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signcarver · 16 November 2011, 09:41 AM

My Rolex story goes like this...
I 1987 i bought a SS Datejust with a silver dial. At that time the iconic Rolex was the TT datejust but i just couldn't afford it. I think i paid about $1700 for my SS.

Around 1993 i drove to NYC and dropped the watch at Rolex for servicing and had the dial changed from silver to black because telling the time at a glance was difficult with the silver dial. At that time when you had the face changed Rolex gave you back the old face.

Then around 1999 i again took my watch to Rolex in NYC for service and had the black dial replaced with a sort of dull blue dial just for something different. This time Rolex kept the black face. In August of this year i had the watch serviced for a third time at Rolex but no dial change this time. I was a gorgeous watch and i wish i would have found this forum before i sold my watch because i would have much rather sold it to someone i "knew". Someone out there is going to get a beautiful, well cared for watch.

Also, around 1999 i bought my wife a TT lady datejust but she only wore it sparingly and mostly it sat in the safe. My wife really wanted me to sell her watch because she wasn't wearing it. After 3 bouts with cancer it bothered her to wear it. Thank goodness she's fine now but the watch was never comfortable for her.

So in early November i sold both my and my wife's watches and bought a new Submariner. I loved my datejust but had been wanting a Sub for a long time. Little did i know about the recent upgrades made to the Sub but i'm extremely happy with the ceramic bezel and the new clasp. i especially like the Rolex crown(?) on the clasp.

Thanks to all the people who frequent this forum. I am learning much by reading your posts!

And my question is why don't you see Rolex watches in Watch Time magazine?

Timber Loftis · 16 November 2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by signcarver

And my question is why don't you see Rolex watches in Watch Time magazine?

Watch Time focuses on cutting edge trends in watchmaking and haute horologie. That's not Rolex's wheelhouse.

dddrees · 16 November 2011, 11:05 AM

Rolex is covered in Watch Time Magazine, just not that often.

chicagofan · 16 November 2011, 11:12 AM

Welcome to TRF. Thanks for sharing your Rolex watch story.

Speed · 16 November 2011, 11:21 AM

Several Rolex watches featured in the latest watchtime.

Rags · 16 November 2011, 11:42 AM

Welcome to TRF..

signcarver · 16 November 2011, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the info and the welcome!

general · 16 November 2011, 02:16 PM

First off I am glad your wife is healthy.
Secondly welcome to TRF and wear your watch in good health. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right watch.

oneillba · 16 November 2011, 02:20 PM

welcome to TRF from Western Michigan, USA.

TSW · 16 November 2011, 06:09 PM

Welcome

Naya72 · 16 November 2011, 07:55 PM

Welcome...
I remember reading the review of Rolex Air King, IWC Portofino and Panerai 000 in that magazine.... so they did cover Rolex...

travisb · 16 November 2011, 07:59 PM

Watch Time has done feature articles and tests on numerous Rolex watches.
I own cover issues featuring the DeepSea, Exp1, Sub LVC to name a few.

Puffy · 16 November 2011, 08:04 PM

welcome mate and good to see your wife is well again

you've made a great choice with the Sub C, well done

let's see some pics of it

azguy · 17 November 2011, 12:48 AM

Welcome and enjoy the forum

jcourant · 17 November 2011, 12:59 AM

Rolex is definitely in there including many covers, off the top of my head the new DSSD got the cover last year. Also the LV got the cover. And the Explorer.

signcarver · 17 November 2011, 04:05 AM

Thanks again for the welcome, well wishes and info.

I don't often see a Watch Time mag (occasionally i find one at Barnes and Noble) so i have missed the issues talking about Rolex watches.

I loved my datejust for 20+ years but after retiring from the corporate world i started liking the more casual / rugged (imho) look of the Sub.

16 November 2011, 09:41 AM	#1
signcarver Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New Jersey Watch: 116610LN Posts: 127	First post and a question My Rolex story goes like this... I 1987 i bought a SS Datejust with a silver dial. At that time the iconic Rolex was the TT datejust but i just couldn't afford it. I think i paid about $1700 for my SS. Around 1993 i drove to NYC and dropped the watch at Rolex for servicing and had the dial changed from silver to black because telling the time at a glance was difficult with the silver dial. At that time when you had the face changed Rolex gave you back the old face. Then around 1999 i again took my watch to Rolex in NYC for service and had the black dial replaced with a sort of dull blue dial just for something different. This time Rolex kept the black face. In August of this year i had the watch serviced for a third time at Rolex but no dial change this time. I was a gorgeous watch and i wish i would have found this forum before i sold my watch because i would have much rather sold it to someone i "knew". Someone out there is going to get a beautiful, well cared for watch. Also, around 1999 i bought my wife a TT lady datejust but she only wore it sparingly and mostly it sat in the safe. My wife really wanted me to sell her watch because she wasn't wearing it. After 3 bouts with cancer it bothered her to wear it. Thank goodness she's fine now but the watch was never comfortable for her. So in early November i sold both my and my wife's watches and bought a new Submariner. I loved my datejust but had been wanting a Sub for a long time. Little did i know about the recent upgrades made to the Sub but i'm extremely happy with the ceramic bezel and the new clasp. i especially like the Rolex crown(?) on the clasp. Thanks to all the people who frequent this forum. I am learning much by reading your posts! And my question is why don't you see Rolex watches in Watch Time magazine?

16 November 2011, 11:05 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Rolex is covered in Watch Time Magazine, just not that often. __________________ 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

16 November 2011, 11:42 AM	#6
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to TRF.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

16 November 2011, 02:20 PM	#9
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16 November 2011, 06:09 PM	#10
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16 November 2011, 11:12 AM	#4
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Welcome to TRF. Thanks for sharing your Rolex watch story.

16 November 2011, 11:21 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Several Rolex watches featured in the latest watchtime.

16 November 2011, 02:00 PM	#7
signcarver Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New Jersey Watch: 116610LN Posts: 127	Thanks for the info and the welcome!

16 November 2011, 02:16 PM	#8
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	First off I am glad your wife is healthy. Secondly welcome to TRF and wear your watch in good health. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right watch.

16 November 2011, 07:55 PM	#11
Naya72 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Naya Location: Kuwait Watch: Keep it simple Posts: 122	Welcome... I remember reading the review of Rolex Air King, IWC Portofino and Panerai 000 in that magazine.... so they did cover Rolex...

16 November 2011, 07:59 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,442	Congrats on the Sub!! Watch Time has done feature articles and tests on numerous Rolex watches. I own cover issues featuring the DeepSea, Exp1, Sub LVC to name a few.

16 November 2011, 08:04 PM	#13
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	welcome mate and good to see your wife is well again you've made a great choice with the Sub C, well done let's see some pics of it __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

17 November 2011, 12:48 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Welcome and enjoy the forum

17 November 2011, 12:59 AM	#15
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	Rolex is definitely in there including many covers, off the top of my head the new DSSD got the cover last year. Also the LV got the cover. And the Explorer.

17 November 2011, 04:05 AM	#16
signcarver Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New Jersey Watch: 116610LN Posts: 127	Thanks again for the welcome, well wishes and info. I don't often see a Watch Time mag (occasionally i find one at Barnes and Noble) so i have missed the issues talking about Rolex watches. I loved my datejust for 20+ years but after retiring from the corporate world i started liking the more casual / rugged (imho) look of the Sub.

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