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egzbuen · 19 August 2010, 11:04 PM

I'ld have to say it again, awesome YG DD

Subexplorer · 19 August 2010, 11:04 PM

Hello Leo and Dan!!
Thank you for your kind comments!!
I´m delighted to know you liked it!
Yes, I feel very fortunate with this find, though all the merit goes to my friend seller of vintage and pre owned watches, here. He surely makes some very interesting finds from time to time, and is good to be in touch with him.
Thank you again, and I send my best cordial regards dear friends!!
Abel

Subexplorer · 19 August 2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by egzbuen

I'ld have to say it again, awesome YG DD

Thank You!! Nice to receive your comment!! Kind regards, Abel

Kokyuryoku · 19 August 2010, 11:12 PM

Now that's just stunning

A really beautiful find

. Wear it in proudly Abel

GerardoG · 19 August 2010, 11:46 PM

Esta en excelentes condiciones, FELICIDADES!!

Subexplorer · 19 August 2010, 11:56 PM

Thank you Rye!! I appreciate your kind comment!

Gracias Gerardo!! Me encanta saber que te ha gustado este reloj!

Very cordially, Abel.

D O C · 20 August 2010, 12:06 AM

Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

EE33 · 20 August 2010, 12:07 AM

Wow, simply Awesome, Congrats Abel !

It's a year older than I am and clean living does show, enjoy Mate

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 01:02 AM

Thank you DOC and Des for your kind comments!
Very cordially, Abel

kcmo · 20 August 2010, 01:11 AM

Abel, CONGRATS!!! That is a beauty!!!!

I love DDs and would love to own one someday. Such a timeless classic....and I LOVE white dials!

Enjoy it to bits!!!!!

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 01:20 AM

Hello Karis!! How nice to read your kind comment. I´m delighted to know you like it, and I wish you will own a DD very soon too.
Thank you for your nice message and receive my cordial regards, Abel.

adam78 · 20 August 2010, 01:27 AM

So, Abel, are you implying in your initial post that you never get to actually wear your fabulous gold watches in Argentina?

This is one amazing DD. The 1803 is a definite possibility for me down the road, esp. in pink (or white) gold. Are you getting used to the slow-set day and date? The instructions I've seen are somewhat intimidating...

kcmo · 20 August 2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Hello Karis!! How nice to read your kind comment. I´m delighted to know you like it, and I wish you will own a DD very soon too.
Thank you for your nice message and receive my cordial regards, Abel.

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adam78

So, Abel, are you implying in your initial post that you never get to actually wear your fabulous gold watches in Argentina?

This is one amazing DD. The 1803 is a definite possibility for me down the road, esp. in pink (or white) gold. Are you getting used to the slow-set day and date? The instructions I've seen are somewhat intimidating...

Hello Adam!
Always nice to receive your comments! I´m glad you liked this ref 1803 with 41 years vintage on it.

Under the present local situation of insecurity, you may use a gold Rolex, or whichever high end watch you wish, in certain circumstances, and taking some precautions, like e.g, not showing out of your shirt cuffs while driving, and doing so with your windows up.
Then I wouldn´t use it in casual clothes showing, or in situations where I´ll be paying little attention to my surroundings.

Unfortunately, this is the way I use them now, and gold ones in very few occassions, like a social event, wedding, celebration, etc..
Also to sport a gold watch daily is seen as rather "showy" here, except by those who understand your passion for timepices.

Regarding setting dates, I hadn´t done it yet but was shown how to.
Not intimidating, but requiring some patience. Same than my old 1680 and my old Date which do not have the quick set feature. Day settining is made in opposite turn direction of date number.

Always nice to echange comments with you Adam!! I send my best cordial regards, Abel.

Chipmunk · 20 August 2010, 02:17 AM

Congrats on that timeless classic, Abel. Indeed, the most stunning DD I've seen this month.

sea-dweller · 20 August 2010, 02:44 AM

Nice DD !

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 05:49 AM

Chipmunk and Dennis: Thank you for your comments!! Kind regards, Abel.

Joe(UK) · 20 August 2010, 06:00 AM

personally im not a gold fan. HOWEVER this watch is SWEET. cant believe the condition, it looks 2 months old!!

Great find and GREAT watch. congrats hope you enjoy it!

TheVTCGuy · 20 August 2010, 06:04 AM

Abel, Mi Amigo, I am sorry my friend, but that is very very ugly... Tell you what, so you won't have to be embarrased by wearing it send it to me, I'll even give you 50 dollars for your troubles... What do you say? Is it a deal?

DARN! WHY doesn't that ever work!?!?!

tgoose1 · 20 August 2010, 06:34 AM

Ah shucks, the title of this thread was encouraging!

tgoose1 · 20 August 2010, 06:36 AM

Ah shucks, the title of this thread was encouraging!

tgoose1 · 20 August 2010, 06:37 AM

Ah shucks!!! The title of this thread was encouraging.

tgoose1 · 20 August 2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

Ah shucks!!! The title of this thread was encouraging.

Don't know that happened, but I agree 3X!

R1@160@alltimes · 20 August 2010, 06:40 AM

Congrats Abel...it's a beauty and love the acrylic

Although, you are a bad man for lying to your manager

J/K

Welshwatchman · 20 August 2010, 07:55 AM

It's an excellent example and that white dial with the subtle red markings, just perfect.

BarkMaster · 20 August 2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's an excellent example and that white dial with the subtle red markings, just perfect.

x2 Exactly my thought when I saw the picture.

vintage69 · 20 August 2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Subexplorer

PRESIDENT MODEL FINDS A NEW HOME!!

Hola Amigos!! Hello friends!

Well, I couldn´t stand it anymore, so I imagined a good excuse to tell my manager and left my office earlier today, just in time to reach my favorite friendly vintage watch seller at Buenos Aires down town.

As I had told in previous post, he had called me to tell me something special was received. He only told me it was a vintage 1969 President, and that it was going to please me a lot. As usual, he prefers to maintain a suspense to add an aura to his offerings, so he gave a few little details.

I´m rather far from downtown, and office rather busy lately to respond his call immediately, but desire and intrigue are powerful motivations, so I went to pay a visit to the little shop.

As you may see in the pictures, my friendly seller was telling me the truth.

He had gotten a very special example of the yellow gold Day Date model, 1969 vintage, with its matching President bracelet, dated also 1969, and the whole piece showing very little previous use.
(It is very usual to find Presidents with little use here, because they are mostly bought as an achievement memento, or to fulfill a luxury desire, and then used in very few special occasions, as it is not very safe to wear a good watch lately in the streets of Buenos Aires, much less a gold Rolex!)

This watch has a beautiful white dial, with gold baton markers, and black minute track, with red numbers at 15-30-45 and 60 minutes. Not very usual dial I feel, and typical of Rolex of some vintage. The President bracelet also shows the old model clasp.

I found this watch so charming, that it was love at first sight, and as usual, I tried to show very little interest and excitement, though I guess I couldn´t reach my goal at my best.
Your best “poker face” is the best thing to have when discussing a good price with a seller, as showing excitement is no good at all. Anyway, I did my best, in spite that my hart was pounding hard and loud, and a very nice deal was closed, so I happily brought my new watch home.

To say I´m very happy is an understatement, as I love the looks of this watch dial, and the overall condition of the watch is almost as new as when it left the AD so many years ago. A great discovery indeed, I couldn´t let pass.

It´s curious I had never considered to buy a President before, but some weeks ago I begun thinking about it, after viewing several outstanding examples here, at TRF, and then when I received so many responses to my previous post (http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=139709) a few days ago.

So many awesome examples shown by you, nice guys at TRF, made me “gold crazy” indeed!!
I thank you all for your kind attention, and specially to all those nice friends who sent pictures of their own beauties.
Hope you like these photos, and I send my best cordial regards, Abel.

What a beauty

Elegant

Simple

Classic

Cardinals Fan · 20 August 2010, 03:03 PM

Very nice watch. I was just in BA a few months ago for business. The company I work for has its headquarters in BA and I get the chance to go their at least once a year. Very nice city and country.

Cheers.....

pradeep · 20 August 2010, 05:07 PM

Íts so annoying when you quote the entire message with pictures again. Do you guys run on like T1 connections ;)

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 10:20 PM

Hello friends!! It´s so rewarding to receive these many posts with your kind comments about my new watch. This adds a lot of enjoyment to the owning of this piece.

I also appreciate the kind offering of Paul to get rid of this watch. Will think about his tempting offering during this week end!!

To Cardinal Fans, I love to know he enjoyed his visit to Buenos Aires.

To all nice friends who showed their own Presidents and made to fire up my desire to own one, thanks again!!

Once again: this is a great place to be and enjoy and share our passion. Thank you folks!!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

19 August 2010, 11:04 PM	#31
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	I'ld have to say it again, awesome YG DD __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

19 August 2010, 11:04 PM	#32
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Hello Leo and Dan!! Thank you for your kind comments!! I´m delighted to know you liked it! Yes, I feel very fortunate with this find, though all the merit goes to my friend seller of vintage and pre owned watches, here. He surely makes some very interesting finds from time to time, and is good to be in touch with him. Thank you again, and I send my best cordial regards dear friends!! Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 August 2010, 11:12 PM	#34
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Now that's just stunning A really beautiful find . Wear it in proudly Abel __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

19 August 2010, 11:56 PM	#36
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Thank you Rye!! I appreciate your kind comment! Gracias Gerardo!! Me encanta saber que te ha gustado este reloj! Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 August 2010, 01:02 AM	#39
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Thank you DOC and Des for your kind comments! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 August 2010, 11:46 PM	#35
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Esta en excelentes condiciones, FELICIDADES!!

20 August 2010, 12:06 AM	#37
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

20 August 2010, 12:07 AM	#38
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Wow, simply Awesome, Congrats Abel ! It's a year older than I am and clean living does show, enjoy Mate

20 August 2010, 01:11 AM	#40
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Abel, CONGRATS!!! That is a beauty!!!! I love DDs and would love to own one someday. Such a timeless classic....and I LOVE white dials! Enjoy it to bits!!!!!

20 August 2010, 01:20 AM	#41
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Hello Karis!! How nice to read your kind comment. I´m delighted to know you like it, and I wish you will own a DD very soon too. Thank you for your nice message and receive my cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 August 2010, 01:27 AM	#42
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	So, Abel, are you implying in your initial post that you never get to actually wear your fabulous gold watches in Argentina? This is one amazing DD. The 1803 is a definite possibility for me down the road, esp. in pink (or white) gold. Are you getting used to the slow-set day and date? The instructions I've seen are somewhat intimidating... __________________ Cheers, Adam

20 August 2010, 02:17 AM	#45
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congrats on that timeless classic, Abel. Indeed, the most stunning DD I've seen this month. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

20 August 2010, 02:44 AM	#46
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice DD ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 August 2010, 05:49 AM	#47
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Chipmunk and Dennis: Thank you for your comments!! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 August 2010, 06:00 AM	#48
Joe(UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Somerset, UK Watch: PAM417, PAM000 Posts: 233	personally im not a gold fan. HOWEVER this watch is SWEET. cant believe the condition, it looks 2 months old!! Great find and GREAT watch. congrats hope you enjoy it!

20 August 2010, 06:04 AM	#49
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	Abel, Mi Amigo, I am sorry my friend, but that is very very ugly... Tell you what, so you won't have to be embarrased by wearing it send it to me, I'll even give you 50 dollars for your troubles... What do you say? Is it a deal? DARN! WHY doesn't that ever work!?!?!

20 August 2010, 06:34 AM	#50
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Ah shucks, the title of this thread was encouraging!

20 August 2010, 06:36 AM	#51
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Ah shucks, the title of this thread was encouraging!

20 August 2010, 06:37 AM	#52
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Ah shucks!!! The title of this thread was encouraging.

20 August 2010, 06:40 AM	#54
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Congrats Abel...it's a beauty and love the acrylic Although, you are a bad man for lying to your manager J/K __________________

20 August 2010, 07:55 AM	#55
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's an excellent example and that white dial with the subtle red markings, just perfect. __________________ ..33

20 August 2010, 03:03 PM	#58
Cardinals Fan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: SS Sub Posts: 16	Very nice watch. I was just in BA a few months ago for business. The company I work for has its headquarters in BA and I get the chance to go their at least once a year. Very nice city and country. Cheers.....

20 August 2010, 05:07 PM	#59
pradeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Pradeep Location: In a crazy world! Watch: Rolex Day Dates Posts: 265	Íts so annoying when you quote the entire message with pictures again. Do you guys run on like T1 connections ;)

20 August 2010, 10:20 PM	#60
Subexplorer 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,235	Hello friends!! It´s so rewarding to receive these many posts with your kind comments about my new watch. This adds a lot of enjoyment to the owning of this piece. I also appreciate the kind offering of Paul to get rid of this watch. Will think about his tempting offering during this week end!! To Cardinal Fans, I love to know he enjoyed his visit to Buenos Aires. To all nice friends who showed their own Presidents and made to fire up my desire to own one, thanks again!! Once again: this is a great place to be and enjoy and share our passion. Thank you folks!! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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