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Bigcohiba · 15 July 2021, 11:44 AM

My SeaDweller is 21 today! How time flies.

I was on vacation in the south of France. I owned a Sub at the time, but really wanted a SD. I called every AD that I did not manage to visit, from St Tropez to Monaco without success. I eventually gave up and got on with enjoying the vacation.

Then, as I was on my way home, at the airport, there it was. Just sitting in the case calling to me :-).

The SD was not the only lucky event that happened to me on that vacation. My son will be 21 this coming March (you do the math). Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday?

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ks58 · 15 July 2021, 11:48 AM

Great story. A great watch.

fskywalker · 15 July 2021, 11:49 AM

Awesome! Congrats to him!

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Justinmg · 15 July 2021, 11:50 AM

Very cool!

Fredcohiba · 15 July 2021, 11:53 AM

Nice…

brandrea · 15 July 2021, 11:53 AM

Fantastic story Richard, thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations in advance to your son … he’s a lucky young man

garyk · 15 July 2021, 12:04 PM

Vary cool! Awesome!

White Collar Boy · 15 July 2021, 12:05 PM

One of the better stories—thanks for sharing, Richard.

All best

Kyle3130 · 15 July 2021, 12:06 PM

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Rori · 15 July 2021, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigcohiba

My SeaDweller is 21 today! How time flies.

I was on vacation in the south of France. I owned a Sub at the time, but really wanted a SD. I called every AD that I did not manage to visit, from St Tropez to Monaco without success. I eventually gave up and got on with enjoying the vacation.

Then, as I was on my way home, at the airport, there it was. Just sitting in the case calling to me :-).

The SD was not the only lucky event that happened to me on that vacation. My son will be 21 this coming March (you do the math). Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday?

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Great story and what an amazing birthday gift this will be! Wow.
I have a story that relates to yours.
In that same year and same month I was at Paris CDG airport buying a luxury watch too. An SD and a sub were on the tray along with a Cartier Pasha, the SA almost begged me to pick one of Rolex’s divers but I took the Cartier. Big horological mistake:-)

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BNA/LION · 15 July 2021, 03:00 PM

Sweet! Great story too...

Rashid.bk · 15 July 2021, 03:37 PM

Incredible, this is the kind of stuff that got me into watches. Best wishes.

Gerardus · 15 July 2021, 03:38 PM

Nice! ~Thanks for sharing.

DRuss · 15 July 2021, 04:35 PM

That's an incredible watch, wear in good health.

Macnavara · 15 July 2021, 07:37 PM

Imo one of the best rolex ever produced…….just wish id bought one years ago as the price has rocketed

blufinz52 · 15 July 2021, 08:38 PM

Great story, great watch!

Chambers · 15 July 2021, 08:44 PM

Still looking great, Thanks for sharing.

webble1 · 15 July 2021, 09:16 PM

Great story.

Out of interest can you give a brief history of your experience:-

How much you have worn it through the years, any issues, any services, etc

My maths was never great but I think I get the idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigcohiba

My SeaDweller is 21 today! How time flies.

I was on vacation in the south of France. I owned a Sub at the time, but really wanted a SD. I called every AD that I did not manage to visit, from St Tropez to Monaco without success. I eventually gave up and got on with enjoying the vacation.

Then, as I was on my way home, at the airport, there it was. Just sitting in the case calling to me :-).

The SD was not the only lucky event that happened to me on that vacation. My son will be 21 this coming March (you do the math). Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday?

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Wahlberg · 15 July 2021, 09:17 PM

So much charm, I wish they still made these.

Bigcohiba · 15 July 2021, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by webble1

Great story.

Out of interest can you give a brief history of your experience:-

How much you have worn it through the years, any issues, any services, etc

My maths was never great but I think I get the idea

Thanks for the positive comments. I have worn it pretty much every day since. Serviced twice, once by Rolex in the UK, and once by Rolex here in the US. Last service was last summer. No issues at all.

rmlovett1 · 15 July 2021, 10:01 PM

Very nice!

Cru Jones · 15 July 2021, 09:20 PM

Very nice, congrats to him.

CharlesN · 15 July 2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigcohiba

Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday?

I am guessing with the fabulous luck you had he will be getting the Comex watch that you get on your trip back to the south of france straight away.

With your luck anything might happen.

Lucky young man and great events. Congratulations to him.

OG1982 · 15 July 2021, 09:24 PM

Lovely story and thanks for sharing. Great to see these things go full circle!

KBM · 15 July 2021, 09:26 PM

I'm sure your son will be thrilled. Early congrats all around!

Oyster_Jubilee · 17 July 2021, 11:17 AM

Excellent!

bonovox · 17 July 2021, 11:49 AM

Lew Archer · 18 July 2021, 09:00 AM

Wonderful story and what a great gift for your son, truly meaningful.

Cheers!

Boaters · 18 July 2021, 04:29 PM

Great story congratulations..

TswaneNguni · 18 July 2021, 05:19 PM

This is what Rolex is about .
A thread worth reading .

15 July 2021, 11:44 AM	#1
Bigcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Richard Location: CT Watch: 1999 SD & SD43 Posts: 25	21 Today My SeaDweller is 21 today! How time flies. I was on vacation in the south of France. I owned a Sub at the time, but really wanted a SD. I called every AD that I did not manage to visit, from St Tropez to Monaco without success. I eventually gave up and got on with enjoying the vacation. Then, as I was on my way home, at the airport, there it was. Just sitting in the case calling to me :-). The SD was not the only lucky event that happened to me on that vacation. My son will be 21 this coming March (you do the math). Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 July 2021, 11:49 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Awesome! Congrats to him! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

15 July 2021, 11:50 AM	#4
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Very cool! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

15 July 2021, 12:04 PM	#7
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	Vary cool! Awesome! __________________

15 July 2021, 12:06 PM	#9
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Awesome! Thanks for sharing! __________________

15 July 2021, 11:48 AM	#2
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Great story. A great watch.

15 July 2021, 11:53 AM	#5
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Nice…

15 July 2021, 11:53 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Fantastic story Richard, thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations in advance to your son … he’s a lucky young man

15 July 2021, 12:05 PM	#8
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,865	One of the better stories—thanks for sharing, Richard. All best

15 July 2021, 03:00 PM	#11
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Sweet! Great story too... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 July 2021, 03:37 PM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Incredible, this is the kind of stuff that got me into watches. Best wishes.

15 July 2021, 03:38 PM	#13
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Nice! ~Thanks for sharing. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

15 July 2021, 04:35 PM	#14
DRuss Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 36	That's an incredible watch, wear in good health.

15 July 2021, 07:37 PM	#15
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,355	Imo one of the best rolex ever produced…….just wish id bought one years ago as the price has rocketed __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \| 126710 GRNR

15 July 2021, 08:38 PM	#16
blufinz52 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,194	Great story, great watch!

15 July 2021, 08:44 PM	#17
Chambers Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Maryland Watch: Daytona Posts: 160	Still looking great, Thanks for sharing.

15 July 2021, 09:17 PM	#19
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	So much charm, I wish they still made these.

15 July 2021, 10:01 PM	#21
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Very nice!

15 July 2021, 09:20 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Very nice, congrats to him.

15 July 2021, 09:24 PM	#24
OG1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,034	Lovely story and thanks for sharing. Great to see these things go full circle!

15 July 2021, 09:26 PM	#25
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	I'm sure your son will be thrilled. Early congrats all around!

17 July 2021, 11:17 AM	#26
Oyster_Jubilee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: VA Posts: 148	Excellent!

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bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,447

18 July 2021, 09:00 AM	#28
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Wonderful story and what a great gift for your son, truly meaningful. Cheers!

18 July 2021, 04:29 PM	#29
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Great story congratulations..

18 July 2021, 05:19 PM	#30
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	This is what Rolex is about . A thread worth reading .

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