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BrownDog09 · 1 February 2017, 11:20 PM

Hi all, wanted to share the latest and say hello to all on a great forum. I get a kick out of reading this forum and seeing that there are people out there just like me. OCD, fixators, neurotic, and such. On with the show and tell- I have a couple of new pieces and their back-stories.

I had a 16600 that I wore daily for nearly 11 years as my one and only.

I started eyeing the Speedmaster Pro Sapphire and traded it in at my local AD. Not impressed. Sold the watch at a significant loss after 3 months and 4 trips to Omega service center.

While at the AD for the 4th return of the Speedmaster, he asks 'Why don't you get another Rolex?' I tried on the SubC and was sold. Purchased it on the spot.

The SubC is an amazing watch. After owning the Seadweller pre-ceramic for over a decade I have to say the new lines of Rolex watches are impressive to say the least.

Then, about a month later the AD rings me and says he has a Black Dial Daytona 116500. How can you say no? Ok, the wife did but that's neither here nor there.

So, that's the story. Loving them both and don't think I will ever be without a Rolex. Now that 116719BLRO is just amazing and thinking I 'need' that in my life.

Anyhow, glad to be back.

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dominic.warren · 1 February 2017, 11:26 PM

Congrats! I too owned a few Omegas and other pieces threw the years. I have to say I love my Rolex and Tudor pieces a lot more!

masyv6 · 2 February 2017, 12:04 AM

You can really never go wrong with a Rolex. Congrats on the two new ceramics!

droptopman · 2 February 2017, 12:06 AM

Welcome back! Great pair.

rmlovett1 · 2 February 2017, 12:33 AM

Beautiful choices!:) congratulations!

S.C · 2 February 2017, 12:35 AM

Great taste !! I always liked the older sea dwellers

Paul_I · 2 February 2017, 12:39 AM

Dang - A Daytona C just fell in your lap. Nice! I like my Omegas and its unfortunate that you had so many problems with them - but its nice to have you back as well!

FreddyNJ · 2 February 2017, 12:41 AM

lol the wife always says no

Congrats on 2 great choices and welcome back!

nick c · 2 February 2017, 12:42 AM

Very nice congratulations

yannis · 2 February 2017, 12:44 AM

Congrats on a great pair! The BLRO is also a fantastic watch!

natosub · 2 February 2017, 12:44 AM

Almost a perfect pair. Congrats

kilyung · 2 February 2017, 12:49 AM

Very nice! Yes you do need a BLRO!

BrownDog09 · 2 February 2017, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

Dang - A Daytona C just fell in your lap. Nice! I like my Omegas and its unfortunate that you had so many problems with them - but its nice to have you back as well!

Thanks all! There is just honestly something special about Rolex. The Speedy was a beautiful watch, no doubt, and I may have just had a misfit.

What really made me realize the Rolex difference was the difference in function and performance of the Lemania 1863 in the Speedy vs the Daytona's 4130. Granted, two completely different price points so it's not really a fair comparison, but it does make me realize that yes there is quite a difference in refinement and function that you get with the price difference of the Daytona.

Before owning a chronograph without a vertical clutch and column wheel I wasn't sure there world be any real world difference in the the two movements. What a world apart. Not an indictment of the Speedy at all, but more of an appreciation of the refinement of the 4130 movement.

Bo-Dacious · 2 February 2017, 12:55 AM

Nice pieces and a fair bit of luck. A lot of guys are still awaiting their Daytona orders.

Careful with pictures of the Sebenza. The forum doesn't react favorably as its against forum rules.

Congrats and welcome back!

Arclight · 2 February 2017, 12:56 AM

Two beauties!

BrownDog09 · 2 February 2017, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Very nice! Yes you do need a BLRO!

You have impeccable taste sir. What a stunner... I love everything about that GMT. Down to the hallmarks on the lugs...

kilyung · 2 February 2017, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrownDog09

Thanks all! There is just honestly something special about Rolex. The Speedy was a beautiful watch, no doubt, and I may have just had a misfit.

What really made me realize the Rolex difference was the difference in function and performance of the Lemania 1863 in the Speedy vs the Daytona's 4130. Granted, two completely different price points so it's not really a fair comparison, but it does make me realize that yes there is quite a difference in refinement and function that you get with the price difference of the Daytona.

Before owning a chronograph without a vertical clutch and column wheel I wasn't sure there world be any real world difference in the the two movements. What a world apart. Not an indictment of the Speedy at all, but more of an appreciation of the refinement of the 4130 movement.

There are some VERY nice Lemania based chronos with as much (if not more) of a history of reliability and refinement.

THEPAM687 · 2 February 2017, 01:04 AM

When the wife says no get the Rolex as they lol kinda alike and say it's same watch you had before you just changed the bezel ;)

KBM · 2 February 2017, 01:04 AM

You have a fantastic pair there. Welcome to the forum and back to the fold.

BrownDog09 · 2 February 2017, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

Dang - A Daytona C just fell in your lap. Nice! I like my Omegas and its unfortunate that you had so many problems with them - but its nice to have you back as well!

If it makes everyone feel any better, I have a nearly 20 year relationship with the AD that I purchased mine from so just for those frustrated by the wait, as I would be, your call will come.

BrownDog09 · 2 February 2017, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEPAM687

When the wife says no get the Rolex as they lol kinda alike and say it's same watch you had before you just changed the bezel ;)

A fellow schemer! I can see you've had similar thought processes....

77T · 2 February 2017, 01:23 AM

I have sampled many brands over the past 20 years or so - definitely keeping a Rolex or two in the stable. The only other brand that I'll keep as stablemates will be Omega.

Psmith · 2 February 2017, 01:23 AM

Welcome and nice collection

Danny83 · 2 February 2017, 01:43 AM

Very nice

Boaters · 2 February 2017, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Very nice! Yes you do need a BLRO!

WOW I love that one what a beauty!

Boaters · 2 February 2017, 01:56 AM

What a couple of beauties Big Congrats!

Chewbacca · 2 February 2017, 01:57 AM

Good.

watchwatcher · 2 February 2017, 04:00 AM

Congrats, beautiful pair...and I'll have to agree with Mike.

BrownDog09 · 2 February 2017, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Congrats, beautiful pair...and I'll have to agree with Mike.

You guys are killing me with the BLRO pictures. I am completely obsessed. I've watched every YouTube video and read almost every Turf post about this watch. Should be content with what I have... this is not good.

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U5512 · 2 February 2017, 05:11 AM

I see that you're doing very well after coming back to Rolex....great watches and welcome back!!!

1 February 2017, 11:20 PM	#1
BrownDog09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 97	Back to Rolex and I'm not going back... Hi all, wanted to share the latest and say hello to all on a great forum. I get a kick out of reading this forum and seeing that there are people out there just like me. OCD, fixators, neurotic, and such. On with the show and tell- I have a couple of new pieces and their back-stories. I had a 16600 that I wore daily for nearly 11 years as my one and only. I started eyeing the Speedmaster Pro Sapphire and traded it in at my local AD. Not impressed. Sold the watch at a significant loss after 3 months and 4 trips to Omega service center. While at the AD for the 4th return of the Speedmaster, he asks 'Why don't you get another Rolex?' I tried on the SubC and was sold. Purchased it on the spot. The SubC is an amazing watch. After owning the Seadweller pre-ceramic for over a decade I have to say the new lines of Rolex watches are impressive to say the least. Then, about a month later the AD rings me and says he has a Black Dial Daytona 116500. How can you say no? Ok, the wife did but that's neither here nor there. So, that's the story. Loving them both and don't think I will ever be without a Rolex. Now that 116719BLRO is just amazing and thinking I 'need' that in my life. Anyhow, glad to be back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2017, 12:06 AM	#4
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Welcome back! Great pair. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

2 February 2017, 12:35 AM	#6
S.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: S.C Location: Dubai Watch: DD 40 Posts: 156	Great taste !! I always liked the older sea dwellers __________________ Instagram: DubaiWatchGuy

2 February 2017, 12:39 AM	#7
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Dang - A Daytona C just fell in your lap. Nice! I like my Omegas and its unfortunate that you had so many problems with them - but its nice to have you back as well! __________________

2 February 2017, 12:41 AM	#8
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 286	lol the wife always says no Congrats on 2 great choices and welcome back! __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

1 February 2017, 11:26 PM	#2
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Congrats! I too owned a few Omegas and other pieces threw the years. I have to say I love my Rolex and Tudor pieces a lot more!

2 February 2017, 12:04 AM	#3
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	You can really never go wrong with a Rolex. Congrats on the two new ceramics!

2 February 2017, 12:33 AM	#5
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	Beautiful choices!:) congratulations!

2 February 2017, 12:42 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice congratulations

2 February 2017, 12:44 AM	#10
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats on a great pair! The BLRO is also a fantastic watch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

2 February 2017, 12:44 AM	#11
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	Almost a perfect pair. Congrats

2 February 2017, 12:49 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Very nice! Yes you do need a BLRO!

2 February 2017, 12:55 AM	#14
Bo-Dacious "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Unknown Posts: 289	Nice pieces and a fair bit of luck. A lot of guys are still awaiting their Daytona orders. Careful with pictures of the Sebenza. The forum doesn't react favorably as its against forum rules. Congrats and welcome back!

2 February 2017, 12:56 AM	#15
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	Two beauties!

2 February 2017, 01:04 AM	#18
THEPAM687 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: London Posts: 118	When the wife says no get the Rolex as they lol kinda alike and say it's same watch you had before you just changed the bezel ;)

2 February 2017, 01:04 AM	#19
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	You have a fantastic pair there. Welcome to the forum and back to the fold.

2 February 2017, 01:23 AM	#22
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	I have sampled many brands over the past 20 years or so - definitely keeping a Rolex or two in the stable. The only other brand that I'll keep as stablemates will be Omega. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 February 2017, 01:23 AM	#23
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and nice collection __________________

2 February 2017, 01:43 AM	#24
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Very nice

2 February 2017, 01:56 AM	#26
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	What a couple of beauties Big Congrats!

2 February 2017, 01:57 AM	#27
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Good.

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