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Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 12:07 AM

For the next 15 days, I mean!

I´m leaving for vacations next Sunday, and will be back home in 15 days.

As my trip includes the possibility of some Scuba diving activity, I got my favorite dive watch: my trusty 14060M Sub no date.

All other watches left in the Bank vault now, so no way to change my mind.
Anyway, I feel I got the right one: a super strong, full waterproof watch in all sport diving situations, and a reliable time keeper.

So, this will be my only watch for the next 15 days from now!

Anyone there planning to use same watch for a "long" term?

Best cordial regards, Abel

sea-dweller · 6 February 2010, 12:09 AM

Very nice Sub !!!

snow_rocks · 6 February 2010, 12:23 AM

I rotate my 3 every 15 days, because my 1680 is not quick-set, so it gets picked back up on the date it quit the following month!

R1@160@alltimes · 6 February 2010, 12:28 AM

Safe travels Abel and do share pics of your journey with us.

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

I rotate my 3 every 15 days, because my 1680 is not quick-set, so it gets picked back up on the date it quit the following month!

Great idea! Will copy this with my own 1680 (1977 vintage)

Very cordially, Abel

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 01:40 AM

Dennis and Gus: Thank you for your kind comments and good wishes!
Best cordial regards, Abel

mike · 6 February 2010, 02:02 AM

Hard to pick a better "long term" than the classic.

Dan Pierce · 6 February 2010, 02:15 AM

Abel,
I'll be traveling to Aruba next week but I don't think it will involve scuba diving.

Have a great time and don't forget pics.

dP

Tools · 6 February 2010, 02:18 AM

I'll be in Aruba too.... on the 15th and I will be snorkeling around the area with my trusty Sub on..........

ParisDakarBmw · 6 February 2010, 02:19 AM

Good choice for a recreational vacation!

kcmo · 6 February 2010, 02:20 AM

Great choice, Abel! Enjoy your trip

Dan Pierce · 6 February 2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I'll be in Aruba too.... on the 15th and I will be snorkeling around the area with my trusty Sub on..........

I'll be gone and on anther trip by then. Larry.

Have a great time.

dP

eagle_lex · 6 February 2010, 02:22 AM

my favorite watch in my collection. im wearing my no date right now! it will always be a classic.

G.J · 6 February 2010, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Fantastic picture...

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 06:38 AM

Hi Larry and Dan!! Thanks for your good wishes and comments.
I love Aruba. Been there several times scuba diving and my no diver wife more than happy with their beautiful beaches and shopping.

Anyway, I have a bit scaring watch related story there, that happened in a 1992 or 1993 visit.
I had taken my trusty 1680 Sub date on that occasion, which I used for scuba diving there.
Then somehow, visiting the numerous jewlery stores there, I fell in love with a very simple (and much less costly) Victorinox steel watch with a thin gold bezel and leather straps. I bought it and started using my new watch in the nights, kept the Sub in the safe and only took it to dive during day time.

Last night before our returning flight we prepared our luggage, and took all valuables from the safe. The Rolex Sub I put inside my wife cosmetics purse, jewels, clothes, etc. exeption of money, passports and plane tickets was left inside the Samosnites, with their locks put.

Then we went to dinner, and when returning to the apartment, I received a phone call asking for me from a friend called Jack.
I said it was a mistake, because I don´t know anyone called Jack in my own Country, and much less in Aruba, and hung.

Then my son came and told me that he had his samsonite lock broken. I was rather upset because I thought that my child was playing with the lock, and ruined it, but soon discovered that all our four Samsonites had their locks broken.
First thing I thought of was my Rolex Sub!! A very cool feeling went through my back!!

We checked all our baggage, and to my relief, my Sub was there inside my wife purse.
Nothing was missing in our baggage, not a single little pin, but things showed someone has been looking for something inside our bags.

May be that Jack had something to do with that, and they confused me with another person. My wife and my two children were very scared, and we called the Police and the Hotel Security. (We were staying in a High Rise high end Hotel)

The Hotel took care of the replacement of all luggage locks, and the Police filled a report, but as nothing was missing, the case was closed.
We had a hurry in the following morning to take the baggage to the town to have the locks replaced before our flight departure, and we were rather upset for the experience.

Anyway, we returned several more times to Aruba later (also to Bonaire,my favorite scuba place!) and never had a similar bad experience again.

Conclussion: Never take off your valuable watch, and travel with only one. If you buy something new, keep it with you all the time, or inside the safe!!

Just a little story with a happy ending!!
Have a nice stay at Aruba, don´t be scared with my story, that happened many many years ago, and keep an eye on your watch!! Aruba is a wonderful place!

Best cordial regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Great choice, Abel! Enjoy your trip

Thanks Karis!! Yes I will!!

Very cordially, Abel

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 06:41 AM

To all friends sending your kind comments and good wishes: THANK YOU!!

Best cordial regards, Abel

petesjag · 6 February 2010, 06:42 AM

I wouldnt take that watch off your wrist for one second... enjoy....
pete

HL65 · 6 February 2010, 06:42 AM

Great choice--classic!

TSW · 6 February 2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Great choice--classic!

X2

Enjoy your vacation Abel don't forget to post som pics when you get home!!

MitchSteel · 6 February 2010, 07:58 AM

Safe travels, Abel.Im too taking off on vacation for the next 7 weeks.Costa Rica , then Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.Im bringing my 11 year old G Shock with me.

JBat · 6 February 2010, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

For the next 15 days, I mean!

I´m leaving for vacations next Sunday, and will be back home in 15 days.

As my trip includes the possibility of some Scuba diving activity, I got my favorite dive watch: my trusty 14060M Sub no date.

All other watches left in the Bank vault now, so no way to change my mind.
Anyway, I feel I got the right one: a super strong, full waterproof watch in all sport diving situations, and a reliable time keeper.

So, this will be my only watch for the next 15 days from now!

Anyone there planning to use same watch for a "long" term?

Best cordial regards, Abel

Hi Abel,

That's a heck of a shot of a beautiful and classic watch. Have a great vacation.

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchSteel

Safe travels, Abel.Im too taking off on vacation for the next 7 weeks.Costa Rica , then Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.Im bringing my 11 year old G Shock with me.

Thank you!!
Have a safe trip you too!! G watch is a safe and sturdy option!
Enjoy your trip!
Very cordially

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 08:33 AM

John: Thanks for your cumpliments and good wishes!
Very cordially, Abel

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 08:34 AM

Pete, Ken and Schoder:
Thank you!! I´ll bring some pictures back home! Will post!
best cordial regards, Abel

marshallr47 · 6 February 2010, 11:58 PM

Beautiful!

6 February 2010, 12:07 AM	#1
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	No more changes in watch wearing... For the next 15 days, I mean! I´m leaving for vacations next Sunday, and will be back home in 15 days. As my trip includes the possibility of some Scuba diving activity, I got my favorite dive watch: my trusty 14060M Sub no date. All other watches left in the Bank vault now, so no way to change my mind. Anyway, I feel I got the right one: a super strong, full waterproof watch in all sport diving situations, and a reliable time keeper. So, this will be my only watch for the next 15 days from now! Anyone there planning to use same watch for a "long" term? Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 12:09 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice Sub !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 February 2010, 12:28 AM	#4
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Safe travels Abel and do share pics of your journey with us. __________________

6 February 2010, 01:40 AM	#6
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Dennis and Gus: Thank you for your kind comments and good wishes! Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 02:15 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Abel, I'll be traveling to Aruba next week but I don't think it will involve scuba diving. Have a great time and don't forget pics. 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

6 February 2010, 12:23 AM	#3
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	I rotate my 3 every 15 days, because my 1680 is not quick-set, so it gets picked back up on the date it quit the following month!

6 February 2010, 02:02 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hard to pick a better "long term" than the classic.

6 February 2010, 02:18 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I'll be in Aruba too.... on the 15th and I will be snorkeling around the area with my trusty Sub on.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 February 2010, 02:19 AM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Good choice for a recreational vacation!

6 February 2010, 02:20 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great choice, Abel! Enjoy your trip

6 February 2010, 02:22 AM	#13
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	my favorite watch in my collection. im wearing my no date right now! it will always be a classic.

6 February 2010, 06:38 AM	#15
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi Larry and Dan!! Thanks for your good wishes and comments. I love Aruba. Been there several times scuba diving and my no diver wife more than happy with their beautiful beaches and shopping. Anyway, I have a bit scaring watch related story there, that happened in a 1992 or 1993 visit. I had taken my trusty 1680 Sub date on that occasion, which I used for scuba diving there. Then somehow, visiting the numerous jewlery stores there, I fell in love with a very simple (and much less costly) Victorinox steel watch with a thin gold bezel and leather straps. I bought it and started using my new watch in the nights, kept the Sub in the safe and only took it to dive during day time. Last night before our returning flight we prepared our luggage, and took all valuables from the safe. The Rolex Sub I put inside my wife cosmetics purse, jewels, clothes, etc. exeption of money, passports and plane tickets was left inside the Samosnites, with their locks put. Then we went to dinner, and when returning to the apartment, I received a phone call asking for me from a friend called Jack. I said it was a mistake, because I don´t know anyone called Jack in my own Country, and much less in Aruba, and hung. Then my son came and told me that he had his samsonite lock broken. I was rather upset because I thought that my child was playing with the lock, and ruined it, but soon discovered that all our four Samsonites had their locks broken. First thing I thought of was my Rolex Sub!! A very cool feeling went through my back!! We checked all our baggage, and to my relief, my Sub was there inside my wife purse. Nothing was missing in our baggage, not a single little pin, but things showed someone has been looking for something inside our bags. May be that Jack had something to do with that, and they confused me with another person. My wife and my two children were very scared, and we called the Police and the Hotel Security. (We were staying in a High Rise high end Hotel) The Hotel took care of the replacement of all luggage locks, and the Police filled a report, but as nothing was missing, the case was closed. We had a hurry in the following morning to take the baggage to the town to have the locks replaced before our flight departure, and we were rather upset for the experience. Anyway, we returned several more times to Aruba later (also to Bonaire,my favorite scuba place!) and never had a similar bad experience again. Conclussion: Never take off your valuable watch, and travel with only one. If you buy something new, keep it with you all the time, or inside the safe!! Just a little story with a happy ending!! Have a nice stay at Aruba, don´t be scared with my story, that happened many many years ago, and keep an eye on your watch!! Aruba is a wonderful place! Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 06:41 AM	#17
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	To all friends sending your kind comments and good wishes: THANK YOU!! Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 06:42 AM	#18
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I wouldnt take that watch off your wrist for one second... enjoy.... pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

6 February 2010, 06:42 AM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great choice--classic! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 February 2010, 07:58 AM	#21
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Safe travels, Abel.Im too taking off on vacation for the next 7 weeks.Costa Rica , then Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.Im bringing my 11 year old G Shock with me.

6 February 2010, 08:33 AM	#24
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	John: Thanks for your cumpliments and good wishes! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 08:34 AM	#25
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Pete, Ken and Schoder: Thank you!! I´ll bring some pictures back home! Will post! best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 February 2010, 11:58 PM	#26
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Beautiful! __________________ Ron

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