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28 April 2015, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Hong Kong
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Hello everyone, newbie saying hello and possible idea for next acquisition
Greetings everyone,
Newbie here from Hong Kong and I'm pretty new to the watch hobby so please be gentle. :) I have but a few in the Rolex/Tudor family only...have a few lower end watches from Oris, Steinharts, Cartier (the only dress watch for that rare occasion)...nothing really worth mentioning. I'm not really into dressy watches as I'm mostly a shirt and jeans kind of guy so the tool watches fascinates me. Here's what I have right now... Rolex Explorer 214270  Tudor Heritage Ranger 79910  Tudor Submariner 75190  I'm think of getting a Rolex Sub as my next...I got that Tudor some 20+ yrs ago new and how I wish I saved up a little more and got a Rolex instead back then. Now the question is, should I go vintage or new? As I'm really new to this hobby I'm a little intimidated by the vintage route...read quite a few horror stories of how the parts of the watch are not genuine or not period correct. But whenever I read about the old Subs I'm just fascinated by how they look and that's something a new Sub can never give me. Any pointers? Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk |
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28 April 2015, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
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Beautiful collection and welcome to TRF!!
As for the decision on new versus vintage, both have their merits - really will depend on which look you prefer and how you'll wear the watch. For vintage tips, you may want to search the vintage forum here on TRF and post your questions there - we have several vintage experts who can help you if you go that route. Best of luck!!
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28 April 2015, 08:57 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Great collection, welcome.
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28 April 2015, 08:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,011
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Sounds like you like the way the older subs look...so nothing wrong with that. Go get one and if you don't like it, flip it for a new one. Don't overthink it.
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28 April 2015, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: UK
Watch: 16610 LV
Posts: 135
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nice watches, and welcome! another one to consider is the 16610 sub. not as bulky as the new ones, but not as perilous (potentially) as the older more vintage ones. i got my 2006 model (an anniversary LV) in march and love it!
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28 April 2015, 09:01 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 77,928
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Welcome, great collection and I think a Sub would be an excellent addition
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28 April 2015, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brentwood, TN
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Welcome. Loving the ranger.
Sub would be nice addition. |
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28 April 2015, 09:06 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Far East
Watch: Golden Tuna
Posts: 28,803
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Hi Richard, and welcome to TRF. You're in the best city in the world for buying Rolex...vintage or modern. Feel free to drop me a PM if you need to know any of the more reputable dealers in town. You have a very nice collection already, though!
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28 April 2015, 09:18 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Far East
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Great pics, too, by the way...especially the Ranger. You should drop a pic or two in at the Owners Club: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=396350
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28 April 2015, 09:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: James
Location: Middle East
Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM
Posts: 892
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Welcome to TRF, you have a great collection. Personally as you have the Tudor sub why not add something different, how about a 16710 GMT? Saves having to choose between your two subs.
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28 April 2015, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Missouri USA
Watch: Daytona C white
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Nice collection...if you don't want to go full out vintage then I would recommend the generation of subs just previous to the ceramic ones. Similar feel to the oldies but yet not really an oldie. Your sentiments about the Tudor said it you need to get the sub to close this particular chapter of watches for you.
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28 April 2015, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Craig
Location: Sydney
Watch: 4 Broken glass
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Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze |
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28 April 2015, 10:19 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Far East
Watch: Golden Tuna
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You could also take advantage of the very affordable RSC prices in Hong Kong (less than half of those in the USA, UK, etc). I bought a water-damaged Sub 5513, and had it completely overhauled by RSC with a new dial and hands, so I get the best of both worlds...bright lume and a vintage case and movement and acrylic dome crystal. Not for the vintage purist, but it's a great daily wearer, and easy to change straps with the lug holes. All for the price of a used 14060.
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28 April 2015, 10:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Miami
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awesome collection you have there!!!
go for the Sub and go immortal!!! 
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28 April 2015, 11:50 PM
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Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
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Adam, in HK, one of the sharpest guys on the forum offered to help you locally, that would be a priceless experience 
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29 April 2015, 12:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Hong Kong
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! :)
Still undecided at the moment I guess I need some time to digest it all. I'm thinking maybe a 5513 circa 1967 (my birth year), or a Sub circa 1998 (my first born) would be nice. Anyone can give me an idea what these would run money wise, if I do find them that is. Thanks again for the welcome and I'm glad I stumbled across this forum. Richard Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk |
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29 April 2015, 01:36 AM
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Welcome!
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29 April 2015, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
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great pics , welcome to the forum
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29 April 2015, 06:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Welcome
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29 April 2015, 07:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome
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29 April 2015, 08:53 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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29 April 2015, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
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29 April 2015, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Welcome
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29 April 2015, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Brasil
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Welcome!
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30 April 2015, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Germany
Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC
Posts: 452
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Nice collection! I love my vintage Sub, but it's not a regular wear watch for me. If something like that fits into your vision of your collection then certainly. Welcome to TRF!
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5 May 2015, 02:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Alex
Location: Europe
Watch: AP
Posts: 5,252
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Welcome
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10 May 2015, 02:56 PM
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Real Name: Ali
Location: California
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Welcome to TRF!
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23 May 2015, 07:53 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Hong Kong
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After doing some homework here and the Web on vintage pieces I think I'll go new afterall...it looks like there are enough frankens/fakes out there to really put off a newbie like myself.
But to be frank I'm a little put off by the new Sub's lug shape. The old ones are more slender and gives the watch a nice shape...whereas the new ones thicker lugs makes the watch a bit more broad and "square" looking... Maybe I should just hold out to find a nice(r) 14060m? But I also read that the new bracelet on the SubC is so much better... Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk |
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