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14 June 2012, 11:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 4
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New member, first Rolex!
Hey everyone,
I've had my eye on this site for a while and just got a Rolex Submariner for my University graduation. This is the stainless steel model, ceramic bezel black/black. I think it is 11660LN or something :P. I've actually had to wind it twice since owning it for 4 days. The first time was after unboxing where I wound it 20 times. Then I put the watch away because I got scared to use it. The second time I wound it was today, 40 times. Hopefully I didn't damage the crown!! I'm still not used to a non-battery watch as I am coming from ToyWatch haha. Huge upgrade! Quick question though, when I unscrew the crown, just before it goes into winding position will it have like a click sound? It seems like it springs out a little, sorta like relieving itself from pressure. I just really hope I didn't already damage it |
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14 June 2012, 11:25 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Chris
Location: South Shields
Watch: Milgauss (Black)
Posts: 29
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Perfectly normal mate! Enjoy it!
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14 June 2012, 11:39 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Rick
Location: Smokin' Heaven
Watch: Rolex & Tudor
Posts: 3,858
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First welcome to TRF and congrats on a great watch.
 Post some wrist pics when you get a chance. So start by taking a deep breath. You've done nothing to harm your watch. The crown will spring out to position 1 when you unscrew it for winding. After that you can pull it our further to set the date and time. Winding 40 times will not hurt the watch. Start wearing it now. 
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14 June 2012, 12:18 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,882
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Welcome & Congrats!
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14 June 2012, 12:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I generally work in front of a computer every day so my watch always scratches against the table... I guess I need to get used to that before I start regularly wearing my watch
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14 June 2012, 02:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
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Welcome and Congrats!!
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14 June 2012, 02:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Real Name: Brian
Location: usa
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 688
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Welcome and congrats on graduating as well as the great watch!
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14 June 2012, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 4,345
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Welcome and congrats!
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14 June 2012, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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14 June 2012, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: U.K
Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C
Posts: 2,178
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Welcome and congrats.
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14 June 2012, 05:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: Jimmy
Location: Sydney
Watch: yatalkinboutwillis
Posts: 173
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Congrats on a beauty
let's get some wrist shots please when you get a chance. Don't worry about getting scratches on it. i was the same when i first got mine. Now mines full of scratches. But you buy it to enjoy it. Not for it to sit in a box. Also when you send it in for servicing it will come back as good as new with scratches all gone
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14 June 2012, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome and congrats
Wind it well and wear it... and remember, it's made of steel!
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14 June 2012, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: singapore
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Nice first watch - welcome to TRF!
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15 June 2012, 12:09 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
Watch: of course
Posts: 8,429
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congrats
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15 June 2012, 12:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Welcome and congrats!
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15 June 2012, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Namor
Location: New York
Watch: 100-04-11-01-04
Posts: 841
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Welcome and congrats!!! Just wear it all the time, it'll take the beating. You have a great one there...
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15 June 2012, 01:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
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Welcome!
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15 June 2012, 01:12 AM
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Welcome and Congratulations
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15 June 2012, 01:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Melbourne
Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960
Posts: 1,554
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Welcome and congrats!
Awesome choice indeed. Your SubC (Submariner Ceramic model- time to fill you in with our lingo!) is built to last. Later down track, your son, his son, and then his son after that will own it! I have one too, and tell you what... it's tough as nails and can take anything that life throws at it. Scratches on watches are like death and taxes - it's the only certainties in life, so don't be too overprotective with it. I'm not saying go out and bash it around the place carelessly, but at the same time, do not be too paranoid and overly protective about it, cos inevitably, it will get scratched, and when it happens, you'll only beat yourself up about it and feel like crap. So just enjoy it and not worry too much! Besides, a well-worn, well-aged Rolex adds to its charm and character, and in it will shine your personality and who you are. Let it accompany you through life from now on. Just like a life companion! Cheers and enjoy it! Looking forward to seeing pics! Cos as we say here in the Forum... "Pics please, or it didn't happen"! Genuinely excited for you, cos I know how I excited I got when I bought my first Rollie :) |
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15 June 2012, 01:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
Watch: Tudor Sub 75090
Posts: 8,241
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Howdy.
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15 June 2012, 12:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 4
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Thanks for the warm welcomes again, but I have another question... My AD said the glide lock clasp can be adjusted so I was playing around with it today and noticed every time I lock it in place, it can still shift 0.5mm-1mm if I gently push or tug at it. Is this normal?
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15 June 2012, 01:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Watch: HULK SMASH
Posts: 584
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I experience about the same amount of give in my glidelock. I got a Sub C as well. Happy to hear you've joined with me!
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15 June 2012, 03:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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