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Subexplorer · 15 March 2009, 04:57 AM

Thanks Dan!!
Thanks Si!!

I appreciate very much every so nice comment you sent fellows!!
Thanks a lot!! It´s so rewarding to share this passion with you Rolex lovers!
Kind regards, Abel

truetime · 19 March 2009, 09:59 AM

Hi Abel,
I am a new one here. Congratulation on your really nice sub.

Your pics make me very happy all the time I have seen.
So, pls add more pics plsssss.

Krit

CharlieG · 19 March 2009, 10:48 AM

Great example you got there!

Congrats

Watchdog · 19 March 2009, 01:17 PM

No doubt. Fantastic!

Subexplorer · 20 March 2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truetime

Hi Abel,
I am a new one here. Congratulation on your really nice sub.

Your pics make me very happy all the time I have seen.
So, pls add more pics plsssss.

Krit

Hello True Time!! Welcome aboard!!
I´m glad you like my old Sub, and thanks for your comments about my photos.
As a matter of fact, you´ll find some great photographers at TRF, some of them true pros, showing awesome photos in their posts. Just stay tuned, and enjoy them.

I feel I have a lot of home work to do, just to perfect my pictures, and will keep trying hard.

Thanks again, and enjoy this place and your passion for Rolex!!
Kind regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 20 March 2009, 10:08 AM

CharlieG

Kingkongkelley

THANKS FRIENDS!! I´m delighted to know you like it!!
Kind regards, Abel

aelvin · 22 March 2009, 11:34 AM

I am glad you finally found your grail watch Abel!! CONGRATS!!! I am so happy and excited for you!!

Subexplorer · 23 March 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aelvin

I am glad you finally found your grail watch Abel!! CONGRATS!!! I am so happy and excited for you!!

Thanks for your message Aelvin!! I appreciate it!
Kind regards, Abel

hflee55 · 23 March 2009, 12:49 PM

congrats

gigibelloparis · 18 January 2010, 06:47 AM

Woww, what can i say ?

Wonderful watch !!!!

andypandy · 19 January 2010, 05:52 AM

Congratulations ! Wonderful watch my friend , sometimes people notice I am wearing
my beloved 1675 ( 1967) and ask "Is that a real Rolex ? " When I answer in the
affirmative , so many of them pull back a cuff and proudly show me...Sw--ch,Sek--da,
Gu--i or a £10 copy from Hong Kong...."this keeps better time than yours and it only
cost me Blah Blah Blah." They just don,t get it....do they ? Wear it in Good Health !

gelshocker · 19 January 2010, 05:38 PM

Congrats! That's a worthy Grail! I'm happy for you, Cheers.

stevemulholland3 · 19 January 2010, 09:25 PM

mega congrats mate!
I am a huge fan of vintage rolex myself..personally I believe that the collectors of vintage
are much more passionate rolex collectors..anyway,glad you followed thru and got your grail no date sub!

Subexplorer · 19 January 2010, 10:57 PM

Thank you Steven!

I completely agree with your words.

I´m glad you liked the watch and its little story. I´m enjoying it a lot, and feel owner of a little bit of Rolex history.

Best cordial regards, Abel

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

mega congrats mate!
I am a huge fan of vintage rolex myself..personally I believe that the collectors of vintage
are much more passionate rolex collectors..anyway,glad you followed thru and got your grail no date sub!

Renoir · 20 January 2010, 02:32 AM

Great story, and even better, fantastic watch!!!

Enjoy it in the best of health!!!

I always loved the 5508 and for the longest time I though that it was the model used in the early Bond films....I will always think of them as THE original James Bond watch.

Subexplorer · 20 January 2010, 07:35 AM

Hi Renato: Thanks for your kind words.
I see you got a 5508 too.
Yes, it is not exactly THE Bond watch, but it is very close, and it gets all that special and exquisite flavour and look of vintage Rolex watches.
Also, being from the year 1958 (I was a 10 year old kid then!) it is pretty close to the introduction year of the first Sub: 1953/54.

Thanks AndyPandy and Gelshocker for your kind comments too!
Very cordially, Abel

samt · 25 January 2010, 01:29 AM

woot... super nice watch.
am i colour-blind or what?
the markers on the 5508 are turning from patina to red?
is that a new evolution for 5508? wow.
if it does turn red...i think they will get very very expensive.

red sub (1 red line)=$p
drsd (2 red line) =$p x2
red 5508 (12 markers red) =$p x 12 ???????

wahhahahah
these days..collecting rolex is like collecting pokemons

datejust1 · 25 January 2010, 01:36 AM

:c lap:

Que Bien, Abel!!!!! Mil Felicidades y que lo Disfrutes toda tu vida!!!

:buny :

Daytonamania · 25 January 2010, 03:13 AM

Congrats Abel,
So pleased for you to find your grail after so long waiting .
Bet it tastes so sweet, you deserve it .

Willi · 26 January 2010, 05:21 AM

Absolutely beautiful. A piece whos rarity is exceeded only by it's conditioning, Or is that vice versa? You get the idea, great find indeed.

Subexplorer · 27 January 2010, 12:23 AM

To Samt: Hello! Thanks for your kind comments. Patina color is not well shown in my pictures, due to my difficulties with illumination. Reddish hue may be for the tungsten lights used in my fixture.

It´s true color ressembles a coffee and milk shade, a bit towards lightbrown darkening. No red shades. It´s very nice anyway.

Datejust1: Hola Gaby! Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos!

Daytonamania and Willie: Thank You!!

Thanks everybody for your nice comments, and good wishes!
Enjoy you watches friends!
Very cordially, Abel

Jason Judd · 5 February 2010, 03:26 AM

beautiful...Just beautiful!

Subexplorer · 5 February 2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks Jason! I´m glad you like it! Welcome aboard and enjoy TRF!
Very cordially, Abel

Tombstone · 5 February 2010, 11:41 AM

I am happy for you, this is a great day when you can obtain an item you have wanted for a while. I felt this way when I bought my Shelby Mustang. Way to go, great photographs as well.

Subexplorer · 5 February 2010, 12:14 PM

Hello Richard!!
Thanks for your kind comment.
Shelby Mustang did you say? Wouw! I love Mustangs!!
Now, I see you well understand what means to get something you Really wish!
Congrats, and enjoy your Shelby, and your Rolex.
By the way, I got an old 66 hardtop Mustang! Not a Shelby of course, but same family tree!
Hope you like it!

Would love to see a pix of your Shelby!
Very cordially, Abel

Renoir · 5 February 2010, 12:44 PM

Did someone say Shelby?

Mine is not a Shelby, but a '67 Mustang fastback modeled after the '67 Shelby in Gone in 60 Seconds. That one wasn't a real Shelby either, it was designed and updated by Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. So in essecence, it's a "clone of a clone".

:

chiubak · 5 February 2010, 01:25 PM

what a nice one to add to the collection

Dr.B · 5 February 2010, 01:41 PM

WOW...what a watch.
Congrats!!!

Subexplorer · 5 February 2010, 11:02 PM

Hello Renato!
That´s an awesome car of yours! Thanks for sharing! Yes, I saw that pictures some years ago. I loved these scenes with that car (Eleonor I guess was its name i I can well remember). I suffered a bit seeing how they treated it, but ends ok for the car anyway.
Thanks again! Cordial regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 5 February 2010, 11:03 PM

Chiubak and Dr. B:
Thanks for your kind comments, I´m glad you liked it!
Very cordially, Abel

15 March 2009, 04:57 AM	#31
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thanks Dan!! Thanks Si!! I appreciate very much every so nice comment you sent fellows!! Thanks a lot!! It´s so rewarding to share this passion with you Rolex lovers! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 March 2009, 01:17 PM	#34
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,709	Fantastic watch No doubt. Fantastic!

20 March 2009, 10:08 AM	#36
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	CharlieG Kingkongkelley THANKS FRIENDS!! I´m delighted to know you like it!! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 January 2010, 07:35 AM	#46
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi Renato: Thanks for your kind words. I see you got a 5508 too. Yes, it is not exactly THE Bond watch, but it is very close, and it gets all that special and exquisite flavour and look of vintage Rolex watches. Also, being from the year 1958 (I was a 10 year old kid then!) it is pretty close to the introduction year of the first Sub: 1953/54. Thanks AndyPandy and Gelshocker for your kind comments too! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

27 January 2010, 12:23 AM	#51
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	To Samt: Hello! Thanks for your kind comments. Patina color is not well shown in my pictures, due to my difficulties with illumination. Reddish hue may be for the tungsten lights used in my fixture. It´s true color ressembles a coffee and milk shade, a bit towards lightbrown darkening. No red shades. It´s very nice anyway. Datejust1: Hola Gaby! Muchas gracias por tus buenos deseos! Daytonamania and Willie: Thank You!! Thanks everybody for your nice comments, and good wishes! Enjoy you watches friends! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

19 March 2009, 09:59 AM	#32
truetime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Krit Location: GMT +0 Watch: 1652055131675 Posts: 302	Hi Abel, I am a new one here. Congratulation on your really nice sub. Your pics make me very happy all the time I have seen. So, pls add more pics plsssss. Krit

19 March 2009, 10:48 AM	#33
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Great example you got there! Congrats

22 March 2009, 11:34 AM	#37
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	I am glad you finally found your grail watch Abel!! CONGRATS!!! I am so happy and excited for you!!

23 March 2009, 12:49 PM	#39
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	congrats

18 January 2010, 06:47 AM	#40
gigibelloparis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BOS PAR ZRH Watch: Nomos Orion - 5513 Posts: 28	Woww, what can i say ? Wonderful watch !!!!

19 January 2010, 05:52 AM	#41
andypandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Edinburgh Scotlan Watch: Rolrx GMT Master Posts: 381	Congratulations ! Wonderful watch my friend , sometimes people notice I am wearing my beloved 1675 ( 1967) and ask "Is that a real Rolex ? " When I answer in the affirmative , so many of them pull back a cuff and proudly show me...Sw--ch,Sek--da, Gu--i or a £10 copy from Hong Kong...."this keeps better time than yours and it only cost me Blah Blah Blah." They just don,t get it....do they ? Wear it in Good Health !

19 January 2010, 05:38 PM	#42
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	Congrats! That's a worthy Grail! I'm happy for you, Cheers.

19 January 2010, 09:25 PM	#43
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	mega congrats mate! I am a huge fan of vintage rolex myself..personally I believe that the collectors of vintage are much more passionate rolex collectors..anyway,glad you followed thru and got your grail no date sub!

20 January 2010, 02:32 AM	#45
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Great story, and even better, fantastic watch!!! Enjoy it in the best of health!!! I always loved the 5508 and for the longest time I though that it was the model used in the early Bond films....I will always think of them as THE original James Bond watch.

25 January 2010, 01:29 AM	#47
samt Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sg Posts: 38	woot... super nice watch. am i colour-blind or what? the markers on the 5508 are turning from patina to red? is that a new evolution for 5508? wow. if it does turn red...i think they will get very very expensive. red sub (1 red line)=$p drsd (2 red line) =$p x2 red 5508 (12 markers red) =$p x 12 ??????? wahhahahah these days..collecting rolex is like collecting pokemons

25 January 2010, 01:36 AM	#48
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	:c lap: Que Bien, Abel!!!!! Mil Felicidades y que lo Disfrutes toda tu vida!!! :buny :

25 January 2010, 03:13 AM	#49
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Congrats Abel, So pleased for you to find your grail after so long waiting . Bet it tastes so sweet, you deserve it .

26 January 2010, 05:21 AM	#50
Willi Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Billy Location: New York City Watch: 16710 Posts: 54	Absolutely beautiful. A piece whos rarity is exceeded only by it's conditioning, Or is that vice versa? You get the idea, great find indeed.

5 February 2010, 03:26 AM	#52
Jason Judd Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jason Location: ny Posts: 27	beautiful...Just beautiful!

5 February 2010, 11:31 AM	#53
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thanks Jason! I´m glad you like it! Welcome aboard and enjoy TRF! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 February 2010, 11:41 AM	#54
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I am happy for you, this is a great day when you can obtain an item you have wanted for a while. I felt this way when I bought my Shelby Mustang. Way to go, great photographs as well. __________________ Always working...by choice

5 February 2010, 12:14 PM	#55
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Richard!! Thanks for your kind comment. Shelby Mustang did you say? Wouw! I love Mustangs!! Now, I see you well understand what means to get something you Really wish! Congrats, and enjoy your Shelby, and your Rolex. By the way, I got an old 66 hardtop Mustang! Not a Shelby of course, but same family tree! Hope you like it! Would love to see a pix of your Shelby! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 February 2010, 12:44 PM	#56
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Did someone say Shelby? Mine is not a Shelby, but a '67 Mustang fastback modeled after the '67 Shelby in Gone in 60 Seconds. That one wasn't a real Shelby either, it was designed and updated by Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. So in essecence, it's a "clone of a clone".:

5 February 2010, 01:25 PM	#57
chiubak "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: uk Watch: explorer II 1655 Posts: 33	what a nice one to add to the collection

5 February 2010, 01:41 PM	#58
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	WOW...what a watch. Congrats!!! __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

5 February 2010, 11:02 PM	#59
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Renato! That´s an awesome car of yours! Thanks for sharing! Yes, I saw that pictures some years ago. I loved these scenes with that car (Eleonor I guess was its name i I can well remember). I suffered a bit seeing how they treated it, but ends ok for the car anyway. Thanks again! Cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 February 2010, 11:03 PM	#60
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Chiubak and Dr. B: Thanks for your kind comments, I´m glad you liked it! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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