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MBSL · 29 June 2007, 03:26 PM

Hello All,

Obviously my first post here even though I've been lurking for a while and reading up on what I can. Currently, I own your basic 16610 Sub and, of course, I am quite happy with it. I think what persuaded me to buy a Rolex, and specifically a Submariner is their reputation for durability. I tend to use what I buy and wear my watches no matter where I go or what I do and, I must say, after a year, this watch has held up better than any others I've owned!

Now, I'm on the hunt for matching TT Blue Sub. I've always liked the way they looked and expect they will hold up just as well as my current Sub. Besides, I need something with a bit of gold on it to match any cufflinks or other accessories I may wear that are gold or gold colored. :)

I suppose a quick explanation of my username is also probably in order. I use this on all the other internet forums I frequent, mostly firearms related sites. It is an abbreviation of Mercedes-Benz SL, which is one of my other loves. Of course, I didn't realize this until later, but if you prounounce "MBSL" phoenetically, it comes out sounding like "imbecile." A little too late to change that and I don't mind a bit of a ribbing every now and then so I've stuck with it.

JJ Irani · 29 June 2007, 05:28 PM

Welcome to TRF, pal. Congrats on the best Rolex model out there and, yes....the TT Blue Sub and the SS Sub do make for an awesome combo!!

ka'auila · 29 June 2007, 06:15 PM

Wow....Just Wow.
Aloah,
Ka'auila

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 June 2007, 07:32 AM

SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

The 16610 is THE classic of all classics in my opinion!

And a Mercedes is like Rolex: Built to last!

Did you know that the HOUR HAND of the Submariner Date goes under the name "Mercedes Hand" due to the Mercedes style of the hour hand??

I hope you get your TT "Bluesy" soon!

When you do, please please post pics of it!

We'd all love that!

John685 · 30 June 2007, 07:59 AM

Welcome to TRF MBSL.

C.J. · 30 June 2007, 08:04 AM

Welcome to TRF, we're glad to have you with us

MBSL · 30 June 2007, 10:30 AM

Wow, thanks for the very warm welcome and reception!

Those are some beautiful pictures and, I hope to be able to post pics like that soon, albeit lower quality given my picture taking skills or lack thereof :)

That is a neat little fact about the hour hand and Mercedes, one I'm sure to remember now.

I should know in a couple of days if I have a deal sealed on TT Bluesy and will be sure to post details when it comes in. I must admit I do like the look of the slate Serti dial . . . so does that still count as being in the Blues club?

Alcan · 30 June 2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBSL

if you prounounce "MBSL" phoenetically, it comes out sounding like "imbecile."

Hi Imbecile, welcome aboard!

(sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBSL

Currently, I own your basic 16610 Sub and, of course, I am quite happy with it.

Congratulations on owning an icon Rolex and good luck with your hunt for a TT.

JJ Irani · 30 June 2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Hi Imbecile, welcome aboard!

(sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Uncle-AJ · 30 June 2007, 04:00 PM

Hello MBSL and welcome to TRF.

MBSL · 30 June 2007, 04:01 PM

Now that's better!

(re: Alcan)

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 June 2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBSL

I must admit I do like the look of the slate Serti dial . . . so does that still count as being in the Blues club?

If you buy the Serti, you are NO longer a "SERTIfied" member of the Bluesy Club

Mennald · 30 June 2007, 10:54 PM

Welcome!

(Nice shots, JJ.

)

GrandDaddy · 2 July 2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBSL

Hello All,

Obviously my first post here even though I've been lurking for a while and reading up on what I can. Currently, I own your basic 16610 Sub and, of course, I am quite happy with it. I think what persuaded me to buy a Rolex, and specifically a Submariner is their reputation for durability. I tend to use what I buy and wear my watches no matter where I go or what I do and, I must say, after a year, this watch has held up better than any others I've owned!

Now, I'm on the hunt for matching TT Blue Sub. I've always liked the way they looked and expect they will hold up just as well as my current Sub. Besides, I need something with a bit of gold on it to match any cufflinks or other accessories I may wear that are gold or gold colored. :)

I suppose a quick explanation of my username is also probably in order. I use this on all the other internet forums I frequent, mostly firearms related sites. It is an abbreviation of Mercedes-Benz SL, which is one of my other loves. Of course, I didn't realize this until later, but if you prounounce "MBSL" phoenetically, it comes out sounding like "imbecile." A little too late to change that and I don't mind a bit of a ribbing every now and then so I've stuck with it.

Hi there, are you the same MBSL at HKPRO? Thanks.

Rubenonfire · 2 July 2007, 07:01 AM

Welcome and enjoy your stay, you'll fit right in with your great taste in watches and cars!!

MBSL · 2 July 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Hi there, are you the same MBSL at HKPRO? Thanks.

Yepper. Glad to see there are some HK fans here too after reading through the "What firearm do you carry with your Rolex" thread

padi56 · 2 July 2007, 10:02 PM

Hi MBSL and welcome to TRF.

29 June 2007, 03:26 PM	#1
MBSL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Texas! Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 8	Newbie to the Forums Hello All, Obviously my first post here even though I've been lurking for a while and reading up on what I can. Currently, I own your basic 16610 Sub and, of course, I am quite happy with it. I think what persuaded me to buy a Rolex, and specifically a Submariner is their reputation for durability. I tend to use what I buy and wear my watches no matter where I go or what I do and, I must say, after a year, this watch has held up better than any others I've owned! Now, I'm on the hunt for matching TT Blue Sub. I've always liked the way they looked and expect they will hold up just as well as my current Sub. Besides, I need something with a bit of gold on it to match any cufflinks or other accessories I may wear that are gold or gold colored. :) I suppose a quick explanation of my username is also probably in order. I use this on all the other internet forums I frequent, mostly firearms related sites. It is an abbreviation of Mercedes-Benz SL, which is one of my other loves. Of course, I didn't realize this until later, but if you prounounce "MBSL" phoenetically, it comes out sounding like "imbecile." A little too late to change that and I don't mind a bit of a ribbing every now and then so I've stuck with it. Last edited by MBSL; 29 June 2007 at 05:10 PM.. Reason: Updating information and questions

29 June 2007, 05:28 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, pal. Congrats on the best Rolex model out there and, yes....the TT Blue Sub and the SS Sub do make for an awesome combo!! __________________ 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!!

30 June 2007, 07:32 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED The 16610 is THE classic of all classics in my opinion! And a Mercedes is like Rolex: Built to last! Did you know that the HOUR HAND of the Submariner Date goes under the name "Mercedes Hand" due to the Mercedes style of the hour hand?? I hope you get your TT "Bluesy" soon! When you do, please please post pics of it! We'd all love that! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 June 2007, 07:59 AM	#5
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Welcome to TRF MBSL. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

30 June 2007, 08:04 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, we're glad to have you with us __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

29 June 2007, 06:15 PM	#3
ka'auila Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 37	Wow....Just Wow. Aloah, Ka'auila

30 June 2007, 10:30 AM	#7
MBSL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Texas! Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 8	Wow, thanks for the very warm welcome and reception! Those are some beautiful pictures and, I hope to be able to post pics like that soon, albeit lower quality given my picture taking skills or lack thereof :) That is a neat little fact about the hour hand and Mercedes, one I'm sure to remember now. I should know in a couple of days if I have a deal sealed on TT Bluesy and will be sure to post details when it comes in. I must admit I do like the look of the slate Serti dial . . . so does that still count as being in the Blues club?

30 June 2007, 04:00 PM	#10
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello MBSL and welcome to TRF. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 June 2007, 04:01 PM	#11
MBSL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Texas! Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 8	Now that's better! (re: Alcan)

30 June 2007, 10:54 PM	#13
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	Welcome! (Nice shots, JJ. ) __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

2 July 2007, 07:01 AM	#15
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Welcome and enjoy your stay, you'll fit right in with your great taste in watches and cars!!

2 July 2007, 10:02 PM	#17
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Hi MBSL and welcome to TRF. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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