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Old 9 December 2022, 03:22 PM   #1
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Finally back in the Sub Club

It's been 8 years since I wore a Submariner on my wrist. My 16610 was my daily wear watch for almost 10 years. We parted ways about 8 years ago (the Financial Crisis), and over the past few years, I have been trying just about every other watch to take its place.

I thought all the new variety in the watch world - the new colors, movements, shapes, and sizes - were what I wanted. In the end, they didn't do it for me.

I took that 16610 around the world a couple of times, and it never failed me. This week I had the chance to pick up a Submariner and "go back home" horologically speaking, and this is exactly the way I remember it. It really feels like home, and suddenly I have no desire to look for another watch.

Thanks Rolex and TRF.

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Old 9 December 2022, 03:29 PM   #2
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Congratulations Bill

Sounds like you were due.
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Old 9 December 2022, 03:39 PM   #3
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Finally back in the Sub Club

Congratulations Bill!
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Old 9 December 2022, 03:49 PM   #4
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Loved and miss my 16610 too that i had for over a decade.
Congrats! Cant go wrong with a 124060
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Old 9 December 2022, 04:07 PM   #5
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I love it
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Old 9 December 2022, 04:08 PM   #6
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Congratulations! Glad you’re back with a sun on your wrist. Now get on a helicopter and get a pic with it!
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Old 9 December 2022, 10:49 PM   #7
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Congratulations! Glad you’re back with a sun on your wrist. Now get on a helicopter and get a pic with it!
LOL that was a good memory!

I think my helo days might be behind me, but you never know.
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Old 9 December 2022, 04:23 PM   #8
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Congratulations, a great watch.
I have had my name down for about 18 months with no sign of any prospect yet.
Happened to try one on at the weekend and loved it, great proportions.
I have a 114060 which I love, but I was really impressed with the 124060.
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Old 9 December 2022, 06:35 PM   #9
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Congrats and welcome back to the Submariner family!

My story is similar, and I arrived back home at the 124060 too. Great choice.
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Old 9 December 2022, 06:38 PM   #10
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Old 9 December 2022, 06:43 PM   #11
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Big congrats!
Take care of it, a classic who will never fade
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Old 9 December 2022, 07:32 PM   #12
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I totally get what you are saying. Congratulations on a superb watch.
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Old 9 December 2022, 07:51 PM   #13
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Welcome back Bill, fantastic reference
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Old 9 December 2022, 08:01 PM   #14
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Congrats Bill, and welcome back “home”
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Old 9 December 2022, 08:41 PM   #15
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Congrats Bill!
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Old 9 December 2022, 08:50 PM   #16
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Well done! Congratulations!
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Old 9 December 2022, 08:56 PM   #17
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Welome back to the #SubClub !
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Old 9 December 2022, 09:49 PM   #18
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Old 9 December 2022, 10:06 PM   #19
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Old 9 December 2022, 10:11 PM   #20
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Congrats! It’s a great club to be in! I’ve also tried to replace the sub with other watches. It doesn’t work.
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Old 9 December 2022, 10:22 PM   #21
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Congrats! Every Rolex fan should be a Sub Club member IMO. ����
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Old 9 December 2022, 10:48 PM   #22
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:13 PM   #23
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Congrats and welcome back!!! I just joined the Rolex world finally
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:17 PM   #24
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:23 PM   #25
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Yep, nothing else quite like a Sub. Congratulations!
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:27 PM   #26
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:44 PM   #27
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Love that reference. I am patiently waiting for that same watch. The proportions seem perfect to me.

Wear it in good health!
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Old 9 December 2022, 11:55 PM   #28
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Welcome back :)!!!
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Old 10 December 2022, 12:13 AM   #29
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Looks great, nice clean design.
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Old 10 December 2022, 12:34 AM   #30
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Congratulations and welcome back, gotta love the Sub
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