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Langley · 29 December 2007, 10:45 AM

Well, for the fourth time in two years I have done it. I have to stop hanging around with you guys. All this talk about Rolex possibly making major changes to the No-Date Sub at some point in the near future -- even if only a rumor -- has prompted me to go out in search of one. Thanks to a member of the forum, I found one at a decent discount in NJ yesterday. Its a Z Series, non-COSC. Had it shipped, so I did save on taxes. Should have it tomorrow or Monday.

So, now my collection consists of an Explorer I, a ND Sub, an Omega 300 SMP, a Nomos Ludwig, and a Seiko Lasalle Tank (quartz). Hmmmm ... that's five. Maybe I should make it an even half-dozen, just to keep things in balance. No, no, no ... stop it, dammit !!!

ROGERB · 29 December 2007, 10:48 AM

You are lamenting to the wrong group!!
Congrats and wear it ........once in a while....Enjoy
R

mike · 29 December 2007, 10:49 AM

Congrats on the new arrival!

The OP sub is a classic. Can't wait to see the photos.

Yeah, odd numbers are bad. One more ought to do it. LOL!

DS/B MINI S · 29 December 2007, 10:49 AM

Congrats

BTW, you need at least 8 watches. One for each day...plus a spare

Andad · 29 December 2007, 10:50 AM

Good choice.

Stock of this model will soon be gone.

I like the symmetry of this Rolex and am also looking around for one.

Downing · 29 December 2007, 10:52 AM

No, no, no. Six sounds much better than five, you're right.

Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
You're getting sleepy.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
You're getting very sleepy.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Buy another watch.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Six sounds much better than five.
Now. Before the price increase.

Congrats on the new watch. Great collection!

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 December 2007, 10:52 AM

Excellent choice, Langley, and IMHO a very good investment in the long run, too.

watchlady · 29 December 2007, 10:57 AM

Excellent Choice!

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 December 2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Good choice.

Stock of this model will soon be gone.

I like the symmetry of this Rolex and am also looking around for one.

Same here, Eddie!

kcmo · 29 December 2007, 11:11 AM

Congrats on a classic!

sleedawg · 29 December 2007, 11:26 AM

Congrats on the new watch!

Glad to see Jim helped you out. I love my no-date Sub also. It's my favorite of all my watches and am wearing mine right now. I need to stop hanging out on this board also. It makes me jones for another Rolex which I shouldn't get for at least another year or two.

Tools · 29 December 2007, 11:32 AM

Excellent choice and good decision..

However, I do like to do things iin sixes..

flumazenil · 29 December 2007, 01:11 PM

We'll see you all at the Rolex Rehab Center. I understand everything there is DIGITAL.

mikey · 29 December 2007, 01:15 PM

its one thing to own them and even better to wear them

DATEJUSTSS · 29 December 2007, 01:22 PM

One of my favorites! Enjoy and keep posting to get through the buyers remorse. I had it bad on the LV I bought two weeks ago.

bran · 29 December 2007, 01:25 PM

Congrats on the new watch...is this the last one or just the last one for '07 :-)

stewie · 29 December 2007, 01:31 PM

congrats!!!

JBat · 29 December 2007, 03:46 PM

Congrats! I will own a Sub before all is said and done.

Prince · 29 December 2007, 04:50 PM

Congrats on your new pickup, Langley.

And as Mike says, even numbers are good (he has had to do that "evening out" thing many, MANY times)!!

GoISU · 29 December 2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Langley

...I found one at a decent discount in NJ yesterday. Its a Z Series, non-COSC. Had it shipped, so I...

What does this mean? Thanks!

teo · 29 December 2007, 09:06 PM

Five rolex watches for me within a year. I am worse than you. hehehe.

CEG · 29 December 2007, 09:21 PM

Congrats !

I badly regret selling a ND sub last year that I had managed to get BNIB from AD contact for £1400 (44% off !).

Oh well, you live and learn,

Enjoy your fine new aquisition..

vukotab · 29 December 2007, 10:23 PM

Congrats,and let the next one be GMT IIc!

TDH · 30 December 2007, 12:18 AM

Talk about a habit getting hard to kick

Dan Pierce · 30 December 2007, 12:26 AM

Thank you sir, may I please have another?

dP

Prince · 30 December 2007, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thank you sir, may I please have another?

dP

LOL - hit me again! This time, make it a double Red SD!!!

f16570 · 30 December 2007, 05:21 AM

And you want us to feel sorry for you

Well done & congrats.

f

Langley · 30 December 2007, 05:29 AM

Bran -- Definitely the LAST one for '07!!! He he he.

If I ever do make my watch collection an even six, I think number 6 will be something dressy on a strap.

GoISU -- If I understand your question correctly, you are asking about my "on-COSC" reference, correct ? To answer ... the No-Date Sub is, I believe (Correct me if I'm wrong, guys.), the last Rolex professional model to be officially certified as a chronometer, which happened only recently. (COSC, which stands for Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, designates the watch as being tested and certified to the precision standards warranting its designation as a chronometer).

Rolex has decided that all watches in its professional line will now be COSC certified, and the latest series -- the M series -- of this watch IS now COSC certified. Mine, although brand new, is the previous Z series, which is not COSC certified. Doesn't necessarily mean it is less accurate; it just means that it was not put through the COSC certification process.

Beyond the COSC certification, I believe the only other differences between the Z and the M series ND Subs are that the M series has a couple of extra lines of type on the face stating that it is a chronometer and has the RolexRolexRolex circular branding inscribed around the inside rim of the case.

GoISU · 31 December 2007, 06:07 PM

Makes sense, thanks for the reply. Will this make it more collectable or do you just prefer the face without the lines of text? Just curious.

29 December 2007, 10:45 AM	#1
Langley Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	I swear ... this is the LAST one ! Well, for the fourth time in two years I have done it. I have to stop hanging around with you guys. All this talk about Rolex possibly making major changes to the No-Date Sub at some point in the near future -- even if only a rumor -- has prompted me to go out in search of one. Thanks to a member of the forum, I found one at a decent discount in NJ yesterday. Its a Z Series, non-COSC. Had it shipped, so I did save on taxes. Should have it tomorrow or Monday. So, now my collection consists of an Explorer I, a ND Sub, an Omega 300 SMP, a Nomos Ludwig, and a Seiko Lasalle Tank (quartz). Hmmmm ... that's five. Maybe I should make it an even half-dozen, just to keep things in balance. No, no, no ... stop it, dammit !!!

29 December 2007, 10:49 AM	#4
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Congrats BTW, you need at least 8 watches. One for each day...plus a spare __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

29 December 2007, 10:50 AM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Good choice. Stock of this model will soon be gone. I like the symmetry of this Rolex and am also looking around for one. __________________ E

29 December 2007, 10:52 AM	#6
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	No, no, no. Six sounds much better than five, you're right. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. You're getting sleepy. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. You're getting very sleepy. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Buy another watch. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Six sounds much better than five. Now. Before the price increase. Congrats on the new watch. Great collection! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

29 December 2007, 10:52 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Excellent choice, Langley, and IMHO a very good investment in the long run, too. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 December 2007, 10:48 AM	#2
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	You are lamenting to the wrong group!! Congrats and wear it ........once in a while....Enjoy R

29 December 2007, 10:49 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on the new arrival! The OP sub is a classic. Can't wait to see the photos. Yeah, odd numbers are bad. One more ought to do it. LOL!

29 December 2007, 10:57 AM	#8
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Excellent Choice!

29 December 2007, 11:11 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on a classic!

29 December 2007, 11:26 AM	#11
sleedawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 383	Congrats on the new watch! Glad to see Jim helped you out. I love my no-date Sub also. It's my favorite of all my watches and am wearing mine right now. I need to stop hanging out on this board also. It makes me jones for another Rolex which I shouldn't get for at least another year or two.

29 December 2007, 11:32 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Excellent choice and good decision.. However, I do like to do things iin sixes.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 December 2007, 01:11 PM	#13
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	We'll see you all at the Rolex Rehab Center. I understand everything there is DIGITAL.

29 December 2007, 01:15 PM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	its one thing to own them and even better to wear them

29 December 2007, 01:22 PM	#15
DATEJUSTSS Banned Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jesse Location: Central FLA Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 447	One of my favorites! Enjoy and keep posting to get through the buyers remorse. I had it bad on the LV I bought two weeks ago.

29 December 2007, 01:25 PM	#16
bran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Bran Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 225	Congrats on the new watch...is this the last one or just the last one for '07 :-)

29 December 2007, 01:31 PM	#17
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	congrats!!!

29 December 2007, 03:46 PM	#18
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats! I will own a Sub before all is said and done.

29 December 2007, 04:50 PM	#19
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congrats on your new pickup, Langley. And as Mike says, even numbers are good (he has had to do that "evening out" thing many, MANY times)!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 December 2007, 09:06 PM	#21
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Five rolex watches for me within a year. I am worse than you. hehehe.

29 December 2007, 09:21 PM	#22
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Congrats ! I badly regret selling a ND sub last year that I had managed to get BNIB from AD contact for £1400 (44% off !). Oh well, you live and learn, Enjoy your fine new aquisition.. __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

29 December 2007, 10:23 PM	#23
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Congrats,and let the next one be GMT IIc!

30 December 2007, 12:18 AM	#24
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Talk about a habit getting hard to kick

30 December 2007, 12:26 AM	#25
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Thank you sir, may I please have another? dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 December 2007, 05:21 AM	#27
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	And you want us to feel sorry for you Well done & congrats. f

30 December 2007, 05:29 AM	#28
Langley Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 41	Bran -- Definitely the LAST one for '07!!! He he he. If I ever do make my watch collection an even six, I think number 6 will be something dressy on a strap. GoISU -- If I understand your question correctly, you are asking about my "on-COSC" reference, correct ? To answer ... the No-Date Sub is, I believe (Correct me if I'm wrong, guys.), the last Rolex professional model to be officially certified as a chronometer, which happened only recently. (COSC, which stands for Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, designates the watch as being tested and certified to the precision standards warranting its designation as a chronometer). Rolex has decided that all watches in its professional line will now be COSC certified, and the latest series -- the M series -- of this watch IS now COSC certified. Mine, although brand new, is the previous Z series, which is not COSC certified. Doesn't necessarily mean it is less accurate; it just means that it was not put through the COSC certification process. Beyond the COSC certification, I believe the only other differences between the Z and the M series ND Subs are that the M series has a couple of extra lines of type on the face stating that it is a chronometer and has the RolexRolexRolex circular branding inscribed around the inside rim of the case.

31 December 2007, 06:07 PM	#29
GoISU Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 146	Makes sense, thanks for the reply. Will this make it more collectable or do you just prefer the face without the lines of text? Just curious.

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