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DCheeta · 13 August 2013, 01:16 PM

Thirteen years ago this month, August 2000, I traded in a couple of watches and a little cash for a Rolex Submariner 14060. I had been lusting after her for a long time, and I finally got my hands on her. I was so excited that once I got home, I took a few photos of the Sub with my 2 megapixel digital Nikon (which was a high-resolution camera at that time). I was able to dig up the photo...

I've worn the hell out of the 14060 over the past 13 years, and I still love her like it's the first day we met. In all that time, I only had to bring it in for service once, and that was only last year. It's funny to think that my beloved Sub is now about 17 years old (T serial), and that we've aged together for the past 13 years. I was 26 when I bought it, and I'll be 40 next year. Time...well, you know...

Here she is today, relaxing with me on a park bench in Brooklyn Heights, dressed in her nylon summer attire.

Have a great day!
Dave

911SC · 13 August 2013, 01:21 PM

Great story, congrats! Your no date still looks amazing!

Xman74 · 13 August 2013, 01:27 PM

"Hello," from down the street in Park Slope.

Thanks for the story. I'm strongly considering buying my first Rolex so it is nice to hear such pride and loyalty. It's a rare company whose products inspire...

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GB-man · 13 August 2013, 01:31 PM

Thanks for sharing! Your no date is still a classic. Some things never change.

wingku · 13 August 2013, 01:35 PM

Great story! My first one commemorate our wedding three years ago, and that will be a keeper for sure for many more years to come.

ronmiller65 · 13 August 2013, 01:47 PM

Its great that you have the same appreciation for her after all these years. If she could talk, she probably thank you for taking such good care of her (except the 12 years without service), lol. Awesome story, enjoy!

Hairdude1 · 13 August 2013, 02:25 PM

Very cool

skprd13 · 13 August 2013, 03:19 PM

Awesome! You take very good care of your watch sir!

TSW · 13 August 2013, 03:26 PM

Great story, Wear it in the best of health.

Latrodectus · 13 August 2013, 03:34 PM

Still looks fantastic! :) congrats ;)

gmtm2 · 13 August 2013, 06:18 PM

you own a legendary watch! congrats man, enjoy it for many more years...

bayerische · 13 August 2013, 06:21 PM

Awesome! You two seem inseparable!

Watchguy69 · 13 August 2013, 06:53 PM

Great story, great watch, and even the 2MP picture looks gorgeous after all these years.

Wakafc · 13 August 2013, 07:06 PM

Congrats. Great story mate. ;)

impalass · 13 August 2013, 08:19 PM

Good story, congrats, wish I held onto my first Submariner.

travisb · 13 August 2013, 08:24 PM

Great story behind your 14060.

Love hearing about this kind of ownership experience.

mjclark32 · 13 August 2013, 08:24 PM

Great stuff

Bangel · 13 August 2013, 08:25 PM

What a paradox: Time flies, yet your watch remains timeless.

SUBversive · 13 August 2013, 08:50 PM

Great story.

cop414 · 13 August 2013, 08:59 PM

Great Story Dave, it's funny how most of us here remember the "birthday" of our first Rolex... mine is February 22, my last official day on duty. (I actually had it in my possion in the box several weeks prior but wouldn't allow myself to get it out, desticker it and wear it until that day.) Your Sub still looks great and should be good to go for decades more! Congratulations.

On a more WIS note I'm curious when you sent it in for service did you have it polished, where did you send it and were you happy with the results?

Thank you for sharing a wonderful story of your treasured Sub.

Steph-paul · 13 August 2013, 09:06 PM

Congrats, nice pictures.

bridgs · 13 August 2013, 09:12 PM

Great pics and story! I feel the same way as my sub is now 17 years old too. You know you picked the right one when the love never stops.

Howie · 13 August 2013, 09:38 PM

It's stories like this that make this such a great hobby.

Trouble15 · 13 August 2013, 09:41 PM

Very nice, great story!

Billywiz · 13 August 2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Thirteen years ago this month, August 2000, I traded in a couple of watches and a little cash for a Rolex Submariner 14060. I had been lusting after her for a long time, and I finally got my hands on her. I was so excited that once I got home, I took a few photos of the Sub with my 2 megapixel digital Nikon (which was a high-resolution camera at that time). I was able to dig up the photo...

I've worn the hell out of the 14060 over the past 13 years, and I still love her like it's the first day we met. In all that time, I only had to bring it in for service once, and that was only last year. It's funny to think that my beloved Sub is now about 17 years old (T serial), and that we've aged together for the past 13 years. I was 26 when I bought it, and I'll be 40 next year. Time...well, you know...

Here she is today, relaxing with me on a park bench in Brooklyn Heights, dressed in her nylon summer attire.

Have a great day!
Dave

Fantastic...nothing like Kids to remind you how fast the years fly by...heres to many more decades!

SixPak · 13 August 2013, 09:46 PM

Congrats on your 13th anniversary with your Sub. Wow, that's a lot of memories. The first pic with the 2mp Nikon looks great.

superdog · 13 August 2013, 10:07 PM

awesome. so impressive!!!!!

krieves · 13 August 2013, 10:24 PM

Awesome story. Congrats!!

I lusted over owning a Rolex for more then 20 years before being in a position to buy one. I now own two. A watch is such a personal purchase when you think about it. It's something you buy just for you, no one else. No one benefits from it but you. It's more than just a time piece. If you need to know the exact time, you can easily look at your cell phone. A watch is more than that. It's intimate. It's no wonder we have such an emotional connection to them.

colpol · 13 August 2013, 10:42 PM

Enjoy the next 13 !!

The thing about the subs\ SD's- is that no matter how old they are - they still look amazing watches

Doug T · 13 August 2013, 10:45 PM

Congrats and a great story I'm sure some of us can relate to. Continue wearing it in good health for many more years.

13 August 2013, 01:16 PM	#1
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	A 13-Year Love Story Thirteen years ago this month, August 2000, I traded in a couple of watches and a little cash for a Rolex Submariner 14060. I had been lusting after her for a long time, and I finally got my hands on her. I was so excited that once I got home, I took a few photos of the Sub with my 2 megapixel digital Nikon (which was a high-resolution camera at that time). I was able to dig up the photo... I've worn the hell out of the 14060 over the past 13 years, and I still love her like it's the first day we met. In all that time, I only had to bring it in for service once, and that was only last year. It's funny to think that my beloved Sub is now about 17 years old (T serial), and that we've aged together for the past 13 years. I was 26 when I bought it, and I'll be 40 next year. Time...well, you know... Here she is today, relaxing with me on a park bench in Brooklyn Heights, dressed in her nylon summer attire. Have a great day! Dave

13 August 2013, 01:21 PM	#2
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	A 13-Year Love Story Great story, congrats! Your no date still looks amazing! __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

13 August 2013, 03:26 PM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great story, Wear it in the best of health. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 August 2013, 03:34 PM	#10
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Still looks fantastic! :) congrats ;) __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

13 August 2013, 06:18 PM	#11
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	you own a legendary watch! congrats man, enjoy it for many more years... __________________ forever rolex

13 August 2013, 01:27 PM	#3
Xman74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: SeikoProspex MM300 Posts: 7	"Hello," from down the street in Park Slope. Thanks for the story. I'm strongly considering buying my first Rolex so it is nice to hear such pride and loyalty. It's a rare company whose products inspire... Sent from my GT-P7310 using Tapatalk 4

13 August 2013, 01:31 PM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Thanks for sharing! Your no date is still a classic. Some things never change.

13 August 2013, 01:35 PM	#5
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Great story! My first one commemorate our wedding three years ago, and that will be a keeper for sure for many more years to come.

13 August 2013, 01:47 PM	#6
ronmiller65 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41	Its great that you have the same appreciation for her after all these years. If she could talk, she probably thank you for taking such good care of her (except the 12 years without service), lol. Awesome story, enjoy!

13 August 2013, 02:25 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very cool

13 August 2013, 03:19 PM	#8
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Awesome! You take very good care of your watch sir!

13 August 2013, 06:21 PM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Awesome! You two seem inseparable! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 August 2013, 06:53 PM	#13
Watchguy69 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Ferdie Location: San Francisco Posts: 115	Great story, great watch, and even the 2MP picture looks gorgeous after all these years.

13 August 2013, 07:06 PM	#14
Wakafc Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 48	Congrats. Great story mate. ;)

13 August 2013, 08:19 PM	#15
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Good story, congrats, wish I held onto my first Submariner.

13 August 2013, 08:24 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Great story behind your 14060. Love hearing about this kind of ownership experience.

13 August 2013, 08:24 PM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great stuff __________________

13 August 2013, 08:25 PM	#18
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	What a paradox: Time flies, yet your watch remains timeless.

13 August 2013, 08:50 PM	#19
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Great story.

13 August 2013, 08:59 PM	#20
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,249	Great Story Dave, it's funny how most of us here remember the "birthday" of our first Rolex... mine is February 22, my last official day on duty. (I actually had it in my possion in the box several weeks prior but wouldn't allow myself to get it out, desticker it and wear it until that day.) Your Sub still looks great and should be good to go for decades more! Congratulations. On a more WIS note I'm curious when you sent it in for service did you have it polished, where did you send it and were you happy with the results? Thank you for sharing a wonderful story of your treasured Sub. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 August 2013, 09:06 PM	#21
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 457	Congrats, nice pictures.

13 August 2013, 09:12 PM	#22
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	Great pics and story! I feel the same way as my sub is now 17 years old too. You know you picked the right one when the love never stops.

13 August 2013, 09:38 PM	#23
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	It's stories like this that make this such a great hobby.

13 August 2013, 09:41 PM	#24
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Very nice, great story!

13 August 2013, 09:46 PM	#26
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Congrats on your 13th anniversary with your Sub. Wow, that's a lot of memories. The first pic with the 2mp Nikon looks great.

13 August 2013, 10:07 PM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	awesome. so impressive!!!!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

13 August 2013, 10:24 PM	#28
krieves "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: Indiana Watch: Daytona or Exp II Posts: 262	Awesome story. Congrats!! I lusted over owning a Rolex for more then 20 years before being in a position to buy one. I now own two. A watch is such a personal purchase when you think about it. It's something you buy just for you, no one else. No one benefits from it but you. It's more than just a time piece. If you need to know the exact time, you can easily look at your cell phone. A watch is more than that. It's intimate. It's no wonder we have such an emotional connection to them. __________________ Proud owner of an Explorer II and a Stainless/18K gold Daytona.

13 August 2013, 10:42 PM	#29
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Enjoy the next 13 !! The thing about the subs\ SD's- is that no matter how old they are - they still look amazing watches

13 August 2013, 10:45 PM	#30
Doug T "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Anola, Manitoba Watch: GMT Master 11 Posts: 431	Congrats and a great story I'm sure some of us can relate to. Continue wearing it in good health for many more years.

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