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Zingari · 29 April 2007, 03:10 AM

Hello everyone.

I came across this forum trying to find someone who could repair my 93150 Sub bracelet after I took a fall whilst jogging and bent the clasp! £135 later new clasp fitted. I wanted the original straightened given that I have owned the watch for 17+ years and worn it in some 'rather hot' places around the world. But couldn't be done. Lucky for me I found an authorised dealer who offered and honest appraisal - as opposed to someone who tried to charge me £490 for repair and service.

Rolex wearer for the last 22 years UK based. Started with a Bi-metal datejust on jubilee bracelet. Upgraded to the 16610 Submariner in 1990 - No intention ever of parting with it. The ageing process - scratches, slight turning to ivory of the baton dots all add to the speciality.

Also own a Day Date in yellow gold on presidential bracelet. Tapestry dial, Rapid change and concealed clasp. 15 years old but in 'brand new' condition only worn a handful of times. A thing of such beauty - its a shame to part with it!

Bought my wife a ladies diamond dot black dial bi metal datejust in 1990 - she still wears it every day!

Why we keep all the boxes/receipts etc I have no idea.

All the best

Lol-x · 2 May 2007, 11:02 PM

Welcome great to have another seasoned Rolex owner in our midst.
I agree, I may hardly ever look at the documents that accompanied my Rolex, but it is documentation that will add to it's resale value and authenticity of the watch if it ever comes to having to sell it. Sounds like your wife gets pretty good use of her Rolex too.

padi56 · 3 May 2007, 06:14 PM

Welcome to TRF great little story, like Steve said, original documents will always enhance a sale if needed.

JJ Irani · 3 May 2007, 06:17 PM

Welcome to TRF and thanks for an interesting post. But why are you parting with the DD?

Post some pics when you can. We love pics!!

Cheers - JJ

Alcan · 3 May 2007, 08:58 PM

Hi Zingari, welcome aboard!

With the Sub and DD, you pretty much have all the bases covered from sports to elegant dress watch.

Earl · 3 May 2007, 11:20 PM

Zingari welcome to TRF

Rockrolex · 3 May 2007, 11:27 PM

Welcome to TRF, Zingari. Glad you found our friendly forum. Stick around and join the fun here.

Do post some pics of those beauties. My YG DD is 20+ years old and I wear it more than occasionally. Still keeps great time.

C.J. · 4 May 2007, 12:40 AM

Welcome to TRF

That's a great little collection you have there. I'm like you, I always maintain the box and papers too. It really does help with the resale/trade aspect

29 April 2007, 03:10 AM	#1
Zingari "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 138	Time to Post Hello everyone. I came across this forum trying to find someone who could repair my 93150 Sub bracelet after I took a fall whilst jogging and bent the clasp! £135 later new clasp fitted. I wanted the original straightened given that I have owned the watch for 17+ years and worn it in some 'rather hot' places around the world. But couldn't be done. Lucky for me I found an authorised dealer who offered and honest appraisal - as opposed to someone who tried to charge me £490 for repair and service. Rolex wearer for the last 22 years UK based. Started with a Bi-metal datejust on jubilee bracelet. Upgraded to the 16610 Submariner in 1990 - No intention ever of parting with it. The ageing process - scratches, slight turning to ivory of the baton dots all add to the speciality. Also own a Day Date in yellow gold on presidential bracelet. Tapestry dial, Rapid change and concealed clasp. 15 years old but in 'brand new' condition only worn a handful of times. A thing of such beauty - its a shame to part with it! Bought my wife a ladies diamond dot black dial bi metal datejust in 1990 - she still wears it every day! Why we keep all the boxes/receipts etc I have no idea. All the best __________________ IZW: From Darkness - Through Fire - Into Light

3 May 2007, 06:14 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,349	Welcome to TRF great little story, like Steve said, original documents will always enhance a sale if needed. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 May 2007, 06:17 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF and thanks for an interesting post. But why are you parting with the DD? Post some pics when you can. We love pics!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 May 2007, 08:58 PM	#5
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Zingari, welcome aboard! With the Sub and DD, you pretty much have all the bases covered from sports to elegant dress watch. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

3 May 2007, 11:27 PM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,536	Welcome to TRF, Zingari. Glad you found our friendly forum. Stick around and join the fun here. Do post some pics of those beauties. My YG DD is 20+ years old and I wear it more than occasionally. Still keeps great time. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 May 2007, 11:02 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	Welcome great to have another seasoned Rolex owner in our midst. I agree, I may hardly ever look at the documents that accompanied my Rolex, but it is documentation that will add to it's resale value and authenticity of the watch if it ever comes to having to sell it. Sounds like your wife gets pretty good use of her Rolex too.

3 May 2007, 11:20 PM	#6
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Zingari welcome to TRF

4 May 2007, 12:40 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF That's a great little collection you have there. I'm like you, I always maintain the box and papers too. It really does help with the resale/trade aspect __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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