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12 May 2010, 08:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Nat Parkinson
Location: Maine, USA
Watch: me pull a rabbit..
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20 years and full circle back to the SD
If you read my last post http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=128471 you will recall that My first Rolex was a Sea Dweller which went thru hell and back and fed my family for mnths when the need arose.
Yesterday I traded my 16613 Sub for a K serial SD to come back around full circle, and my oh my isn't this a nice thing! First off - Mike Nguyen in So Cal is a heck of a nice guy to deal with!  Second - I had forgotten just how comfortably these sit on a small wrist. The extra height actually makes these sit with less interaction than the newer subs. Simplicity, hefty weight, built (exactly) like a battleship - with a touch of gray at the hrv to add to the illusion, no more schmear of quag above and below the cyclops, tighter clicks on the bezel, higher sitting bezel with deeper notches for ease of grasp. The upgraded extender (with the push dot release) eliminates the rattle of the older sub clasps. And if you can't read the dial with your failing old eyes, Rolex has thoughtfully put Rolex Oyster in BIG LETTERS on the back of the case so you know it is a Rolex My wife actually went so far (she remembers the old house saving SD as fondly as I do) as to say "If you want another Rolex go ahead and get one, but keep that one" Here are Mike's pictures - I was at my daughters spring concert last night and didn't get around to taking any shots of my own... Thanks again Mike! (he had his watch guy give the case sides a quick buff after these shots and I gave the bracelet a quick once over - looks near mint!)     
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When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us! 
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12 May 2010, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: john
Location: Scotland
Watch: sub 16610Lv
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glad that you are happy nat.
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12 May 2010, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The Moon
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The spiritual side of us knows what we desire .... many times, we kill our desires for others or for financial issues or other issues but we're guided back to what will make us happy ... so good job & congrats!!!
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12 May 2010, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
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Very nice! I'm glad the SD is back where it belongs.
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12 May 2010, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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Congrats Nat! It is a hell of a watch. I would never part with my SD.
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12 May 2010, 10:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Atlanta
Watch: SS Daytona
Posts: 509
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SD is truly a classic!
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12 May 2010, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sweden
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Wonderful story! SD is a keeper
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12 May 2010, 10:53 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Hawaii
Watch: Milgauss GV - V
Posts: 202
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Great story. Enjoy the SD.
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12 May 2010, 11:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Keith
Location: MA
Watch: and learn
Posts: 486
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grteat ending to an even greater story. Congrats!
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Explorer II 16570, Air-king 114200 "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -Ronald Reagan |
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12 May 2010, 11:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Mike
Location: Tokyo
Watch: 16600K (lug holes)
Posts: 182
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Great story. It just goes to show that in the end there's only one--ROLEX!
V/R, MM |
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12 May 2010, 11:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
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That's heavy duty, it says a lot to come back to an SD after 20 years.
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12 May 2010, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Leo
Location: Midwest
Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI
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Nat, I'm glad you were able to get the watch you wanted. The one that brings back good memories.....Congrats!!!
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12 May 2010, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
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Great score, Nat!
Now you need to change your avatar. 
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12 May 2010, 11:54 PM
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Real Name: Nat Parkinson
Location: Maine, USA
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Quote:
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12 May 2010, 11:56 PM
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Quote:
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13 May 2010, 12:00 AM
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Real Name: Mark
Location: Mississippi
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Awesome story, How about another Hinkley now?
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13 May 2010, 12:06 AM
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Great piece. Now hang onto it!
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13 May 2010, 12:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Tom
Location: Chi town
Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub
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Sweet watch man~
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13 May 2010, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats on the SD !
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13 May 2010, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Phillip
Location: Alabama
Watch: Triple 6 SD
Posts: 1,720
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Very nice Nat. Congratulations. The Sea Dweller is a must in my book.
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13 May 2010, 12:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
Watch: Tudor Sub 75090
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Congrats and enjoy.
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13 May 2010, 01:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Andrew
Location: Indonesia
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congrats
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13 May 2010, 01:21 AM
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Location: Florida USA
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Awesome Rolex there. Good for you and wear it in good health.
I have had the pleasure of speaking to the OP and he is a true gentlemen and a great guy. Im glad to read this.
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13 May 2010, 01:36 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Jon
Location: New England
Watch: --Rolex--
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it was meant to be hahaha!! I'm glad you got it back...enjoy it!!
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13 May 2010, 05:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
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Glad you're so happy with it....enjoy it for MANY years!
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13 May 2010, 05:42 AM
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I read your story, so I am glad to see the pics. Congrats! Well deserved.
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13 May 2010, 07:08 AM
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Very nice! Congrats!
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13 May 2010, 11:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Jerry
Location: New Mexico
Watch: 16610 M Series
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Beautiful, congrats!
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13 May 2010, 11:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Todd
Location: WA
Watch: Sub LV
Posts: 126
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I love my SD too!!
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13 May 2010, 07:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Nat Parkinson
Location: Maine, USA
Watch: me pull a rabbit..
Posts: 1,196
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Thanks folks. There is a certain undeniable satisfaction. (and it is a darn nice watch too!)
Just feels right. But no more single hand sailing on wooden boats...too old for that by far. That's a young man's game.
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