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Subexplorer · 5 March 2009, 05:15 AM

I was thinking myself about this matter lately, and wished to share my thoughts with my friends at TRF.

I mean, some time ago, I badly wanted to own a current model Daytona, and was very exited when I finally got the chance to get one.
That´s a fantastic, accurate, good looking watch, which I very much enjoy on my wrist. That was my "almost Grial Rolex", and still is.

But there is another Rolex I would really love to own: that is a "no crown guard" type Submariner. Any model from the 6200/6204 through the 5536/5508 versions. A model commonly known as "Bond Sub"

something like this:

Yes, of course I know, that it is said that the true "Bond Sub" was a 6538, but any of the above mentioned models would make me SUPER HAPPY.
I "officially" declare it, rigth here, my Grail watch.

I considered the Daytona P. Newman for the title of my own Grail Rolex, but it happens to be well beyond my economic possibilities, and this was a definitive point in the answering to my question, so I discarded it for this title.

To this day, my own Grial Rolex "no crown guard" Sub has been very elusive to me: prices too high to my expectations and possibilities, or watches suspiciously looking regarding its originality.
May be someday it will arrive!

Now... Dear TRF fellow member: which is your Grial Rolex? Do you already own it? Or just waiting for it, like me?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Kind regards, Abel

SirLoki · 5 March 2009, 05:26 AM

i agree with you on the 6538, if i was going to buy a sub it would be a vintage one, i would be happy with a 5513 also :)

modern day grail would have to be the dssd which i acquired. yes i passed up a ss daytona for the dssd and do not regret it one bit

onkyo · 5 March 2009, 05:28 AM

Abel,

I love no crown guard subs! Incredible look to them.

Here is my grail that I picked up not long ago. 2004 Comex SD in like new condition with box and papers ----->

ippon20 · 5 March 2009, 05:32 AM

Double Red SD for me...

daytona1 · 5 March 2009, 05:39 AM

DD II at this point.

ijen0311 · 5 March 2009, 05:39 AM

Everose Daytona -

Rolexitis · 5 March 2009, 05:49 AM

Subexplorer · 5 March 2009, 05:51 AM

Hi Brian: thanks for your input. I love 5513. My first Rolex in 1966 was a 5513 but lost during an armed robbery I suffered many years ago. Will replace some day. Great watch.
I also own a DSSD. A great watch too. Hope you enjoy it.

Pav: Upppss!! That certainly IS a Grail Rolex!! and with original papers to boot! Congrats! and enjoy your Comex in good health!

Dan : Doubl Red SD: Great choice!
Same Daytona1

Jen: rose gold Daytona: Anything else? Greaty choice, would look Great on a lady wrist!

Thanks for your comments! Kind regards, Abel

touchdowntodd · 5 March 2009, 05:53 AM

im lovin the white gold sub...

for ones I could possibly afford one day, a YM for sure

Brunotheboxer · 5 March 2009, 06:03 AM

Today its the WG Daytona Paul Newman dial. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Subexplorer · 5 March 2009, 06:09 AM

Great choices fellows!!
Enjoy those Grail Rolex you already own, and I wish everybody will reach very soon the not still arrived Grail! (including my own "no guards Sub" of course!)
Regards, Abel

Brunotheboxer · 5 March 2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Great choices fellows!!
Enjoy those Grail Rolex you already own, and I wish everybody will reach very soon the not still arrived Grail! (including my own "no guards Sub" of course!)
Regards, Abel

I have this mental block thing that would probably never let me spend a crazy amount on a watch (over $20K). I have the same thing with cars too, I just wont spend over a certain amount even if I mad much more money. Like I said its a mental block..Now if my wife wanted to buy me a gift with "our" money, well then...............

Overkill · 5 March 2009, 06:15 AM

For now, all I really want (that's a Rolex) is a steel GMT-Master IIc. Also, some day, when I have more time and money, I'd love to have a red Sub in good condition.

My ultimate grail watch, however, is not a Rolex.

frostie · 5 March 2009, 06:22 AM

Solid gold Daytona with the modern newman dial or any 40+mm solid gold rolex

TheVTCGuy · 5 March 2009, 06:24 AM

Platinum Daytona.... if they only made one. Since they don't, I'll go with WG Daytona with one of the new dials.

SWFLA1 · 5 March 2009, 06:31 AM

TT GMT IIC........sigh.......

mfer · 5 March 2009, 06:31 AM

My right now grails are....

Mosco · 5 March 2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

everose daytona -

x2!

gmtobsessed · 5 March 2009, 06:35 AM

Sub 5513 and YG Daytona.

Wolfgang427 · 5 March 2009, 06:36 AM

Here's my grail Rolex.

and since someone else won the Mega-Lottery last night in NJ it remains on top of my grail list.

chenx15 · 5 March 2009, 06:38 AM

any other gmts i dont own and 16613 blue

frch1104 · 5 March 2009, 06:51 AM

According to a Hong Kong store on Ebay this, 1953 Rolex Submariner Ref. 6200 Explorer Dial, should be pretty special at a price of 110,000 $.

For me a old SS model of the Sub/GMT/Daytona would be the Holy Grail.

//Fred

Gasoil4ever · 5 March 2009, 07:09 AM

My GMT was my grail watch. Long thought after and worth many efforts.

Any extra Rolex will be another incredible bonus (16610, 16700)

Steve54 · 5 March 2009, 07:17 AM

Gotta be a yellow gold YM II. Awesome, soon as i have 16K kickin around that i dont know what to do with......

buz-lh · 5 March 2009, 07:21 AM

I want them all. Right now though saving my mad money for a 16760. Had to pass on a beauty last week as the timing was not right.

Jason71 · 5 March 2009, 07:21 AM

New Rolexes, it would have to be this one. Vintage would have to be any year Comex SeaDweller

borrowed pic

langdalematt · 5 March 2009, 07:24 AM

It has to be my White Gold Daytona. I am looking to get one of the new dials added to it very soon and I think i will buy the other one to swap it whn I want. It currently sits on the black face with the red hands and that is also stunning.

rkb · 5 March 2009, 07:29 AM

A mid 50s Model 6542 White dialed GMT Master. A watch made for the ground crew of Pan Am airlines. I have never seen a photo of one, just a drawing in a book.

Lamone · 5 March 2009, 07:39 AM

The Military GMT

JimSnyder · 5 March 2009, 07:49 AM

Simplicity at its best

Someday one will be mine

5 March 2009, 05:15 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Which is your "Grail" Rolex? I was thinking myself about this matter lately, and wished to share my thoughts with my friends at TRF. I mean, some time ago, I badly wanted to own a current model Daytona, and was very exited when I finally got the chance to get one. That´s a fantastic, accurate, good looking watch, which I very much enjoy on my wrist. That was my "almost Grial Rolex", and still is. But there is another Rolex I would really love to own: that is a "no crown guard" type Submariner. Any model from the 6200/6204 through the 5536/5508 versions. A model commonly known as "Bond Sub" something like this: Yes, of course I know, that it is said that the true "Bond Sub" was a 6538, but any of the above mentioned models would make me SUPER HAPPY. I "officially" declare it, rigth here, my Grail watch. I considered the Daytona P. Newman for the title of my own Grail Rolex, but it happens to be well beyond my economic possibilities, and this was a definitive point in the answering to my question, so I discarded it for this title. To this day, my own Grial Rolex "no crown guard" Sub has been very elusive to me: prices too high to my expectations and possibilities, or watches suspiciously looking regarding its originality. May be someday it will arrive! Now... Dear TRF fellow member: which is your Grial Rolex? Do you already own it? Or just waiting for it, like me? Thanks in advance for your comments. Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 March 2009, 05:32 AM	#4
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Double Red SD for me... __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

5 March 2009, 05:49 AM	#7
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I'm wearing it! who could need anything more!? Attached Images __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 March 2009, 05:51 AM	#8
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi Brian: thanks for your input. I love 5513. My first Rolex in 1966 was a 5513 but lost during an armed robbery I suffered many years ago. Will replace some day. Great watch. I also own a DSSD. A great watch too. Hope you enjoy it. Pav: Upppss!! That certainly IS a Grail Rolex!! and with original papers to boot! Congrats! and enjoy your Comex in good health! Dan : Doubl Red SD: Great choice! Same Daytona1 Jen: rose gold Daytona: Anything else? Greaty choice, would look Great on a lady wrist! Thanks for your comments! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 March 2009, 05:53 AM	#9
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	im lovin the white gold sub... for ones I could possibly afford one day, a YM for sure __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

5 March 2009, 05:28 AM	#3
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Abel, I love no crown guard subs! Incredible look to them. Here is my grail that I picked up not long ago. 2004 Comex SD in like new condition with box and papers ----->

5 March 2009, 05:39 AM	#5
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	DD II at this point.

5 March 2009, 05:39 AM	#6
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Everose Daytona -

5 March 2009, 06:03 AM	#10
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Today its the WG Daytona Paul Newman dial. Who knows what tomorrow will bring.

5 March 2009, 06:09 AM	#11
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Great choices fellows!! Enjoy those Grail Rolex you already own, and I wish everybody will reach very soon the not still arrived Grail! (including my own "no guards Sub" of course!) Regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 March 2009, 06:15 AM	#13
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	For now, all I really want (that's a Rolex) is a steel GMT-Master IIc. Also, some day, when I have more time and money, I'd love to have a red Sub in good condition. My ultimate grail watch, however, is not a Rolex. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

5 March 2009, 06:22 AM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Solid gold Daytona with the modern newman dial or any 40+mm solid gold rolex __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

5 March 2009, 06:24 AM	#15
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Platinum Daytona.... if they only made one. Since they don't, I'll go with WG Daytona with one of the new dials.

5 March 2009, 06:31 AM	#16
SWFLA1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 226	TT GMT IIC........sigh.......

5 March 2009, 06:31 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My right now grails are.... __________________ member#3242

5 March 2009, 06:35 AM	#19
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Sub 5513 and YG Daytona.

5 March 2009, 06:36 AM	#20
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Here's my grail Rolex. and since someone else won the Mega-Lottery last night in NJ it remains on top of my grail list. Attached Images

5 March 2009, 06:38 AM	#21
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	any other gmts i dont own and 16613 blue __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

5 March 2009, 06:51 AM	#22
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	According to a Hong Kong store on Ebay this, 1953 Rolex Submariner Ref. 6200 Explorer Dial, should be pretty special at a price of 110,000 $. For me a old SS model of the Sub/GMT/Daytona would be the Holy Grail. //Fred Attached Images

5 March 2009, 07:09 AM	#23
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	My GMT was my grail watch. Long thought after and worth many efforts. Any extra Rolex will be another incredible bonus (16610, 16700) __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

5 March 2009, 07:17 AM	#24
Steve54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 27	Gotta be a yellow gold YM II. Awesome, soon as i have 16K kickin around that i dont know what to do with......

5 March 2009, 07:21 AM	#25
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I want them all. Right now though saving my mad money for a 16760. Had to pass on a beauty last week as the timing was not right. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 March 2009, 07:21 AM	#26
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	New Rolexes, it would have to be this one. Vintage would have to be any year Comex SeaDweller borrowed pic __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

5 March 2009, 07:24 AM	#27
langdalematt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 81	White Gold Daytona It has to be my White Gold Daytona. I am looking to get one of the new dials added to it very soon and I think i will buy the other one to swap it whn I want. It currently sits on the black face with the red hands and that is also stunning.

5 March 2009, 07:29 AM	#28
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Pan Am GMT A mid 50s Model 6542 White dialed GMT Master. A watch made for the ground crew of Pan Am airlines. I have never seen a photo of one, just a drawing in a book. __________________

5 March 2009, 07:39 AM	#29
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	The Military GMT Attached Images

5 March 2009, 07:49 AM	#30
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Simplicity at its best Someday one will be mine Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

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