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Nicko · 22 August 2009, 08:40 PM

Hello all...I'm retired USN living and working in Spain as a language teacher. I recently bought a U series 16610. While in the navy back in 1985 I purchased a Date Just. I saved and saved and while in Italy I went to the Rolex shop, 600 USD in hand, I wanted a Sub! At that time I believe they were running about 1200 or so in US Dollars, well I couldn't afford it and I settled for the Date Just with the Oyster band instead. To make a long story short, I was never really happy with the watch and subsequently sold it on eBay back in 1997 for more than I originally paid for it. Four years ago I bought a fake 16610, one of the so called good ones, paid about 300 for it and have been wearing it everyday for 5 years, no one was the wiser but me. Now I'm the proud owner of a U series 1997 1/2 16610 and no one has a clue that I changed the watch on my wrist but me, I'll stick the fake Chinese one in the drawer and wear it while doing real dirty work or just keep it for posterity or maybe float test it. I look forward to posting here with you guys.

Nicko · 22 August 2009, 10:27 PM

Opps, I just remembered, it was an Oysterdate and I had to wind it....! Not my cup-o-tea with my memory I was always late!

DARK_KNIGHT · 22 August 2009, 11:05 PM

Bienvenidos !

Pleased to read you have the real thing! Sub's are really classy.

A

fake on the other hand is something to reconsider, its place is in the garbage dump.

Nicko · 23 August 2009, 12:00 AM

You are 100% right, the fake is going in the dumpster ASAP. I can't stand it, now that the original is next to it it's so easy to tell the fake. As a matter of fact I think I will take a sledge to it and post some pics once it's done! Yup, now that will be fun...

AWATCH · 23 August 2009, 12:05 AM

Welcome to the crowd, glad you finally got the real thing

R1@160@alltimes · 23 August 2009, 12:19 AM

Welcome

....now toss the fake one out

Lol-x · 23 August 2009, 01:03 AM

Welcome Steve, you are a lucky guy living in beautiful Spain.

I'm glad you appreciate the qualities of a real Rolex Sub....accept no substitutes.

Nicko · 23 August 2009, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, this is a great set-up. I never knew there was an entire subculture about these awesome watches. BTW, I just made a donation to become a 2009 Pledge Member, I think it's worth it, this is by far one of the best put together forums I have seen.

unclesallie · 23 August 2009, 11:41 AM

Steve: Welcome to TRF!

idk01 · 30 August 2009, 12:28 AM

Hi Steve,

Welcome to TRF

Enjoy!,

Dave.

Latrodectus · 30 August 2009, 11:29 AM

Welcome to TFR...still a great place to be. Enjoy!

22 August 2009, 08:40 PM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	New from Spain Hello all...I'm retired USN living and working in Spain as a language teacher. I recently bought a U series 16610. While in the navy back in 1985 I purchased a Date Just. I saved and saved and while in Italy I went to the Rolex shop, 600 USD in hand, I wanted a Sub! At that time I believe they were running about 1200 or so in US Dollars, well I couldn't afford it and I settled for the Date Just with the Oyster band instead. To make a long story short, I was never really happy with the watch and subsequently sold it on eBay back in 1997 for more than I originally paid for it. Four years ago I bought a fake 16610, one of the so called good ones, paid about 300 for it and have been wearing it everyday for 5 years, no one was the wiser but me. Now I'm the proud owner of a U series 1997 1/2 16610 and no one has a clue that I changed the watch on my wrist but me, I'll stick the fake Chinese one in the drawer and wear it while doing real dirty work or just keep it for posterity or maybe float test it. I look forward to posting here with you guys.

23 August 2009, 12:19 AM	#6
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Welcome ....now toss the fake one out __________________

23 August 2009, 01:03 AM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Welcome Steve, you are a lucky guy living in beautiful Spain. I'm glad you appreciate the qualities of a real Rolex Sub....accept no substitutes. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 August 2009, 12:28 AM	#10
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Steve, Welcome to TRF Enjoy!, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

30 August 2009, 11:29 AM	#11
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Welcome to TFR...still a great place to be. Enjoy! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

22 August 2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Opps, I just remembered, it was an Oysterdate and I had to wind it....! Not my cup-o-tea with my memory I was always late!

22 August 2009, 11:05 PM	#3
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Bienvenidos ! Pleased to read you have the real thing! Sub's are really classy. A fake on the other hand is something to reconsider, its place is in the garbage dump.

23 August 2009, 12:00 AM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	You are 100% right, the fake is going in the dumpster ASAP. I can't stand it, now that the original is next to it it's so easy to tell the fake. As a matter of fact I think I will take a sledge to it and post some pics once it's done! Yup, now that will be fun...

23 August 2009, 12:05 AM	#5
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Welcome to the crowd, glad you finally got the real thing

23 August 2009, 04:45 AM	#8
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, this is a great set-up. I never knew there was an entire subculture about these awesome watches. BTW, I just made a donation to become a 2009 Pledge Member, I think it's worth it, this is by far one of the best put together forums I have seen.

23 August 2009, 11:41 AM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Steve: Welcome to TRF!

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