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Dr.LJ · 9 April 2018, 06:48 AM

A great story behind this watch!

Rolex fan 61 · 9 April 2018, 10:30 AM

What a brilliant story, many thanks for sharing it and the photos, wear in good health for another 50 years.

abozz · 9 April 2018, 10:46 AM

Love the history!!!! Thanks

ttomczak · 9 April 2018, 10:52 AM

That was a great story, thanks for sharing!

Fabrice M · 9 April 2018, 10:53 AM

Love your story.

Bello_nyc · 9 April 2018, 10:56 AM

Nice story !

topcat30093 · 9 April 2018, 04:26 PM

Love seeing the photos.
I truly envy you and now wish that I had remained faithful to my 1st Rolex..........Ah hindsight is such a wonderful thing!
Here's to another 50 years of reliable service :)

SkyKing31 · 9 April 2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Your story brings back a lot of memories Bill.

I probably saw you walking out of the PX that day.

I rented an office from Jerry Borelli at the American car wash outside the PX and had a window view of the PX entrance.

What is a PX?

topgear · 9 April 2018, 05:10 PM

This is a great story. I appreciate it.

I would like to see some pictures too.

MonBK · 9 April 2018, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

What is a PX?

It was like a department store overseas for military personal

SkyKing31 · 9 April 2018, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

It was like a department store overseas for military personal

Ah I see .. Thanks

codejockey · 10 April 2018, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman39

Son Casey posted pics. He can't wait til the watch is his !

This watch was always sort of mythical while I was growing up. I knew about its existence, I occasionally caught a glimpse of it. I just remember it was rarely worn because of the broken bracelet!

It was a pleasure to be able to photograph this watch (and the others), and I certainly got some mileage out of them on my own Instagram account.

SeaAndSky · 10 April 2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Great story, lovely watch.

Agreed. A lovely watch. Welcome to the forum.

Rolex.c6 · 10 April 2018, 05:44 AM

This is a really nice post sir! Great story. Incredible that you own that for such a long time! And that price...... Wow!

crazycarlitos · 10 April 2018, 05:48 AM

Thanks for sharing a great story and posting the still-amazing looking sub.

Best $109 spent. Lol

tacotaco · 10 April 2018, 05:50 AM

awesome

brigadoonb · 10 April 2018, 05:52 AM

Love reading stuff like this....thanks

GMT Aviator · 10 April 2018, 06:00 AM

A lovely story to compliment a fantastic watch for life.

TacticaLCawacoL · 10 April 2018, 06:12 AM

Great story, i hope i will still have my wathes in 3, 4 or 5 decades...

Rocketman39 · 10 April 2018, 11:49 AM

"The Old War Horse" only looks like it does because it was recently refurbished by some folks that love watches as much as We do. Bob and Phillip Ridley of Watchmakers International in Arlington, Texas.

Rocketman39 · 10 April 2018, 11:38 PM

The Army and Air force exchange service recently opened their Mail Order service to "ALL" Veterans.So,me Looking for a new Rolex at Christmas looked them up on the Intranet. Sure enough,they offer Omega and other nice watches but not Rolex. My 5513 has the country of origin code for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service engraved on the side.

It Ain't Easy Being Me !

phillip ridley · 11 April 2018, 01:31 AM

Great story and I remember this watch so well!!

gonzales25 · 11 April 2018, 01:43 AM

What a great story... Thank you for your service.

Mattewlaird · 11 April 2018, 02:34 AM

Interesting story,I'd love to see pictures of your watch bro.

Rocketman39 · 12 April 2018, 06:30 AM

A PX is a Post Exchange on an Army Post. A BX is a Base Exchange on an Air Force Base. It's basically the WalMart/Macey's of a Military Base.

MonBK · 12 April 2018, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman39

A PX is a Post Exchange on an Army Post. A BX is a Base Exchange on an Air Force Base. It's basically the WalMart/Macey's of a Military Base.

The PX in Frankfurt was in town not on an Army Post.

Like I said earlier, I had an office 50 Yards from the entrance.

9 April 2018, 10:52 AM	#94
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	That was a great story, thanks for sharing! __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

9 April 2018, 10:56 AM	#96
Bello_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Bello Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 698	Nice story ! __________________ Ap Royal oak offshore 🌹 ♛ Sky-Dweller 326934🤍 ♛ Datejust41 126333 ♛ Datejust2 116334 💎💎

9 April 2018, 04:26 PM	#97
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Love seeing the photos. I truly envy you and now wish that I had remained faithful to my 1st Rolex..........Ah hindsight is such a wonderful thing! Here's to another 50 years of reliable service :) __________________

10 April 2018, 05:44 AM	#104
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	This is a really nice post sir! Great story. Incredible that you own that for such a long time! And that price...... Wow! __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

10 April 2018, 05:48 AM	#105
crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,909	Thanks for sharing a great story and posting the still-amazing looking sub. Best $109 spent. Lol __________________

9 April 2018, 06:48 AM	#91
Dr.LJ 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 322	A great story behind this watch!

9 April 2018, 10:30 AM	#92
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	What a brilliant story, many thanks for sharing it and the photos, wear in good health for another 50 years.

9 April 2018, 10:46 AM	#93
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Love the history!!!! Thanks

9 April 2018, 10:53 AM	#95
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	Love your story.

9 April 2018, 05:10 PM	#99
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	This is a great story. I appreciate it. I would like to see some pictures too.

10 April 2018, 05:50 AM	#106
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: 116500 Black, DD40 Posts: 430	awesome

10 April 2018, 05:52 AM	#107
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 431	Love reading stuff like this....thanks

10 April 2018, 06:00 AM	#108
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	A lovely story to compliment a fantastic watch for life.

10 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#109
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	Great story, i hope i will still have my wathes in 3, 4 or 5 decades... __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

10 April 2018, 11:49 AM	#110
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	"The Old War Horse" only looks like it does because it was recently refurbished by some folks that love watches as much as We do. Bob and Phillip Ridley of Watchmakers International in Arlington, Texas.

10 April 2018, 11:38 PM	#111
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	The Army and Air force exchange service recently opened their Mail Order service to "ALL" Veterans.So,me Looking for a new Rolex at Christmas looked them up on the Intranet. Sure enough,they offer Omega and other nice watches but not Rolex. My 5513 has the country of origin code for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service engraved on the side. It Ain't Easy Being Me !

11 April 2018, 01:31 AM	#112
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	Great story and I remember this watch so well!! Attached Images

11 April 2018, 01:43 AM	#113
gonzales25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 21	What a great story... Thank you for your service.

11 April 2018, 02:34 AM	#114
Mattewlaird Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 82	Interesting story,I'd love to see pictures of your watch bro.

12 April 2018, 06:30 AM	#115
Rocketman39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII Posts: 364	A PX is a Post Exchange on an Army Post. A BX is a Base Exchange on an Air Force Base. It's basically the WalMart/Macey's of a Military Base.

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