ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Speed · 26 July 2010, 03:44 AM

Ok, this Sub is semi-special. Last of the Lug Holes / Series Y. But, this is also the first Rolex I bought myself (pre-owned) last year after much advice & counsel from folks here at TRF as well as the nice crowd / mods at WUS. I think a shout to that other forum from me is deserved as they so nicely take me/us in when the bad guys are pummeling our servers.

I opted for this pre-loved reference after agonizing over new ones / Rehauts / No Dates etc. AND my concurrent struggles to get comfortable with buying a used Rolex o v e r t h e I n t e r n e t !

My first post at TRF was one of those where a new guy asks for help identifying a watch / what it may be worth...I posted a photo of a Rolex mid-50's / early 60's Oyster Perpetual which was handed down to me and that I was considering selling.

Larry / Tools did not shoo me away and very nicely gave me his thoughts & some good advice.

With these musings, I am also semi-reluctantly commemorating my 5,000th post. Heck, 5,000 is a nice round number and really I do appreciate the camaraderie and community I have enjoyed here, hence the obligatory entry.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice / enabling and refuge over the last year of no-turning-back-entrance into the world of WIS-dom.

Bill

dysondiver · 26 July 2010, 03:49 AM

its very nice

flathead59 · 26 July 2010, 04:00 AM

Bill, if I were to decide to buy something with less than 4 hands, that's the one I'd get! Very nice example

.

Mark

Esexx · 26 July 2010, 04:07 AM

Very nice pic Bill.

Congratulations on #5,000!

Speed · 26 July 2010, 08:33 AM

Thanks guys...

I hear you Flathead. I am thinking there may be another GMTII in my future. With a little Ceramic this time!

sakuraba · 26 July 2010, 08:36 AM

Congratulations, Bill!

Great watch, and keep the posts coming!

sleddog · 26 July 2010, 08:36 AM

A nice post Bill....and great photo as always!!!!
Congrats on the 5k buddy...Many more to come I hope!!

Speed · 26 July 2010, 08:42 AM

Thanks to my Peeps!!!

The GMT Master · 26 July 2010, 09:02 AM

Congrats on the 5k, and the Sub Date is always an excellent cornerstone of a collection - interesting details on yours

Chris B · 26 July 2010, 09:05 AM

Nice pic

Speed · 26 July 2010, 09:22 AM

Thanks to the Chris's

Say, Chris / GMT Master...if I ever make it back to the UK any time soon, I would love to visit your shop.

Here is the Subbie with accoutrement:

(OK, I had to scavenge for the tags and Anchor after the fact. Don't tell Padi. He will ridicule me for chasing down "Marketing Tat"

The GMT Master · 26 July 2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks to the Chris's

Say, Chris / GMT Master...if I ever make it back to the UK any time soon, I would love to visit your shop.

Here is the Subbie with accoutrement:

(OK, I had to scavenge for the tags and Anchor after the fact. Don't tell Padi. He will ridicule me for chasing down "Marketing Tat"

Just let me know if you're about, Bill, I'd love to have you visit

nauticajoe · 26 July 2010, 09:51 AM

Nice shot Bill!

She sure is a classic.

Bisquitlips · 26 July 2010, 09:55 AM

A beauty!

Nice way to "start"!

rfknauss · 26 July 2010, 10:14 AM

Simply beautiful Bill!

MikeyMike · 26 July 2010, 10:24 AM

Superb watch!

Also congrats on reaching 5000 posts.

It looks immaculate too for a Pre Owned watch and the Sub is a watch I'll never grow tired of looking at.

Wear it in good health!

Rolexsd4000 · 26 July 2010, 10:35 AM

Congrats Bill! Looks brand new to me.

therolexguy · 26 July 2010, 10:44 AM

Hello Bill and welcome to the Forum.

oh, that's right, we already did that! I personally like your posts and your honesty......plus you bought that cool Sub book that I'm jealous of.

Keep up the good posts.....you way passed me a long time ago......

26 July 2010, 03:44 AM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The one that really started it all... Ok, this Sub is semi-special. Last of the Lug Holes / Series Y. But, this is also the first Rolex I bought myself (pre-owned) last year after much advice & counsel from folks here at TRF as well as the nice crowd / mods at WUS. I think a shout to that other forum from me is deserved as they so nicely take me/us in when the bad guys are pummeling our servers. I opted for this pre-loved reference after agonizing over new ones / Rehauts / No Dates etc. AND my concurrent struggles to get comfortable with buying a used Rolex o v e r t h e I n t e r n e t ! My first post at TRF was one of those where a new guy asks for help identifying a watch / what it may be worth...I posted a photo of a Rolex mid-50's / early 60's Oyster Perpetual which was handed down to me and that I was considering selling. Larry / Tools did not shoo me away and very nicely gave me his thoughts & some good advice. With these musings, I am also semi-reluctantly commemorating my 5,000th post. Heck, 5,000 is a nice round number and really I do appreciate the camaraderie and community I have enjoyed here, hence the obligatory entry. Thanks to everyone for all the advice / enabling and refuge over the last year of no-turning-back-entrance into the world of WIS-dom. Bill

26 July 2010, 04:07 AM	#4
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Very nice pic Bill. Congratulations on #5,000! __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

26 July 2010, 08:36 AM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations, Bill! Great watch, and keep the posts coming! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

26 July 2010, 08:36 AM	#7
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A nice post Bill....and great photo as always!!!! Congrats on the 5k buddy...Many more to come I hope!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

26 July 2010, 09:55 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	A beauty! Nice way to "start"! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

26 July 2010, 03:49 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	its very nice

26 July 2010, 04:00 AM	#3
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	Bill, if I were to decide to buy something with less than 4 hands, that's the one I'd get! Very nice example . Mark

26 July 2010, 08:33 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks guys... I hear you Flathead. I am thinking there may be another GMTII in my future. With a little Ceramic this time!

26 July 2010, 08:42 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks to my Peeps!!!

26 July 2010, 09:02 AM	#9
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Congrats on the 5k, and the Sub Date is always an excellent cornerstone of a collection - interesting details on yours

26 July 2010, 09:05 AM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Nice pic

26 July 2010, 09:22 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks to the Chris's Say, Chris / GMT Master...if I ever make it back to the UK any time soon, I would love to visit your shop. Here is the Subbie with accoutrement: (OK, I had to scavenge for the tags and Anchor after the fact. Don't tell Padi. He will ridicule me for chasing down "Marketing Tat"

26 July 2010, 09:51 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice shot Bill! She sure is a classic.

26 July 2010, 10:14 AM	#15
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Simply beautiful Bill! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

26 July 2010, 10:24 AM	#16
MikeyMike Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 15	Superb watch! Also congrats on reaching 5000 posts. It looks immaculate too for a Pre Owned watch and the Sub is a watch I'll never grow tired of looking at. Wear it in good health!

26 July 2010, 10:35 AM	#17
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	Congrats Bill! Looks brand new to me.

26 July 2010, 10:44 AM	#18
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Hello Bill and welcome to the Forum. oh, that's right, we already did that! I personally like your posts and your honesty......plus you bought that cool Sub book that I'm jealous of. Keep up the good posts.....you way passed me a long time ago......

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)