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pitbull03 · 31 March 2010, 03:39 AM

I'm a long-time lurker but finally decided to register and purchase myself the watch I've always wanted; a 16610 Sub Date.

I absolutely hate wearing jewelry; rings, necklaces, etc.... but for some reason I have an addiction to watches. I have no issues with spending money for quality products, but spending more than 5k on a watch always seemed irresponsible. In an attempt to quell my lust for quality and style without hating myself in the morning, I attempted to find love with other, cheaper time pieces. In the end, I found myself continuing to lust after the Sub and with a collection of watches from other manufacturers.

After much research on the net and with most of it from this site, I am now the owner of the watch I should have purchased many years ago. I want to thank Gagan

in NY for giving me a great deal and to the other members of this forum for the ridiculous amount of information here.

I plan for this Sub to be my daily wearer. Hopefully this is but the first in a small collection of Rolex watches for me.

AWS · 31 March 2010, 03:59 AM

Welcome and congratulations. Great choice for your first one....a classic!

TSW · 31 March 2010, 05:07 AM

Congrats on that true classic!!

A1000 · 31 March 2010, 05:29 AM

Welcome to TRF and a great choice of watch.

WatchlLover · 31 March 2010, 07:07 AM

Congratulations! I am new to TRF as well and love it! I too just purchased my first Rolex a brand new 16610 SS Submariner and adore it! As soon as I can figure out how to post some pics to the forum I'll share my new baby. Can any of you newbies assist me in this i find the forum instructions a bit confusing? Thanks and congrats on a beautiful watch , wear it for many years in good health!!
Paul

rfknauss · 31 March 2010, 11:08 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF!

sakuraba · 31 March 2010, 11:09 AM

Welcome to TRF!

The longer you stay on this forum, the longer the list of watches you will own!

mfer · 31 March 2010, 12:02 PM

Nice!

sleddog · 31 March 2010, 01:00 PM

Welcome to the forum friend and congrats on the Sub!!!

Latrodectus · 31 March 2010, 01:00 PM

Good one, welcome to TRF!

sea-dweller · 1 April 2010, 01:05 AM

Welcome, nice Sub !

Dan Pierce · 1 April 2010, 01:09 AM

Congrats on the sub and welcome to TRF!

dP

franksremote · 1 April 2010, 01:29 AM

Congrats on the purchase of your first Sub, you won't be dissappointed in your choice of a great daily wear watch! I beat the snot out of my first Roly for years before adding to the stable, you'll be surprised how well they hold up.

Chipmunk · 1 April 2010, 01:34 AM

Welcome to the Forums

Kokyuryoku · 1 April 2010, 01:38 AM

Congratulations on a great watch

Wear it and enjoy it. Post some pics of your other watches too. We love pics here. Btw welcome to the forum.

pitbull03 · 1 April 2010, 03:41 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome. There is a level of class here that is nonexistent at a few other enthusiast forums I frequent. It's a nice change.

I'll be sure to post photos of my watch collection when I return stateside from my current business trip.

I'm already scouting out new watches I want to add to my collection. Now that I've taken the plunge on the first Sub, there doesn't seem to be much holding me back from getting the others I really really want (but likely don't need). The only question is which model do I go after next? Daytona? DJ? GMT? I can't decide.

I can tell this site is going to put a dent in my wallet.

Victoria · 1 April 2010, 06:23 AM

Congratulations! I am new here too and also resemble the "long time lurker" remark! ;)

However, I'm still looking for "the one"..... You've kept the hope alive! :)

Best,
~vp

Johny · 1 April 2010, 08:07 AM

welcome fellow sub guy. a first for me as well.

spuds · 2 April 2010, 08:10 AM

Hello & Welcome!!

vitix · 2 April 2010, 08:21 AM

welcome to the forum.... you got the Rolex Icon watch! enjoy it in good health

JMIND · 5 April 2010, 08:45 AM

Welcome and congrats on the sub date. I purchased mine in February and still can't get over it!

31 March 2010, 03:39 AM	#1
pitbull03 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 18	Finally a member of the club I'm a long-time lurker but finally decided to register and purchase myself the watch I've always wanted; a 16610 Sub Date. I absolutely hate wearing jewelry; rings, necklaces, etc.... but for some reason I have an addiction to watches. I have no issues with spending money for quality products, but spending more than 5k on a watch always seemed irresponsible. In an attempt to quell my lust for quality and style without hating myself in the morning, I attempted to find love with other, cheaper time pieces. In the end, I found myself continuing to lust after the Sub and with a collection of watches from other manufacturers. After much research on the net and with most of it from this site, I am now the owner of the watch I should have purchased many years ago. I want to thank Gagan in NY for giving me a great deal and to the other members of this forum for the ridiculous amount of information here. I plan for this Sub to be my daily wearer. Hopefully this is but the first in a small collection of Rolex watches for me.

31 March 2010, 05:07 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats on that true classic!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

31 March 2010, 05:29 AM	#4
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Welcome to TRF and a great choice of watch. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

31 March 2010, 11:08 AM	#6
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Congratulations and welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

31 March 2010, 11:09 AM	#7
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! The longer you stay on this forum, the longer the list of watches you will own! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

31 March 2010, 03:59 AM	#2
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Welcome and congratulations. Great choice for your first one....a classic!

31 March 2010, 07:07 AM	#5
WatchlLover Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: Boston, MA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 91	Congratulations! I am new to TRF as well and love it! I too just purchased my first Rolex a brand new 16610 SS Submariner and adore it! As soon as I can figure out how to post some pics to the forum I'll share my new baby. Can any of you newbies assist me in this i find the forum instructions a bit confusing? Thanks and congrats on a beautiful watch , wear it for many years in good health!! Paul

31 March 2010, 12:02 PM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Nice! __________________ member#3242

31 March 2010, 01:00 PM	#9
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Welcome to the forum friend and congrats on the Sub!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 March 2010, 01:00 PM	#10
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	Good one, welcome to TRF! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

1 April 2010, 01:05 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome, nice Sub ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 April 2010, 01:09 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,191	Congrats on the sub and welcome to TRF! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 April 2010, 01:29 AM	#13
franksremote Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Frank Location: Northern CA - USA Watch: IWC DaVinci 3750 Posts: 139	Congrats on the purchase of your first Sub, you won't be dissappointed in your choice of a great daily wear watch! I beat the snot out of my first Roly for years before adding to the stable, you'll be surprised how well they hold up.

1 April 2010, 01:34 AM	#14
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Welcome to the Forums

1 April 2010, 01:38 AM	#15
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Congratulations on a great watch Wear it and enjoy it. Post some pics of your other watches too. We love pics here. Btw welcome to the forum. __________________ '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

1 April 2010, 03:41 AM	#16
pitbull03 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 18	Thanks for the warm welcome. There is a level of class here that is nonexistent at a few other enthusiast forums I frequent. It's a nice change. I'll be sure to post photos of my watch collection when I return stateside from my current business trip. I'm already scouting out new watches I want to add to my collection. Now that I've taken the plunge on the first Sub, there doesn't seem to be much holding me back from getting the others I really really want (but likely don't need). The only question is which model do I go after next? Daytona? DJ? GMT? I can't decide. I can tell this site is going to put a dent in my wallet.

1 April 2010, 06:23 AM	#17
Victoria Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Victoria Location: NYC, Manhattan Watch: Still looking. . . Posts: 17	Congratulations! I am new here too and also resemble the "long time lurker" remark! ;) However, I'm still looking for "the one"..... You've kept the hope alive! :) Best, ~vp

1 April 2010, 08:07 AM	#18
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	welcome fellow sub guy. a first for me as well.

2 April 2010, 08:10 AM	#19
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Hello & Welcome!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

2 April 2010, 08:21 AM	#20
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	welcome to the forum.... you got the Rolex Icon watch! enjoy it in good health

5 April 2010, 08:45 AM	#21
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Welcome and congrats on the sub date. I purchased mine in February and still can't get over it!

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