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sorrentinog4 · 16 February 2009, 04:42 PM

I just purchased my first Rolex timepiece on the 12th!

This was a gift to myself because I recently just got out of the Marines (hit the end of my contract; I was honorably discharged from active duty in 2005), I am graduating from Virginia Tech in May and I landed my first job as a graphic designer without even applying to the agency that hired me. So I plan on getting "USMC/VPI&SU/NCM" engraved on the back on different lines very soon to celebrate all of these huge personal accomplishments.

So, here's my review thus far:

Not too heavy, not too large, not too small. It has a great weight, it's super comfortable and doesn't pull my arm hair. It's awfully attractive and looks great. Something that may or may not be a new aesthetic feature on the new Submariners is the Rolex engraving around the inner bezel w/ the serial number at the top. I think that that is actually my favorite subtle feature.

I said this on Amazon and I'll say it here: it's a Rolex, but it's just a watch. Now, the difference with this watch and my others (Gucci, Movado and Armani) is that I am completely satisfied with the Rolex. Perfect dressed up, perfect dressed down. Beautiful features and says boldly, "this is the only watch you'll ever need." And I think that is the beauty of a Rolex, you pay for satisfaction.

I am a graphic designer and am never fully satisfied with any of my work and it translates to the rest of my life; I'm never content. Not with my car, not in relationships (unhealthy, I know)... but I can honestly say that with this watch, I am completely pacified by the perfection of it.

So, would I recommend others to buy this or any other Rolex? Asbo-freaking-lutely. I don't know too many other friends that will throw down $6k on a watch in their mid-20's, but that's another thing I love, it makes someone stand out (in a superficial way, but I'm okay with that).

Cheers all.

www.glennsorrentino.com

awwwong · 1 March 2009, 02:55 AM

Congrats Sorrentinog4!!! You deserve this great watch for all the achievements you listed. I have the same watch recently and like yourself, I just love this piece!

Enjoy!

elijahenoch · 1 March 2009, 03:27 AM

Congratulations and thank you for your honarable service ! pictures got to have pictures we like pictures

kcmo · 1 March 2009, 07:38 AM

Congrats! Sounds like this watch is well-deserved! I have the same one and adore it. A timeless classic. Enjoy it!

BLSampson · 1 March 2009, 09:38 AM

Congratulations and thank you for your honorable service

BLACK DIAMOND · 1 March 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

.....A timeless classic. Enjoy it!

Indeed, timeless beauties. A submariner today or one from 30 years ago, equally remarkable and virtually unchanged in its form and function. A Rolex of today has as much appeal as one of yesterday. One of the things I greatly admire about Rolex. Enjoy your 16610, I certainly enjoy mine. Cheers!

kcmo · 1 March 2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK DIAMOND

Indeed, timeless beauties. A submariner today or one from 30 years ago, equally remarkable and virtually unchanged in its form and function. A Rolex of today has as much appeal as one of yesterday. One of the things I greatly admire about Rolex. Enjoy your 16610, I certainly enjoy mine. Cheers!

So true!

By the way, I LOVE your DD in your avatar! Saw the exact same one today in a window display at Tourneau.

Rebel · 1 March 2009, 10:53 AM

Congrats on your accomplishments over the last few years.

From one Vet to another......Live Long and Prosper!

BLACK DIAMOND · 1 March 2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

So true!

By the way, I LOVE your DD in your avatar! Saw the exact same one today in a window display at Tourneau.

Don't want to hijack this thread, but thanks Karis. Yeah I too love the black diamond dd....it's the most recent Rolex I bought during my Rolex buying frenzy that began just a few short months ago....but let their be no mistake about it, the love affair has been going strong since teenhood, and I'm now 35. I'm telling you, these watches are absolutely timeless.

I'll post up some pix of my beauties in another thread one of these days.

kcmo · 1 March 2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK DIAMOND

Don't want to hijack this thread, but thanks Karis. Yeah I too love the black diamond dd....it's the most recent Rolex I bought during my Rolex buying frenzy that began just a few short months ago....but let their be no mistake about it, the love affair has been going strong since teenhood, and I'm now 35. I'm telling you, these watches are absolutely timeless.

I'll post up some pix of my beauties in another thread one of these days.

YES, PICS PLEASE!

yannis · 1 March 2009, 11:10 PM

Well said brother!! Congrats and enjoy your new watch mate!!

sorrentinog4 · 7 March 2009, 05:33 AM

Here are some pics of the new Rolex:

Sdracing · 7 March 2009, 06:02 AM

Best watch review ever.

Akira · 7 March 2009, 11:44 AM

I watched the photos of your new Sub Date 15 minutes before remark it...

hflee55 · 9 March 2009, 12:14 PM

stunning watch!

dcc · 15 March 2009, 01:18 PM

Nice review.

Widows Son · 15 March 2009, 06:38 PM

What watch???? A pair of classic beauties you have there!!!

sql · 18 March 2009, 03:06 AM

Beautiful Pics!

fengchewu · 30 March 2009, 04:22 PM

Don't want to hijack this thread

sorrentinog4 · 30 March 2009, 11:25 PM

Admitting it is the first step. Now, don't hijack it.

NYC6 · 31 March 2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fengchewu

Don't want to hijack this thread

Thats exactly what you wanted to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorrentinog4

Admitting it is the first step. Now, don't hijack it.

Thanks for your service and nice watch and pics.

junglemaster · 1 April 2009, 03:41 PM

amazing pictures really

sql · 1 April 2009, 08:40 PM

There is something in this thread that makes me come back... hmmm :) :)

vitix · 22 May 2009, 09:51 AM

Great watch, i just signed in to this forum and i got a 16610 also! i love it! i havent take it off since the day i got it. i will post fotos soon

Lol-x · 22 May 2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks for the review and of course the photos

I'm interested in your statement:

Quote:

I don't know too many other friends that will throw down $6k on a watch in their mid-20's, but that's another thing I love, it makes someone stand out (in a superficial way, but I'm okay with that).

Naturally there will be some who may judge the wearer as superficial, but those kind of assessments or opinions are most likely themselves to be superficial in nature.

Others may well judge a person wearing a Rolex as technically astute or a person who appreciates the robustness of the timepiece.

In the end its more what you think of your own watch and how you enjoy it, knowing what it is, than anything anyone else may think of you.

At least that's the way I tend to feel

vitix · 23 May 2009, 02:26 AM

thats so true!!!!!

PalmSpringsCaVault · 23 May 2009, 08:05 AM

Did she even have a watch on?

sea-dweller · 23 May 2009, 11:00 AM

Nice review !

16 February 2009, 04:42 PM	#1
sorrentinog4 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Watch: 16610 Posts: 30	Rolex Submariner 16610 Review I just purchased my first Rolex timepiece on the 12th! This was a gift to myself because I recently just got out of the Marines (hit the end of my contract; I was honorably discharged from active duty in 2005), I am graduating from Virginia Tech in May and I landed my first job as a graphic designer without even applying to the agency that hired me. So I plan on getting "USMC/VPI&SU/NCM" engraved on the back on different lines very soon to celebrate all of these huge personal accomplishments. So, here's my review thus far: Not too heavy, not too large, not too small. It has a great weight, it's super comfortable and doesn't pull my arm hair. It's awfully attractive and looks great. Something that may or may not be a new aesthetic feature on the new Submariners is the Rolex engraving around the inner bezel w/ the serial number at the top. I think that that is actually my favorite subtle feature. I said this on Amazon and I'll say it here: it's a Rolex, but it's just a watch. Now, the difference with this watch and my others (Gucci, Movado and Armani) is that I am completely satisfied with the Rolex. Perfect dressed up, perfect dressed down. Beautiful features and says boldly, "this is the only watch you'll ever need." And I think that is the beauty of a Rolex, you pay for satisfaction. I am a graphic designer and am never fully satisfied with any of my work and it translates to the rest of my life; I'm never content. Not with my car, not in relationships (unhealthy, I know)... but I can honestly say that with this watch, I am completely pacified by the perfection of it. So, would I recommend others to buy this or any other Rolex? Asbo-freaking-lutely. I don't know too many other friends that will throw down $6k on a watch in their mid-20's, but that's another thing I love, it makes someone stand out (in a superficial way, but I'm okay with that). Cheers all. www.glennsorrentino.com

1 March 2009, 03:27 AM	#3
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1 March 2009, 09:38 AM	#5
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Congratulations and thank you for your honorable service __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

1 March 2009, 10:53 AM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,070	Congrats on your accomplishments over the last few years. From one Vet to another......Live Long and Prosper! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 March 2009, 11:10 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Well said brother!! Congrats and enjoy your new watch mate!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 March 2009, 02:55 AM	#2
awwwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	Congrats Sorrentinog4!!! You deserve this great watch for all the achievements you listed. I have the same watch recently and like yourself, I just love this piece! Enjoy!

1 March 2009, 07:38 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Sounds like this watch is well-deserved! I have the same one and adore it. A timeless classic. Enjoy it!

7 March 2009, 05:33 AM	#12
sorrentinog4 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Watch: 16610 Posts: 30	Here are some pics of the new Rolex:

7 March 2009, 06:02 AM	#13
Sdracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 20	Best watch review ever.

7 March 2009, 11:44 AM	#14
Akira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Oleg Location: LondonParisMoscow Watch: 16710RB, 14060M Posts: 255	I watched the photos of your new Sub Date 15 minutes before remark it...

9 March 2009, 12:14 PM	#15
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	stunning watch!

15 March 2009, 01:18 PM	#16
dcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 61	Nice review.

15 March 2009, 06:38 PM	#17
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,555	What watch???? A pair of classic beauties you have there!!!

18 March 2009, 03:06 AM	#18
sql "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 26	Beautiful Pics!

30 March 2009, 04:22 PM	#19
fengchewu Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: china Posts: 13	Don't want to hijack this thread

30 March 2009, 11:25 PM	#20
sorrentinog4 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Watch: 16610 Posts: 30	Admitting it is the first step. Now, don't hijack it.

1 April 2009, 03:41 PM	#22
junglemaster Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MS Posts: 21	amazing pictures really

1 April 2009, 08:40 PM	#23
sql "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 26	There is something in this thread that makes me come back... hmmm :) :)

22 May 2009, 09:51 AM	#24
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	Great watch, i just signed in to this forum and i got a 16610 also! i love it! i havent take it off since the day i got it. i will post fotos soon

23 May 2009, 02:26 AM	#26
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	thats so true!!!!!

23 May 2009, 08:05 AM	#27
PalmSpringsCaVault Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: palm springs CA Watch: Plat.118296DayDate Posts: 192	Did she even have a watch on?

23 May 2009, 11:00 AM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice review ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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