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CANTAFFORDONE · 5 June 2006, 11:54 AM

Okay, I know threads are useless without pics so I will get to the pics as soon as I can use my camera which needless to say chooses to work or not at random......

My new SUB LV... I love it BUT, I wish to itemize the potential problems or just me going mad!!!

1.) Solid end links... my band does not have them, they look hollow.
2.) 93250 the usual serial engraved on both sides of the band near the watch case is absent, only by the steelinox stamp inside the clasp does it say the number 93250
3.) The band seems to be missing links, like 2 or three.... I mean there isnt even one scratch anywhere to be found but I dont get it.
I mean the watch doesnt even fit around the spongy thing!! YOU have to squeeze the bloody hell out of it to get the watch to fit around it.

My last Sub that I owned I had to get it sized and they took off a link atleast to get it to fit around my wrist. COuld it be I'm just crazy?????
I mean the band just feels very light

I hope i'm just being a ninny and nothing more.... Like I said the pics will come when this Fuji camera decides to take pics in focus

Any imput would be gladly appreciated..
BTW yes it was purchased at ben bridge @ the shops of mission viejo....
My serial number has the numbers 666 so maybe its a cursed watch!!!!

Rockrolex · 5 June 2006, 11:58 AM

Are you sure you got one that was BNIB? Did they perhaps sell you one that had been traded in? Sounds like something isn't right here. But maybe some pics would help.

CANTAFFORDONE · 5 June 2006, 12:13 PM

Yes BNIB, shipped directly from Rolex then stored in a vault. Has plastic wrapped around everything like it should be, in between the clasp, on both sides of the case etc......

I'm hoping to also hear from the people who own the same watch with a D serial number....

viper · 5 June 2006, 12:45 PM

everything sounds OK, no worries...

Clifton · 5 June 2006, 01:27 PM

I agree with viper. Everything sound in order with your watch.

CANTAFFORDONE · 5 June 2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

everything sounds OK, no worries...

Thank GOD!!!! Next time I will research first then go mad!

After careful research and observation the bracelets do not come stamped with the number 93250 so check.

Next is the SEL caper. I thought it meantevery link was a solid end link but I just learned that it means the link that connects to the case, not individual lnks, those I guess are called hollow center links.

Last the sizing issue, I guess this is how they come. Everything else seems right!

On a side note, the fake I have which is about to be trashed is obviously fake.... I mean Yup, I am so glad I have the real thing and it shows.... You really arent fooling anyone with a fake, so cheers everyone

Launch Mini · 5 June 2006, 02:14 PM

Don't worry about the 666. This is actually a good number in numerology.
You combine them, 6+6+6= 18, then add these two 1+8 = 9
9 is a great number, happiness and completion.

djemmtee · 5 June 2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CANTAFFORDONE

Okay, I know threads are useless without pics so I will get to the pics as soon as I can use my camera which needless to say chooses to work or not at random......

My new SUB LV... I love it BUT, I wish to itemize the potential problems or just me going mad!!!

1.) Solid end links... my band does not have them, they look hollow.
2.) 93250 the usual serial engraved on both sides of the band near the watch case is absent, only by the steelinox stamp inside the clasp does it say the number 93250
3.) The band seems to be missing links, like 2 or three.... I mean there isnt even one scratch anywhere to be found but I dont get it.
I mean the watch doesnt even fit around the spongy thing!! YOU have to squeeze the bloody hell out of it to get the watch to fit around it.

My last Sub that I owned I had to get it sized and they took off a link atleast to get it to fit around my wrist. COuld it be I'm just crazy?????
I mean the band just feels very light

I hope i'm just being a ninny and nothing more.... Like I said the pics will come when this Fuji camera decides to take pics in focus

Any imput would be gladly appreciated..
BTW yes it was purchased at ben bridge @ the shops of mission viejo....
My serial number has the numbers 666 so maybe its a cursed watch!!!!

sweet! i got mine at frederick rubel at the shops of mission viejo...i think your watch is fine

Goodwatch · 5 June 2006, 04:49 PM

The SEL issue? Do recent Sub's (and the LV is recent) come with plain endlinks?

JJ Irani · 5 June 2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CANTAFFORDONE

Okay, I know threads are useless without pics so I will get to the pics as soon as I can use my camera which needless to say chooses to work or not at random......

My new SUB LV... I love it BUT, I wish to itemize the potential problems or just me going mad!!!

1.) Solid end links... my band does not have them, they look hollow.
2.) 93250 the usual serial engraved on both sides of the band near the watch case is absent, only by the steelinox stamp inside the clasp does it say the number 93250
3.) The band seems to be missing links, like 2 or three.... I mean there isnt even one scratch anywhere to be found but I dont get it.
I mean the watch doesnt even fit around the spongy thing!! YOU have to squeeze the bloody hell out of it to get the watch to fit around it.

My last Sub that I owned I had to get it sized and they took off a link atleast to get it to fit around my wrist. COuld it be I'm just crazy?????
I mean the band just feels very light

I hope i'm just being a ninny and nothing more.... Like I said the pics will come when this Fuji camera decides to take pics in focus

Any imput would be gladly appreciated..
BTW yes it was purchased at ben bridge @ the shops of mission viejo....
My serial number has the numbers 666 so maybe its a cursed watch!!!!

1. The SEL is the first link between the lugs and is an integrated part of the bracelet. It cannot be separated from the bracelet, unlike the NON-SEL link which can.

2. 93250 is the part no. of the OYSTER FLIPLOCK bracelet that comes with the Sub-date and the LV Sub. It has 4 1/2 links on the '6' side and 9 links on the '12' side...

The part number can be seen on the clasp and on the inner side of the SEL link (you'd have to take the bracelet off for that).

3. As I said you should have 13 1/2 links all up...NOT counting the one FLAT 'S' link.

Cheers - JJ

D4UK · 7 June 2006, 10:01 AM

interesting link count JJ - anyone know how many I should have on my GMTII
as I believe i'm missing one... (bith my subs are as you say..
but the GMT is different because it doesn't have the expanding bracket secton like on the subs.

JJ Irani · 7 June 2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4UK

interesting link count JJ - anyone know how many I should have on my GMTII
as I believe i'm missing one... (bith my subs are as you say..
but the GMT is different because it doesn't have the expanding bracket secton like on the subs.

Hi Andy,

The GMT-II is NOT a diver's watch and will not have the extension links.

Unlike the Subs and SD which are fitted with the Oyster Fliplock bracelet, the GMT-II and Exp-II are both fitted with the Oysterlock bracelet.

It should come with 13 links all up - 9 + 6. Remember, this count does NOT include the SEL, i.e. the link that is sandwiched between the lugs. How many links does your watch have?

JJ

5 June 2006, 11:54 AM	#1
CANTAFFORDONE Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21	AD purchased 16610LV SUB PROBLEMS???? Okay, I know threads are useless without pics so I will get to the pics as soon as I can use my camera which needless to say chooses to work or not at random...... My new SUB LV... I love it BUT, I wish to itemize the potential problems or just me going mad!!! 1.) Solid end links... my band does not have them, they look hollow. 2.) 93250 the usual serial engraved on both sides of the band near the watch case is absent, only by the steelinox stamp inside the clasp does it say the number 93250 3.) The band seems to be missing links, like 2 or three.... I mean there isnt even one scratch anywhere to be found but I dont get it. I mean the watch doesnt even fit around the spongy thing!! YOU have to squeeze the bloody hell out of it to get the watch to fit around it. My last Sub that I owned I had to get it sized and they took off a link atleast to get it to fit around my wrist. COuld it be I'm just crazy????? I mean the band just feels very light I hope i'm just being a ninny and nothing more.... Like I said the pics will come when this Fuji camera decides to take pics in focus Any imput would be gladly appreciated.. BTW yes it was purchased at ben bridge @ the shops of mission viejo.... My serial number has the numbers 666 so maybe its a cursed watch!!!!

5 June 2006, 11:58 AM	#2
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Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Don't worry about the 666. This is actually a good number in numerology. You combine them, 6+6+6= 18, then add these two 1+8 = 9 9 is a great number, happiness and completion. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

5 June 2006, 04:49 PM	#9
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5 June 2006, 12:13 PM	#3
CANTAFFORDONE Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21	Yes BNIB, shipped directly from Rolex then stored in a vault. Has plastic wrapped around everything like it should be, in between the clasp, on both sides of the case etc...... I'm hoping to also hear from the people who own the same watch with a D serial number....

5 June 2006, 01:27 PM	#5
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	I agree with viper. Everything sound in order with your watch.

7 June 2006, 10:01 AM	#11
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	interesting link count JJ - anyone know how many I should have on my GMTII as I believe i'm missing one... (bith my subs are as you say.. but the GMT is different because it doesn't have the expanding bracket secton like on the subs.

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