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Armyguy03 · 22 February 2013, 02:53 PM

I was in a meeting completing some post deployment health assesememts and the man I was meeting with kept eyeing my Sub (on the Everest). Eventually I finally broke the watch ice and asked him what kind of watch he had on. He showed it to me, and it was a Zeinth. He went on to tell me that he was a retired Vet, and explained how Zeinth once made the movement for the Daytona. I took off my Sub and handed it over and he marveled at the Everest band and we talked prices. He told me he had a Sub as well, and two Dates, purchased overseas at various PX stores all under 3k (wayyyyyyyyyyyyy back in the day

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I laughed and told him today's price of a Sub and he was shocked. Needless to say, I did tell him that I enjoyed wearing my Sub on an Everest band as it allowed me to fly under the radar. He commented that he would like an Everest band and I provided him the info. It felt good to touch across the sands of time via a love for Rolex watches. He lives nearby so I told him I would help with assembly and likely talk more story and of course get some pics. I didn't have my phone but his Zeinth was pretty.

P.S. Two Rolex encounters in less than 48 hours, I think I need another watch. Oh, he did tell me he had a GMT Pepsi and sold it years ago (he looked sad at this reflection).

thomaspp · 22 February 2013, 02:54 PM

Great story. I also think you need another watch!

montpyt · 22 February 2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Great story. I also think you need another watch!

There is always room for one more.

swomariner · 22 February 2013, 02:59 PM

Post deployment health assessments....gotta love them.

jatco · 22 February 2013, 03:03 PM

Right on.. great encounter..and conversation with one who appreciates Quality...!!
Good stuff

rolex75216 · 22 February 2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Armyguy03

He lives nearby so I told him I would help with assembly.

An awesome example of why these forums and their members are so great.

Hairdude1 · 22 February 2013, 04:00 PM

Thanks for sharing

Armyguy03 · 26 February 2013, 07:01 AM

Ran into him again and snapped a shot. Pretty nice watch.

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cop414 · 26 February 2013, 09:54 AM

Armyguy,
Great story, thanks for sharing.

Tim

jlc123 · 26 February 2013, 09:56 AM

Great story, sound like an interesting guy.

Lucky777 · 26 February 2013, 09:59 AM

Great story and the Everest looks nice

Watchdog · 26 February 2013, 10:03 AM

Cool story:)

22 February 2013, 02:53 PM	#1
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Met a Vet WIS today I was in a meeting completing some post deployment health assesememts and the man I was meeting with kept eyeing my Sub (on the Everest). Eventually I finally broke the watch ice and asked him what kind of watch he had on. He showed it to me, and it was a Zeinth. He went on to tell me that he was a retired Vet, and explained how Zeinth once made the movement for the Daytona. I took off my Sub and handed it over and he marveled at the Everest band and we talked prices. He told me he had a Sub as well, and two Dates, purchased overseas at various PX stores all under 3k (wayyyyyyyyyyyyy back in the day . I laughed and told him today's price of a Sub and he was shocked. Needless to say, I did tell him that I enjoyed wearing my Sub on an Everest band as it allowed me to fly under the radar. He commented that he would like an Everest band and I provided him the info. It felt good to touch across the sands of time via a love for Rolex watches. He lives nearby so I told him I would help with assembly and likely talk more story and of course get some pics. I didn't have my phone but his Zeinth was pretty. P.S. Two Rolex encounters in less than 48 hours, I think I need another watch. Oh, he did tell me he had a GMT Pepsi and sold it years ago (he looked sad at this reflection). __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 February 2013, 02:54 PM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Great story. I also think you need another watch! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

22 February 2013, 03:03 PM	#5
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,530	Right on.. great encounter..and conversation with one who appreciates Quality...!! Good stuff __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

26 February 2013, 07:01 AM	#8
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Ran into him again and snapped a shot. Pretty nice watch. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 February 2013, 09:54 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Great story Armyguy, Great story, thanks for sharing. Tim

22 February 2013, 02:59 PM	#4
swomariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Washington Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 259	Post deployment health assessments....gotta love them.

22 February 2013, 04:00 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thanks for sharing

26 February 2013, 09:56 AM	#10
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Great story, sound like an interesting guy.

26 February 2013, 09:59 AM	#11
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Great story and the Everest looks nice

26 February 2013, 10:03 AM	#12
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Cool story:)

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