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calileo · 16 December 2007, 04:34 AM

Howdy all,

So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage.

With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

f16570 · 16 December 2007, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calileo

Howdy all,

So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage.

With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

Get it out there man. It is designed for this kind of trip, and will add to the watches "History".
Keep Yer Heed Doon.

f

frostie · 16 December 2007, 04:36 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Wear your watch and enjoy it

Rolex watches are really reliable and it definetely needs to have some history as a watch

worktolivelife · 16 December 2007, 04:49 AM

As long as you have the mindset and its not going to distract you from your prime directive!, If I've got a "job" to do dont want to be second guessing were my watch wrist is 24/7 there's more important things to be worrying about!, as far as mechanical damage if the movements waterproof can't see sand being an issue with the same provisos ensuring the crowns screwed down

steve

Tools · 16 December 2007, 04:54 AM

Don't worry..

The Sub can handle it..

I used to have one I wore in 'Nam. It was the one I was most proud of..

(if I could get my hands on the punk who stole it.....)

f16570 · 16 December 2007, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Don't worry..

The Sub can handle it..

I used to have one I wore in 'Nam. It was the one I was most proud of..

(if I could get my hands on the punk who stole it.....)

Hey Larry, I to wore mine in Nam, "BirminhingNAM"

f

calileo · 16 December 2007, 05:15 AM

Well, I guess that settles that, its going with me. Thanks for the quick responces.

Dan Pierce · 16 December 2007, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calileo

Howdy all,

So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage.

With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

Wear it, use it, and someday, many years from now, give it to your son.

God's speed.
dP

Subfiend · 16 December 2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Wear it, use it, and someday, many years from now, give it to your son.

God's speed.
dP

There should be no doubt in your mind. Friends of mine are still wearing their Subs and GMTs from their tours of duty in Viet Nam.

Letsgodiving · 16 December 2007, 05:03 AM

Twenty years from now you will be glad you took it.

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 December 2007, 05:06 AM

Welcome to TRF!

No worries!

Your Sub can s(t)and it!

ausmce8 · 16 December 2007, 07:52 AM

I am goign back for my forth time in Jan, and like in the past the rolex's will stay home in the safe. I hate to think of it on some insurgents wrist!

GoldenBear · 16 December 2007, 08:20 AM

Don't let getting it dirty worry you. It will be a nice companion. You'll have great stories to tell about it when you get back. Best of luck. Be safe.

P.S. Look up the Breitling Emergency. That's what I would bring.

calileo · 16 December 2007, 08:41 AM

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Your responses have been very motivating, I'll wear it in good health.

"Construimus, Battuimus"

US Navy SeaBees

piglet · 17 December 2007, 11:18 AM

calileo,

Take you Rolex with you and don't thing twice about it. My GMT II has made two trip to the sand box. My Sea Dweller has made one trip to Africa. It will have many stories to tell in the future. Ahhh their I was riding aound in the sunny desert...

Have fun, be safe and take your watch.

Beef · 17 December 2007, 12:59 PM

My SD made El Sal, Honduras, the Med, Kenya, submarine lock-outs, parachute jumps, etc. without a hitch. Wear it with pride!

Bama · 17 December 2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calileo

Howdy all,

So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage.

With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

Interesting. I've been pondering the same thing as I'm currently scheduled to deploy to Iraq in February. I don't want to damage it but I'd hate to be without it for so long. Best of luck.

Texsubmariner · 17 December 2007, 02:12 PM

Thank you for serving and stay safe!

SSD · 17 December 2007, 10:09 PM

Calileo,

God's speed, enjoy that baby while you're deployed. I'm a Deputy too, and wear mine to work. They were made to be used! Welcome to TRF, stick around for the fun, and send lots of pics!

vukotab · 17 December 2007, 11:40 PM

Sub is a rough and tough watch.So,wear it and wear it in a good health!

marshallr47 · 17 December 2007, 11:47 PM

I'm taking mine to the "box". I say go for it and build some memories with that watch.

BLSampson · 18 December 2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calileo

Howdy all,

So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage.

With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

Take it with you and be safe. God bless you for serving.

slojoh · 18 December 2007, 01:03 AM

god bless you, keep your head down and good luck.

16 December 2007, 04:34 AM	#1
calileo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 3	Submariner in the Sandbox Howdy all, So, I have a Sub 14060M and will be deploying here soon and I'm kind of unsure if I sould take it with me. Not worried about scratches and usual wear and tear, but serious mechanical damage. With my civilian job (Deputy Sheriff) I don't wear it often, because the nature of the job, but I 'm thinking what the hell take it with me, whats the point in having it if you don't wear it.Makes for a good ad: "been to Iraq and back". Any thoughts.....

16 December 2007, 04:49 AM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	As long as you have the mindset and its not going to distract you from your prime directive!, If I've got a "job" to do dont want to be second guessing were my watch wrist is 24/7 there's more important things to be worrying about!, as far as mechanical damage if the movements waterproof can't see sand being an issue with the same provisos ensuring the crowns screwed down steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

16 December 2007, 05:15 AM	#7
calileo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 3	Thanks Well, I guess that settles that, its going with me. Thanks for the quick responces.

16 December 2007, 05:06 AM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! No worries! Your Sub can s(t)and it! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 December 2007, 08:20 AM	#13
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Don't let getting it dirty worry you. It will be a nice companion. You'll have great stories to tell about it when you get back. Best of luck. Be safe. P.S. Look up the Breitling Emergency. That's what I would bring. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

16 December 2007, 04:36 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF. Wear your watch and enjoy it Rolex watches are really reliable and it definetely needs to have some history as a watch

16 December 2007, 04:54 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Don't worry.. The Sub can handle it.. I used to have one I wore in 'Nam. It was the one I was most proud of.. (if I could get my hands on the punk who stole it.....)

16 December 2007, 05:03 AM	#10
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Twenty years from now you will be glad you took it.

16 December 2007, 07:52 AM	#12
ausmce8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: temecula ca Posts: 47	I am goign back for my forth time in Jan, and like in the past the rolex's will stay home in the safe. I hate to think of it on some insurgents wrist!

16 December 2007, 08:41 AM	#14
calileo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 3	Thanks for all the positive feedback. Your responses have been very motivating, I'll wear it in good health. "Construimus, Battuimus" US Navy SeaBees

17 December 2007, 11:18 AM	#15
piglet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Watch: 16710/16600/124060 Posts: 63	calileo, Take you Rolex with you and don't thing twice about it. My GMT II has made two trip to the sand box. My Sea Dweller has made one trip to Africa. It will have many stories to tell in the future. Ahhh their I was riding aound in the sunny desert... Have fun, be safe and take your watch.

17 December 2007, 12:59 PM	#16
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	My SD made El Sal, Honduras, the Med, Kenya, submarine lock-outs, parachute jumps, etc. without a hitch. Wear it with pride! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

17 December 2007, 02:12 PM	#18
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Thank you for serving and stay safe!

17 December 2007, 10:09 PM	#19
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Calileo, God's speed, enjoy that baby while you're deployed. I'm a Deputy too, and wear mine to work. They were made to be used! Welcome to TRF, stick around for the fun, and send lots of pics! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

17 December 2007, 11:40 PM	#20
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Sub is a rough and tough watch.So,wear it and wear it in a good health!

17 December 2007, 11:47 PM	#21
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I'm taking mine to the "box". I say go for it and build some memories with that watch. __________________ Ron

18 December 2007, 01:03 AM	#23
slojoh Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: az Posts: 283	god bless you, keep your head down and good luck.

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