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24 March 2016, 11:54 AM
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The thread I never expected to write.
So it took exactly 1 year and 5 months for me to take back the statement, "I have bought what I want to be my last Rolex". I'm sure you don't remember my story and Rolex journey so here is the old thread....
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=379438 Flash forward to present day. Ever since I have known what a Rolex is I have lusted over a Sub. It just beacons me, and as a boat captain and rescue diver it's the natural choice. But honestly they have always been just above my budget and just out of reach. One of my first Rolex memories was talking with my older brother who always wanted one (see other story) he was a state trooper that died in the line of duty a few years ago. I have always said the only Rolex I would ever get next would be a Sub. It's the model the I have always wanted and it would also be to honor him since he wasn't able to fulfill his dream of owning one. Last week I was looking and came across a mint 1997-1998 Sub 14060 that fellow member was willing to sell me head only that was in my price range. I got the ok for the wife and jumped on it. After my wife and I were talking she agreed that I should buy it complete now and we would make it work. Today Fed Ex showed up just before lunch with this...... (Thanks Justin S.!!) |
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24 March 2016, 12:02 PM
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Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
Watch: GMT- Pepsi
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Nice Lug hole case and two liner dial...! Congrats
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24 March 2016, 12:02 PM
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Congratulations. What a special moment for you.
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24 March 2016, 12:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Marcus
Location: Texas Gulf Coast
Watch: 116610
Posts: 248
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Congrats!! Great Sub!!
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24 March 2016, 12:05 PM
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Location: Toronto
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Beautiful story. Big congrats!
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24 March 2016, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: ASK
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Loving the lug holes. Congrats.
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24 March 2016, 12:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Judy
Location: Ontario
Watch: 116234 - 14060M
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Congratulations! It looks fantastic on you.
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24 March 2016, 12:08 PM
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Thanks for sharing your story. Beautiful two liner��
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24 March 2016, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Washington State
Watch: SUBS and GMT's!
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I love these type of threads. Just read the linked thread.
Great story. A huge congratulations to you! 🎉🎊🎉. A classic Sub. Enjoy👍🏻
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24 March 2016, 12:14 PM
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Real Name: Erich
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congrats!
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24 March 2016, 12:16 PM
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Location: SF, south bay
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Congrats
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24 March 2016, 12:18 PM
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Congrats. Those two liners are clean!
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24 March 2016, 12:20 PM
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Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
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A classic. Congrats.
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24 March 2016, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
Watch: Sub C SS (116610)
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A great story and a great watch. I know exactly the feeling about the Sub. Well done Sir and congratulations!
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24 March 2016, 12:24 PM
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Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
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Congratulations! And your other post is a prime example of why TRF is a great community. Thank for sharing your story and journey. Wear your new Sub in good health! 🍻
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24 March 2016, 12:28 PM
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Classic, congrats!
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24 March 2016, 12:44 PM
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Real Name: Lee
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Congratulations; love my 14060 (also T<25). Great classic!!! Currently have it on its cold weather leather NATO. One of the great things is its easy change nature.
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24 March 2016, 12:46 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Very sharp congrats
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24 March 2016, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
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Congrats! Glad you were able to achieve the dream, and the 14060 is a fantastic watch!
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24 March 2016, 12:53 PM
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Real Name: Colin
Location: Toronto
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Congratulations! I really enjoyed reading your Rolex story.
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24 March 2016, 12:54 PM
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Real Name: Patrick
Location: SIN
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Congrats! It looks great on you!
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24 March 2016, 12:55 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Nice story, big congrats
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24 March 2016, 12:58 PM
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Excellent story. Congrats.
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24 March 2016, 12:59 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Richard
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An outstanding choice!! Congrats!!
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24 March 2016, 01:03 PM
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Real Name: Josh
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Fantastic!
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24 March 2016, 01:05 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
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Perry, congratulations, the 14060 is an absolute classic. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, this is a great way to memorialize him, you have to know that he is smiling down on you right now. I would think that every time you look at your watch he is there with you, looking too.
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24 March 2016, 01:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
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Nice!
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24 March 2016, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Toronto Canada
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Looks great on your wrist
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24 March 2016, 01:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Noah
Location: Rain City, WA.
Watch: Yachtmaster 16623
Posts: 162
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That's awesome that you picked it up. Congratulations.
Wear it in good health and fond memories of your brother. |
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24 March 2016, 01:18 PM
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Location: Cooper City, FL
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Congrats
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