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mailman · 3 July 2013, 09:48 AM

I hope you all can bare with me on this before I post pictures. Back a little over 30 years ago, when I was a 12 year old boy I noticed my uncle's watch. He told me it was a Rolex and my aunt bought it for him around 1966 for somewhere between $125-$175. He was into Scuba Diving at the time and wanted a watch he could use when he dove. It's a Submariner that he still wears to this day, model 5512. I fell in love with it and told myself if I were ever in the position to get a Rolex, it was going to be a Submariner.

Fast forward to Sept of 2000. I went to my local AD at the time and bought a BNIB 16610. 20% off

I was the happiest guy in the world. I wore it every day under just about every circumstance.

In the meantime, I discovered TRF and what else was out there. Something else caught my eye, but I decided to hold on to the 16610.

Then the Sub C was introduced in SS. I really liked it. The maxi dial and hands were great and the Glidelock is killer. It's a heavier watch and has more wrist presence and it gets noticed more than the 16610. However, I was more careful what I did with it. Just like before, I kept looking at a particular model.

For my lifestyle, I need a SS watch that can handle everything I throw at it. Work, mowing the lawn, washing the cars, riding the motorcycle, going to the beach or pool etc.

One day last week I wore my Black Monster. I noticed the slimmer profile of it compared to my Sub C, and I liked it. That got the ball rolling. I looked at a few on Saturday and sent Ken about 50 texts for his opinion

Sunday night I was grilling burgers in my garage, and a deal was done. I dropped my Sub C off at FedEx yesterday morning and came home today to this. Maxi Dial and hands, slimmer profile, and I finally got it.

No one guessed correctly in the thread I posted yesterday

Please forgive the un boxing pics. It isn't often I get to do this. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a modern discontinued classic.

Tim...cop414...you were right with your guess

16610LV

Wrist shot

Needless to say I'm over the moon

I'd like to thank Tony Geha...justrolexes. Thanks for looking everyone and have a great evening and week

lettersfrom · 3 July 2013, 09:50 AM

very nice SUB LV!!!

LordH · 3 July 2013, 09:51 AM

V Cool Sub. Congrats!

HL65 · 3 July 2013, 09:52 AM

Very nice my friend and very happy for you! Have a great 4th with your lovely family and new LV!

lja1821 · 3 July 2013, 09:55 AM

Congrats

mfer · 3 July 2013, 09:57 AM

Major congrats Paulie!

lavaman · 3 July 2013, 09:57 AM

cool Hulk

Bangel · 3 July 2013, 10:01 AM

Huge congrats!

You could even get a black bezel insert and recreate the look of your original 16610 for variation.

threemonkeys · 3 July 2013, 10:13 AM

Wonderful backstory. I bet it was worth the wait.

cop414 · 3 July 2013, 10:13 AM

SWEET, congratulations! Isn't it amazing the things we remember from our childhood, things that we can attain later in life. Love it as well as your story, enjoy, enjoy!

PS, You know if you could ever get some pics of your Uncle's watch I'd buy you a beer or two in the Nightclub...

luvsub · 3 July 2013, 10:15 AM

Very well said! Nice sub lv! I guessed wg sub earlier, they are subs, love them all! Congralutions!

superdog · 3 July 2013, 10:16 AM

That's just awesome and inspiring.

Thanks for the story. It's what I appreciate most about TRF.

Enjoy that amazing piece!!'

VICI · 3 July 2013, 10:16 AM

It called your name and you answered!

Enjoy!

mailman · 3 July 2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lettersfrom

very nice SUB LV!!!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by LordH

V Cool Sub. Congrats!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice my friend and very happy for you! Have a great 4th with your lovely family and new LV!

Thanks buddy. Thanks for all your help and have a great fourth with your family too

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Originally Posted by Peppe1019

Congrats

Thank you

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Originally Posted by mfer

Major congrats Paulie!

Thanks Mik

We've been here for a while together and it means a lot. Your agood guy

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Originally Posted by lavaman

cool Hulk

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Bangel

Huge congrats!

You could even get a black bezel insert and recreate the look of your original 16610 for variation.

Thank you

Yes I could but right now it's staying green

Unless I find a blue insert

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Wonderful backstory. I bet it was worth the wait.

Yes it was Craig and thank you

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Originally Posted by cop414

SWEET, congratulations! Isn't it amazing the things we remember from our childhood, things that we can attain later in life. Love it as well as your story, enjoy, enjoy!

Thank you Tim and yes, it is amazing the things that seem to stick with us

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Originally Posted by luvsub

Very well said! Nice sub lv! I guessed wg sub earlier, they are subs, love them all! Congralutions!

Thank you. I love the WG Sub but it wouldn't work for me every day plus it's out of my price range

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Originally Posted by superdog

That's just awesome and inspiring.

Thanks for the story. It's what I appreciate most about TRF.

Enjoy that amazing piece!!'

Thank you Seth

I'm just as happy for you and your incoming

mailman · 3 July 2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_NYC

It called your name and you answered!

Enjoy!

Thank you Alex

tkerrmd · 3 July 2013, 10:26 AM

Awesome congrats

Robb · 3 July 2013, 10:33 AM

Congrats Paulie!!!

mailman · 3 July 2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Awesome congrats

Thank you Tom

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Originally Posted by Robb

Congrats Paulie!!!

Thanks Robb

Nice to see you back around

jolimont · 3 July 2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I need a SS watch that can handle everything I throw at it. Work, mowing the lawn, washing the cars, riding the motorcycle, going to the beach or pool etc.

great pickup

mailman · 3 July 2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jolimont

great pickup

Thank you

Speed · 3 July 2013, 10:52 AM

Very cool. Those original LVs are growing one me!

Congrats and enjoy it in good health .

joe100 · 3 July 2013, 10:59 AM

All-time classic!

FeelingTheBlues · 3 July 2013, 10:59 AM

Paulie, my man, you chose wisely! The non ceramic LV is a beautiful watch and it looks great on your wrist! Congratulations!

jimmypark54 · 3 July 2013, 11:01 AM

awesome! congrats and welcome to the lv family!

sleddog · 3 July 2013, 11:04 AM

Good pickup Paulie......

Grab yourself a black insert, and you'll have 2 watches in one!!

Hairdude1 · 3 July 2013, 11:06 AM

Congrats...Enjoy the wrist time with that one

Director EDTF · 3 July 2013, 11:10 AM

Congratulations! Great story.

mailman · 3 July 2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Very cool. Those original LVs are growing one me!

Congrats and enjoy it in good health .

Thank you Speed

I think of you try one on you won't be sorry

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Originally Posted by joe100

All-time classic!

Thanks Joe

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Paulie, my man, you chose wisely! The non ceramic LV is a beautiful watch and it looks great on your wrist! Congratulations!

Thanks Carl my man

I love it

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmypark54

awesome! congrats and welcome to the lv family!

Thanks Jimmy

Is there a secret handshake I have to learn

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Good pickup Paulie......

Grab yourself a black insert, and you'll have 2 watches in one!!

Thanks you very much compadre'. I might but for right now it's going to stay green

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Congrats...Enjoy the wrist time with that one

Thank you

mailman · 3 July 2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Director EDTF

Congratulations! Great story.

Thank you Nelson

HACKNSACK44 · 3 July 2013, 11:19 AM

Congrats!!

3 July 2013, 09:48 AM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	It Kept Calling My Name I hope you all can bare with me on this before I post pictures. Back a little over 30 years ago, when I was a 12 year old boy I noticed my uncle's watch. He told me it was a Rolex and my aunt bought it for him around 1966 for somewhere between $125-$175. He was into Scuba Diving at the time and wanted a watch he could use when he dove. It's a Submariner that he still wears to this day, model 5512. I fell in love with it and told myself if I were ever in the position to get a Rolex, it was going to be a Submariner. Fast forward to Sept of 2000. I went to my local AD at the time and bought a BNIB 16610. 20% off I was the happiest guy in the world. I wore it every day under just about every circumstance. In the meantime, I discovered TRF and what else was out there. Something else caught my eye, but I decided to hold on to the 16610. Then the Sub C was introduced in SS. I really liked it. The maxi dial and hands were great and the Glidelock is killer. It's a heavier watch and has more wrist presence and it gets noticed more than the 16610. However, I was more careful what I did with it. Just like before, I kept looking at a particular model. For my lifestyle, I need a SS watch that can handle everything I throw at it. Work, mowing the lawn, washing the cars, riding the motorcycle, going to the beach or pool etc. One day last week I wore my Black Monster. I noticed the slimmer profile of it compared to my Sub C, and I liked it. That got the ball rolling. I looked at a few on Saturday and sent Ken about 50 texts for his opinion Sunday night I was grilling burgers in my garage, and a deal was done. I dropped my Sub C off at FedEx yesterday morning and came home today to this. Maxi Dial and hands, slimmer profile, and I finally got it. No one guessed correctly in the thread I posted yesterday Please forgive the un boxing pics. It isn't often I get to do this. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a modern discontinued classic. Tim...cop414...you were right with your guess 16610LV Wrist shot Needless to say I'm over the moon I'd like to thank Tony Geha...justrolexes. Thanks for looking everyone and have a great evening and week __________________ JJ

3 July 2013, 09:52 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Very nice my friend and very happy for you! Have a great 4th with your lovely family and new LV! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 July 2013, 09:57 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Major congrats Paulie! __________________ member#3242

3 July 2013, 10:13 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,135	SWEET, congratulations! Isn't it amazing the things we remember from our childhood, things that we can attain later in life. Love it as well as your story, enjoy, enjoy! PS, You know if you could ever get some pics of your Uncle's watch I'd buy you a beer or two in the Nightclub... __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

3 July 2013, 10:16 AM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	That's just awesome and inspiring. Thanks for the story. It's what I appreciate most about TRF. Enjoy that amazing piece!!' __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

3 July 2013, 09:50 AM	#2
lettersfrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Se@n Kim Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 77	very nice SUB LV!!!

3 July 2013, 09:51 AM	#3
LordH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: John Location: TN1 UK Watch: RG Sky Dweller :) Posts: 26	V Cool Sub. Congrats!

3 July 2013, 09:55 AM	#5
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Congrats

3 July 2013, 09:57 AM	#7
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	cool Hulk

3 July 2013, 10:01 AM	#8
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Huge congrats! You could even get a black bezel insert and recreate the look of your original 16610 for variation.

3 July 2013, 10:13 AM	#9
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Wonderful backstory. I bet it was worth the wait.

3 July 2013, 10:15 AM	#11
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Very well said! Nice sub lv! I guessed wg sub earlier, they are subs, love them all! Congralutions!

3 July 2013, 10:16 AM	#13
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	It called your name and you answered! Enjoy!

3 July 2013, 10:26 AM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome congrats

3 July 2013, 10:33 AM	#17
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Congrats Paulie!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

3 July 2013, 10:52 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Very cool. Those original LVs are growing one me! Congrats and enjoy it in good health .

3 July 2013, 10:59 AM	#22
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	All-time classic! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 July 2013, 10:59 AM	#23
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Paulie, my man, you chose wisely! The non ceramic LV is a beautiful watch and it looks great on your wrist! Congratulations! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 July 2013, 11:01 AM	#24
jimmypark54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: La Crescenta Watch: AP Diver Posts: 808	awesome! congrats and welcome to the lv family!

3 July 2013, 11:04 AM	#25
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Good pickup Paulie...... Grab yourself a black insert, and you'll have 2 watches in one!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 July 2013, 11:06 AM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats...Enjoy the wrist time with that one

3 July 2013, 11:10 AM	#27
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Congratulations! Great story.

3 July 2013, 11:19 AM	#30
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

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