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4 March 2013, 02:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Connecticut, USA
Watch: 116520
Posts: 88
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New Member, first time Rolex owner! (Sub-c content inside)
Hi all,
First post here and I think it's fitting that it's about the watch I received 2 days ago. I previously owned a Breitling Navitimer 01 that I bought new last August at 20 years old. However, I'm in the military and I didn't feel comfortable wearing that watch at all especially on work since I am very active and wanted something more rugged. I also swim 4+ days out of the week for training so I needed something I'd feel ok about wearing in the water. Behold! My new (to me) Rolex Submariner. It's a 3 month old watch that I got on a trade-in deal with Govberg Jewelers in Philly. Got it for a good price and it is flawless. Part of the reason I didn't get this the first time around was that it was so new that I didn't even know it existed, and I was one of those anti-Rolex guys (shame on me). I thought about saving some money and getting a 14060M (I was set on a no-date... cleaner looking, James Bond, etc.) but the glide lock clasp and full solid bracelet is what sold me. The chromalight maxi dial and cerachrom bezel were all big factors plus I wanted something that didnt have case holes. I never thought I would be lucky enough to own a Rolex at 21, my friends think I'm crazy but I'm in love with every detail about it. Time to start saving for a Pepsi bezel GMT II and my grail watch, the Day-Date President. My Breitling ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329024.238182.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329035.969965.jpg My new Sub: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329065.203225.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329077.036497.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329098.503013.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329303.819985.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329314.236612.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362329327.486660.jpg The lume in that last pic is very green since I charged it with the LED flash on my iPhone. Under normal daylight to darkness conditions it glows in that sweet blue color. -Joe |
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4 March 2013, 03:04 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,914
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Welcome and congrats!
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4 March 2013, 03:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Mark
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Watch: SD / LV / Daytona
Posts: 2,089
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Welcome and Congrats, a very well thought out first Rolex !
 I'm retired now but purchased my first Submariner at 25 yr., all my friends and family thought I was crazy too. It never diminished the smiles each and every Rolex has given me over the years ! 
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4 March 2013, 03:22 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Soly
Location: UK/US
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 3,089
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Congrats and welcome to TRF.
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4 March 2013, 03:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida Panhandle
Watch: Sub C LV,
Posts: 490
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At 21 you'll get to enjoy it for many many years. Excellent choice for your first Rolex. Congrats.
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4 March 2013, 03:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: United States
Posts: 476
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It's a spectacular watch. It's got some flash to it but its still every bit as rock solid and tool-watch as it ever was. Wear it doing whatever and don't think about it, and when it you want to dress it up take a toothbrush and some soap to it, throw on a shirt and jacket and you have instant class.
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4 March 2013, 03:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DM[V]
Watch: 16710 | 16600
Posts: 3,546
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Congrats and welcome. A few of my friends thought I was crazy for purchasing a Rolex at 34. I showed them and purchased 3 more
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4 March 2013, 03:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Plano, TX
Watch: Explorer 1
Posts: 60
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incredible piece!
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4 March 2013, 03:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Pat
Location: North East
Watch: YG Yachtmaster
Posts: 202
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Nice watch, congratulations and thanks for serving.
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4 March 2013, 03:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: N/A
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Well done!
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4 March 2013, 03:36 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
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Congrats!
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4 March 2013, 03:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Connecticut, USA
Watch: 116520
Posts: 88
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Thanks all! My dad said I was crazy to trade the Breitling for this, going from such a complicated piece to arguably one of the simplest ones out there. But the ruggedness of the watch along with the simplicity and reliability of not having a date window sold me.
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4 March 2013, 03:55 AM
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Congrats! Both what you gave up and what you now have are really nice watches. You have good taste.
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4 March 2013, 03:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: United States
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Great to have you on the forums. Congrats. Looks awesome.
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4 March 2013, 04:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Connecticut, USA
Watch: 116520
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4 March 2013, 04:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
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Watch: Rolex & AP's
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Congrats!
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4 March 2013, 04:26 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
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Congrats I moved from Breitling to Rolex too
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4 March 2013, 07:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Thomas
Location: England
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 643
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I'm 23 and I bought my first Rolex a couple of months ago. Brand new Rolex Submariner date :) I absolutely love it.
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4 March 2013, 07:53 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
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Welcome to TRF. Congrats on your Sub. Enjoy
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4 March 2013, 07:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Thien
Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon
Watch: All Rolex
Posts: 2,754
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Welcome and congrats.
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Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO |
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4 March 2013, 07:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Shawn
Location: WPB, FL
Watch: 116610LV "HULK"
Posts: 1,095
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My first came at 35....congrats and welcome to TRF!!! Very nice choice for your first!
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4 March 2013, 08:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Lakeville, MN
Watch: 126610LN Finally!
Posts: 408
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Congrats and thanks for your service
Its easy to spend a lot of money on a "hobby" I am sure your friends have done the same(cars, booze, YOLO'in) it all adds up |
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4 March 2013, 08:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: NJ
Watch: Rolex 16610
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Congrats! Great choice.
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4 March 2013, 09:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
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Congrats!
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4 March 2013, 09:38 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Ed
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Congratulations and welcome
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Rolex Submariner 114060 - 2013 Rolex Explorer 1016 - 1967 Omega Seamaster 2220.80 2007 Victorinox Swiss Army 24221 - circa 1985 Sold but wish I didn't Rolex DateJust 1603 - 1972 |
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4 March 2013, 09:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Welcome & Congrats!
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4 March 2013, 10:16 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alturas, CA
Watch: Submariner Date
Posts: 318
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You made a wise choice. After 20 years, the Sub will still be a classic and hold it's value. The Breitling will never hold the value like the Sub, but I never cared for Breitling watches; they are gimmicky Swatch watches to me.
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4 March 2013, 10:43 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,134
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Joe,
Congratulations on a great watch. It should give you decades of service. Speaking of service thank you for yours! Wear your new Submariner in good health.
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4 March 2013, 10:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Ben
Location: SIN & JKT
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 9,874
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Congrats! Enjoy your watch.
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4 March 2013, 10:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 1,205
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Congrats!!
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