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TexasTechC6 · 24 July 2007, 02:35 PM

Hi All! I am new to the forum! I have been a rolex fan my whole life! I received my first rolex at graduation from college 5 years ago. It was my dad's first rolex when he graduated from college. It is a '78 stainless sub. It is a great watch and even though it hasn't been serviced since the mid 80's still keeps perfect time when I wear it!(doesn't seem to work for my dad). For my dad's 25th aniv. with his company (Bechtel) he was given a new rolex (gold presidential I think). Since he wears that daily, he gave me his gold and stainless sub about six months ago(2000 model I think). It is an awesome watch! About two months ago, it stopped working so I took it to the Rolex building in downtown dallas to have it serviced. I got it back looking brand new! Unfortunately, since I am a city official, I have to be carefull wearing it to work, in fact I rarely do. (I can't drive my corvetes to work either for that matter!) Since I wear it only on the weekends, what is the best method of longevity for it? I have a watch winder from Sharper Image that I am toying with. Is it better to use that watch winder or wind it whenever I wear it? Thanks for the help in advance!
Glenn

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 July 2007, 10:48 PM

Hi, Glenn and welcome to TRF

Well, watch winders are more of a convenience than a necessity

If you would have a very complicated watch like a Patek Philippe or IWC perpetual calendar, a watch winder comes in handy so that you do not have to adjust the whole calendar if the watch has stopped.

But for a Rolex where you would only have to adjust the date, I do not believe you need a watch winder. So I would just let it stop and give it a full 40 windings before wearing it again.

You can read more in the FAQ's, section "Winding setting your watch". here is the link:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

(scroll a bit down)

BTW: Could you post pics of your two Subs here?

That would be GREAT!

mike · 25 July 2007, 12:18 AM

Hey Glenn, welcome!

I think Bo has it.

I would also love to see the vintage sub!!

padi56 · 25 July 2007, 12:21 AM

Got to agree with both Bo and Mike just a wind once a month will keep any auto or manual wind watch in top shape if not on wrist.

Tools · 25 July 2007, 12:56 AM

Welcome Glenn,

Hey, I've been to the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas..

I thought that a Rolex and Award Belt Buckle were standard wear there

jaston · 25 July 2007, 01:33 AM

all I can say is go Raiders...Texas Tech the Harvard of the Southwest

watchnut · 25 July 2007, 03:59 AM

This is the second post where someone got a Rolex for 20-25 years service. Things must be getting better or I really worked for the wrong outfit!

TexasTechC6 · 25 July 2007, 03:21 PM

Whoo Hooo!! Go Tech!!!! Hi to all DFW area guys as well!

I can post better pictures of my Gold/Stainless Sub. Can anyone give advice as to making non-blurry close ups?!?!?! As for the vintage sub, it is now in the safety deposit box. Since I am no longer wearing it daily, my insurance company (USAA) would not ensure it without being appraised. The local jeweler wanted some rediculous $100 to appraise it!!When I get it serviced, I'll have Rolex appraise it. Since I just had the two-tone serviced, they included a complementary appraisal. I'm affraid to leave it around the house, not that I live in a bad area, but rather there are new houses being built all around me and that brings people in and out of my area constantly. Here is a special treat since I do not have pics of vintage sub. This is a picture of ALL the items that came with it. My dad kept everything. The manual, the anchor, the display box....even THE TISSUE! Looking at the certificate it says 1977. Is it like cars so that makes it a 1978 model right?! I kept the box and contents even though the watch is locked up!

As for the two tone, I'm trying to find the build date....I was thinking that it was around 2000. It is a Model 16613LN according to the paperwork I got back from Rolex after the service.

TexasTechC6 · 25 July 2007, 03:37 PM

PS Thanks for the warm welcomes!

JJ Irani · 25 July 2007, 06:13 PM

Welcome to TRF, Glenn. Can't go wrong with any Sub!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this forum.

Cheers - JJ

Bama · 26 July 2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

This is the second post where someone got a Rolex for 20-25 years service. Things must be getting better or I really worked for the wrong outfit!

If I were to stay with my current outfit for 25 years I might end up with a certificate. I'll probably be expected to supply the frame for it though.

Welcome to the forum Glenn. Glad to have you hear.

SSD · 26 July 2007, 05:54 AM

Hi, Glen, and welcome from a fellow rookie!!! This forum rocks! The folks here (and the info) really are without peer. As a govn't official myself, I share the inability of wearing my new watch to work as well. I just make sure to wear it around in the evenings and on the weekends. I am still checking the accuracy of my watch frequently on www.time.gov, and so far have encountered no problems (Good to about 1.5 seconds/day, actually!). Enjoy the watches and 'Vettes in good health!

TexasTechC6 · 26 July 2007, 02:31 PM

Thanks!! Best wishes to you too!

Alcan · 26 July 2007, 08:40 PM

Hi Glenn, welcome aboard!

Always good to see a fellow TT Black Sub owner here.

Tools · 27 July 2007, 12:23 AM

Did someone say TT Black Sub?

Congratulations.

24 July 2007, 02:35 PM	#1
TexasTechC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Glenn Location: DFW, TX Watch: Gold/SS Sub Posts: 10	Noobie here! Sub questions Hi All! I am new to the forum! I have been a rolex fan my whole life! I received my first rolex at graduation from college 5 years ago. It was my dad's first rolex when he graduated from college. It is a '78 stainless sub. It is a great watch and even though it hasn't been serviced since the mid 80's still keeps perfect time when I wear it!(doesn't seem to work for my dad). For my dad's 25th aniv. with his company (Bechtel) he was given a new rolex (gold presidential I think). Since he wears that daily, he gave me his gold and stainless sub about six months ago(2000 model I think). It is an awesome watch! About two months ago, it stopped working so I took it to the Rolex building in downtown dallas to have it serviced. I got it back looking brand new! Unfortunately, since I am a city official, I have to be carefull wearing it to work, in fact I rarely do. (I can't drive my corvetes to work either for that matter!) Since I wear it only on the weekends, what is the best method of longevity for it? I have a watch winder from Sharper Image that I am toying with. Is it better to use that watch winder or wind it whenever I wear it? Thanks for the help in advance! Glenn

24 July 2007, 10:48 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Hi, Glenn and welcome to TRF Well, watch winders are more of a convenience than a necessity If you would have a very complicated watch like a Patek Philippe or IWC perpetual calendar, a watch winder comes in handy so that you do not have to adjust the whole calendar if the watch has stopped. But for a Rolex where you would only have to adjust the date, I do not believe you need a watch winder. So I would just let it stop and give it a full 40 windings before wearing it again. You can read more in the FAQ's, section "Winding setting your watch". here is the link: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478 (scroll a bit down) BTW: Could you post pics of your two Subs here? That would be GREAT! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

25 July 2007, 12:21 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Got to agree with both Bo and Mike just a wind once a month will keep any auto or manual wind watch in top shape if not on wrist. __________________ 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

25 July 2007, 06:13 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Glenn. Can't go wrong with any Sub!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this forum. 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!!

26 July 2007, 05:54 AM	#12
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Hi, Glen, and welcome from a fellow rookie!!! This forum rocks! The folks here (and the info) really are without peer. As a govn't official myself, I share the inability of wearing my new watch to work as well. I just make sure to wear it around in the evenings and on the weekends. I am still checking the accuracy of my watch frequently on www.time.gov, and so far have encountered no problems (Good to about 1.5 seconds/day, actually!). Enjoy the watches and 'Vettes in good health! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

25 July 2007, 12:18 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hey Glenn, welcome! I think Bo has it. I would also love to see the vintage sub!!

25 July 2007, 12:56 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome Glenn, Hey, I've been to the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas.. I thought that a Rolex and Award Belt Buckle were standard wear there

25 July 2007, 01:33 AM	#6
jaston "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dallas Watch: TT DJ, Cartier Posts: 22	all I can say is go Raiders...Texas Tech the Harvard of the Southwest

25 July 2007, 03:59 AM	#7
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	This is the second post where someone got a Rolex for 20-25 years service. Things must be getting better or I really worked for the wrong outfit!

25 July 2007, 03:21 PM	#8
TexasTechC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Glenn Location: DFW, TX Watch: Gold/SS Sub Posts: 10	Whoo Hooo!! Go Tech!!!! Hi to all DFW area guys as well! I can post better pictures of my Gold/Stainless Sub. Can anyone give advice as to making non-blurry close ups?!?!?! As for the vintage sub, it is now in the safety deposit box. Since I am no longer wearing it daily, my insurance company (USAA) would not ensure it without being appraised. The local jeweler wanted some rediculous $100 to appraise it!!When I get it serviced, I'll have Rolex appraise it. Since I just had the two-tone serviced, they included a complementary appraisal. I'm affraid to leave it around the house, not that I live in a bad area, but rather there are new houses being built all around me and that brings people in and out of my area constantly. Here is a special treat since I do not have pics of vintage sub. This is a picture of ALL the items that came with it. My dad kept everything. The manual, the anchor, the display box....even THE TISSUE! Looking at the certificate it says 1977. Is it like cars so that makes it a 1978 model right?! I kept the box and contents even though the watch is locked up! As for the two tone, I'm trying to find the build date....I was thinking that it was around 2000. It is a Model 16613LN according to the paperwork I got back from Rolex after the service.

25 July 2007, 03:37 PM	#9
TexasTechC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Glenn Location: DFW, TX Watch: Gold/SS Sub Posts: 10	PS Thanks for the warm welcomes!

26 July 2007, 02:31 PM	#13
TexasTechC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Glenn Location: DFW, TX Watch: Gold/SS Sub Posts: 10	Thanks!! Best wishes to you too!

26 July 2007, 08:40 PM	#14
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Glenn, welcome aboard! Always good to see a fellow TT Black Sub owner here. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 July 2007, 12:23 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Did someone say TT Black Sub? Congratulations.

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