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RobAdams · 8 November 2008, 04:03 AM

I've been 'lurking' on this website for a few weeks, and finally got my act together to go to the local AD and buy a Submariner Date.

Imagine my horror when the lovely black bezel version I had seen there only last week had been sold!

The options were, a black bezel Submariner without date, a green bezel Submariner with date, a Sea Dweller or a the new GMT. (or go home empty handed)

I decide I needed a date, so the plain submariner was out, the green bezel version just wasnt for me, it had to be black, so that got it down to the Sea Dweller or the GMT. In the end I decided the numbers on the bezel on the GMT were a bit too 'in your face' and I coudnt really see the need for a second hour hand:, so the Sea Dweller won the day. The Sea Dweller and the aniversary Submariner were the same price, the GMT about 10% more.

It's been for it's first swim already, not quite down to 1200m, but at least it got wet!

So, thanks the forum members whose posts helped me understand the subtleties of the Rolex range and the various features. I wont post any pictures as I dont have a camera, and it looks just like any other Sea Dweller on a wrist!

JJ Irani · 8 November 2008, 04:06 AM

Welcome to TRF, Rob......with a great first post.

The SD is a beauty, the Mr. Muscles in the Rolex line up. You did make a good choice. Enjoy the watch and wear it in good health....always.

Meanwhile, I do hope you have yourself a ball on this wonderful forum of ours.

Cheers - JJ

bodybump · 8 November 2008, 04:12 AM

We love to see first purchase watch it always tells us that we are growing... Welcome to TRF!!!

Brunotheboxer · 8 November 2008, 04:14 AM

Imo, you made a great choice. Congrats on your SD.

Chris B · 8 November 2008, 04:17 AM

Many congratulations

wanasub · 8 November 2008, 06:04 AM

Congrats on a great watch!!

kcmo · 8 November 2008, 06:18 AM

Congrats Rob! Enjoy that beauty!

SLS · 8 November 2008, 06:21 AM

Congrats on the SD!
~Scott

Quicksilver · 8 November 2008, 06:24 AM

Congratulations on the Sea Dweller. Post pics when you can

B Square · 8 November 2008, 06:28 AM

Congratulations and welcome

sea-dweller · 8 November 2008, 06:34 AM

Congrats ! Please post photos when you have a moment !

f16570 · 8 November 2008, 07:29 AM

Nice one and wear in good health, at least we will not have to read your "is it safe to swim post"

Randy Marsh · 8 November 2008, 07:32 AM

Congratulations. I hope Mr. Muscle will work for you. Having it flipped after only 3 months I did not do much justice to him. A great piece anyway.

lakeros · 8 November 2008, 07:39 AM

Your going to love the SD, great watch. Welcome to TRF!

GradyPhilpott · 8 November 2008, 07:47 AM

Congratulations!

RobAdams · 8 November 2008, 01:52 PM

Hi Guys, thanks for the replies, great to know I'm amongst friends!

The SD has not left my wrist since I bought it, and it just looks and feels so right, I should have bought one years ago!

One question, I read somewhere on the net how to extend the strap so it fits over a wetsuit, but I cant find the site again and cant figure out how to do it, and it's not in the owner's manual, but I'm sure one of you guys will know how it's done!

Thanks in advance for any replies, Rob

DanP · 8 November 2008, 04:18 PM

Welcome!

gone-rolex-mad · 8 November 2008, 04:28 PM

fantastic choice!

SS Oyster · 8 November 2008, 04:45 PM

Congrats! Great watch - enjoy it.

8 November 2008, 04:03 AM	#1
RobAdams Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 44	First Rolex I've been 'lurking' on this website for a few weeks, and finally got my act together to go to the local AD and buy a Submariner Date. Imagine my horror when the lovely black bezel version I had seen there only last week had been sold! The options were, a black bezel Submariner without date, a green bezel Submariner with date, a Sea Dweller or a the new GMT. (or go home empty handed) I decide I needed a date, so the plain submariner was out, the green bezel version just wasnt for me, it had to be black, so that got it down to the Sea Dweller or the GMT. In the end I decided the numbers on the bezel on the GMT were a bit too 'in your face' and I coudnt really see the need for a second hour hand:, so the Sea Dweller won the day. The Sea Dweller and the aniversary Submariner were the same price, the GMT about 10% more. It's been for it's first swim already, not quite down to 1200m, but at least it got wet! So, thanks the forum members whose posts helped me understand the subtleties of the Rolex range and the various features. I wont post any pictures as I dont have a camera, and it looks just like any other Sea Dweller on a wrist!

8 November 2008, 04:06 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Rob......with a great first post. The SD is a beauty, the Mr. Muscles in the Rolex line up. You did make a good choice. Enjoy the watch and wear it in good health....always. Meanwhile, I do hope you have yourself a ball on this wonderful forum of ours. 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!!

8 November 2008, 04:12 AM	#3
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	We love to see first purchase watch it always tells us that we are growing... Welcome to TRF!!! __________________

8 November 2008, 06:21 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats on the SD! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 November 2008, 06:24 AM	#9
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Congratulations on the Sea Dweller. Post pics when you can __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

8 November 2008, 04:14 AM	#4
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Imo, you made a great choice. Congrats on your SD.

8 November 2008, 04:17 AM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations

8 November 2008, 06:04 AM	#6
wanasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jonathan Location: wisconsin Posts: 386	Congrats on a great watch!!

8 November 2008, 06:18 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Rob! Enjoy that beauty!

8 November 2008, 06:28 AM	#10
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Congratulations and welcome __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

8 November 2008, 06:34 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! Please post photos when you have a moment ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 November 2008, 07:29 AM	#12
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nice one and wear in good health, at least we will not have to read your "is it safe to swim post" __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

8 November 2008, 07:32 AM	#13
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	Congratulations. I hope Mr. Muscle will work for you. Having it flipped after only 3 months I did not do much justice to him. A great piece anyway.

8 November 2008, 07:39 AM	#14
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	Your going to love the SD, great watch. Welcome to TRF! __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

8 November 2008, 07:47 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Congratulations! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 November 2008, 01:52 PM	#16
RobAdams Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 44	Strap extension Hi Guys, thanks for the replies, great to know I'm amongst friends! The SD has not left my wrist since I bought it, and it just looks and feels so right, I should have bought one years ago! One question, I read somewhere on the net how to extend the strap so it fits over a wetsuit, but I cant find the site again and cant figure out how to do it, and it's not in the owner's manual, but I'm sure one of you guys will know how it's done! Thanks in advance for any replies, Rob

8 November 2008, 04:18 PM	#17
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Welcome!

8 November 2008, 04:28 PM	#18
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	fantastic choice! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

8 November 2008, 04:45 PM	#19
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Congrats! Great watch - enjoy it.

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