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john7 · 7 November 2011, 05:51 PM

Buy this watch from a licensed Rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when I'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. (When my father died last year, I took his Rolex Daytona in to see what they could do for it. (he captained a number of Transpac races and this watch has been through the wars. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to Rolex in Switzerland for factory refurbishing) You would not buy your Bentley from eBay or Craigslist, don't buy a Rolex from a website.

I first saw this watch in Shreeves in San Francisco when I was 13 years old. My father pointed it out to me and said that it was the same one that James Bond wears. (he had recently loaned me "From Russia, With Love". The watch cost [...]at the time. The next time I saw this watch was at UC Berkeley. The legendary research diving instructor Lloyd Austin had one. (we all had Timex's) I came downstairs on my birthday last year and my wife handed me a small green box. She said "I'm tired of shopping for presents twice a year. Here are your presents for the next 8 years." Every so often, one gets a chance to have something that is absolutely the best at what it does. (a Swiss Army knife, a Remington 870, a Mac, etc.) It's not so much a matter of what it costs as it is of what it is. Yeah, it has a tendency to run 15 sec. fast but it's more than a possession, it represents dreams, aspiration, caring... My son really wants it. Let him wait 40 years, then he'll appreciate it.

GradyPhilpott · 7 November 2011, 05:59 PM

The Subs are certainly impressive and arguably the flagship line of the Oyster Perpetuals.

travisb · 7 November 2011, 07:57 PM

dysondiver · 7 November 2011, 08:01 PM

nice story

MonBK · 7 November 2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john7

Buy this watch from a licensed Rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when I'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. (When my father died last year, I took his Rolex Daytona in to see what they could do for it. (he captained a number of Transpac races and this watch has been through the wars. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to Rolex in Switzerland for factory refurbishing) You would not buy your Bentley from eBay or Craigslist, don't buy a Rolex from a website. .

I beg the difference.

dddrees · 7 November 2011, 08:35 PM

Nice story, Congrats.

TempoKing · 7 November 2011, 09:15 PM

Great story John
You had a great father and I know he will live in your memory.

You also said.
Buy this watch from a licensed Rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when I'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. I took his Rolex Daytona in to see what they could do for it. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to Rolex in Switzerland for factory refurbishing. You would not buy your Bentley from eBay or Craigslist, don't buy a Rolex from a website.

My questions are
1. Why "clean" (?) the watch whenever in the neighborhood ?
2. What short of complimentary service does your watch receives EVERY YEAR ?

About the Daytona
You said that the AD has a FACTORY trained watchmaker in the premises
Why then (after a thorough inspection) is he sending the watch to the factory
all the way to Switzerland..? (wait till you see the jumbo payment for this service)
Could it be that his highly (factory) trained watchmaker
can not service chronographs ? - Because if he does not.. Do not let him anywhere
near your 15 seconds fast running Sub (the one he gives annual complimentary services).

gmtm2 · 7 November 2011, 11:12 PM

azguy · 8 November 2011, 12:39 AM

Interesting story, for sure

STP · 8 November 2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempoking

great story john
you had a great father and i know he will live in your memory.

you also said.
buy this watch from a licensed rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when i'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. I took his rolex daytona in to see what they could do for it. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to rolex in switzerland for factory refurbishing. You would not buy your bentley from ebay or craigslist, don't buy a rolex from a website.

my questions are
1. Why "clean" (?) the watch whenever in the neighborhood ?
2. What short of complimentary service does your watch receives every year ?

About the daytona
you said that the ad has a factory trained watchmaker in the premises
why then (after a thorough inspection) is he sending the watch to the factory
all the way to switzerland..? (wait till you see the jumbo payment for this service)
could it be that his highly (factory) trained watchmaker
can not service chronographs ? - because if he does not.. Do not let him anywhere
near your 15 seconds fast running sub (the one he gives annual complimentary services).

x2

john7 · 11 November 2011, 11:57 AM

Thanks for replying to my thread.

john7 · 23 November 2011, 01:27 AM

Please give us your comments.

afc333 · 23 November 2011, 08:59 AM

Nice story.

john7 · 3 December 2011, 01:09 AM

Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment;not only about survival

7 November 2011, 05:51 PM	#1
john7 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 25	Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Submariner Chronometer Stainless Steel Watch Buy this watch from a licensed Rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when I'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. (When my father died last year, I took his Rolex Daytona in to see what they could do for it. (he captained a number of Transpac races and this watch has been through the wars. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to Rolex in Switzerland for factory refurbishing) You would not buy your Bentley from eBay or Craigslist, don't buy a Rolex from a website. I first saw this watch in Shreeves in San Francisco when I was 13 years old. My father pointed it out to me and said that it was the same one that James Bond wears. (he had recently loaned me "From Russia, With Love". The watch cost [...]at the time. The next time I saw this watch was at UC Berkeley. The legendary research diving instructor Lloyd Austin had one. (we all had Timex's) I came downstairs on my birthday last year and my wife handed me a small green box. She said "I'm tired of shopping for presents twice a year. Here are your presents for the next 8 years." Every so often, one gets a chance to have something that is absolutely the best at what it does. (a Swiss Army knife, a Remington 870, a Mac, etc.) It's not so much a matter of what it costs as it is of what it is. Yeah, it has a tendency to run 15 sec. fast but it's more than a possession, it represents dreams, aspiration, caring... My son really wants it. Let him wait 40 years, then he'll appreciate it.

7 November 2011, 05:59 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The Subs are certainly impressive and arguably the flagship line of the Oyster Perpetuals. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 November 2011, 07:57 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great watch for sure.

7 November 2011, 08:35 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice story, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 November 2011, 11:12 PM	#8
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	__________________ forever rolex

7 November 2011, 08:01 PM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	nice story

7 November 2011, 09:15 PM	#7
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Great story John You had a great father and I know he will live in your memory. You also said. Buy this watch from a licensed Rolex dealer in a real store. I drop in to the dealer when I'm in the neighborhood and he cleans it for free. It receives complimentary service each year. If something were to go wrong, their factory-trained watchmaker will work on it. I took his Rolex Daytona in to see what they could do for it. They gave it a really thorough survey and packed it off to Rolex in Switzerland for factory refurbishing. You would not buy your Bentley from eBay or Craigslist, don't buy a Rolex from a website. My questions are 1. Why "clean" (?) the watch whenever in the neighborhood ? 2. What short of complimentary service does your watch receives EVERY YEAR ? About the Daytona You said that the AD has a FACTORY trained watchmaker in the premises Why then (after a thorough inspection) is he sending the watch to the factory all the way to Switzerland..? (wait till you see the jumbo payment for this service) Could it be that his highly (factory) trained watchmaker can not service chronographs ? - Because if he does not.. Do not let him anywhere near your 15 seconds fast running Sub (the one he gives annual complimentary services).

8 November 2011, 12:39 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Interesting story, for sure

11 November 2011, 11:57 AM	#11
john7 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 25	Thanks for replying to my thread.

23 November 2011, 01:27 AM	#12
john7 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 25	Please give us your comments.

23 November 2011, 08:59 AM	#13
afc333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: H Location: Kent, UK Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 235	Nice story. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before you criticise someone walk a mile in their shoes then when you do criticise them you'll be a mile away... and wearing their shoes!

3 December 2011, 01:09 AM	#14
john7 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 25	Life is a chain of moments of enjoyment;not only about survival

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