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greekbum · 21 August 2010, 05:23 AM

My wife likes my hobby and today while drinking coffee in Sivota, Greece she spotted a guy wearing something on a NATO band at the table next to us and asked me what it was. I tried getting a good look but couldnt tell exactly what model Sub it was so I asked him.The guy was shocked to say the least.At 1st he probably was scared but after seeing I had on a similar watch he opened up and told me in the 50 years he had been wearing his watch no one ever asked him about it.

He was a tourist from the UK enjoying his holiday and told me its the only watch he ever bought and when the bracelet fell apart the watch maker he brought it to suggested a grey NATO strap and he likes it. Nice to see an old timer wearing a 61-62 gilt 4 line 5512 in the wild

BTW he responded with its a Rolex Skin Diver watch. He didnt know what a pointy crown guard 5512 or all that nonsense was lol

Dr. Robert · 21 August 2010, 05:27 AM

Very cool story!

mjm800 · 21 August 2010, 05:30 AM

That's so cool. I think my next watch will be an older Sub.

Rolesor · 21 August 2010, 05:30 AM

Awesome!

My fiance noticed a couple wearing All gold DJ's and DD's on the subway last week. I had already noticed them but was so proud of her :)

haha

Dan Pierce · 21 August 2010, 05:33 AM

Great story.

I talk to people all the time about their watches. I either get the "deer in the headlights" look or it starts a great conversation.

dP

greekbum · 21 August 2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Great story.

I talk to people all the time about their watches. I either get the "deer in the headlights" look or it starts a great conversation.

dP

So True !!!

fc3s2k · 21 August 2010, 05:42 AM

My wife saw the TT Sub-C black dial and said it's a very nice watch maybe this Christmas!!! We shall see

21 August 2010, 05:23 AM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	So my wife spotted a nice watch today My wife likes my hobby and today while drinking coffee in Sivota, Greece she spotted a guy wearing something on a NATO band at the table next to us and asked me what it was. I tried getting a good look but couldnt tell exactly what model Sub it was so I asked him.The guy was shocked to say the least.At 1st he probably was scared but after seeing I had on a similar watch he opened up and told me in the 50 years he had been wearing his watch no one ever asked him about it.He was a tourist from the UK enjoying his holiday and told me its the only watch he ever bought and when the bracelet fell apart the watch maker he brought it to suggested a grey NATO strap and he likes it. Nice to see an old timer wearing a 61-62 gilt 4 line 5512 in the wild BTW he responded with its a Rolex Skin Diver watch. He didnt know what a pointy crown guard 5512 or all that nonsense was lol __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

21 August 2010, 05:30 AM	#3
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	That's so cool. I think my next watch will be an older Sub. __________________

21 August 2010, 05:30 AM	#4
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Awesome! My fiance noticed a couple wearing All gold DJ's and DD's on the subway last week. I had already noticed them but was so proud of her :) haha __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

21 August 2010, 05:33 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Great story. I talk to people all the time about their watches. I either get the "deer in the headlights" look or it starts a great conversation. 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

21 August 2010, 05:27 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Very cool story!

21 August 2010, 05:42 AM	#7
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	My wife saw the TT Sub-C black dial and said it's a very nice watch maybe this Christmas!!! We shall see

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