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Doug5551 · 18 April 2021, 01:17 AM

Amazing story. Thanks for posting the link!

Sixanthonies · 18 April 2021, 01:25 AM

Thank you so much for sharing! Great story!

Doug5551 · 18 April 2021, 01:25 AM

Kind of a major typo in the story. He described Paul Newman's stunt double watch being repaired after damage from a fire.

It was actually Steve McQueen's stuntman's Rolex Submariner that was damaged in a fire and then restored.

PureCoconut · 18 April 2021, 01:31 AM

What a day! Fantastic read and uber mojo with your 5513 and its journey from your father to you. These stories are why I am still a member here....

007timer · 18 April 2021, 01:44 AM

Good read. Thanks for finding and sharing OP

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whited3 · 18 April 2021, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I have never really looked into Reddit. Is the Rolex section more, um, how do I say this politely?....more varied in content than here?

I noticed there's a lot more leeway for the average joe to pop in with the dreaded franken genuinely looking to discuss. There's good content, mostly appreciation based. 10 out of 10 prefer it over insta-brag

grimps · 18 April 2021, 06:31 PM

Like being given the keys to the magic Kingdom , what a lucky guy

wigdog63 · 18 April 2021, 07:08 PM

Really interesting read-what a great day for the guy!

Rori · 18 April 2021, 08:15 PM

You’re a lucky man and I enjoyed the tour through your post. Thanks for sharing.

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fskywalker · 18 April 2021, 11:42 PM

Awesome!

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epicurus · 18 April 2021, 11:49 PM

Very cool. 👍🏻

brandrea · 19 April 2021, 01:42 AM

Thank you for sharing OP. This is a welcome post indeed

Clearly I’m mistaken but I thought he PA location had closed, (I’m not sure why I thought that).

jb335 · 19 April 2021, 03:24 AM

Very cool. Hope he doesn’t get in trouble for taking that pic and talking about behind the curtain.

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Robf52 · 19 April 2021, 03:27 AM

Great read! Would love to experience that one day.

Deepseadoug · 19 April 2021, 03:59 AM

Anybody else thirsting for more pics of that Olongapo bracelet wow! I think when everyone here has developed an obsession for how much stuff is worth on the grey market I’ve developed an obsession with rare bracelets n dials. There was a stunner on here a few months ago when a kid inherited his dads Rolex and Rolex offered to buy the watch during service because the octopussy bracelet was so rare. I got a thing for dads Rolex threads I think.

nigelUK · 19 April 2021, 07:24 AM

That is literally a dream .. what a story.

The best thing that happened to me was when I met a contractor boss on site to do a survey and discuss a job. He turned up in a battered old van and we started talking about the job, when I noticed on his wrist (literally hanging off due to bracelet stretch), was a 1950s submariner 5508 small crown ... i was wearing the modern equivalent at the time 114060. Needless to say we spent hours talking about watches and couldn't remember f**k all about the job when I got back to the office.

Jster · 19 April 2021, 07:44 AM

Thanks for sharing. That's a great story. I love how they replaced the pip on his bezel on the spot.

Computantis · 20 April 2021, 03:00 AM

Read that on Reddit! Didn’t know thee was a pic, too! Absolutely amazing. It felt like I was there.

iTreelex · 20 April 2021, 03:16 AM

Cool story but where tf are they hiding the SS models lol.

Also from the reddit OP "We poke fun at the people who never wear their watches and keep them in a safe."

Awesome, as half if not more of us here bubble wrap them and cry when hairlines appear.

chris242 · 20 April 2021, 09:00 PM

very cool that you got such a rare tour.
the story of your dads sub is pretty amazing.
we need more content like this on trf!

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r_afficionado · 20 April 2021, 10:43 PM

Great read. Thanks for sharing.

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MichaelFlash · 20 April 2021, 10:49 PM

Great story, nice that he got his dad's watch working again.

SteveD15 · 20 April 2021, 11:41 PM

very cool. thanks for sharing.

TJO · 21 April 2021, 01:50 AM

On the story, he mentions his PJ father being killed in a crash on '78.

Sadly, three PJ's were killed in a helo crash in New York state in '78

JerBear · 21 April 2021, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJO

On the story, he mentions his PJ father being killed in a crash on '78.

Sadly, three PJ's were killed in a helo crash in New York state in '78

And that he was wearing the 5513 in the crash. Crazy.

OP, thanks for sharing

bigred7078 · 21 April 2021, 02:39 AM

Loved reading this! That’s awesome that they were able to fix his father’s old sub on the spot! I bet he’s over the moon

Jshwarms · 21 April 2021, 02:41 AM

Solid read, thanks

novae500 · 21 April 2021, 02:53 AM

Great post about the Rolex service center

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jaySL350 · 21 April 2021, 02:55 AM

Thanks for sharing OP,,,,,

vinny84 · 21 April 2021, 02:56 AM

Awesome story!

18 April 2021, 08:15 PM	#39
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	You’re a lucky man and I enjoyed the tour through your post. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

18 April 2021, 11:42 PM	#40
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

19 April 2021, 03:27 AM	#44
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,071	Great read! Would love to experience that one day. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

19 April 2021, 07:24 AM	#46
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	That is literally a dream .. what a story. The best thing that happened to me was when I met a contractor boss on site to do a survey and discuss a job. He turned up in a battered old van and we started talking about the job, when I noticed on his wrist (literally hanging off due to bracelet stretch), was a 1950s submariner 5508 small crown ... i was wearing the modern equivalent at the time 114060. Needless to say we spent hours talking about watches and couldn't remember f**k all about the job when I got back to the office. __________________ insta : NigelUK

21 April 2021, 02:53 AM	#58
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	Great post about the Rolex service center Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

18 April 2021, 01:17 AM	#31
Doug5551 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles, Cali Posts: 386	Amazing story. Thanks for posting the link!

18 April 2021, 01:25 AM	#32
Sixanthonies "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dallas texas Watch: Batman and SkyD Posts: 51	Thank you so much for sharing! Great story!

18 April 2021, 01:31 AM	#34
PureCoconut 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Coco Location: ��& Watch: 5711 Posts: 618	What a day! Fantastic read and uber mojo with your 5513 and its journey from your father to you. These stories are why I am still a member here....

18 April 2021, 01:44 AM	#35
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	Good read. Thanks for finding and sharing OP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 April 2021, 06:31 PM	#37
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	Like being given the keys to the magic Kingdom , what a lucky guy

18 April 2021, 07:08 PM	#38
wigdog63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Richard Location: Hove,GB Watch: me prevaricate. Posts: 241	Really interesting read-what a great day for the guy!

18 April 2021, 11:49 PM	#41
epicurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 572	Very cool. 👍🏻

19 April 2021, 01:42 AM	#42
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Thank you for sharing OP. This is a welcome post indeed Clearly I’m mistaken but I thought he PA location had closed, (I’m not sure why I thought that).

19 April 2021, 03:24 AM	#43
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Very cool. Hope he doesn’t get in trouble for taking that pic and talking about behind the curtain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2021, 03:59 AM	#45
Deepseadoug Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 169	Anybody else thirsting for more pics of that Olongapo bracelet wow! I think when everyone here has developed an obsession for how much stuff is worth on the grey market I’ve developed an obsession with rare bracelets n dials. There was a stunner on here a few months ago when a kid inherited his dads Rolex and Rolex offered to buy the watch during service because the octopussy bracelet was so rare. I got a thing for dads Rolex threads I think.

19 April 2021, 07:44 AM	#47
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Thanks for sharing. That's a great story. I love how they replaced the pip on his bezel on the spot.

20 April 2021, 03:00 AM	#48
Computantis "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Antartica Posts: 275	Read that on Reddit! Didn’t know thee was a pic, too! Absolutely amazing. It felt like I was there.

20 April 2021, 03:16 AM	#49
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	Cool story but where tf are they hiding the SS models lol. Also from the reddit OP "We poke fun at the people who never wear their watches and keep them in a safe." Awesome, as half if not more of us here bubble wrap them and cry when hairlines appear.

20 April 2021, 09:00 PM	#50
chris242 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,078	very cool that you got such a rare tour. the story of your dads sub is pretty amazing. we need more content like this on trf! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 April 2021, 10:43 PM	#51
r_afficionado Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ Watch: a few Posts: 1,068	Great read. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

20 April 2021, 10:49 PM	#52
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Great story, nice that he got his dad's watch working again.

20 April 2021, 11:41 PM	#53
SteveD15 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 72	very cool. thanks for sharing.

21 April 2021, 01:50 AM	#54
TJO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Finland Posts: 28	On the story, he mentions his PJ father being killed in a crash on '78. Sadly, three PJ's were killed in a helo crash in New York state in '78

21 April 2021, 02:39 AM	#56
bigred7078 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NC Posts: 28	Loved reading this! That’s awesome that they were able to fix his father’s old sub on the spot! I bet he’s over the moon

21 April 2021, 02:41 AM	#57
Jshwarms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 192	Solid read, thanks

21 April 2021, 02:55 AM	#59
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Thanks for sharing OP,,,,,

21 April 2021, 02:56 AM	#60
vinny84 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 760	Awesome story!

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