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John Sub · 14 February 2021, 08:58 AM

I want to show off and check with you Gents what you make of a fairly recent purchase. I won't say where I bought for now, but I bought it only by pictures I saw online. Whilst I love the extended gold bracelet / clasp of the later models and the bolder dimensions, I am a bit of an 80s / 90s nostalgia junkie. This in mind, I had to go classic.

I'm extremely pleased with it, just hoping for more sunshine to show off that blue dial!

Anyway, here is what I presume / know:

- Sold new in early / mid 1996..hence "T3---" serial number
- Bracelet is marked "S" so if original I am guessing it is a very late 1994?
- Bracelet has links near the bezel that appear to fold (if you see what I mean), exclusive to the earlier models
- Bracelet has the tiniest of warping in the gold (resurfaced?)
- Has receipts for repair dating 2009 and this year (serviced twice in its life?)
- Original box and tags (so I am led to believe)
- Weighs ~140g

I have cleaned up some small localised areas with Zeiss wipes which I thought were marks e.g. to the bezel and turned out it was just dirt.

Any indications to the authenticity of this watch welcome etc. Thanks in advance.

PS: I am testing the standard image uploader for now.

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kieselguhr · 14 February 2021, 10:24 AM

Congratulations

Watch Maniac · 14 February 2021, 10:31 AM

Very nice

Solo118 · 14 February 2021, 10:32 AM

Congrats on a classic!

Bort · 14 February 2021, 10:49 AM

Looks great, congratulations!

SLS · 14 February 2021, 11:01 AM

Congrats on the Sub, enjoy it!

ltmgeller · 14 February 2021, 11:15 AM

Congrats!

Mr. K · 14 February 2021, 12:54 PM

Lug holes, non SEL, stamped clasp. All excellent vintage feel.

Congrats on a great watch.

stark1 · 14 February 2021, 01:21 PM

I think that's a sharp looking watch, or perhaps your photos are overly seductive. Either way, I hope you enjoy the wearing experience!

RichM · 14 February 2021, 01:31 PM

Stunning! Congratulations

alllexandru · 14 February 2021, 06:31 PM

Love it, congrats, nice piece!

Gerardus · 14 February 2021, 07:04 PM

Huge congratz!

TswaneNguni · 14 February 2021, 08:10 PM

Classic !!

John Sub · 15 February 2021, 12:08 AM

Thanks all. I think I musta chosen a good one. My dream watch also is a Daytona. I hear that all steel ones are more in vogue at the moment but I couldn't resist a bluesy. Nearly went for the black and gold version mind you.

stark1 · 15 February 2021, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sub

Thanks all. I think I musta chosen a good one. My dream watch also is a Daytona. I hear that all steel ones are more in vogue at the moment but I couldn't resist a bluesy. Nearly went for the black and gold version mind you.

Nah, I think you made the right choice. It's a beautiful watch and I hope you enjoy in good health :)

Moka-Tiger · 15 February 2021, 01:51 AM

I too have always liked the "Bluesy" version. Congratulations.

Alex71168 · 15 February 2021, 01:54 AM

Awesome condition congratulations

RaZCaL · 15 February 2021, 01:54 AM

Love the bluesy! Congrats

JSolution · 22 February 2021, 08:14 AM

looks a real great condition.

14 February 2021, 08:58 AM	#1
John Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 3	New owner of a TT Sub 16613! I want to show off and check with you Gents what you make of a fairly recent purchase. I won't say where I bought for now, but I bought it only by pictures I saw online. Whilst I love the extended gold bracelet / clasp of the later models and the bolder dimensions, I am a bit of an 80s / 90s nostalgia junkie. This in mind, I had to go classic. I'm extremely pleased with it, just hoping for more sunshine to show off that blue dial! Anyway, here is what I presume / know: - Sold new in early / mid 1996..hence "T3---" serial number - Bracelet is marked "S" so if original I am guessing it is a very late 1994? - Bracelet has links near the bezel that appear to fold (if you see what I mean), exclusive to the earlier models - Bracelet has the tiniest of warping in the gold (resurfaced?) - Has receipts for repair dating 2009 and this year (serviced twice in its life?) - Original box and tags (so I am led to believe) - Weighs ~140g I have cleaned up some small localised areas with Zeiss wipes which I thought were marks e.g. to the bezel and turned out it was just dirt. Any indications to the authenticity of this watch welcome etc. Thanks in advance. PS: I am testing the standard image uploader for now. - Attached Images

14 February 2021, 11:01 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats on the Sub, enjoy it! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 February 2021, 11:15 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 February 2021, 01:31 PM	#10
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	Stunning! Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

14 February 2021, 07:04 PM	#12
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Huge congratz! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

14 February 2021, 10:24 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations

14 February 2021, 10:31 AM	#3
Watch Maniac 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Watch: 226570 Posts: 1,536	Very nice

14 February 2021, 10:32 AM	#4
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Congrats on a classic!

14 February 2021, 10:49 AM	#5
Bort "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: South Carolina Watch: 16803 Posts: 229	Looks great, congratulations!

14 February 2021, 12:54 PM	#8
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Lug holes, non SEL, stamped clasp. All excellent vintage feel. Congrats on a great watch.

14 February 2021, 01:21 PM	#9
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,504	I think that's a sharp looking watch, or perhaps your photos are overly seductive. Either way, I hope you enjoy the wearing experience!

14 February 2021, 06:31 PM	#11
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,462	Love it, congrats, nice piece!

14 February 2021, 08:10 PM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Classic !!

15 February 2021, 12:08 AM	#14
John Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 3	Thanks all. I think I musta chosen a good one. My dream watch also is a Daytona. I hear that all steel ones are more in vogue at the moment but I couldn't resist a bluesy. Nearly went for the black and gold version mind you.

15 February 2021, 01:51 AM	#16
Moka-Tiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Japan Watch: The 1 on my wrist Posts: 122	I too have always liked the "Bluesy" version. Congratulations.

15 February 2021, 01:54 AM	#17
Alex71168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 484	Awesome condition congratulations

15 February 2021, 01:54 AM	#18
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	Love the bluesy! Congrats

22 February 2021, 08:14 AM	#19
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	looks a real great condition.

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