything seemed to check out like perfect - woo hoo... so now i couldn't be happier. Ive worn it every day since i got it - gym, swim, work, sleeping and washing - it seemed to need a day or two to settle down although it stayed with Chronometer parameters well enough - but over the last few days its barely gained a second. It looks great and feels right. Being on the journey of discovery prior to buying it however - i looked at all the models i could find - from 14060+/-(m) to the 5513, even a 6536 , 16610, 1680 and 16800- i plagued AD's and other retailers to learn all that i was able... and try them on too.... individually i found the merit of each was incontestable - and i can see why each of you love what you have yourselves..... but obviously i chose the new one cos of all the improvements, (as i saw them). In time and with luck id like to think i could perhaps cherry pick from the vintage collection here and there myself - but for now : I'm happy to be in the club , & Thanks again for making the knowledge you have accessible to the rest of us.

25 August 2011, 01:10 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Welcome to Trf and congratulations on a superb choice. Pctures are popular here so would be great if you get a chance. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 August 2011, 01:11 AM	#3
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Welcome and congrats on the watch! __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

25 August 2011, 01:13 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats __________________

25 August 2011, 02:04 AM	#7
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	welcome mate pics or it didnt' happen __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 August 2011, 01:50 AM	#5
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats and welcome to TRF. Great choice.

25 August 2011, 01:55 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Welcome and CONGRATS! We are always happy to spend other peoples money

25 August 2011, 02:33 AM	#8
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome and a big Congrats on that Sub! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

25 August 2011, 02:35 AM	#9
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Great... we are all waiting for the pictures... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

25 August 2011, 03:08 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. Congrats __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2011, 03:10 AM	#11
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Congrats on the new watch and Welcome to TRF!

25 August 2011, 03:33 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Well done and enjoy it for many years to come!

25 August 2011, 03:42 AM	#13
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Great choice and welcome to TRF

25 August 2011, 05:08 AM	#14
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Congrats and welcome to TRF. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

25 August 2011, 06:59 PM	#18
craig uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sunny england Posts: 13	ha ha - thanks for the welcome - most appreciated.... sorry but the photos just aren't forthcoming as yet because my camera doesn't seem man enough to provide the sort of shots i've seen on this site. i didn't want to post a substandard effort - so it'll have to wait till i've improved on the pics i have right now. But i can confirm - the watch is on my wrist - as usual - it DID happen

25 August 2011, 08:39 PM	#19
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Sounds as though you scored a great first Rolex. Welcome to TRF and congrats! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

25 August 2011, 08:47 PM	#20
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Congratulations! I'm having a Sub C fever myself too! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

25 August 2011, 08:49 PM	#21
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Congrats, that's a beauty.

25 August 2011, 09:06 PM	#22
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Welcome to TRF..

25 August 2011, 09:09 PM	#23
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	excellent! wear in good health __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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