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aphawki · 3 October 2011, 07:08 AM

Ok so first post...really really excited to be here. I have owned multiple Citizen watches and always have had a thing for Rolex watches but have never really been able to swing it. Well...finally have hit my short term (just thinking after this one there should be more to come) grail of watches. I am now the owner of the Rolex Submariner.

Ok so...to my question...where to make my home. From my understanding my watch is a 1987 Submariner in SS and gold with Blue. So then does that mean it's Vintage??? It just seems so close to the new ones to really be called vintage...so thoughts on this one???

Christiaan · 3 October 2011, 07:10 AM

I wouldn't call it vintage. But you could swing both ways if you want

dddrees · 3 October 2011, 07:13 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Typically if the watch has an acrylic crystal it is considered vintage.

Eventually this to will change.

No matter, you can hang out wherever you wish.

Art 1 · 3 October 2011, 07:13 AM

Welcome.

Numismatist · 3 October 2011, 07:15 AM

Great first Rolex!

Colnago · 3 October 2011, 07:16 AM

Welcome......come on...pictures please....we love pictures here

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 07:20 AM

Alright....I was hoping to be all "up to date and in the now" so non vintage works well for me. lol. Pics to follow in just a couple of minutes. And thanks for the welcome!

Darlinboy · 3 October 2011, 07:23 AM

You really can go anywhere here.

It's all quite inviting.

Welcome!

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 07:33 AM

Yeah the Droid Incredible flash is wicked bright!!! Sorry about the shine effect...will get some better pics up once I find where I put the regular camera.

Nalk7 · 3 October 2011, 07:35 AM

Looks good! Welcome aboard

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 07:46 AM

Thank you!!

Colnago · 3 October 2011, 07:49 AM

Stick a bit of tissue over the flash...that'll fettle it....but your watch looks lovely!!!

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 07:56 AM

Ah nice...will try that...I am pretty sure the flash on my phone would rival the lights on the top of the Luxor in Vegas. Actually if any of you thought you just saw lightning during the daytime...you didn't...it was just my flash...no need to worry.

The Joker · 3 October 2011, 08:04 AM

Welcome, your sub looks like it just came down from heaven.

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Welcome, your sub looks like it just came down from heaven.

Yeah it was odd...there was this light "awwwwwwww" in the background too. Not sure how to add sound on here.

tattooedfagin · 3 October 2011, 08:18 AM

Welcome, caution though, this place can seriously affect your bank balance

Christiaan · 3 October 2011, 08:23 AM

Turn the flash off and go into a bright room...

HL65 · 3 October 2011, 08:28 AM

Very nice - not vintage of course though! Welcome to the Forum!!

Onikage · 3 October 2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aphawki

Yeah the Droid Incredible flash is wicked bright!!! Sorry about the shine effect...will get some better pics up once I find where I put the regular camera.

That is very nice.

sleddog · 3 October 2011, 08:34 AM

Welcome to TRF!

A already said, your watch does not fall into the vintage category, but a beauty just the same...
Enjoy the forum.

brownbear · 3 October 2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Welcome, your sub looks like it just came down from heaven.

yea, I am waiting for a fanfare or heavenly chorus.
Nice Sub.. Welcome..

z32turbo · 3 October 2011, 10:16 AM

Welcome. Love the TT Sub.

mjclark32 · 3 October 2011, 10:30 AM

Nice tt sub, welcome to trf!

brkanand · 3 October 2011, 10:32 AM

Welcome to TRF and congratulations!

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 11:52 AM

Thanks everyone for the welcomes...now I am starting to remember why I try to stay away from forums...wow there are some really really good looking watches around here! Thanks again for all the welcomes...makes the whole first Rolex experience so much more enjoyable! Thanks everyone!!!

salo75 · 3 October 2011, 12:00 PM

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

3 October 2011, 07:08 AM	#1
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Not really sure where to make my home on here.... Ok so first post...really really excited to be here. I have owned multiple Citizen watches and always have had a thing for Rolex watches but have never really been able to swing it. Well...finally have hit my short term (just thinking after this one there should be more to come) grail of watches. I am now the owner of the Rolex Submariner. Ok so...to my question...where to make my home. From my understanding my watch is a 1987 Submariner in SS and gold with Blue. So then does that mean it's Vintage??? It just seems so close to the new ones to really be called vintage...so thoughts on this one???

3 October 2011, 07:10 AM	#2
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I wouldn't call it vintage. But you could swing both ways if you want __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

3 October 2011, 07:13 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Welcome to TRF. Typically if the watch has an acrylic crystal it is considered vintage. Eventually this to will change. No matter, you can hang out wherever you wish. __________________ 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

3 October 2011, 07:15 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Great first Rolex! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

3 October 2011, 07:16 AM	#6
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Welcome......come on...pictures please....we love pictures here __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 October 2011, 07:13 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome.

3 October 2011, 07:20 AM	#7
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Alright....I was hoping to be all "up to date and in the now" so non vintage works well for me. lol. Pics to follow in just a couple of minutes. And thanks for the welcome!

3 October 2011, 07:23 AM	#8
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	You really can go anywhere here. It's all quite inviting. Welcome! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

3 October 2011, 07:33 AM	#9
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Yeah the Droid Incredible flash is wicked bright!!! Sorry about the shine effect...will get some better pics up once I find where I put the regular camera.

3 October 2011, 07:35 AM	#10
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Looks good! Welcome aboard

3 October 2011, 07:46 AM	#11
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Thank you!!

3 October 2011, 07:49 AM	#12
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Stick a bit of tissue over the flash...that'll fettle it....but your watch looks lovely!!! __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 October 2011, 07:56 AM	#13
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Ah nice...will try that...I am pretty sure the flash on my phone would rival the lights on the top of the Luxor in Vegas. Actually if any of you thought you just saw lightning during the daytime...you didn't...it was just my flash...no need to worry.

3 October 2011, 08:04 AM	#14
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Welcome, your sub looks like it just came down from heaven.

3 October 2011, 08:18 AM	#16
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	Welcome, caution though, this place can seriously affect your bank balance __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

3 October 2011, 08:23 AM	#17
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Turn the flash off and go into a bright room... __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

3 October 2011, 08:28 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,985	Very nice - not vintage of course though! Welcome to the Forum!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 October 2011, 08:34 AM	#20
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Welcome to TRF! A already said, your watch does not fall into the vintage category, but a beauty just the same... Enjoy the forum. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 October 2011, 10:16 AM	#22
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Welcome. Love the TT Sub. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

3 October 2011, 10:30 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice tt sub, welcome to trf! __________________

3 October 2011, 10:32 AM	#24
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Welcome to TRF and congratulations!

3 October 2011, 11:52 AM	#25
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Thanks everyone for the welcomes...now I am starting to remember why I try to stay away from forums...wow there are some really really good looking watches around here! Thanks again for all the welcomes...makes the whole first Rolex experience so much more enjoyable! Thanks everyone!!!

3 October 2011, 12:00 PM	#26
salo75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: US Posts: 232	Beautiful watch! Congrats!

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