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No SUBctitute · 7 July 2018, 02:53 PM

I was on a several hour flight today and got bumped up to first class. The gentleman in the row in front of me (a very interesting young Indian fellow with an Australian accent who runs his dad's paint and chemical company out of Dallas) was wearing a yellow gold blue dial Sub.

When I commented on his gold Sub and pointed out my SS Sub, he immediately took off his Sub and handed it to me. I was surprised at first, but handled it gently for about 10 seconds and handed it back to him. It felt VERY nice. Its the first time seeing that reference in the flesh. I don't normally like yellow gold, but the yellow gold offset with the blue dial and bezel was stunning. I now prefer it to the white gold.

A guy two rows up had a Deep Sea and I spoke with him and we chatted about the size of it versus the Sub. And a young lady in the row behind me had a SS DJ 28 with diamond adorned dark grey dial. I've never seen such concentration of Rolexes--4 Rolex in 4 rows--on a plane (other than my flight back to the States from Geneva).

themast · 7 July 2018, 03:01 PM

A bad flight for me... 2 hours delay on my Friday night red eye flight back to the east coast.

I often observe a high concentration of Rolex while flying.

I understand your feeling, gold can surprise you!

No SUBctitute · 8 July 2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

A bad flight for me... 2 hours delay on my Friday night red eye flight back to the east coast.

I often observe a high concentration of Rolex while flying.

I understand your feeling, gold can surprise you!

Oh gosh! I'm sorry to hear that! Did the late arrival disrupt the rest of your weekend plans?

GreatScott · 7 July 2018, 03:03 PM

The guy at the rent a car counter had a deep sea on today!

FinWatch · 7 July 2018, 06:15 PM

Rolex—Connecting people.

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watchmework · 7 July 2018, 06:19 PM

Interesting how quickly the guy took of the sub and handed it to you to check out, he is obviously very trusting

DoDe · 7 July 2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Interesting how quickly the guy took of the sub and handed it to you to check out, he is obviously very trusting

Or very afraid

Number3 · 7 July 2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Interesting how quickly the guy took of the sub and handed it to you to check out, he is obviously very trusting

It would have been difficult to make off with it at 35,000 feet!

No SUBctitute · 8 July 2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Interesting how quickly the guy took of the sub and handed it to you to check out, he is obviously very trusting

I was surprised at that, too! I showed him mine so maybe he assumed I wasn't going to mishandle it. Also the airport floor is carpeted.

Old Expat Beast · 7 July 2018, 06:30 PM

Sounds like the Hong Kong MTR (subway).

Andad · 7 July 2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sounds like the Hong Kong MTR (subway).

First class?

No SUBctitute · 8 July 2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Sounds like the Hong Kong MTR (subway).

LMAO....sounds different than public transportation in my neck of the woods!

Vivalas · 7 July 2018, 07:30 PM

Maybe having the Rolex got you bumped up :-)

AK797 · 7 July 2018, 08:18 PM

SS and YG Subs are very nice, but too heavy at the same time.

No SUBctitute · 8 July 2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

SS and YG Subs are very nice, but too heavy at the same time.

Yep, there it is! I had never given it a second thought until I saw it in person. Stunning.

1William · 7 July 2018, 08:36 PM

The 116618LB is a great watch. When I have been able to get moved up into First Class I always see nice luxury goods. I guess if you have the funds for First Class you might also value a nice time piece.

No SUBctitute · 8 July 2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

The 116618LB is a great watch. When I have been able to get moved up into First Class I always see nice luxury goods. I guess if you have the funds for First Class you might also value a nice time piece.

I always have more conversations with more interesting people when in first class. I don't think its because there aren't interesting people in economy.....maybe its because the first class environment is a little more serene and conducive to conversation. And because I'm happy to talk watches whenever I see a Rolex!

Hard_Six · 8 July 2018, 02:45 PM

Nice! You're right, the 116618LB is stunning in the flesh!

codecow · 8 July 2018, 02:58 PM

My waiter had a YG 36mm DD.

uniqueMR · 8 July 2018, 03:02 PM

Rolex = connecting lives
:)

ashokleyland · 8 July 2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Rolex = connecting lives
:)

reminds me of old Nokia Ads

"nokia connecting people"

Make it: "rolex connecting people"

7 July 2018, 02:53 PM	#1
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,809	A Good Flight I was on a several hour flight today and got bumped up to first class. The gentleman in the row in front of me (a very interesting young Indian fellow with an Australian accent who runs his dad's paint and chemical company out of Dallas) was wearing a yellow gold blue dial Sub. When I commented on his gold Sub and pointed out my SS Sub, he immediately took off his Sub and handed it to me. I was surprised at first, but handled it gently for about 10 seconds and handed it back to him. It felt VERY nice. Its the first time seeing that reference in the flesh. I don't normally like yellow gold, but the yellow gold offset with the blue dial and bezel was stunning. I now prefer it to the white gold. A guy two rows up had a Deep Sea and I spoke with him and we chatted about the size of it versus the Sub. And a young lady in the row behind me had a SS DJ 28 with diamond adorned dark grey dial. I've never seen such concentration of Rolexes--4 Rolex in 4 rows--on a plane (other than my flight back to the States from Geneva).

7 July 2018, 06:30 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Sounds like the Hong Kong MTR (subway). __________________ _______________________

8 July 2018, 03:02 PM	#20
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Rolex = connecting lives :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

7 July 2018, 03:01 PM	#2
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	A bad flight for me... 2 hours delay on my Friday night red eye flight back to the east coast. I often observe a high concentration of Rolex while flying. I understand your feeling, gold can surprise you!

7 July 2018, 03:03 PM	#4
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	The guy at the rent a car counter had a deep sea on today!

7 July 2018, 06:15 PM	#5
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	Rolex—Connecting people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 July 2018, 06:19 PM	#6
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Interesting how quickly the guy took of the sub and handed it to you to check out, he is obviously very trusting

7 July 2018, 07:30 PM	#13
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	Maybe having the Rolex got you bumped up :-)

7 July 2018, 08:18 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SS and YG Subs are very nice, but too heavy at the same time.

7 July 2018, 08:36 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The 116618LB is a great watch. When I have been able to get moved up into First Class I always see nice luxury goods. I guess if you have the funds for First Class you might also value a nice time piece.

8 July 2018, 02:45 PM	#18
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Nice! You're right, the 116618LB is stunning in the flesh!

8 July 2018, 02:58 PM	#19
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	My waiter had a YG 36mm DD.

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