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Tudor66 · 7 May 2012, 11:40 PM

On Saturday I decided to sell my 16800 via consignment at the store where I had purchased it. I put the watch/box, etc, in the trunk and prepared to drop it off. I never made it to the store on Saturday.

Today I wake to find out that the store was robbed on Sunday. I don't know what was taken, but I have a feeling I may have been out of luck had I dropped my Sub off there...

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...jewelry-store/

Guys, I think the gods have spoken, they don't want me to sell my Submariner...!

Megalobyte · 7 May 2012, 11:47 PM

Kind of hard to imagine a clearer sign than that!

Sam Philip · 8 May 2012, 12:03 AM

Yeah I think they want you to keep it.

MoBe · 8 May 2012, 12:05 AM

Wow what luck.

azguy · 8 May 2012, 12:10 AM

I hope watches and diamonds were to be in a safe overnight

Tudor66 · 8 May 2012, 12:19 AM

I am wearing the Sub16800 today...as it's been sitting on my desk for a while...

mjclark32 · 8 May 2012, 12:21 AM

Wow, close call. Better keep it!

Keeperoftime · 8 May 2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Kind of hard to imagine a clearer sign than that!

+1

You and your 16800 were meant to stay together... you know, like the Song "Let's stay together."

dddrees · 8 May 2012, 12:24 AM

I wonder if it wouldn't have been something they would have to assume responsibilty for.

However I am glad to hear it came to no harm, and it's not something you had to worry about.

Besides I think you are better off keeping it.

HERITAGE82 · 8 May 2012, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megalobyte

kind of hard to imagine a clearer sign than that!

x 2.....you are being told

77T · 8 May 2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbieone

Guys, I think the gods have spoken, they don't want me to sell my Submariner...!

That...or you must sell on TRF!

le_baroudeur · 8 May 2012, 03:48 AM

x3, always trust signs.

mannyv11 · 8 May 2012, 03:53 AM

keep it for life =)

Daimler · 8 May 2012, 04:05 AM

Just keep it and enjoy!!!!

Spunga · 8 May 2012, 04:09 AM

Fate or destiny?

Brother, do you seeeeeeeee the light?

tkc324 · 8 May 2012, 04:55 AM

Thats a clear sign! Keep the beauty~

floater156 · 8 May 2012, 05:09 AM

scary, I wonder if insurance would have replaced the watch for you?

HORNBLOWER · 8 May 2012, 05:27 AM

I wish that happened to me when I traded my 16800, Im still sick that I got rid of it.

JohnAndrew · 8 May 2012, 08:15 AM

I'll never trade or sell my 16800. Sounds like you have good luck!

Tudor66 · 8 May 2012, 12:46 PM

Just to compare, I stopped off at an AD who had an older 1680 recently brought back from service. I realized that the 1680 fits a little smaller/lower on my wrist, and the bezel is thinner, and the dome crystal is awesome. They denied my straight 16800 trade offer, so I didn't take their 1680 sub, but now I know I really like that model...

They wanted $7,500, which is really high- I think that's what you pay for a RedSub. Here are the pics...

Incorrigible · 8 May 2012, 02:59 PM

???? Still considering?????

Glidelock · 8 May 2012, 03:11 PM

Although you may have purchased from Unicorn, not sure they would be my choice for consignment, as most whom go into Unicorn a looking to simply get a battery replaced, which proves to be difficult on a Rolex. That said, they typically don't have a true Rolex client base. I would call Tony from Just Rolex in Del Mar, he would be able to work something out on all sides that makes more sense in my opinion. Also, just out of curiousity, which authorized dealer had the 1680?

Tudor66 · 8 May 2012, 03:14 PM

Oh yeah, I am hooked on vintage watches, so I'll probably end up trading my 16800 for a GMT or sub 1680- I'm sure there is someone in Socal looking for a 16800.

Tudor66 · 8 May 2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glidelock

Although you may have purchased from Unicorn, not sure they would be my choice for consignment, as most whom go into Unicorn a looking to simply get a battery replaced, which proves to be difficult on a Rolex. That said, they typically don't have a true Rolex client base. I would call Tony from Just Rolex in Del Mar, he would be able to work something out on all sides that makes more sense in my opinion. Also, just out of curiousity, which authorized dealer had the 1680?

I'll check with Tony, I didn't think he dealt with vintage as much as newer.

The 1680 as located at Tourneau (sic) in fashion valley

Glidelock · 8 May 2012, 03:37 PM

Actually, that does make sense. However, they do always seem to be well over priced on the what they have in the resale case! But, I typically stop in, as they often have some interesting pieces!

Tudor66 · 9 May 2012, 04:55 PM

I want to thank everyone for their input, but in the end, I decided to put my 16800 Sub up for sale on TRF. This just proves that I am truly a vintage watch guy. Wish me luck on my first Rolex sale...

Glidelock · 11 May 2012, 04:28 PM

Good luck. I actually did stop by Tourneau and that 1680 is pretty cool looking for sure. If you do that, I hope you can get them down a bit on that price!

7 May 2012, 11:40 PM	#1
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Almost lost my Sub16800 (1984) On Saturday I decided to sell my 16800 via consignment at the store where I had purchased it. I put the watch/box, etc, in the trunk and prepared to drop it off. I never made it to the store on Saturday. Today I wake to find out that the store was robbed on Sunday. I don't know what was taken, but I have a feeling I may have been out of luck had I dropped my Sub off there... http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...jewelry-store/ Guys, I think the gods have spoken, they don't want me to sell my Submariner...! __________________ -NAWCC Member

8 May 2012, 12:19 AM	#6
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	wearing today... I am wearing the Sub16800 today...as it's been sitting on my desk for a while... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

8 May 2012, 12:21 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, close call. Better keep it! __________________

8 May 2012, 12:24 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I wonder if it wouldn't have been something they would have to assume responsibilty for. However I am glad to hear it came to no harm, and it's not something you had to worry about. Besides I think you are better off keeping it. __________________ 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

8 May 2012, 03:48 AM	#12
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	x3, always trust signs. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

7 May 2012, 11:47 PM	#2
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Kind of hard to imagine a clearer sign than that!

8 May 2012, 12:03 AM	#3
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Yeah I think they want you to keep it.

8 May 2012, 12:05 AM	#4
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Wow what luck.

8 May 2012, 12:10 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I hope watches and diamonds were to be in a safe overnight

8 May 2012, 03:53 AM	#13
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,515	keep it for life =)

8 May 2012, 04:05 AM	#14
Daimler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daim Location: Amsterdam, Europe Watch: Rolex & Tag Heuer Posts: 34	Just keep it and enjoy!!!!

8 May 2012, 04:09 AM	#15
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Fate or destiny? Brother, do you seeeeeeeee the light?

8 May 2012, 04:55 AM	#16
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thats a clear sign! Keep the beauty~

8 May 2012, 05:09 AM	#17
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	scary, I wonder if insurance would have replaced the watch for you? __________________ Lead by example through production.

8 May 2012, 05:27 AM	#18
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	I wish that happened to me when I traded my 16800, Im still sick that I got rid of it.

8 May 2012, 08:15 AM	#19
JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,427	I'll never trade or sell my 16800. Sounds like you have good luck!

8 May 2012, 12:46 PM	#20
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	WhiteSub Just to compare, I stopped off at an AD who had an older 1680 recently brought back from service. I realized that the 1680 fits a little smaller/lower on my wrist, and the bezel is thinner, and the dome crystal is awesome. They denied my straight 16800 trade offer, so I didn't take their 1680 sub, but now I know I really like that model... They wanted $7,500, which is really high- I think that's what you pay for a RedSub. Here are the pics... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

8 May 2012, 02:59 PM	#21
Incorrigible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: J. Knapmeyer Location: Huntington Beach Watch: 116520 & PAM 321 Posts: 226	???? Still considering?????

8 May 2012, 03:11 PM	#22
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Although you may have purchased from Unicorn, not sure they would be my choice for consignment, as most whom go into Unicorn a looking to simply get a battery replaced, which proves to be difficult on a Rolex. That said, they typically don't have a true Rolex client base. I would call Tony from Just Rolex in Del Mar, he would be able to work something out on all sides that makes more sense in my opinion. Also, just out of curiousity, which authorized dealer had the 1680?

8 May 2012, 03:14 PM	#23
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Oh yeah, I am hooked on vintage watches, so I'll probably end up trading my 16800 for a GMT or sub 1680- I'm sure there is someone in Socal looking for a 16800. __________________ -NAWCC Member

8 May 2012, 03:37 PM	#25
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Actually, that does make sense. However, they do always seem to be well over priced on the what they have in the resale case! But, I typically stop in, as they often have some interesting pieces!

9 May 2012, 04:55 PM	#26
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Sub is up for sale... the 16800 that is... I want to thank everyone for their input, but in the end, I decided to put my 16800 Sub up for sale on TRF. This just proves that I am truly a vintage watch guy. Wish me luck on my first Rolex sale... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

11 May 2012, 04:28 PM	#27
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Good luck. I actually did stop by Tourneau and that 1680 is pretty cool looking for sure. If you do that, I hope you can get them down a bit on that price!

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