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14 May 2011, 09:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Sorry modernistas...my 14060M is here...
OK hopefully I'll soon have a DSSD/SubC on the way so not all hope is lost...but I cannot tell you how happy and proud I am of this watch
 ..I live with my grandmother, who is like a mother to me...she loves me to death (same here) and she always gives me pocket money from her pension (she won't be talked otherwise..I've tried)..  I've put the savings from the last 2 years or so and added a chunk from my savings and to her agreement I bought myself a watch that I'll take with me to the grave...  This watch had better be special...and it had to meet these criteria: - Simple reliable movement - Can take it with me diving apnea/scuba - Comfortable for everyday wear for many years - Will be easily serviced in the future - Be able to accompany wherever I may go - No fancy finsihing, polish, angles etc on the case - Relatively light - classic looks that will not age with time  I've thought long and hard about this...and finally decided that the 14060M was the winner..many might not agree, but it is a decision I feel well done... I also opted for the COSC as it is the lastest version available and for it's 'KING OF COOL' Steve McQueen connection...  No..I didn't care whether I've put a couple of microscrtaches in taking the above shot  ...this watch will be scratched to hell as it ages with me..  I just now need to remove a permanent link from the 6 o'clock side..a watch destined to be worn a lifetime better be comfortable ..I apologize for choosing the worst time of day to take these pics but I am just now having a small break and couldn't wait to post some pics for you guys and am also doing an accuracy test..so far +4 secs./day..good enough for me.. In the past I would have had problems making my lifetime watch a Rolex but thanks to the kind people and general down to earth feeling of this forum I have to admit that I am now educated and that feel that some people like me buy Rolex cos they just happen to like the watch...and not for the status.. Thanks for looking !
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14 May 2011, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Very nice. Congrats!
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14 May 2011, 09:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: bp, hu, eu
Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln
Posts: 2,376
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good choice, congrats!
and btw, i love malta, a truly amazing country.
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14 May 2011, 09:31 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,009
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Very nice!! Enjoy it!
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14 May 2011, 09:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Thanks for your kind replies...now can I hear a BUH HUMBUG
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14 May 2011, 09:33 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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You made a superb choice with the Sub.!!
 The ND is the only classic still left with direct linear links to its predecessors....  Enjoy and congratulations! 
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14 May 2011, 09:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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..have you figured I absolutely love the sea ..
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14 May 2011, 09:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: England
Posts: 8,150
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Don't let Obi Bob Kenobi see this!
In all seriousness though, congratulations on your purchase
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14 May 2011, 09:50 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,533
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congrats!
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14 May 2011, 09:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Thien
Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon
Watch: All Rolex
Posts: 2,754
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Good choice. Congrats
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14 May 2011, 09:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Malaysia
Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA
Posts: 279
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Congratulations! A beauty indeed! Wear it in good health!! I hope to get one of this one day..... .
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14 May 2011, 10:03 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Bob
Location: U.S.A.
Watch: 1655
Posts: 64,297
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I see all, I know all.................congratulations on a classic!
Bah humbug!Wear it in good health.
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14 May 2011, 10:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Maui
Watch: Patek
Posts: 2,032
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looks very nice, great you did it w/ cash!
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14 May 2011, 10:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Alan
Location: london
Watch: Explorer II
Posts: 790
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Great choice Buddy
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14 May 2011, 10:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,253
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Awesome, Congrats.
Bah Humbug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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14 May 2011, 10:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: America
Posts: 2,721
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Great Watch and Great Story. Thanks for sharing. Gotta Love that Grandmother of yours.
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14 May 2011, 10:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Earth
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 516
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Great choice. Congrats!
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14 May 2011, 10:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Thanks for all your replies comrades
...Now should I just clamp one side of the last permanent link in the vice and pull at the other with a vice grip to get one link out from the 6 o clock side  ?any better ideas? |
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14 May 2011, 10:59 PM
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Location: America
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14 May 2011, 11:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Anthony
Location: North Jersey
Watch: Daytona 116528
Posts: 3,426
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its like a living fossil, & that's damn cool...
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14 May 2011, 11:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Etienne
Location: Malta
Watch: Orient star 300m
Posts: 724
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Hehe..yeah kind of makes you feel a bit weak at the knees don't it ...But I gotta do what needs to be done...the clasp is just not centred properly  ..
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15 May 2011, 12:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: Virginia
Watch: 116610LN C
Posts: 478
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Congrats excellent choice, I just purchased a 2000 model, definitely one of my new favs
You will never regret that purchase!
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15 May 2011, 12:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Carolina
Watch: Panerai 914
Posts: 6,540
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Great watch. You done did getcha a goodin......
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15 May 2011, 12:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: US
Watch: Sub
Posts: 3,175
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Beautiful!
As for the link removal...you still have some micro-adjustment holes on the clasp to tighten it a bit more. My vote is to slap it on an olive drab NATO and just forget about the SS bracelet! :)
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15 May 2011, 01:00 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
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Nothing wrong with that.
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15 May 2011, 01:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: rudolph
Location: chicago burbs
Posts: 2,026
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Congrats on a great choice,in a Rolex classic timepiece.
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15 May 2011, 01:10 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Tissot
Posts: 1,454
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Very nice. The only Rolex in the current line-up which I'd buy.
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15 May 2011, 01:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,147
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Congratz!
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15 May 2011, 01:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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15 May 2011, 02:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
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Very nice.
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