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kepler22 · 8 February 2018, 04:21 AM

15000 Date, which I bought in 1988 and wore it everyday until 2001, when I bought a 16610 Sub.

SubmarinerMan · 8 February 2018, 05:47 AM

I got my 16610 when I was 14 in 2007. My grandfather left me some money after he died. He loved watches and I thought it would be the best way to remember him! Never going to sell it on!

Dirt · 10 February 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SubmarinerMan

I got my 16610 when I was 14 in 2007. My grandfather left me some money after he died. He loved watches and I thought it would be the best way to remember him! Never going to sell it on!

That's really great.

Juantxo · 8 February 2018, 06:06 AM

My first one ever, 1984. Still looks like the first day even though it's seen a lot of fishing, hunting and even diving.

elcompa · 8 February 2018, 06:20 AM

16613 from 2003. Got it new. Kept it the longest, but eventually I felt the TT look wasnt right for me as I aged. Became a bit blingy as I moved up the ladder. Was great when I was a younger, flashier guy. Loved it, though!

mailman · 8 February 2018, 10:53 AM

My first one. A 16610. Had it for 10 years before I flipped it.

Rocketman39 · 10 February 2018, 01:59 AM

I still have my 5513 Sub the "War Horse" fifty two years. She has been all over the World.
On my wrist in Vietnam, We walked a "Beat" in Ybor City in Tampa. Rode with the Florida Highway Patrol. Participated in 106 Space Shuttle launches at Beautiful Pad 39A. Both of us are out to pasture now. Life has been Good to us both.

Dirt · 10 February 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocketman39

I still have my 5513 Sub the "War Horse" fifty two years. She has been all over the World.
On my wrist in Vietnam, We walked a "Beat" in Ybor City in Tampa. Rode with the Florida Highway Patrol. Participated in 106 Space Shuttle launches at Beautiful Pad 39A. Both of us are out to pasture now. Life has been Good to us both.

Oustanding

Awsome amount of history.

Rocketman39 · 23 July 2018, 01:27 PM

Bought the "War Horse" 5513 at age 19. Just turned 72. See Accidental Rolex posted by me Rocketman39 on TRF for a pic. Still my Favorite.

It ain't easy bein me !

subtona · 23 July 2018, 01:30 PM

16613

gccmd · 23 July 2018, 01:43 PM

Submariner 16610. Was a graduation gift from my parents in 1991. It still gets substantial wrist time.

dysert · 23 July 2018, 01:46 PM

August 1979 Sea Dweller 1665 I purchased in Zurich at Bucherer for 850.00. I have all the paperwork, books, and receipt. I have had it serviced by RSC Dallas 4 times. Looks brand new and keeps excellent time.

Juantxo · 23 July 2018, 01:49 PM

I still have the first one I bought in 1982, a two-tone Dayjust. I sent it to RSC New York some years ago, it was returned like new, and now it’s retired.

maylebox · 23 July 2018, 02:36 PM

I was a bit late to the party and bought my 114060 in May of last year

Valkyrie · 23 July 2018, 02:52 PM

My 1680 Sub was a graduation present in the spring of 1977. I put it on the day before I began my professional career and took it off the day after I retired. I wore that watch 24/7 for 35 years and although now retired from daily service I will never part with it. Now at 41 years and counting! The 116610LN SubC can now be found on my wrist most days.

imgook · 23 July 2018, 02:54 PM

Need more pics to accompany these wonderful stories!!

jburson250 · 23 July 2018, 10:44 PM

When I joined the Navy in 1966, my folks bought me a Submariner 5512.

Wore it in USS Enterprise and USS Long Beach during WesPac deployments (Viet Nam), and all the years after.

Last overhauled at RSC Dallas in '08. Although semi-retired today, the watch runs strong and accurately.

Chiboy · 23 July 2018, 11:00 PM

I would say this one. I bought it new in 1985 and wore it everywhere and every day until I got my Daytona. Now I wear it once every month or two. To be honest, I think about selling it and might do so if I get another watch. I know everyone here thinks watches contain memories and I'd miss it, but TBH I don't look at my watch and think, "I remember wearing you to my wedding, or to Europe, or to the Masters or the Stanley Cup or the World Series." I think, "You were my favorite watch for a lot of years, but I don't seem to wear you anymore."

We shall see!

4vCoupe · 24 July 2018, 04:39 AM

16610LV and 16750 Pepsi (birth year) for the past 5 years.

The moose · 24 July 2018, 04:55 AM

My 16710, bought new from AD in 2000:

My WG 1803 that my daughter will get on her wedding day, bought in 2013 (also my first PM watch:

xspect · 24 July 2018, 04:59 AM

1675 - 12 years

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BT1985 · 24 July 2018, 05:05 AM

16610 U series Tritium

It was inherited at graduation and was on my wrist almost every day and night for the better part of 10 years. It was at my wedding, birth of both sons, great times and not so great times. I recently replaced it as my daily with a CHNR but it will always be a meaningful part of my collection.

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JohnFair · 24 July 2018, 05:18 AM

My father is still wearing the 1966 Rolex Date watch he bought after returning from his 2nd tour in Vietnam. He sends it in regularly for maintenance.

GradyPhilpott · 24 July 2018, 06:00 AM

My first from September 2008.

I'm not a flipper, so it's likely to be with me to the end, as will all my watches.

DtownRRS · 24 July 2018, 06:13 AM

GMT 16700, 28 years and counting. Still running strong!

Tom Foley · 24 July 2018, 06:28 AM

I have a Explorer 114270 that I bought in 2002 and a ND Sub that I bought in 2004.

Fujiman · 24 July 2018, 06:38 AM

16233 almost 30 years (bought new). I don't "flip" watches (to use the preferred vernacular. I know what I want and, if I can afford it, I get it. I'm not on some mystical search like some and I don't get bored with a watch that I like. I have a Seiko Moonphase chronograph I bought earlier in the 80's and I still wear it.

sechsgang · 24 July 2018, 06:39 AM

my YG oyster flex with the quasi john players special charoal dial and gold subs...Ive only had it for a year and a half ish, but for me that's forever for one that doesn't come with a story (gift or whatever). Have no plans of ever getting rid of it!

(pic from when I just got it, the plastic is LONGGG gone and it's got plenty of patina!)

paltak · 24 July 2018, 07:36 AM

116520 bought from AD in 2011. It'll be my daughter's one day.

hbombkid · 24 July 2018, 09:05 AM

Have had my Sub for 2 years lol.

It is an improvement as my first a DJ II only lasted 8 months and then the BLNR went about a year.

I think only way I am getting rid of it would be getting a white Daytona C, a ceramic black bezel on an explorer 2, or adding a white dial to a Sub C.

I like a white and black color combo if you have not noticed.

8 February 2018, 05:47 AM	#2
SubmarinerMan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Bedfordshire, UK Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,046	I got my 16610 when I was 14 in 2007. My grandfather left me some money after he died. He loved watches and I thought it would be the best way to remember him! Never going to sell it on! __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 LV 'M'. Rolex Submariner 16610 'M'. Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600. Omega Seamaster 2226.80.00. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2907.50.91 .

8 February 2018, 06:06 AM	#4
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	My first one ever, 1984. Still looks like the first day even though it's seen a lot of fishing, hunting and even diving. Attached Images

8 February 2018, 06:20 AM	#5
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	16613 from 2003. Got it new. Kept it the longest, but eventually I felt the TT look wasnt right for me as I aged. Became a bit blingy as I moved up the ladder. Was great when I was a younger, flashier guy. Loved it, though! __________________ 118206 DD, 116710 BLNR, 116200 TT DJ

8 February 2018, 10:53 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My first one. A 16610. Had it for 10 years before I flipped it. __________________ JJ

23 July 2018, 01:30 PM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	16613 __________________

8 February 2018, 04:21 AM	#1
kepler22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 117	15000 Date, which I bought in 1988 and wore it everyday until 2001, when I bought a 16610 Sub.

10 February 2018, 01:59 AM	#7
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	I still have my 5513 Sub the "War Horse" fifty two years. She has been all over the World. On my wrist in Vietnam, We walked a "Beat" in Ybor City in Tampa. Rode with the Florida Highway Patrol. Participated in 106 Space Shuttle launches at Beautiful Pad 39A. Both of us are out to pasture now. Life has been Good to us both.

23 July 2018, 01:27 PM	#9
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	Bought the "War Horse" 5513 at age 19. Just turned 72. See Accidental Rolex posted by me Rocketman39 on TRF for a pic. Still my Favorite. It ain't easy bein me !

23 July 2018, 01:43 PM	#11
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 444	Submariner 16610. Was a graduation gift from my parents in 1991. It still gets substantial wrist time.

23 July 2018, 01:46 PM	#12
dysert 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 194	August 1979 Sea Dweller 1665 I purchased in Zurich at Bucherer for 850.00. I have all the paperwork, books, and receipt. I have had it serviced by RSC Dallas 4 times. Looks brand new and keeps excellent time.

23 July 2018, 01:49 PM	#13
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I still have the first one I bought in 1982, a two-tone Dayjust. I sent it to RSC New York some years ago, it was returned like new, and now it’s retired.

23 July 2018, 02:36 PM	#14
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	I was a bit late to the party and bought my 114060 in May of last year

23 July 2018, 02:52 PM	#15
Valkyrie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 121	My 1680 Sub was a graduation present in the spring of 1977. I put it on the day before I began my professional career and took it off the day after I retired. I wore that watch 24/7 for 35 years and although now retired from daily service I will never part with it. Now at 41 years and counting! The 116610LN SubC can now be found on my wrist most days.

23 July 2018, 02:54 PM	#16
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Need more pics to accompany these wonderful stories!!

23 July 2018, 10:44 PM	#17
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	When I joined the Navy in 1966, my folks bought me a Submariner 5512. Wore it in USS Enterprise and USS Long Beach during WesPac deployments (Viet Nam), and all the years after. Last overhauled at RSC Dallas in '08. Although semi-retired today, the watch runs strong and accurately. Attached Images __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

23 July 2018, 11:00 PM	#18
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I would say this one. I bought it new in 1985 and wore it everywhere and every day until I got my Daytona. Now I wear it once every month or two. To be honest, I think about selling it and might do so if I get another watch. I know everyone here thinks watches contain memories and I'd miss it, but TBH I don't look at my watch and think, "I remember wearing you to my wedding, or to Europe, or to the Masters or the Stanley Cup or the World Series." I think, "You were my favorite watch for a lot of years, but I don't seem to wear you anymore." We shall see! Attached Images __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

24 July 2018, 04:39 AM	#19
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 795	16610LV and 16750 Pepsi (birth year) for the past 5 years.

24 July 2018, 04:55 AM	#20
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	My 16710, bought new from AD in 2000: My WG 1803 that my daughter will get on her wedding day, bought in 2013 (also my first PM watch:

24 July 2018, 04:59 AM	#21
xspect "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: louisiana Posts: 269	1675 - 12 years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2018, 05:05 AM	#22
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	16610 U series Tritium It was inherited at graduation and was on my wrist almost every day and night for the better part of 10 years. It was at my wedding, birth of both sons, great times and not so great times. I recently replaced it as my daily with a CHNR but it will always be a meaningful part of my collection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 July 2018, 05:18 AM	#23
JohnFair "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: John Fair Location: Austin, MN Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 71	My father is still wearing the 1966 Rolex Date watch he bought after returning from his 2nd tour in Vietnam. He sends it in regularly for maintenance. __________________ May 2008 16570 red hand Polar Explorer II, 3185 caliber Mar 2017 116203 TT DJ36, Super Jubilee bracelet, smooth bezel, champagne stick dial, 3135 caliber

24 July 2018, 06:00 AM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	My first from September 2008. I'm not a flipper, so it's likely to be with me to the end, as will all my watches. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 July 2018, 06:13 AM	#25
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	GMT 16700, 28 years and counting. Still running strong!

24 July 2018, 06:28 AM	#26
Tom Foley "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Tom Foley Location: USA Watch: 114270 K series Posts: 39	I have a Explorer 114270 that I bought in 2002 and a ND Sub that I bought in 2004.

24 July 2018, 06:38 AM	#27
Fujiman Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 182	16233 almost 30 years (bought new). I don't "flip" watches (to use the preferred vernacular. I know what I want and, if I can afford it, I get it. I'm not on some mystical search like some and I don't get bored with a watch that I like. I have a Seiko Moonphase chronograph I bought earlier in the 80's and I still wear it.

24 July 2018, 06:39 AM	#28
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	my YG oyster flex with the quasi john players special charoal dial and gold subs...Ive only had it for a year and a half ish, but for me that's forever for one that doesn't come with a story (gift or whatever). Have no plans of ever getting rid of it! (pic from when I just got it, the plastic is LONGGG gone and it's got plenty of patina!)

24 July 2018, 07:36 AM	#29
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	116520 bought from AD in 2011. It'll be my daughter's one day.

24 July 2018, 09:05 AM	#30
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Which Rolex have you kept the longest? Have had my Sub for 2 years lol. It is an improvement as my first a DJ II only lasted 8 months and then the BLNR went about a year. I think only way I am getting rid of it would be getting a white Daytona C, a ceramic black bezel on an explorer 2, or adding a white dial to a Sub C. I like a white and black color combo if you have not noticed.

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