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Onikage · 11 December 2011, 12:59 PM

Picked this baby up today as a present for my dad because he's stopped smoking. I told him he has to give it to me if he starts up again.

I noticed a small problem when setting it though - The crown seems to be missing a function. It pops to the wind position and winds as it should but when pulled out to the next position it still winds...Shouldn't this be the quickset date?...The final position sets the minute hand. This isn't really a problem as the date can be found (eventually) by advancing the minute hand. Is this a big problem considering the watch is nearly 30 years old? It keeps excellent time and my dad is very happy with it. Thank you all and welcome back TRF and TRF Team!

Oyster Junkie · 11 December 2011, 01:01 PM

Not sure if it is a quick set, but that is a great incentive to stop smoking. However, it would not work on me since I have a Sub LV-C already on my wrist.

Big props to your dad for quitting. Boy have I tried. It is hard when you enjoy smoking so much.

Onikage · 11 December 2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oyster Junkie

Not sure if it is a quick set, but that is a great incentive to stop smoking. However, it would not work on me since I have a Sub LV-C already on my wrist.

Big props to your dad for quitting. Boy have I tried. It is hard when you enjoy smoking so much.

Tell me about it buddy. Yah he's more of a vintage chap. I know he's been after a Sub for a loooong time, old skool one just like this.

Tudor66 · 11 December 2011, 01:22 PM

I have the same watch,sub 16800, you picked a great watch...congrats.

Onikage · 11 December 2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbieone

I have the same watch,sub 16800, you picked a great watch...congrats.

Thanks. I was told in the shop that the serial number indicates it is from 1984 also.

77T · 11 December 2011, 02:32 PM

Cool thing to do for a tough accomplishment!

FeelingTheBlues · 11 December 2011, 02:46 PM

That's a great gift for your father! I hope he enjoys it smoke free!

Paladin · 11 December 2011, 04:21 PM

The 16800 was the first rolex submariner to have a true quickset date function.

Onikage · 11 December 2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

The 16800 was the first rolex submariner to have a true quickset date function.

Phew! I've just found out how it works, thanks to Newbieone! You flick through the dates by winding backwards at the second position! It's amazing I was messing with it for ages and didn't find it

Cheers Newbieone!

Onikage · 11 December 2011, 05:43 PM

Couple of extra pics. Cleaned it up a bit and filled in a few of the marks on the bezel with a permanent ballpoint pen for writing on glass and shiny surfaces. Managed to get the black crap out of the cracked bezel pearl too.

Higham5 · 11 December 2011, 06:35 PM

Great gesture your investing in a great timepiece anf your dads health in one go , well done

Onikage · 11 December 2011, 06:42 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

TSW · 11 December 2011, 06:51 PM

Lovely gift for your father!

dddrees · 11 December 2011, 07:38 PM

Congrats, somtimes the second position can be a bit tricky to get to.

Woody · 11 December 2011, 08:41 PM

Very kind gesture - I really like the 16800 so in my view an excellent choice

dysondiver · 11 December 2011, 08:41 PM

win win , well done

HL65 · 11 December 2011, 09:24 PM

Lucky Dad!! Very nice pick up and am quite sure he will love it!

11 December 2011, 12:59 PM	#1
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	New 16800 Picked this baby up today as a present for my dad because he's stopped smoking. I told him he has to give it to me if he starts up again. I noticed a small problem when setting it though - The crown seems to be missing a function. It pops to the wind position and winds as it should but when pulled out to the next position it still winds...Shouldn't this be the quickset date?...The final position sets the minute hand. This isn't really a problem as the date can be found (eventually) by advancing the minute hand. Is this a big problem considering the watch is nearly 30 years old? It keeps excellent time and my dad is very happy with it. Thank you all and welcome back TRF and TRF Team! Attached Images __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 December 2011, 01:22 PM	#4
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	I have the same watch,sub 16800, you picked a great watch...congrats. __________________ -NAWCC Member

11 December 2011, 02:32 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Cool thing to do for a tough accomplishment! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

11 December 2011, 02:46 PM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That's a great gift for your father! I hope he enjoys it smoke free! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 December 2011, 04:21 PM	#8
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	The 16800 was the first rolex submariner to have a true quickset date function. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

11 December 2011, 01:01 PM	#2
Oyster Junkie Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: Yosemite Nat.Park Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 731	Not sure if it is a quick set, but that is a great incentive to stop smoking. However, it would not work on me since I have a Sub LV-C already on my wrist. Big props to your dad for quitting. Boy have I tried. It is hard when you enjoy smoking so much.

11 December 2011, 05:43 PM	#10
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Couple of extra pics. Cleaned it up a bit and filled in a few of the marks on the bezel with a permanent ballpoint pen for writing on glass and shiny surfaces. Managed to get the black crap out of the cracked bezel pearl too. Attached Images __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 December 2011, 06:35 PM	#11
Higham5 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lancashire Watch: 14060m Posts: 100	Great gesture your investing in a great timepiece anf your dads health in one go , well done

11 December 2011, 06:42 PM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Thanks for the kind words everyone! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 December 2011, 06:51 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Lovely gift for your father! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 December 2011, 07:38 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, somtimes the second position can be a bit tricky to get to. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 December 2011, 08:41 PM	#15
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Very kind gesture - I really like the 16800 so in my view an excellent choice

11 December 2011, 08:41 PM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	win win , well done

11 December 2011, 09:24 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Lucky Dad!! Very nice pick up and am quite sure he will love it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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