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marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 05:38 AM

Hello all....
Recently I was presented with what could possibly be one of the most awesome gifts ever...I had always wanted one of these, but was never a fan of the SEL and now ceramic versions...
Also... this watch belonged to a dear friend. It was presented to him as a gift back in 1993, and engraved on the caseback as such. I believe this is an instance where it's ok to have the caseback engraved... Please note that it has been serviced routinely, and all parts are original...so please excuse the scratched up bracelet, faded bezel...

This is definitely going to be part of my collection forever. Definitely 'unflippable'.
Enjoy friends!

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nauticajoe · 12 August 2010, 05:41 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Very nice. Congrats!

Thanks, Joe!
It's beaten up, well-loved...but it keeps accurate time...
This old watch means a lot to me...

Zed Homme · 12 August 2010, 05:44 AM

Nice striptease

pieces with personal histories are always the best, wear it in good health

marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Nice striptease

pieces with personal histories are always the best, wear it in good health

I agree...thanks, Chris!

Esexx · 12 August 2010, 05:53 AM

What a great gift and a great remembrance of someone close to you.

I bet it ment a lot to your friend and you will take care of it.

Wear it in good health!

belk7 · 12 August 2010, 05:57 AM

Absolutely fantastic. Enjoy it for years to come.

Rolesor · 12 August 2010, 06:06 AM

Very nice - enjoy her!

Michael M. · 12 August 2010, 06:10 AM

Congrats on the sub, it's a beauty.

Sose · 12 August 2010, 06:16 AM

Hide the serial!!!

pz93c · 12 August 2010, 06:57 AM

Nothing wrong with that.

beany · 12 August 2010, 07:53 AM

very nice watch...congratulations!

GerardoG · 12 August 2010, 07:56 AM

It is fantastic; keep it just like that; the bezel and bracelet add character to it.

marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

It is fantastic; keep it just like that; the bezel and bracelet add character to it.

Oh- absolutely! I quite agree....nice that the faded bezel still has the tritium 'pearl' in it too....

sakuraba · 12 August 2010, 08:51 AM

Definitely unflippable!

Very nice Sub, Marc!

scl6118 · 12 August 2010, 08:04 AM

Very cool!

520Matt · 12 August 2010, 08:11 AM

Very cool!

Skullring · 12 August 2010, 08:57 AM

Very nice Marc. Congratulations.

CoopJr · 12 August 2010, 09:42 AM

That's a beautiful Sub Mark.

You'll always enjoy wearing it...unflippable indeed.

marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

That's a beautiful Sub Mark.

You'll always enjoy wearing it...unflippable indeed.

Thanks, Allan! Cool thing is...I think it's a complete set...

Speed · 12 August 2010, 10:35 AM

Meaningful personal history, a complete set and Tritium to boot. :-)

marcinthemiddle · 12 August 2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Meaningful personal history, a complete set and Tritium to boot. :-)

...and you're the ONLY one with whom I've shared it's history. History that cannot be 'manufactured'...

kcmo · 12 August 2010, 10:41 AM

Very cool, Marc!

Congrats and enjoy it for many years to come!

Vetteman · 12 August 2010, 10:56 AM

We have twins..... Nice SUB

CoopJr · 12 August 2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman

We have twins..... Nice SUB

Triplets

Art 1 · 12 August 2010, 11:26 AM

Nice pick up.

marcinthemiddle · 13 August 2010, 01:58 PM

Thanks for checking out my thread guys- and for all the nice comments too! Glad to see there are others out there that see the beauty of this Sub despite the scratched up, knocked about case and bracelet, and can appreciate the sentimental importance of it too!

kyle L · 13 August 2010, 02:02 PM

Hey Marc! Great watch, it looks fantastic. All those dings and scratches give it character.

lifeis2short4aFTjob · 13 August 2010, 02:08 PM

great watch. keep it forever

marcinthemiddle · 14 August 2010, 11:46 AM

Thanks, guys...Allan- your sub looks absolutely minty!

12 August 2010, 05:38 AM	#1
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	An Old(er) Watch that's new to me...(mini reveal) Hello all.... Recently I was presented with what could possibly be one of the most awesome gifts ever...I had always wanted one of these, but was never a fan of the SEL and now ceramic versions... Also... this watch belonged to a dear friend. It was presented to him as a gift back in 1993, and engraved on the caseback as such. I believe this is an instance where it's ok to have the caseback engraved... Please note that it has been serviced routinely, and all parts are original...so please excuse the scratched up bracelet, faded bezel... This is definitely going to be part of my collection forever. Definitely 'unflippable'. Enjoy friends! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

12 August 2010, 05:53 AM	#6
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	What a great gift and a great remembrance of someone close to you. I bet it ment a lot to your friend and you will take care of it. Wear it in good health! __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

12 August 2010, 06:06 AM	#8
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Very nice - enjoy her! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

12 August 2010, 06:16 AM	#10
Sose "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOVA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 1,174	Hide the serial!!! __________________ Breitling SuperOcean 42, 50th Anniversary Navitimer Coach Morgan W116 (by Movado) Longines Legend Diver (no date) Rolex GMT Master IIc, Explorer II

12 August 2010, 08:51 AM	#15
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Definitely unflippable! Very nice Sub, Marc! __________________ 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

12 August 2010, 05:41 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

12 August 2010, 05:44 AM	#4
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Nice striptease pieces with personal histories are always the best, wear it in good health

12 August 2010, 05:57 AM	#7
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Absolutely fantastic. Enjoy it for years to come.

12 August 2010, 06:10 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats on the sub, it's a beauty.

12 August 2010, 06:57 AM	#11
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Nothing wrong with that.

12 August 2010, 07:53 AM	#12
beany Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: uk Watch: 14060 Posts: 67	very nice watch...congratulations!

12 August 2010, 07:56 AM	#13
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It is fantastic; keep it just like that; the bezel and bracelet add character to it.

12 August 2010, 08:04 AM	#16
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Very cool! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

12 August 2010, 08:11 AM	#17
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Very cool!

12 August 2010, 08:57 AM	#18
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Very nice Marc. Congratulations. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

12 August 2010, 09:42 AM	#19
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	That's a beautiful Sub Mark. You'll always enjoy wearing it...unflippable indeed.

12 August 2010, 10:35 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Meaningful personal history, a complete set and Tritium to boot. :-)

12 August 2010, 10:41 AM	#23
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Very cool, Marc! Congrats and enjoy it for many years to come!

12 August 2010, 10:56 AM	#24
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	We have twins..... Nice SUB Attached Images

12 August 2010, 11:26 AM	#26
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice pick up.

13 August 2010, 01:58 PM	#27
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Thanks for checking out my thread guys- and for all the nice comments too! Glad to see there are others out there that see the beauty of this Sub despite the scratched up, knocked about case and bracelet, and can appreciate the sentimental importance of it too! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

13 August 2010, 02:02 PM	#28
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Hey Marc! Great watch, it looks fantastic. All those dings and scratches give it character.

13 August 2010, 02:08 PM	#29
lifeis2short4aFTjob Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: DC-NYC Watch: Vntg TT DJ Oyster Posts: 145	great watch. keep it forever

14 August 2010, 11:46 AM	#30
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Thanks, guys...Allan- your sub looks absolutely minty! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

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