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cruvon · 14 July 2011, 03:03 PM

Hi guys, just received my birth year 1680 red Mk6 a few hours ago and thought will capture my experiences while they are still crisp in my mind. Was the best feeling ever, peeling the Fedex box and having a feel of the original documents from my birth year. Also unwrapped the neatly packed 9315 bracelet with the swimpruf tag and a NATO band that will try on later. Opened the good old vintage box feeling like a pro Oyster pearl hunter cautiously prying it open and finding a surprisingly pristine condition red staring back at me, was dumbfolded, I could have mistook it for new. The feeling of putting on a birth year watch is unbelievable, like a long lost part of your being now sitting pretty on your wrist. Although need to figure out how to take a few links off with the tool that's included, I put it on any way and tried it round the block and in the sun, awesome feeling and the light patina subtly stands out giving it a classy look. Feel like a kid in a candy store while now typing this with it on my wrist, just that the sole candy is on my wrist;).

What have your experiences been when unpacking and trying on a birth year vintage for the first time?

jlee5050 · 14 July 2011, 03:24 PM

I'm still waiting for that feeling... congrats on the pick up!

sleddog · 14 July 2011, 03:32 PM

Description sounds awesome!! Congratulations!!

How about some pics?

cruvon · 14 July 2011, 03:55 PM

Thanks jlee5050, Rob, will surely post pics as soon as come to terms with this numb feeling:), just posted one from my iphone though.

Ezza8 · 14 July 2011, 04:48 PM

Looks fantastic San, huge congrats!

Its an amazing feeling, and somewhat addictive

cruvon · 14 July 2011, 04:50 PM

Thanks Ezza8, it's like my Friday high at the pub has come early; no drinks needed though:)

PhilM · 14 July 2011, 04:57 PM

Glad that it's finally arived, really happy for you and look forward to seeing lots more pics over the next few weeks

cruvon · 14 July 2011, 05:01 PM

Thanks Phil, yupz, pics next:)

93 Turbo · 14 July 2011, 05:51 PM

San, iconic watch. Glad for you it's safe on your wrist. Cheers Jules

TSW · 14 July 2011, 05:54 PM

Huge congrats!

cruvon · 14 July 2011, 06:05 PM

Thanks Jules, Thomas:)

colpol · 14 July 2011, 06:10 PM

well done in managing to acquire that watch from your year of birth

cruvon · 14 July 2011, 06:25 PM

Thanks Colpol:)

Puffy · 14 July 2011, 07:14 PM

well done mate! having a YOB watch is pretty spesh!!

aussiewatchnut · 14 July 2011, 07:16 PM

A thing of beauty. Congrats.

Jason71 · 14 July 2011, 07:18 PM

Congrats. I know this has been a big deal for you............a person could tell due to the number of posts and questions here on the forum. I am glad it has finally come to fruition for you.

Honestly, it looks like it was WELL WORTH the wait.

HL65 · 14 July 2011, 07:26 PM

Congrats on finally getting her San!! A long wait but worth it!! Enjoy...

pdoukas · 14 July 2011, 09:06 PM

Congrats SAN! I, myself, am still waiting for that day to come! If only I was born a year later I'd be going after a red myself. She'll have to wait a little while, but I still plan on getting her. Wear her in good health.

Pete

DiamondJack · 14 July 2011, 09:51 PM

Well hunted down.... Looks very nice indeed

But get that camera and macro lens out and share her with us.....

Enjoy

Frogman4me · 14 July 2011, 10:08 PM

Congrats! Must be a great feeling, enjoy!

Jagatai · 14 July 2011, 10:52 PM

Huge huge congrats!!!! It's a stunner!

Michael M. · 15 July 2011, 12:09 AM

Huge congrats, nice piece!

Beaumont Miller II · 15 July 2011, 02:29 AM

Congrats on a beautiful example. That is what vintage Rolex collecting is all about...PASSION.

mjclark32 · 15 July 2011, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Description sounds awesome!! Congratulations!!

How about some pics?

x2, great description!

TheVTCGuy · 15 July 2011, 04:23 AM

Many congrats!

The only time-keeping devices they had the year I was born was a sun dial...

onkyo · 15 July 2011, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Congrats on a beautiful example. That is what vintage Rolex collecting is all about...PASSION.

Great words John. It's all about PASSION (and ADDICTION for some... like me).

Congrats! I look forward to more pics!

cruvon · 15 July 2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Congrats on finally getting her San!! A long wait but worth it!! Enjoy...

Thanks Ken, yupz, what an awesome feeling!!!

cruvon · 15 July 2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdoukas

Congrats SAN! I, myself, am still waiting for that day to come! If only I was born a year later I'd be going after a red myself. She'll have to wait a little while, but I still plan on getting her. Wear her in good health.

Pete

Thanks Pete, you mean you were born a year later so that would mean a white sub 1680? Whichever it is, I can promise you in a experience to treasure:)

cruvon · 15 July 2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Well hunted down.... Looks very nice indeed

But get that camera and macro lens out and share her with us.....

Enjoy

Thanks, yupz, pics next, waiting for the sun to come out:)

cruvon · 15 July 2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Congrats! Must be a great feeling, enjoy!

Thanks David:)

14 July 2011, 03:32 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Description sounds awesome!! Congratulations!! How about some pics? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

14 July 2011, 05:54 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Huge congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

14 July 2011, 07:14 PM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	well done mate! having a YOB watch is pretty spesh!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 July 2011, 07:18 PM	#16
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats. I know this has been a big deal for you............a person could tell due to the number of posts and questions here on the forum. I am glad it has finally come to fruition for you. Honestly, it looks like it was WELL WORTH the wait. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 July 2011, 07:26 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,487	Congrats on finally getting her San!! A long wait but worth it!! Enjoy... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 July 2011, 03:24 PM	#2
jlee5050 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: the throne. Posts: 165	I'm still waiting for that feeling... congrats on the pick up!

14 July 2011, 03:55 PM	#4
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks jlee5050, Rob, will surely post pics as soon as come to terms with this numb feeling:), just posted one from my iphone though.

14 July 2011, 04:48 PM	#5
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Looks fantastic San, huge congrats! Its an amazing feeling, and somewhat addictive

14 July 2011, 04:50 PM	#6
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks Ezza8, it's like my Friday high at the pub has come early; no drinks needed though:)

14 July 2011, 04:57 PM	#7
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Glad that it's finally arived, really happy for you and look forward to seeing lots more pics over the next few weeks

14 July 2011, 05:01 PM	#8
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks Phil, yupz, pics next:)

14 July 2011, 05:51 PM	#9
93 Turbo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,549	San, iconic watch. Glad for you it's safe on your wrist. Cheers Jules

14 July 2011, 06:05 PM	#11
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks Jules, Thomas:)

14 July 2011, 06:10 PM	#12
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,851	well done in managing to acquire that watch from your year of birth

14 July 2011, 06:25 PM	#13
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Thanks Colpol:)

14 July 2011, 07:16 PM	#15
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	A thing of beauty. Congrats.

14 July 2011, 09:06 PM	#18
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Congrats SAN! I, myself, am still waiting for that day to come! If only I was born a year later I'd be going after a red myself. She'll have to wait a little while, but I still plan on getting her. Wear her in good health. Pete

14 July 2011, 09:51 PM	#19
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Well hunted down.... Looks very nice indeed But get that camera and macro lens out and share her with us..... Enjoy

14 July 2011, 10:08 PM	#20
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats! Must be a great feeling, enjoy!

14 July 2011, 10:52 PM	#21
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Huge huge congrats!!!! It's a stunner!

15 July 2011, 12:09 AM	#22
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Huge congrats, nice piece!

15 July 2011, 02:29 AM	#23
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Congrats on a beautiful example. That is what vintage Rolex collecting is all about...PASSION. __________________

15 July 2011, 04:23 AM	#25
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Many congrats! The only time-keeping devices they had the year I was born was a sun dial...

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