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ijen0311 · 28 January 2009, 11:02 AM

Funny story form this evening.

Went into my AD to trade out my box (my Z series SD came in the old wooden box - apparently just some mistake by the store). No big deal, but the manager couldn't believe I had an anchor since I just bought my SD last month.

Customers and staff wanted to see the infamous anchor. Manager even said that a guy came in a while ago to buy a gold Sub and almost cancelled the sale when he found out it wouldn't come with an anchor! The manager wasn't able to get him an anchor from anywhere. Little did they know there was an anchor in the back room all this time...

A neat side-story, saw the guy who bought his grail watch the same night I bought my SD. He said he was hoping he would see me again so he could thank me for talking him into the watch! He bought a Brietling, and it's one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.

End note .... got my new box and got to keep my anchor

bradg · 28 January 2009, 11:35 AM

Cool story.....I wish I had an anchor..

JJ Irani · 28 January 2009, 11:39 AM

Cool story, Jen......gotta love that anchor!!

kcmo · 28 January 2009, 11:43 AM

Very cool! I'd love an anchor too!

JJ Irani · 28 January 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Very cool! I'd love an anchor too!

Can I be your anchor, Karis? I promise not to be a drag!!

jas55 · 28 January 2009, 11:45 AM

Do they still give out the anchor with models?

JJ Irani · 28 January 2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas55

Do they still give out the anchor with models?

Not officially.

You could make a request of your AD though and you could get lucky if he happens to have an old one lying around.

JJ

jas55 · 28 January 2009, 11:47 AM

That's a shame, they look great. A real Rolex icon

kcmo · 28 January 2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Can I be your anchor, Karis? I promise not to be a drag!!

OK JJ!!

ijen0311 · 28 January 2009, 11:53 AM

I love your Platty, JJ

Anchor love!!!

bodybump · 28 January 2009, 11:55 AM

Thanks for sharing jen...really cool story!!

Saxon007 · 28 January 2009, 11:58 AM

Plenty of anchors on fleabay, are they mostly fakes? Some seem to have a Tbar on them and some don't have the bar. Which is correct?

A few of those guys sell a whole bunch of anchors...makes me wonder.

Whiskey · 28 January 2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Funny story form this evening.

Went into my AD to trade out my box (my Z series SD came in the old wooden box - apparently just some mistake by the store). No big deal, but the manager couldn't believe I had an anchor since I just bought my SD last month.

Customers and staff wanted to see the infamous anchor. Manager even said that a guy came in a while ago to buy a gold Sub and almost cancelled the sale when he found out it wouldn't come with an anchor! The manager wasn't able to get him an anchor from anywhere. Little did they know there was an anchor in the back room all this time...

A neat side-story, saw the guy who bought his grail watch the same night I bought my SD. He said he was hoping he would see me again so he could thank me for talking him into the watch! He bought a Brietling, and it's one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen.

End note .... got my new box and got to keep my anchor

Actually, the 18k Gold Subs used to come with a solid-gold anchor.

Last I checked, 1-troy ounce of gold went for $898 in the market.

Anyone know how many ounces the gold anchor weighed in at? I figure from a market-perspective, that anchor is probably worth $1200? However, as it is a Rolex-anchor, it's probably closer to $1600????

DSJ · 28 January 2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Can I be your anchor, Karis? I promise not to be a drag!!

I have a SINKING feeling about this!

ijen0311 · 28 January 2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I have a SINKING feeling about this!

You are all OFFICIALLY nerds

valentine · 28 January 2009, 12:21 PM

I wear mine around my neck everyday...I kept mine from the first sub I purchased years ago.

Deep Sea · 28 January 2009, 02:09 PM

Did you get lucky enough to get the 4000 ft. anchor, or the 1000 ft. anchor? Either way, cool story!

Idle Swede · 29 January 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Actually, the 18k Gold Subs used to come with a solid-gold anchor.

Last I checked, 1-troy ounce of gold went for $898 in the market.

Anyone know how many ounces the gold anchor weighed in at? I figure from a market-perspective, that anchor is probably worth $1200? However, as it is a Rolex-anchor, it's probably closer to $1600????

My anchor weighs in at about 20 grams....

ijen0311 · 29 January 2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deep Sea

Did you get lucky enough to get the 4000 ft. anchor, or the 1000 ft. anchor? Either way, cool story!

It's the 1000. Where does the 4,000 come from?

valentine · 29 January 2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

It's the 1000. Where does the 4,000 come from?

the depth rating is on the anchor and when given out with the watches...should have matched the watch. submariner=waterproof to 1000 ft. sea-dweller=waterproof to 4000 ft. so the correct anchor for your SD should have the 4000ft print, not 1000 ft. but its VERY cool to have one...I have a couple...one I wear as a necklace...If you'd like a SD anchor...let me know..I think I may have one.

zseriessub · 29 January 2009, 01:10 AM

Got my anchor. Its actually still sealed in its plastic container.

ijen0311 · 29 January 2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

the depth rating is on the anchor and when given out with the watches...should have matched the watch. submariner=waterproof to 1000 ft. sea-dweller=waterproof to 4000 ft. so the correct anchor for your SD should have the 4000ft print, not 1000 ft. but its VERY cool to have one...I have a couple...one I wear as a necklace...If you'd like a SD anchor...let me know..I think I may have one.

OMG, I would love one! My dad's Sub doesn't have an anchor so if I had an extra he could have that one ....

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 01:22 AM

Won't get many anchors from AD's now.

They go for about £20 on Eeeb nowadays.

I cashed in a favour with a buddy to get TR's anchor and I've struggled to find Toph and JJ one since.

If there is £20 to be made, they aint gonna be found for free!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

PS I thought it was a wives tale that the anchors were gold when you bought a gold Sub!!!!!!!!!!!

redshirt1957 · 29 January 2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Won't get many anchors from AD's now.

They go for about £20 on Eeeb nowadays.

I cashed in a favour with a buddy to get TR's anchor and I've struggled to find Toph and JJ one since.

If there is £20 to be made, they aint gonna be found for free!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

PS I thought it was a wives tale that the anchors were gold when you bought a gold Sub!!!!!!!!!!!

Look ole' RustedAnchor76, we know how you earn your £20

!

pricojorge · 29 January 2009, 01:25 AM

=[ i dont have one

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Look ole' RustedAnchor76, we know how you earn your £20

!

Listen here you old anchor...My Anchor was a gift from a Rolex collecting buddy, TR's was a cash in...I've run out of favours now so I'm stuck for JJ, Toph and Karis.

And no, I do not need any ideas for new favours....

J

PS all them Subs you have, you must have one or two laying around!!!!

badsmac · 29 January 2009, 01:28 AM

I got one a year ago from an AD in Valley forge, Pa. I went in to look and got to talking with the manager. I mentioned that I didn't get an anchor with the "M" series Sub and that I wished they would still include them and he said hold on just a minute and went in the back room. He came back out with an anchor for a SS Sub! I was very surprised to get it. I didn't buy anything from him either. Super nice guy.

redshirt1957 · 29 January 2009, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Listen here you old anchor...My Anchor was a gift from a Rolex collecting buddy, TR's was a cash in...I've run out of favours now so I'm stuck for JJ, Toph and Karis.

And no, I do not need any ideas for new favours....

J

PS all them Subs you have, you must have one or two laying around!!!!

Seems I bought a bunch of them from a member here.

He was selling period hand tags, booklets, holders, and anchors. I will look in the safe tonight and see what I have.

See you SeaMan76.

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Seems I bought a bunch of them from a member here.

He was selling period hand tags, booklets, holders, and anchors. I will look in the safe tonight and see what I have.

See you SeaMan76.

Is that the newkleuur bomb proof safe you got in your garage???????

Don't toppple forward and fall in, we'd never get you out.

Talk about being caught short and having a "cold chilli" moment!

J

Jimbits76 · 29 January 2009, 01:38 AM

Double Post goodness!!!!!!!!

28 January 2009, 11:02 AM	#1
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	The famous anchor... Funny story form this evening. Went into my AD to trade out my box (my Z series SD came in the old wooden box - apparently just some mistake by the store). No big deal, but the manager couldn't believe I had an anchor since I just bought my SD last month. Customers and staff wanted to see the infamous anchor. Manager even said that a guy came in a while ago to buy a gold Sub and almost cancelled the sale when he found out it wouldn't come with an anchor! The manager wasn't able to get him an anchor from anywhere. Little did they know there was an anchor in the back room all this time... A neat side-story, saw the guy who bought his grail watch the same night I bought my SD. He said he was hoping he would see me again so he could thank me for talking him into the watch! He bought a Brietling, and it's one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. End note .... got my new box and got to keep my anchor

28 January 2009, 11:39 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Cool story, Jen......gotta love that anchor!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 January 2009, 11:45 AM	#6
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Do they still give out the anchor with models? __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

28 January 2009, 11:47 AM	#8
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	That's a shame, they look great. A real Rolex icon __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

28 January 2009, 11:55 AM	#11
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Thanks for sharing jen...really cool story!! __________________

28 January 2009, 11:35 AM	#2
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Cool story.....I wish I had an anchor..

28 January 2009, 11:43 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Very cool! I'd love an anchor too!

28 January 2009, 11:53 AM	#10
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	I love your Platty, JJ Anchor love!!!

28 January 2009, 11:58 AM	#12
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Plenty of anchors on fleabay, are they mostly fakes? Some seem to have a Tbar on them and some don't have the bar. Which is correct? A few of those guys sell a whole bunch of anchors...makes me wonder.

28 January 2009, 12:21 PM	#16
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	I wear mine around my neck everyday...I kept mine from the first sub I purchased years ago.

28 January 2009, 02:09 PM	#17
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	Did you get lucky enough to get the 4000 ft. anchor, or the 1000 ft. anchor? Either way, cool story! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

29 January 2009, 01:10 AM	#21
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	Got my anchor. Its actually still sealed in its plastic container.

29 January 2009, 01:22 AM	#23
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Won't get many anchors from AD's now. They go for about £20 on Eeeb nowadays. I cashed in a favour with a buddy to get TR's anchor and I've struggled to find Toph and JJ one since. If there is £20 to be made, they aint gonna be found for free!!!!!!!!!!!! J PS I thought it was a wives tale that the anchors were gold when you bought a gold Sub!!!!!!!!!!!

29 January 2009, 01:25 AM	#25
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	=[ i dont have one __________________ white gold plz

29 January 2009, 01:28 AM	#27
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	I got one a year ago from an AD in Valley forge, Pa. I went in to look and got to talking with the manager. I mentioned that I didn't get an anchor with the "M" series Sub and that I wished they would still include them and he said hold on just a minute and went in the back room. He came back out with an anchor for a SS Sub! I was very surprised to get it. I didn't buy anything from him either. Super nice guy.

29 January 2009, 01:38 AM	#30
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Double Post goodness!!!!!!!!

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