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Charlie_pace · 18 October 2015, 11:55 AM

I bought my first Rolex, a 16610 about two months ago. Since then, it has been a very important part of my wardrobe. I've grown to really love the thing. I bought it pre-owned from an AD, and was given a one year warranty. I noticed it was running a bit fast (outside COSC standards), so I brought it in to my AD who advised it could take "up to 4 weeks". That was two weeks ago. Today, I got a call (while I was out, far from my AD) that my watch was ready, but by the time I was close, they were closed, and they are closed tomorrow. I guess I'll have to wait until Monday.

Point of this long, poorly written mess is that I don't know how once you have a watch you love, you can part from it! I used to laugh when I saw comments here about needing a second watch for when one is getting serviced, and now I think it's totally legitimate.

Rolex, you have corrupted me.

brandrea · 18 October 2015, 11:59 AM

you're certifiably mad, like the rest of us

Lordofrolex · 18 October 2015, 12:02 PM

Seriously once you get the bug you're screwed

toneafficianado · 18 October 2015, 12:02 PM

That's a good kind of corruption to have! Love the 16610.

thejerseyrock · 18 October 2015, 12:08 PM

16610 was my first Rolex and my one daily wearer for years and years and years... THEN... many years later, for reasons I still don't understand... the "madness" "bug" "affliction" "addiction" etc of the "collector" consumed me as well.... and after that... yeah... you are, as they said above, "screwed"... "mad" ..."corrupted"

PS. But yes! of course, you should have at least two!

Rock · 18 October 2015, 12:14 PM

Submariners are particularly addictive.
Always looks/feels right.

swils8610 · 18 October 2015, 12:29 PM

The 16610 is my favorite Sub! Hope you get it back soon!

zama · 18 October 2015, 06:00 PM

I got my DJ first but my 16610 was not long after the DJ is gone, but the sub survives, good to have a spare or 10 just in case. I bought mine used from an AD as well who on sold customers Rolex for them.

azguy · 18 October 2015, 11:49 PM

You need a collection

Rolex family.jpg

Pix · 18 October 2015, 11:52 PM

yup....you need 2

Charlie_pace · 20 October 2015, 05:21 AM

Got my baby back today!!!!

I do want a new watch, eventually. First stop, upgrading my 16610 to a 116610.

mfer · 20 October 2015, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie_pace

Got my baby back today!!!!

I do want a new watch, eventually. First stop, upgrading my 16610 to a 116610.

Bah, it isn't upgrading, you are just trading. I have a 16610 and a 116610(lv). They wear very different to me. I'd keep that 16610. They aren't making them anymore and they are great.

swils8610 · 20 October 2015, 05:34 AM

Nice!! Congrats!!

Tri-Tip · 20 October 2015, 06:03 AM

Glad it only took 2 weeks!

AK797 · 20 October 2015, 08:24 AM

I've been on this forum for a few years now and it is quite funny how many things you were once told and dismissed by the old timers/enablers/devils turn out to be true.

18 October 2015, 11:55 AM	#1
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	I legitimately miss my watch! I bought my first Rolex, a 16610 about two months ago. Since then, it has been a very important part of my wardrobe. I've grown to really love the thing. I bought it pre-owned from an AD, and was given a one year warranty. I noticed it was running a bit fast (outside COSC standards), so I brought it in to my AD who advised it could take "up to 4 weeks". That was two weeks ago. Today, I got a call (while I was out, far from my AD) that my watch was ready, but by the time I was close, they were closed, and they are closed tomorrow. I guess I'll have to wait until Monday. Point of this long, poorly written mess is that I don't know how once you have a watch you love, you can part from it! I used to laugh when I saw comments here about needing a second watch for when one is getting serviced, and now I think it's totally legitimate. Rolex, you have corrupted me.

18 October 2015, 12:02 PM	#3
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Seriously once you get the bug you're screwed __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

18 October 2015, 12:14 PM	#6
Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,911	Submariners are particularly addictive. Always looks/feels right. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

18 October 2015, 06:00 PM	#8
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	I got my DJ first but my 16610 was not long after the DJ is gone, but the sub survives, good to have a spare or 10 just in case. I bought mine used from an AD as well who on sold customers Rolex for them. __________________ 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

18 October 2015, 11:59 AM	#2
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,641	you're certifiably mad, like the rest of us

18 October 2015, 12:02 PM	#4
toneafficianado 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	That's a good kind of corruption to have! Love the 16610.

18 October 2015, 12:08 PM	#5
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	16610 was my first Rolex and my one daily wearer for years and years and years... THEN... many years later, for reasons I still don't understand... the "madness" "bug" "affliction" "addiction" etc of the "collector" consumed me as well.... and after that... yeah... you are, as they said above, "screwed"... "mad" ..."corrupted" PS. But yes! of course, you should have at least two!

18 October 2015, 12:29 PM	#7
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,274	The 16610 is my favorite Sub! Hope you get it back soon!

18 October 2015, 11:49 PM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	You need a collection Rolex family.jpg

18 October 2015, 11:52 PM	#10
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,289	yup....you need 2

20 October 2015, 05:21 AM	#11
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	Got my baby back today!!!! I do want a new watch, eventually. First stop, upgrading my 16610 to a 116610.

20 October 2015, 05:34 AM	#13
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,274	Nice!! Congrats!!

20 October 2015, 06:03 AM	#14
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,498	Glad it only took 2 weeks!

20 October 2015, 08:24 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I've been on this forum for a few years now and it is quite funny how many things you were once told and dismissed by the old timers/enablers/devils turn out to be true.

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