Ode to the Classic Rolex Submariner

[jb335]

Originally Posted by jb335

Great post, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Are you wearing Alden Indy boots in one of your pics??

Nevermind! I see you already answered this! LOL that someone else noticed and asked about your boots too. I love Aldens. Have quire a few pairs, no Indy boots yet though. Mostly plain toe bluchers.

[Michaeli Paulo]

Originally Posted by jb335

Nevermind! I see you already answered this! LOL that someone else noticed and asked about your boots too. I love Aldens. Have quire a few pairs, no Indy boots yet though. Mostly plain toe bluchers.

That’s okay; it’s nice that you read through the thread! It’s unusual that the Alden boots would be recognized. Probably most people who know of the boot today, initially learned of them through the Indy connection.



Thank you for taking the time to post, jb!

Michael

[6120]

Thank you for that post, most enjoyable!

[chip8541]

I can't love this post enough. Thank you for your story. This is what makes these watches special. A real Submariner to boot!

[ink3027]

What a wonderful post, and such a refreshing one to read. Congratulations on attaining your dream watch, your enthusiasm for it just oozes off the page. It's a beauty, wear it proudly.

[Scott Cali]

Such a great story Michael.... I waited 30+yrs to get my Sub....I first saw it in 1986 when my brother's friend got it for his high school graduation, I got my brand new one a little over a month ago and there hasn't been a day when it wasn't on my wrist or make smile when I look at it....I couldn't agree with you more.....iconic!

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thanks for reading and for adding your sentiments, 6120, chip8541, ink3027, and Scott Cali!!!

Scott Cali, it looks like we got our dream watches around the same time! Congratulations!

Michael

[LarsFS]

Thank you for a very interesting read, and for your service. Of course, I wish you would have bought one earlier!

The watch looks great, and you've convinced me to look for the same.

[bestwatch101]

Best post so I’ve ever read here.

[JoseR]

Great post Michael. Enjoy your Sub's and life...

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you LarsFS, bestwatch101, and jrubero for the very nice compliments!!!

Originally Posted by LarsFS

Thank you for a very interesting read, and for your service. Of course, I wish you would have bought one earlier!

The watch looks great, and you've convinced me to look for the same.

Yes, it would have been great to have had a Submariner my whole life, but thankful to have one finally, nonetheless.

LarsFS, you’ve been here for a long time. I saw in your recent thread that you’ve just begun in actually acquiring Rolex watches. I’m pleased you like mine. If you decide to go five digit, it’s a great choice. Though I love all the Rolex Submariners, the five digits “tick all the boxes” for me, possessing the best of the old and the new!

Thanks again!

Michael

[cbiggs]

Thanks for the enjoyable read! I’ve always appreciated the 5-digit submariners. Although it wasn’t my first Rolex, my 16610 is one of my favorites. I appreciate mine for many of the same reasons you do yours. It’s one of the most iconic watches with a mix between the classic look and modern wearability. Good choice!

Mine says hello!




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[m j b]

Great story, thanks for sharing!

My first Rolex was a 14060M as well. I wouldn't mind going back to it, quite frankly.

[GADNYC]

As many have said, love this story and would read each and every post about buying a first watch. I bought my son a sub for his HS graduation last year and posts like this reinforce that decision.

[Number3]

What a fantastic story and a thoroughly enjoyable read. I have two 6 digit Subs but I must admit there is something iconically special about the shape of yours. Please do keep posting pics.

[illiguy]

OP, thanks for your service and thanks for writing and sharing your incredible story. Might be the best TRF post I’ve ever read.

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you cbiggs, m j b, GADNYC, Number3 and illiguy for your very kind words.

Seven more “business days” until the 4 weeks are up at the RSC!!

Michael

[Boaters]

Awesome story.

[Michaeli Paulo]

Originally Posted by Number3

I have two 6 digit Subs but I must admit there is something iconically special about the shape of yours. Please do keep posting pics.

Thank you, number 3! Perhaps it’s in the editing? I love the old Rolex advertisements and photos, (as you can see!) so I like to try and get similar vintage effects in my pictures.

Here’s one from “day one:”

[eric1]

Great story!!

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you Boaters and eric1 for taking the time to leave your kind words!

Michael

[Radix]

A quality thread.

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you, Radix!!!

Today is Monday of week four that my Submariner has been at the RSC. Checking my emails every five minutes, Ha, ha!

Fortunately, I won’t have to wait for shipping, as I’m picking it up myself.



Needless to say, I’m quite eager.... :)

Michael

[Justingtr]

Yeah, Subs are the best.

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[GarbanzoNegro]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

Today is Monday of week four that my Submariner has been at the RSC. Checking my emails every five minutes, Ha, ha!



Fortunately, I won’t have to wait for shipping, as I’m picking it up myself.

So, did you pick it up?

Mine says hi!

[Michaeli Paulo]

Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

So, did you pick it up?

Mine says hi!

Thanks for asking! I haven’t received the call yet. I dropped it on July 22nd, so today is actually the end of three weeks total. This Friday will be four weeks total, so I’m kind of hoping it will be any day now.

Sorry if I made it sound like the four weeks were already up!

Michael

[GarbanzoNegro]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

Thanks for asking! I haven’t received the call yet. I dropped it on July 22nd, so today is actually the end of three weeks total. This Friday will be four weeks total, so I’m kind of hoping it will be any day now.



Sorry if I made it sound like the four weeks were already up!



Michael

Thanks for your reply.

Post pics once you get your watch back. ;-)

[gordonite]

Great story my friend!!!!

Regards from Indonesia

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you, gordonite!!!

Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

Thanks for your reply.

Post pics once you get your watch back. ;-)

You won’t have to ask me twice!!! :)

I got “the call” from the RSC late this afternoon that my Submariner is ready for pickup!! Heading over tomorrow!

Michael

[Michaeli Paulo]

Hello all,

I’m very pleased to report that my Rolex Submariner is once again on my wrist!

Words fall short on how happy I am!

The Beverly Hills RSC did a fantastic job. Though eight years old, this was it’s first service and since it still looks “like new” I asked them not to polish it and they agreed it wasn’t necessary.



Thank you for looking. I’ll continue to post pics in this thread as I get them.

God bless you,

Michael