ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

JJ Irani · 17 May 2008, 03:22 PM

Hi guys,

Beautiful Saturday here in Auckland. This morning I dropped off the Subby that Bubba sent me at my AD-cum-RSC for a cosmetic make-over.

While it was mechanically spot-on, there were a few scuff marks and scratches that were annoying me. So I've dropped it off and should get it back next Saturday.

Shall post pics when it's back!!

Cheers - JJ

jasonbellevue · 17 May 2008, 03:49 PM

I'm sorry you have to wait, my friend, but the RSC refinishing is worth the wait. Subby will look brand spanking new again!

roadcarver · 17 May 2008, 03:51 PM

The long process of waiting begins. Platty is happy right now as she gets wrist time. This is one watch that for sure you'll never flip!

JJ Irani · 17 May 2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

The long process of waiting begins. Platty is happy right now as she gets wrist time. This is one watch that for sure you'll never flip!

That's right, Vernon. This is one baby (and Platty too) that will always remain with me. For me the process is NOT long. I'll get the watch back next Saturday!!

BiG JeEzY · 17 May 2008, 04:00 PM

From the sound of it, it looks like your flipping career may be over JJ?

I think thats a great thing, I'd prefer to buy Rolex watches to own them rather them trade/sell them for another. That is why I really give a lot of thought before I make the move and purchase, and in the long run, I think it was worth it.

JJ Irani · 17 May 2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

From the sound of it, it looks like your flipping career may be over JJ?

I think thats a great thing, I'd prefer to buy Rolex watches to own them rather them trade/sell them for another. That is why I really give a lot of thought before I make the move and purchase, and in the long run, I think it was worth it.

You could be right, Jerome. Platty is too much of a beauty and the only Rolex with a noble metal dial and bezel....whereas Subby is such a splendid gift!!

Honestly, I'm happy just being a 2-Rolex man once more!!

BiG JeEzY · 17 May 2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You could be right, Jerome. Platty is too much of a beauty and the only Rolex with a noble metal dial and bezel....whereas Subby is such a splendid gift!!

Honestly, I'm happy just being a 2-Rolex man once more!!

Very well said JJ! I can already feel from thousands of miles away (and the other side of the internet spectrum) just how happy and grateful you are with Platty and Subby.

As Captain James Hook would say, "GOOD FORM!!!"

Andad · 17 May 2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Very well said JJ! I can already feel from thousands of miles away (and the other side of the internet spectrum) just how happy and grateful you are with Platty and Subby.

As Captain James Hook would say, "GOOD FORM!!!"

Good work JJ.
I'm sure your Sub will look brand new when it returns from the AD.

ps. And I thought gold, silver and copper were the only noble metals. I'm a

JJ Irani · 17 May 2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Good work JJ.
I'm sure your Sub will look brand new when it returns from the AD.

ps. And I thought gold, silver and copper were the only noble metals. I'm a

Pretty sure copper is NOT classified as a noble metal, Eddie.

That would be just Platinum, gold, silver and......can't think of any more!!

OYSTERMANN · 17 May 2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Beautiful Saturday here in Auckland. This morning I dropped off the Subby that Bubba sent me at my AD-cum-RSC for a cosmetic make-over.

While it was mechanically spot-on, there were a few scuff marks and scratches that were annoying me. So I've dropped it off and should get it back next Saturday.

Shall post pics when it's back!!

Cheers - JJ

Oh no, JJ - a 'one watch guy' again for a week

!

How ever will you cope

?

Still, I'm sure Subby will come back sparkling and, in the meantime, Platty's back in the limelight - no doubt looking as good as ever

Dalton · 17 May 2008, 07:25 PM

Hey JJ! I can't wait to see what those guys do to your Subby. i bet you're gonna be one happy SUBBY and PLATTY owner once you're all back together again. good move on the RSC decision, I hear they use that "SPECIAL SOAP"

Lol-x · 17 May 2008, 07:39 PM

JJ after you said that the "Platty and Sub will be with me always." You overlooked the rest of your sentence..."in spirit."

Anyway they are your watches to do as you please.

Baptistman · 17 May 2008, 07:41 PM

look forward to the pictures

Jimbits76 · 17 May 2008, 07:41 PM

I'm feeling a bit scratched, worn and battered...perhaps I need a week at RSC!!!!!

Seriously...I know it's rude to ask but roughly how much does a refinish set you back?

J

Trurolexer · 17 May 2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Honestly, I'm happy just being a 2-Rolex man once more!!

WELCOME BACK, JJ!!! You're the 2-Rolex man again right now!!!
Don't flip that Subby!!!

seantk · 17 May 2008, 08:52 PM

Just apply the cape cod

Post some pics when you get the Subby back

Sean

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2008, 12:32 AM

Can't wait for the pics!

I did notice the scratch on the overside of the right lug at six o' clock but refrained from commenting on it back then.

But now you mention it yourself, I believe I would have sent it to RSC for a polishing, too.

unclesallie · 18 May 2008, 01:51 AM

you cannot change the spots on a leopard!

JJ Irani · 18 May 2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I'm feeling a bit scratched, worn and battered...perhaps I need a week at RSC!!!!!

Seriously...I know it's rude to ask but roughly how much does a refinish set you back?

J

I don't know, Jim. My AD said he would keep it as low as possible for me as I was one of his good customers.

I'll come to know on Monday and pick up Subby next Saturday. Shall post pics then.

Mechanically, the watch is perfect......just a few scuff marks on the lugs and bracelet to be polished off.

JJ

JJ Irani · 18 May 2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

you cannot change the spots on a leopard!

No flippin', Dan - both guaranteed keepers!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2008, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No flippin', Dan - both guaranteed keepers!!

Your YM and Sub Date being your Rolex number 22 and 23, you have said that 21 times!

WHY should we believe you?

JJ Irani · 18 May 2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Your YM and Sub Date being your Rolex number 22 and 23, you have said that 21 times!

WHY should we believe you?

You certainly got those numbers right, Bo!!

Keeping tabs on me, uh, ya bastid?

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 May 2008, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You certainly got those numbers right, Bo!!

Keeping tabs on me, uh, ya bastid?

Nah, just seems we have the SAME number of flipped Rolex watches, JJ:

1. Submariner Date (16610) R 97 XXXX, bought on 22.04.1989

2. Submariner (O.P.) 5513, (serial # n/a), swopped at Portobello Road Market in London for a Sub Date 16610

3. Datejust (16234), serial # n/a, bought on 22.11.1989 at "Watches of Switzerland" in London.

4. Submariner Date (16610) L 55 XXXX, bought on 25.05.1990 from my AD in Denmark.

5. Submariner Date (16610), X 90 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1993 from my AD in Denmark.

6. Datejust (16234), X 33 XXXX, bought on 08.02.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

7. Date, Lady (69240), X 56 XXXX, bought on 10.05.1994 for my mother from my AD in Denmark.

8. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 13.06.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

9. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 02.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

10. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), S 50 XXXX, bought on 07.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

11. Submariner Date (16610), X 78 XXXX, bought on 28.11.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

12. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), W 39 XXXX, bought on 10.10.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

13. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), T 31 XXXX, bought on21.11.1996 from my AD in Denmark.

14. Datejust (16220), U 53 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1998 from another AD in Denmark than my usual AD.

15. Submariner Date (16610), A 22 XXXX, bought on 03.05.1999, again from another AD than my usual AD.

16. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), A 30 XXXX, bought on07.09.1999 from my AD in Denmark.

17. Submariner Date (16610), A 74 XXXX, bought on 13.06.2000 from another AD than my usual AD.

18. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), serial # n/a, bought on 18.09.2003 from my AD in Denmark.

19. Submariner Date (16610), Z 87 XXXX, bought on 27.07.2007 from yet another new AD.

20. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M02XXXX, bought on 06.09.2007 (swopped the Sub Date for the SD at my AD).

21. Cosmograph Daytona (116520), M04XXXX, bought on 28-09-2007 from my good old AD.

22. GMT II (116710LN), M27XXXX, bought on 07-12-2007 from my good old AD.

23. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M35XXXX, bought on 13-03-2008 from another AD.

Shucks!

Just realized I must make my mother flip her Lady Date!

JJ Irani · 18 May 2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Nah, just seems we have the SAME number of flipped Rolex watches, JJ:

1. Submariner Date (16610) R 97 XXXX, bought on 22.04.1989

2. Submariner (O.P.) 5513, (serial # n/a), swopped at Portobello Road Market in London for a Sub Date 16610

3. Datejust (16234), serial # n/a, bought on 22.11.1989 at "Watches of Switzerland" in London.

4. Submariner Date (16610) L 55 XXXX, bought on 25.05.1990 from my AD in Denmark.

5. Submariner Date (16610), X 90 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1993 from my AD in Denmark.

6. Datejust (16234), X 33 XXXX, bought on 08.02.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

7. Date, Lady (69240), X 56 XXXX, bought on 10.05.1994 for my mother from my AD in Denmark.

8. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 13.06.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

9. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 02.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

10. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), S 50 XXXX, bought on 07.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

11. Submariner Date (16610), X 78 XXXX, bought on 28.11.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

12. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), W 39 XXXX, bought on 10.10.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

13. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), T 31 XXXX, bought on21.11.1996 from my AD in Denmark.

14. Datejust (16220), U 53 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1998 from another AD in Denmark than my usual AD.

15. Submariner Date (16610), A 22 XXXX, bought on 03.05.1999, again from another AD than my usual AD.

16. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), A 30 XXXX, bought on07.09.1999 from my AD in Denmark.

17. Submariner Date (16610), A 74 XXXX, bought on 13.06.2000 from another AD than my usual AD.

18. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), serial # n/a, bought on 18.09.2003 from my AD in Denmark.

19. Submariner Date (16610), Z 87 XXXX, bought on 27.07.2007 from yet another new AD.

20. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M02XXXX, bought on 06.09.2007 (swopped the Sub Date for the SD at my AD).

21. Cosmograph Daytona (116520), M04XXXX, bought on 28-09-2007 from my good old AD.

22. GMT II (116710LN), M27XXXX, bought on 07-12-2007 from my good old AD.

23. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M35XXXX, bought on 13-03-2008 from another AD.

What a nice coincidence....but I would have 26 if I counted Zemina's 3 Rollies she's had since 1980!!

kcmo · 18 May 2008, 10:34 AM

I bet Subby will look incredible JJ! Looking forward to the 'finished' photos!

JJ Irani · 18 May 2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I bet Subby will look incredible JJ! Looking forward to the 'finished' photos!

Thanks, Karis......I'll start taking pics as soon as I get it back next Saturday!!

JJ

topcat30093 · 18 May 2008, 10:52 PM

JJ, you will not be sorry when it comes back.
But at least you have still got your platty to wear until it does.
Then the decision on which one to wear, then begins

17 May 2008, 03:22 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Subby's gone over to the AD/RSC for a complete make-over!! Hi guys, Beautiful Saturday here in Auckland. This morning I dropped off the Subby that Bubba sent me at my AD-cum-RSC for a cosmetic make-over. While it was mechanically spot-on, there were a few scuff marks and scratches that were annoying me. So I've dropped it off and should get it back next Saturday. Shall post pics when it's back!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 May 2008, 03:49 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	I'm sorry you have to wait, my friend, but the RSC refinishing is worth the wait. Subby will look brand spanking new again! __________________

17 May 2008, 03:51 PM	#3
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	The long process of waiting begins. Platty is happy right now as she gets wrist time. This is one watch that for sure you'll never flip! __________________ I'm just a cook...

17 May 2008, 04:00 PM	#5
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	From the sound of it, it looks like your flipping career may be over JJ? I think thats a great thing, I'd prefer to buy Rolex watches to own them rather them trade/sell them for another. That is why I really give a lot of thought before I make the move and purchase, and in the long run, I think it was worth it. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

17 May 2008, 07:39 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	JJ after you said that the "Platty and Sub will be with me always." You overlooked the rest of your sentence..."in spirit." Anyway they are your watches to do as you please. __________________ *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

17 May 2008, 07:25 PM	#11
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Hey JJ! I can't wait to see what those guys do to your Subby. i bet you're gonna be one happy SUBBY and PLATTY owner once you're all back together again. good move on the RSC decision, I hear they use that "SPECIAL SOAP"

17 May 2008, 07:41 PM	#13
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	look forward to the pictures __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

17 May 2008, 07:41 PM	#14
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm feeling a bit scratched, worn and battered...perhaps I need a week at RSC!!!!! Seriously...I know it's rude to ask but roughly how much does a refinish set you back? J

17 May 2008, 08:52 PM	#16
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Just apply the cape cod Post some pics when you get the Subby back Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

18 May 2008, 12:32 AM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Can't wait for the pics! I did notice the scratch on the overside of the right lug at six o' clock but refrained from commenting on it back then. But now you mention it yourself, I believe I would have sent it to RSC for a polishing, too. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 May 2008, 01:51 AM	#18
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	JJ: What rhymes with slipper?? you cannot change the spots on a leopard! Attached Images

18 May 2008, 10:34 AM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I bet Subby will look incredible JJ! Looking forward to the 'finished' photos!

18 May 2008, 10:52 PM	#27
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	JJ, you will not be sorry when it comes back. But at least you have still got your platty to wear until it does. Then the decision on which one to wear, then begins __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)