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Post by buddy123 on Jun 10, 2013 11:14:40 GMT -8
Continuing from threads in a galaxy far, far away lol As many may have noticed, I have argued for Rolex and, just as often, against Rolex. But I do know that I have always wanted one and so, eventually, there comes a point where you just have to experience the brand for real. And so...............my latest acquisition. Rolex Submariner 14060M. And I have to say that I think it's stunning. In my opinion the 'classic' sub. No date to worry about, it just tells the time and that's it! It weighs in at 127 gms sized for my 7.5" wrist and is extremely comfortable. I had visions of having to wear it on a Zulu strap as I don't like heavy watches, but this feels quite acceptable with the bracelet and you barely know you're wearing it after a while - apart from being very conscious as to what you do with your left wrist that is hehe (tending to wear it under the sleeve of something at the moment, need to pluck up the courage to wear it with a t-shirt!). Hopefully I'll never need to try and get my money back and it'll be a keeper! Now don't get me started on Rolex service prices or parts policy.........let me enjoy it for a while first  Attachments:
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 10, 2013 11:29:10 GMT -8
Yeah, I like that...Congrats on the acquisition, I hope you fall in love.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jun 10, 2013 11:32:21 GMT -8
Congrats . . . great looking watch. Very classic. Enjoy it and wear it in good health!
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Post by buddy123 on Jun 10, 2013 11:39:19 GMT -8
Yeah, I like that...Congrats on the acquisition, I hope you fall in love. Thank you :-) I think I'm there already lol The marriage has cost a fortune and the divorce would be heart-breaking  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 10, 2013 11:46:57 GMT -8
Well then, behave yourself and perhaps the marriage will last.
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Post by donciccio on Jun 10, 2013 13:31:23 GMT -8
 Congrats Nigel! You deserve it my friend. Enjoy in good health. I look forward to seeing some more pics of her as well. I'd say she needs a centerfold photo shoot. |
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Post by buddy123 on Jun 10, 2013 13:36:20 GMT -8
Congrats Nigel! You deserve it my friend. Enjoy in good health. I look forward to seeing some more pics of her as well. I'd say she needs a centerfold photo shoot. Thanks Chris.......not sure I deserve the watch and I feel bloody guilty about spending so much money on a brand I both love and hate in equal measures. But I cannot deny the beauty of the watch.......wish I'd designed it! Though after adding my own first ding, I'm well on the way to redesigning it rofl Centrefold shoot...........does that mean I get to cavort with scantily clad females  |
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Post by frogman4me on Jun 10, 2013 18:33:28 GMT -8
Congrats! Many years ago my first Rolex was a 14060. I was a hater of the brand like many before trying it but once I experienced the Submariner for myself it was game over. My favorite watch by far is the sub and the older the better IMO. Its an absolute classic! Enjoy the heritage!
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Post by seikoholic on Jun 10, 2013 18:43:46 GMT -8
Congrats! Many years ago my first Rolex was a 14060. I was a hater of the brand like many before trying it but once I experienced the Submariner for myself it was game over. My favorite watch by far is the sub and the older the better IMO. Its an absolute classic! Enjoy the heritage! I'd take a vintage sub like yesterday. There was one that was put up on eBay a year-odd ago - the original owner bought it in like '59 when he was a doctor in the USN, at a base (Guam?) and wore it regularly until the 70s, and then put it away. He listed it on eBay with a starting bid of $9.99. Thing was 100% original - beautiful creamy lume, fantastic condition. Sold for like 60 grand. |
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Post by WatchDawg on Jun 10, 2013 18:55:01 GMT -8
Well done son, I too have the duality of thought re the Rolie, but that is, as you stated, 'simply' a great watch with insane heritage and it will never, ever date, no pun intended . . . a proper tool, the watch I mean.  Clap Clap Clap Bravo |
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Post by HiBeat on Jun 10, 2013 18:59:39 GMT -8
And the Cal 3130 movement will last for decades with minimal attention. This thing is a TANK, it can take anything life dishes your way.
Congratulations, the 14060M is The Classic Swiss Dive Watch. I am partial also to the new 114060 which also features the uncluttered dial without a date.
BTW, people call the 14060M a "No Date Sub" but that is a misnomer. In fact, it is a "Submariner". Period. The variants with dates are "Submariner - Date." It's like calling a Datejust a 'no date DayDate."
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Post by kingrat on Jun 13, 2013 0:43:02 GMT -8
very NICE pick up, wear that bad ass ticker in the best of health
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Post by jim1963 on Jun 13, 2013 1:08:55 GMT -8
Wear it in good health mate Jim |
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Post by buddy123 on Jun 13, 2013 2:01:18 GMT -8
Cheers all :-)
Would love to wear it everyday and not worry about it.....there is something very cool about a well worn, wabi'd Sub.......it flies in the face of all the shiny bling, celeb, Rolexes.
But it's going to have to be a bit of a special occasion watch for me :-(..........Daft really. I need to change my mentality towards watches - they should be worn and used without fear.
It's just that Rolex repair prices scare the heck out of me jaw-drop-smiley-emoticon
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Post by donciccio on Jun 13, 2013 4:36:12 GMT -8
Cheers all :-) Would love to wear it everyday and not worry about it.....there is something very cool about a well worn, wabi'd Sub.......it flies in the face of all the shiny bling, celeb, Rolexes. But it's going to have to be a bit of a special occasion watch for me :-(..........Daft really. I need to change my mentality towards watches - they should be worn and used without fear. It's just that Rolex repair prices scare the heck out of me jaw-drop-smiley-emoticon You only live once brother. Wear that bad boy and enjoy it! |
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Post by kingrat on Jun 13, 2013 6:06:26 GMT -8
Cheers all :-) Would love to wear it everyday and not worry about it.....there is something very cool about a well worn, wabi'd Sub.......it flies in the face of all the shiny bling, celeb, Rolexes. But it's going to have to be a bit of a special occasion watch for me :-(..........Daft really. I need to change my mentality towards watches - they should be worn and used without fear. It's just that Rolex repair prices scare the heck out of me jaw-drop-smiley-emoticon You only live once brother. Wear that bad boy and enjoy it! Unless you were doing a job that is going to wreck that watch, I'd wear that and only that. |
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Post by buddy123 on Jun 13, 2013 7:16:39 GMT -8
You only live once brother. Wear that bad boy and enjoy it! Unless you were doing a job that is going to wreck that watch, I'd wear that and only that. I'm trying to get my head round it rat hehe |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 17:32:58 GMT -8
Congratulations on your new Rolex Sub , its a nice piece . I hope someday to purchase a expensive similar timepiece
"but am dreaming" that i could ever afford one . Although if i could , it would do my head in what to buy ? A Grand Seiko SD Diver or Rolex DeepSea ? Both are equally stunning Divers watches .
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Post by SpinDoctor on Jun 29, 2013 6:56:55 GMT -8
Its so much fun trashing Rolex. Rolex is so much more than the actual watch its unavoidable. But ignoring everything else and just focusing on the watch, Sub in particular, it is a perfect aesthetic. Just a shame they cost so damn much. I'm a straight up value guy and I don't spend on the intangibles.
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Post by normdiaz on Jul 3, 2013 15:07:21 GMT -8
Rolex is the only watch I wore for 13 years and sold for its original cost. |
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