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SobeSVT · 21 August 2007, 06:25 AM

It was probably 1979 or 1980 and I was walking in a mall with my friends in my native Caracas, one of only three cities in South America with Rolex Service Centers in South America.

I stopped in a Rolex dealer to watch the beautiful Rolex display where they were showing a steel Date with a blue dial. I really liked it and decided to go inside and ask the price. The salesman didn't consider me worthy of his time (who could blame him, I wouldn't take a 15 year old accompanied by three more of his peers too seriously either if I was the salesman in a high end jewelry store). He made me go outside and point to him which one was the watch I was interested in. He just proceeded to turn a small label around allowing me to read the price for a couple of seconds (about the equivalent of USD 600) and went about his business. I was insulted beyond belief.

It took me about to month to put the money together and ask for the same salesman and from him I bought my first Rolex, probably with a cocky smirk in my face. I graduated high school (1982) and law school (1988) with my beloved watch on my wrist. I went to countless parties and trips with it. And one day disgrace struck my peaceful and enjoyable relationship, I got gunpoint robbed and my Rolex friend turned into history and a split second that felt like a lifetime.

I went about life without a Rolex for many years, as a matter of fact I neglected to have a high end watch for many years as I didn't even want to remember. That's how mad the loss of my Rolex made me.

Not long ago, one client turned my attention to the Sinn brand and I end up buying my first ever over-USD1K-watch, a Sinn Sa a on a bracelet. While researching on the Sinn I encountered this great discussion board and the love for Rolex left its latent state to awaken in full force. I looked and looked for a good use one that resembled the watch I lost in the hands of these criminals but never got to make up my mind always afraid to be victim of crime again, as I believe that traders of fakes are also criminals.

Anyway, just a few hours ago I went to a local AD and got myself my second Rolex. The closest one to my old watch I found was an Air-King with blue dial and arabic numerals which I am now looking at. Its love all over again

My new Rolex Air-King

My only gripe, the box. Actually is kind of nasty on the outside. I think my mother should still has the box for the old one somewhere.

I guess that I am sort of a collector now as I own my Sinn, this new Air-King, my grandfather's gold 1959 Omega Constellation and an old Patek Phillippe from around 1974, also my grandfather's. None of them excite me as much as the Rolex.

Rockrolex · 21 August 2007, 08:01 AM

Welcome to TRF. And thanks for the story. Sorry you were robbed, but looks like everything has worked out in the end.

Stick around and join the fun here.

Rubenonfire · 21 August 2007, 10:55 AM

Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your new AK...it's such an elegant, understated classic.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 04:25 PM

Welcome to TRF, and thanks for sharing your story!

I like SINN watches, too, and especially the model 756s, but also the U1

I hope you enjoy your stay here

timebroker · 21 August 2007, 05:38 PM

Enjoy and maybe you can pick up exactly the same watch again on Ebay or any other site?

padi56 · 21 August 2007, 06:04 PM

Welcome to TRF and thanks for the story so sorry you was robbed

JJ Irani · 21 August 2007, 06:05 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Cheers - JJ

kcmo · 22 August 2007, 12:32 AM

Welcome and congrats on your watch! May you enjoy this one for a LIFETIME!

Tools · 22 August 2007, 01:35 AM

Welcome

Davidh · 27 August 2007, 04:17 AM

Hi SobeSVT

Isnt this the rarely seen New Airking? A very few sightings on the forums. Any more lovelypics???

SobeSVT · 27 August 2007, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidh

Hi SobeSVT

Isnt this the rarely seen New Airking? A very few sightings on the forums. Any more lovelypics???

Sure. But please keep in mind that I am not very good with the camera:

His majesty the Air-King, in his box.

Here with its wrist mate, the Sinn 103 A Sa

The beauty and the beast . . . ie beauty.

Davidh · 27 August 2007, 05:25 AM

Thank you

Vanessa CW21 · 27 August 2007, 01:58 PM

Beautiful watch that Airking, is definately one of my favorites!

I'm glad you didn't get harmed during the robbery... I'm sorry about the watch though!

Enjoy your new watch!

Vanessa

SobeSVT · 28 August 2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Beautiful watch that Airking, is definately one of my favorites!

I'm glad you didn't get harmed during the robbery... I'm sorry about the watch though!

Enjoy your new watch!

Vanessa

Thank you very much, Vanessa

astcell · 28 August 2007, 01:32 AM

Great story! Make sure to write down the historyvof all your watches so that your heirs will have stories to tell too!

SobeSVT · 28 August 2007, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Great story! Make sure to write down the historyvof all your watches so that your heirs will have stories to tell too!

Excellent idea!!!

frostie · 28 August 2007, 03:21 AM

Welcome to TRf enjoy your stay here and thanks for sharing your great story

21 August 2007, 06:25 AM	#1
SobeSVT Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Simón Location: Miami, FL Watch: 07 Blue D Air-King Posts: 90	Hello.- Me, my Rolex and my story. It was probably 1979 or 1980 and I was walking in a mall with my friends in my native Caracas, one of only three cities in South America with Rolex Service Centers in South America. I stopped in a Rolex dealer to watch the beautiful Rolex display where they were showing a steel Date with a blue dial. I really liked it and decided to go inside and ask the price. The salesman didn't consider me worthy of his time (who could blame him, I wouldn't take a 15 year old accompanied by three more of his peers too seriously either if I was the salesman in a high end jewelry store). He made me go outside and point to him which one was the watch I was interested in. He just proceeded to turn a small label around allowing me to read the price for a couple of seconds (about the equivalent of USD 600) and went about his business. I was insulted beyond belief. It took me about to month to put the money together and ask for the same salesman and from him I bought my first Rolex, probably with a cocky smirk in my face. I graduated high school (1982) and law school (1988) with my beloved watch on my wrist. I went to countless parties and trips with it. And one day disgrace struck my peaceful and enjoyable relationship, I got gunpoint robbed and my Rolex friend turned into history and a split second that felt like a lifetime. I went about life without a Rolex for many years, as a matter of fact I neglected to have a high end watch for many years as I didn't even want to remember. That's how mad the loss of my Rolex made me. Not long ago, one client turned my attention to the Sinn brand and I end up buying my first ever over-USD1K-watch, a Sinn Sa a on a bracelet. While researching on the Sinn I encountered this great discussion board and the love for Rolex left its latent state to awaken in full force. I looked and looked for a good use one that resembled the watch I lost in the hands of these criminals but never got to make up my mind always afraid to be victim of crime again, as I believe that traders of fakes are also criminals. Anyway, just a few hours ago I went to a local AD and got myself my second Rolex. The closest one to my old watch I found was an Air-King with blue dial and arabic numerals which I am now looking at. Its love all over again My new Rolex Air-King My only gripe, the box. Actually is kind of nasty on the outside. I think my mother should still has the box for the old one somewhere. I guess that I am sort of a collector now as I own my Sinn, this new Air-King, my grandfather's gold 1959 Omega Constellation and an old Patek Phillippe from around 1974, also my grandfather's. None of them excite me as much as the Rolex. Last edited by SobeSVT; 21 August 2007 at 08:14 AM..

21 August 2007, 08:01 AM	#2
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21 August 2007, 10:55 AM	#3
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21 August 2007, 04:25 PM	#4
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21 August 2007, 05:38 PM	#5
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21 August 2007, 06:05 PM	#7
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22 August 2007, 01:35 AM	#9
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27 August 2007, 04:17 AM	#10
Davidh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 13	Hi SobeSVT Isnt this the rarely seen New Airking? A very few sightings on the forums. Any more lovelypics???

27 August 2007, 05:25 AM	#12
Davidh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 13	Thank you

27 August 2007, 01:58 PM	#13
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Beautiful watch that Airking, is definately one of my favorites! I'm glad you didn't get harmed during the robbery... I'm sorry about the watch though! Enjoy your new watch! Vanessa

28 August 2007, 01:32 AM	#15
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Great story! Make sure to write down the historyvof all your watches so that your heirs will have stories to tell too!

28 August 2007, 03:21 AM	#17
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRf enjoy your stay here and thanks for sharing your great story

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