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Posted: 4/1/2012 12:52:53 PM EDT
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This watch. This watch was on your Daddy's wrist when he was shot down over Hanoi. He was captured and put in a Vietnamese prison camp. Now he knew that if the gooks ever saw the watch it'd be confiscated, taken away. The way your Dad looked at it, this watch was your birthright. He'd be damned if any slopes were gonna put their greasy yella hands on his boy's birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew he could hide somethin'. His ass. Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. Now, little man, I give the watch to you.
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This watch. This watch was on your Daddy's wrist when he was shot down over Hanoi. He was captured and put in a Vietnamese prison camp. Now he knew that if the gooks ever saw the watch it'd be confiscated, taken away. The way your Dad looked at it, this watch was your birthright. He'd be damned if any slopes were gonna put their greasy yella hands on his boy's birthright. So he hid it in the one place he knew he could hide somethin'. His ass. Five long years, he wore this watch up his ass. Then he died of dysentery, he gave me the watch. I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass two years. Then, after seven years, I was sent home to my family. Now, little man, I give the watch to you. This guy gets it! That is one funny scene. |
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The sub is the classic modern Rolex. Clearly a signature look....recognizable from across the room.
Folks will be along momentarily to tell you to get an Omega instead....I have both....I like both, but the Rolex is still my favorite of the two. |
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Quoted: The sub is the classic modern Rolex. Clearly a signature look....recognizable from across the room. Folks will be along momentarily to tell you to get an Omega instead....I have both....I like both, but the Rolex is still my favorite of the two. Winner right here... If I get a second Rolex it will be a Submariner. |
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The sub is the classic modern Rolex. Clearly a signature look....recognizable from across the room. Folks will be along momentarily to tell you to get an Omega instead....I have both....I like both, but the Rolex is still my favorite of the two. Winner right here... If I get a second Rolex it will be a Submariner. Actually, me too...I don't have a sub....I have a yacht....and I still want a sub Also have an omega Seamaster....great watch....love it...but I like the yacht a lot more. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: The sub is the classic modern Rolex. Clearly a signature look....recognizable from across the room. Folks will be along momentarily to tell you to get an Omega instead....I have both....I like both, but the Rolex is still my favorite of the two. Winner right here... If I get a second Rolex it will be a Submariner. Actually, me too...I don't have a sub....I have a yacht....and I still want a sub Also have an omega Seamaster....great watch....love it...but I like the yacht a lot more. I have an Oyster Perpetual Date... my everyday watch for 20 years... runs like new. I get a laugh out of the "Rolex = crap" threads |
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I've had mine since 1987 and it's tits. Never had a problem with it.
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I have that exact watch- 50th anniversary model, mine was a gift....I wear it once a week or so. Yes, I know its a mens watch...I hate most womens style watches. |
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Are GMT-II guys allowed in this thread? Yes, they are almost alike. |
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The sub is the classic modern Rolex. Clearly a signature look....recognizable from across the room. Folks will be along momentarily to tell you to get an Omega instead....I have both....I like both, but the Rolex is still my favorite of the two. Winner right here... If I get a second Rolex it will be a Submariner. Actually, me too...I don't have a sub....I have a yacht....and I still want a sub Also have an omega Seamaster....great watch....love it...but I like the yacht a lot more. I have an Oyster Perpetual Date... my everyday watch for 20 years... runs like new. I get a laugh out of the "Rolex = crap" threads Me too ! Mine is 22 years old. Never been serviced. Runs 2 minutes fast every 5 days. My BIL steam cleans it at his jewelry store once a year. Hasn't had a single problem. |
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Yes, they are almost alike. Damn right. That's why I got it. The GMT-II Red/Black was my dream watch, though once I had the cash they had come out with the GMT-II Ceramic in black only. It's on my wrist now, and I love it. The Rolex sub is the timeless watch design. The GMT is very similar. My next Rolex will be a two-tone sub with blue face. For now, I do love my SS GMT-II. I feel comfortable wearing it with shorts and a t-shirt or a suit. http://www.watchmatchmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/files/u6/picture-128-494x534_0.png |
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Take a look at the Sea-Dweller also. No date wart. That's called a Cyclops Lens. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Yes, they are almost alike. Damn right. That's why I got it. The GMT-II Red/Black was my dream watch, though once I had the cash they had come out with the GMT-II Ceramic in black only. It's on my wrist now, and I love it. The Rolex sub is the timeless watch design. The GMT is very similar. My next Rolex will be a two-tone sub with blue face. For now, I do love my SS GMT-II. I feel comfortable wearing it with shorts and a t-shirt or a suit. http://www.watchmatchmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/files/u6/picture-128-494x534_0.png I currently have a 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi, but I started back in 1986 with a black Sub. That watch was with me for years, and I rarely took it off. Tough watch, and no scratches –– even after wearing it while loading cargo on to airplanes. (Old School pallets and chains style...) If you want a hardcore Submariner, get a 14060M no date, no cosc: One day I'll get another Sub, maybe a 5513 from back in the day. m |
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I have rode ridden mine hard.
It has gone back to the factory twice for service in 15 years. No fault of the watches though. I figure I will kick off with that watch on my wrist. |
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Not the same, but I have a Tudor Sub on my wrist as I type this. I like it so far :-))
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I've never paid much attention to Rolex watches so I'm surprised the Invicta watch I got for Christmas from my wife looks so similar.
I really like the watch and I doubt many people I run into would recognize the design, but now I'm worried about looking like a poser. |
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I liked the submariner but ultimately went with the Day-Date president diamond gold and a daytona. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
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Just remembered that I had this hosted from a long time ago.... http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww14/macr05/Misc/guncrop.jpg Very nice!!!! |
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Yes, they are almost alike. Damn right. That's why I got it. The GMT-II Red/Black was my dream watch, though once I had the cash they had come out with the GMT-II Ceramic in black only. It's on my wrist now, and I love it. The Rolex sub is the timeless watch design. The GMT is very similar. My next Rolex will be a two-tone sub with blue face. For now, I do love my SS GMT-II. I feel comfortable wearing it with shorts and a t-shirt or a suit. http://www.watchmatchmaker.com/wp-content/uploads/files/u6/picture-128-494x534_0.png I currently have a 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi, but I started back in 1986 with a black Sub. That watch was with me for years, and I rarely took it off. Tough watch, and no scratches –– even after wearing it while loading cargo on to airplanes. (Old School pallets and chains style...) If you want a hardcore Submariner, get a 14060M no date, no cosc: http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/419939d1302483932-there-can-only-one-maybe-two-rolex14060m1.jpg One day I'll get another Sub, maybe a 5513 from back in the day. m If/when I can afford a Rolex, this is the one I'm looking to get. No date Subs are awesome. |
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Just remembered that I had this hosted from a long time ago.... http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww14/macr05/Misc/guncrop.jpg Very nice!!!! I planned on buying a stainless sub....someone here posted a similar picture of a yacht and I changed my mind.....yet another way this site has helped pry money out of my wallet |
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I have a 50th anniversary and love it. It gains about 5 minutes a month but I can deal with that.
Like said before it is a classic design that is recognizable anywhere. That's why I went with the green 50th for a something a little different and rare. |
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Just remembered that I had this hosted from a long time ago.... http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww14/macr05/Misc/guncrop.jpg Very nice!!!! I planned on buying a stainless sub....someone here posted a similar picture of a yacht and I changed my mind.....yet another way this site has helped pry money out of my wallet Tell me about it. This place has "made" me spend so much money over the years it isn't even funny. |
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Don't be That Guy with the bracelet still the factory length, its an expensive item, don't let it bang into things like you don't care about the damage.
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Buy it and you'll have no regrets. Mine's not a Submariner but I'd be just as happy if it were. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/niceguymr/watchgun.jpg Looks familiar |
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I have that exact watch- 50th anniversary model, mine was a gift....I wear it once a week or so. Yes, I know its a mens watch...I hate most womens style watches. Men's watches on women look great. . Wish I could get my better half to wear one of mine occasionally. I love my Sub... I grabbed it used and don't wear it nearly enough as I've been on a Panerai kick for the past several years.. I will say that there are many great brands of mechanical watches and there are many watches more "haute couture" than Rolex, but the Sub is an undeniable classic. It is IMHO, the single most iconic watch design of the wristwatch era. It IS the most faked and most copied watch for a reason. |
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Quoted: In before the " buy a timex and acquire guns" watch haters. I think that it is stupid to piss money away on things that only the truly wealthy can afford, only do delude yourself. If you have "that" much money, then knock yourself out. If you had to make payments, and it only is a fucking watch (also art)... you need to examine you priorities or define them clearly. If this is what makes you happy, then more power to you. Two is one, one is none. Don't consider yourself any more "special" or important than the guy with two Sten guns. Or 27 Aks. |
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Great watches, very versatile. I loved mine but sold it to upgrade to a Fifty Fathoms. I wanted something which was a bit more haute horologie. I think I lost about $200 on the Ceramic Sub after wearing it for a year. The resale on Rolexes is unmatched by most other brands. If you change your mind after buying it you shouldn't lose your shirt.
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In before the " buy a timex and acquire guns" watch haters. I think that it is stupid to piss money away on things that only the truly wealthy can afford, only do delude yourself. If you have "that" much money, then knock yourself out. If you had to make payments, and it only is a fucking watch (also art)... you need to examine you priorities or define them clearly. If this is what makes you happy, then more power to you. Two is one, one is none. Don't consider yourself any more "special" or important than the guy with two Sten guns. Or 27 Aks. Really!? |
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I don't have much to add to the above posts. I have a 16610 I bought new for myself about 5 years ago. I looked at watches and researched them for about a year until I finally realized that if I could only have one watch it would be the Submariner.
I'm still happy with my decision, but if I were not happy I could sell the watch now for the price I paid for it or a little more. I can't say the same for my wife's TAG Heuer. If you have to finance a watch (or anything else besides a house or maybe a car), you probably shouldn't buy it. |
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In before the " buy a timex and acquire guns" watch haters. I think that it is stupid to piss money away on things that only the truly wealthy can afford, only do delude yourself. If you have "that" much money, then knock yourself out. If you had to make payments, and it only is a fucking watch (also art)... you need to examine you priorities or define them clearly. If this is what makes you happy, then more power to you. Two is one, one is none. Don't consider yourself any more "special" or important than the guy with two Sten guns. Or 27 Aks. Wow. It's OPs money to do with what he wants. It has nothing to do with "being better" than someone... It has to do with doing the things that make one happy. Friends of mine think it's dumb to own multiple firearms or to own a motorcycle or other "toy"... Yet they happily blow loads of cash on their own hobbies which I find dumb. But, it is their cash and their life, Much like, it is my cash and my life. I don't collect nice watches to impress anyone, I do it because it makes me happy and I find them to be functional pieces of art. I would agree with you that it is dumb to buy a nice watch (or any other luxury item) on credit... Because it is dumb to buy luxury items with cash you don't have. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: In before the " buy a timex and acquire guns" watch haters. I think that it is stupid to piss money away on things that only the truly wealthy can afford, only do delude yourself. If you have "that" much money, then knock yourself out. If you had to make payments, and it only is a fucking watch (also art)... you need to examine you priorities or define them clearly. If this is what makes you happy, then more power to you. Two is one, one is none. Don't consider yourself any more "special" or important than the guy with two Sten guns. Or 27 Aks. Wow. It's OPs money to do with what he wants. It has nothing to do with "being better" than someone... It has to do with doing the things that make one happy. Friends of mine think it's dumb to own multiple firearms or to own a motorcycle or other "toy"... Yet they happily blow loads of cash on their own hobbies which I find dumb. But, it is their cash and their life, Much like, it is my cash and my life. I don't collect nice watches to impress anyone, I do it because it makes me happy and I find them to be functional pieces of art. I would agree with you that it is dumb to buy a nice watch (or any other luxury item) on credit... Because it is dumb to buy luxury items with cash you don't have. And I have no problem with that. I don't give a hairy rats ass if you collect fossilized stank taint teabags, if that is where you want to spend your scratch. Don't act like a cock, like the guy I quoted, considering all other opinions as "haters". Fuck, I would love to have the money to waste on wrist art. |
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