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tifosi · 29 May 2009, 02:12 AM

If you happened to read my earlier thread you will know that I was unhappy with owning my pre-owned Sub no date. Well, I made up my mind and decided to buy a new Sub...but not without some drama, of course...

I went to my AD on Monday and picked up a beautiful "M" series no date. Got her home and this is where things get interesting... I go to remove the link that I always have to and guess what?? no removable links in the bracelet!

Flashback now to me picking the watch up... I said to my self "no need to put it on...I'm wearing the same watch and I've had plenty of Subs on my wrist..." I looked the watch over plenty but just didn't put it on. My fault, I know.

So I call first thing Tuesday morning and tell my salesperson what happened. She tells me as soon as we hang up she is calling her main office and getting another watch shipped overnight. Ok, no prob...I can wait. During this overnight period I begin to think to myself that I wished I had mentioned to her that I'd like to see if she can get me a new "Z" serial as I prefer the cleaner dial. I had accepted the SCOC writing as I already picked the watch up, but know I felt like I had a second chance. Since this thought came at midnight or so, I accepted that it would be too late as the watch was already on its way. I get my phone call the next morning that my watch is in. I head there after work and wouldn't you know that when she opens up the new watch... a "Z" serial! Has to be fate, right? Now I'm even more excited than I was just getting a new Sub...now I get to keep my clean dial.
BTW she told me that a co-worker took the links out of the original Sub I bought to sell to another customer so they could wear their watch out of the store. They were planning on replacing the links at some point I assume. Whatever the case I am super happy with my new Submariner. I would have been 100% satisfied with an "M" serial, but now I am 150% satisfied!! I haven't done an official photoshoot yet but pics will be coming soon! Thanks to all who weighed in while I tried to figure out my dilema. You guys and gals are the best!

Rowlf · 29 May 2009, 02:32 AM

Congrats! You gotta post pic's!

Cheers,

Ben

kcmo · 29 May 2009, 02:36 AM

Glad you're happy, Russ! Enjoy YOUR watch!

sea-dweller · 29 May 2009, 02:37 AM

Congrats ! The 14060 was also my first.

Tools · 29 May 2009, 02:39 AM

Good for you.........excellent choice..

I too prefer the cleaner look of the traditional Sub 2-line dials..........

Rolexsd4000 · 29 May 2009, 02:53 AM

Cannot take it any longer... the pics

NYC6 · 29 May 2009, 03:05 AM

My newer "Z" Sub ND has the COSC script. I guess they ran different batches with prestamped cases.

RolexCat · 29 May 2009, 03:29 AM

Congrads, pictures!!!! Where are the pictures? Ron

JimSnyder · 29 May 2009, 03:32 AM

Enjoy it. I'm am glad you got the one you really wanted Russ

Pics please

zak98 · 29 May 2009, 04:13 AM

wonderful choice. a classic for sure.

ocwatching · 29 May 2009, 04:33 AM

hey...congrats...its always best to "get it how you like it!"

now the obligatory photos please?

I too like the cleaner dial...

mike · 29 May 2009, 04:45 AM

Nice score!!

Now where are the pics??

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 06:40 AM

Man, you guys are impatient!!!

As much I wanted to stay home from work today and take pics all day...my responsible side got the best of me!! Tonight for sure!

dkpw · 29 May 2009, 07:10 AM

Congratulations on pushing the BUTTON on the non-COSC Sub ND. It's a MASSA-have watch and you showed great BRAWN power selecting it! You are TRULLI to be envied.

Stevieb · 29 May 2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkpw

Congratulations on pushing the BUTTON on the non-COSC Sub ND. It's a MASSA-have watch and you showed great BRAWN power selecting it! You are TRULLI to be envied.

Perhaps the next watch should be a HAMILTON

SDDS · 29 May 2009, 07:23 AM

congratulations..i like this type of sub personally... need some pics plz

mck22 · 29 May 2009, 07:59 AM

Congrats

dkpw · 29 May 2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevieb

Perhaps the next watch should be a HAMILTON

Maybe next year....

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 11:37 AM

As promised...

kcmo · 29 May 2009, 11:38 AM

Great pics!

vince211 · 29 May 2009, 11:38 AM

handsome watch!

bluemartinifan · 29 May 2009, 12:46 PM

I hope you love yours as much I love mine!

Submariner 1 · 29 May 2009, 12:56 PM

Not only do you have great taste in watches, you are pretty good with a camera! Enjoy. Don

Paul7039 · 29 May 2009, 01:03 PM

Great pics! Congrats -- that was my first Rolex and I will never part with it!!

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul7039

that was my first Rolex and I will never part with it!!

That is my plan as well...

cshecks · 29 May 2009, 01:07 PM

I am in the market to buy a sub as well, what exactly is the difference between the Z and M serial number...I asked my AD for a Z so she is currently looking.

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshecks

I am in the market to buy a sub as well, what exactly is the difference between the Z and M serial number...I asked my AD for a Z so she is currently looking.

The M serial (and some Z) has the "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" on the dial and it also has the Rolex branding on the rehaute (flange)

Kirby · 29 May 2009, 01:14 PM

Nice watch!

Did the non-COSC subs normally come with the red "Chronometer" tag?

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

The M serial (and some Z) has the "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" on the dial and it also has the Rolex branding on the rehaute (flange)

Different dials only applies for the NoDate Subs. Just to clarify.

tifosi · 29 May 2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirby

Nice watch!

Did the non-COSC subs normally come with the red "Chronometer" tag?

Both at my AD had red tags. Dunno...

29 May 2009, 02:12 AM	#1
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I've made up my mind...new Submariner 14060M for me! If you happened to read my earlier thread you will know that I was unhappy with owning my pre-owned Sub no date. Well, I made up my mind and decided to buy a new Sub...but not without some drama, of course... I went to my AD on Monday and picked up a beautiful "M" series no date. Got her home and this is where things get interesting... I go to remove the link that I always have to and guess what?? no removable links in the bracelet! Flashback now to me picking the watch up... I said to my self "no need to put it on...I'm wearing the same watch and I've had plenty of Subs on my wrist..." I looked the watch over plenty but just didn't put it on. My fault, I know. So I call first thing Tuesday morning and tell my salesperson what happened. She tells me as soon as we hang up she is calling her main office and getting another watch shipped overnight. Ok, no prob...I can wait. During this overnight period I begin to think to myself that I wished I had mentioned to her that I'd like to see if she can get me a new "Z" serial as I prefer the cleaner dial. I had accepted the SCOC writing as I already picked the watch up, but know I felt like I had a second chance. Since this thought came at midnight or so, I accepted that it would be too late as the watch was already on its way. I get my phone call the next morning that my watch is in. I head there after work and wouldn't you know that when she opens up the new watch... a "Z" serial! Has to be fate, right? Now I'm even more excited than I was just getting a new Sub...now I get to keep my clean dial. BTW she told me that a co-worker took the links out of the original Sub I bought to sell to another customer so they could wear their watch out of the store. They were planning on replacing the links at some point I assume. Whatever the case I am super happy with my new Submariner. I would have been 100% satisfied with an "M" serial, but now I am 150% satisfied!! I haven't done an official photoshoot yet but pics will be coming soon! Thanks to all who weighed in while I tried to figure out my dilema. You guys and gals are the best! __________________ Russ

29 May 2009, 02:37 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! The 14060 was also my first. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

29 May 2009, 02:39 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Good for you.........excellent choice.. I too prefer the cleaner look of the traditional Sub 2-line dials.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 May 2009, 03:32 AM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Enjoy it. I'm am glad you got the one you really wanted Russ Pics please __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

29 May 2009, 04:13 AM	#10
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	wonderful choice. a classic for sure. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

29 May 2009, 02:32 AM	#2
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	Congrats! You gotta post pic's! Cheers, Ben

29 May 2009, 02:36 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Glad you're happy, Russ! Enjoy YOUR watch!

29 May 2009, 02:53 AM	#6
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	Cannot take it any longer... the pics

29 May 2009, 03:05 AM	#7
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	My newer "Z" Sub ND has the COSC script. I guess they ran different batches with prestamped cases.

29 May 2009, 03:29 AM	#8
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	Congrads, pictures!!!! Where are the pictures? Ron

29 May 2009, 04:33 AM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	hey...congrats...its always best to "get it how you like it!" now the obligatory photos please? I too like the cleaner dial... __________________ too much into watches...

29 May 2009, 04:45 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nice score!! Now where are the pics??

29 May 2009, 06:40 AM	#13
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Man, you guys are impatient!!! As much I wanted to stay home from work today and take pics all day...my responsible side got the best of me!! Tonight for sure! __________________ Russ

29 May 2009, 07:10 AM	#14
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Congratulations on pushing the BUTTON on the non-COSC Sub ND. It's a MASSA-have watch and you showed great BRAWN power selecting it! You are TRULLI to be envied. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

29 May 2009, 07:23 AM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	congratulations..i like this type of sub personally... need some pics plz __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

29 May 2009, 07:59 AM	#17
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Congrats __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

29 May 2009, 11:37 AM	#19
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	As promised... __________________ Russ

29 May 2009, 11:38 AM	#20
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great pics!

29 May 2009, 11:38 AM	#21
vince211 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Sub-c Posts: 190	handsome watch!

29 May 2009, 12:46 PM	#22
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Congrats! - I hope you love yours as much I love mine!

29 May 2009, 12:56 PM	#23
Submariner 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Don Location: ohio Watch: 16610 Sub Posts: 213	Not only do you have great taste in watches, you are pretty good with a camera! Enjoy. Don

29 May 2009, 01:03 PM	#24
Paul7039 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Watch: 5711 Posts: 52	Great pics! Congrats -- that was my first Rolex and I will never part with it!!

29 May 2009, 01:07 PM	#26
cshecks Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 92	I am in the market to buy a sub as well, what exactly is the difference between the Z and M serial number...I asked my AD for a Z so she is currently looking.

29 May 2009, 01:14 PM	#28
Kirby Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Adam Location: Chicago Posts: 104	Nice watch! Did the non-COSC subs normally come with the red "Chronometer" tag?

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