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Simon29 · 20 October 2019, 07:41 PM

Hi all,

Been a long time lurker - I’ve always loved divers watchers and my first mechanical watch was an Omega PO (2500D movement) I purchased new for a great price in 2011 when graduating from university.

I’ve always wanted a Sub since that time, but adult life kept getting in the way; getting married, buying a house, having a kid, then another kid..I’ve reached a career milestone recently and so the timing was finally right to be fortunate enough to treat myself to a Sub. I just had to find one! I’d been keeping up to date with the Rolex supply situation and was expecting to have to wait. However I was also prepared to wait to obtain one from an AD, as I was in no rush.

More for fun than anything, we visited local ADs in Europe during a local trip with no luck. A little while back had a great chat with a local AD and put an expression of interest in. They shared that they were frustrated with flippers and wanted to see their pieces go to people who were going to keep them / enjoy them, but gave the usual disclaimer that they don’t get SS Subs through very often but it’s completely random.

Fast forward to yesterday and I had a missed call from the AD. Called back 2 mins later and was told I had a piece allocated! Went in and picked it up within the hour and am still pinching myself.

Looking forward to contributing more as I enjoy my Sub (still feels surreal saying that) and inevitably expand my collection going forwards! Please excuse my poor photo taking - was in a rush and not that good at wrist shots yet!

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BisonHead · 20 October 2019, 07:53 PM

Congratulations well done. Very nice you have earned there, makes it all the sweeter i think.

1William · 20 October 2019, 09:52 PM

Congratulations.

mrebant · 21 October 2019, 12:05 AM

Looks great man! Congratulations...

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Simon29 · 21 October 2019, 01:58 PM

Thanks all :)

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Ny325 · 28 October 2019, 02:51 PM

Congratulations. I rotate my Sub with a 36mm SS DateJust. It’s the only watch your going to need. Enjoy it.

MrHuj · 1 November 2019, 05:10 PM

Congrats !

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strafer_kid · 1 November 2019, 11:21 PM

Great first Rolex!

doesnotticktock · 13 November 2019, 10:01 AM

Congrats! A go anywhere, do anything piece! :)

dualcarb · 13 November 2019, 12:04 PM

Congratulations on getting a great watch.

Joeguy · 13 November 2019, 12:12 PM

Congrats!! A classic.

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Deityjazz · 13 November 2019, 04:27 PM

Great piece. Love it

tymonster · 14 November 2019, 05:22 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it.

SpeakWithMichael · 14 November 2019, 05:26 AM

Welcome to the Sub club at last! Enjoy it for many years.

Michaeli Paulo · 14 November 2019, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon29

Looking forward to contributing more as I enjoy my Sub (still feels surreal saying that!)

I totally know how you feel! I’ve only had my first Rolex Submariner for a few months, but every morning I wake up and I’m still surprised that I get to strap it on and wear it all day!

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Originally Posted by Simon29

Please excuse my poor photo taking - was in a rush and not that good at wrist shots yet!

Keep on snapping pics! The practice will bring surprising results very soon!

I snapped this one with my iPhone while washing our dogs bedding in the big washers at the local laundromat! I had noticed that it was 10:10 (perfect watch pic time!!) and I liked the stainless steel background!

Michael

ironnie7i · 16 November 2019, 12:44 AM

Congrats on the purchase!! I love my SubC

Perpetualwatchlover · 16 November 2019, 05:29 AM

Congratulations!

brandrea · 16 November 2019, 05:42 AM

Congratulations Simon

pixar2d · 19 November 2019, 12:43 PM

Congrats. Great first watch

20 October 2019, 07:41 PM	#1
Simon29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 18	First Rolex - Sub date Hi all, Been a long time lurker - I’ve always loved divers watchers and my first mechanical watch was an Omega PO (2500D movement) I purchased new for a great price in 2011 when graduating from university. I’ve always wanted a Sub since that time, but adult life kept getting in the way; getting married, buying a house, having a kid, then another kid..I’ve reached a career milestone recently and so the timing was finally right to be fortunate enough to treat myself to a Sub. I just had to find one! I’d been keeping up to date with the Rolex supply situation and was expecting to have to wait. However I was also prepared to wait to obtain one from an AD, as I was in no rush. More for fun than anything, we visited local ADs in Europe during a local trip with no luck. A little while back had a great chat with a local AD and put an expression of interest in. They shared that they were frustrated with flippers and wanted to see their pieces go to people who were going to keep them / enjoy them, but gave the usual disclaimer that they don’t get SS Subs through very often but it’s completely random. Fast forward to yesterday and I had a missed call from the AD. Called back 2 mins later and was told I had a piece allocated! Went in and picked it up within the hour and am still pinching myself. Looking forward to contributing more as I enjoy my Sub (still feels surreal saying that) and inevitably expand my collection going forwards! Please excuse my poor photo taking - was in a rush and not that good at wrist shots yet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2019, 07:53 PM	#2
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Congratulations well done. Very nice you have earned there, makes it all the sweeter i think.

20 October 2019, 09:52 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,639	Congratulations.

21 October 2019, 12:05 AM	#4
mrebant "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Thornville Posts: 20	Looks great man! Congratulations... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 October 2019, 01:58 PM	#5
Simon29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 18	Thanks all :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 02:51 PM	#6
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,889	Congratulations. I rotate my Sub with a 36mm SS DateJust. It’s the only watch your going to need. Enjoy it.

1 November 2019, 05:10 PM	#7
MrHuj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Congrats ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2019, 11:21 PM	#8
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Great first Rolex!

13 November 2019, 10:01 AM	#9
doesnotticktock Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: SBGW041 Posts: 98	Congrats! A go anywhere, do anything piece! :)

13 November 2019, 12:04 PM	#10
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Congratulations on getting a great watch.

13 November 2019, 12:12 PM	#11
Joeguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Kentucky Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 237	Congrats!! A classic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 November 2019, 04:27 PM	#12
Deityjazz Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 287	Great piece. Love it

14 November 2019, 05:22 AM	#13
tymonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MidWest Posts: 363	Congrats! Enjoy it.

14 November 2019, 05:26 AM	#14
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,756	Welcome to the Sub club at last! Enjoy it for many years.

16 November 2019, 12:44 AM	#16
ironnie7i "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Miami, FL Watch: 116710 Posts: 28	Congrats on the purchase!! I love my SubC

16 November 2019, 05:29 AM	#17
Perpetualwatchlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 11	Congratulations!

16 November 2019, 05:42 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Congratulations Simon

19 November 2019, 12:43 PM	#19
pixar2d "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Honolulu Posts: 2	Congrats. Great first watch

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