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trega · 6 February 2010, 05:46 AM

Beautiful watch, enjoyed the narrative that went with it :)

Subexplorer · 6 February 2010, 05:48 AM

Hello Trega!! Thank You!! I´m glad you enjoyed my post! Thanks a lot!
Very cordially, Abel

1000ftSub · 6 February 2010, 06:51 AM

Bravo!

Subexplorer · 7 February 2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Bravo!

Thank you Mike!
Cordial regards, Abel

David Woo · 7 February 2010, 01:39 PM

Very nice story, Abel: thank you for sharing it with us.
These iconic pieces are what make collecting so fascinating, I have a similar search ongoing for a straight lug older speedmaster: it's very much along the lines of a no-guard submariner, true classics.
David

Subexplorer · 8 February 2010, 01:38 AM

Hi David!! Thanks for your comment. Completely agree with you.
I wish you are lucky and get your Speedy. It is truly a classic and iconic watch.
Very cordially, Abel

inLine4 · 8 February 2010, 07:44 AM

Luv the Sub!

rolexnovice · 13 March 2010, 01:36 PM

Nice!

aelvin · 14 March 2010, 02:05 PM

LOVE those patina markers!! gorgeous looking piece Abel!! Congrats!

bigmikebee · 14 March 2010, 02:47 PM

Fantastic!

amazed · 19 April 2010, 08:25 AM

Congratulations Abel, nostalgia is not what it used to be, but it is good to see someone taking so much joy from their acquisition. May you spend the rest of your life bulletproof.

Subexplorer · 20 April 2010, 01:07 AM

Thank you friends!! It´s so rewarding to find that someone reads this post from time to time. It´s nice to share the story with nice people who can understand the feeling and thrill of owning this little piece of history of our favorite brand!
Thank you for your kind comments, and best cordial regards, Abel

crockey · 7 July 2010, 04:44 AM

A grail to many (including myself). Nice watch.

Mr. Greene · 8 July 2010, 01:40 PM

That is a beauty, the more I see yours the more I want one, Congrats on a fine piece

QueueCumber · 19 August 2010, 01:15 AM

What an enjoyable read! Thanks for sharing it.

les_canadiens · 19 August 2010, 02:55 AM

I can relate to the longing feeling, the itch that won't go away.
THE only thing that can satisfy you.
That's why Vintage Grails are like human, imperfect but you love them nevertheless.
Congrats for the finding and what a great story!

Subexplorer · 21 August 2010, 09:48 AM

Hello Les Canadiens, Queuecumber and Mr Greene!!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I´m delighted to know that you enjoyed the reading and liked the watch!! That´s the fun of sharing our pieces!!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

eric23 · 26 August 2010, 01:56 AM

Nice Sub!! Great Photo's too!!

Subexplorer · 26 August 2010, 05:46 AM

Thank you Eric!! Glad you liked it! Very cordially, Abel

Nicko · 26 August 2010, 11:19 PM

It was said nobody reads these anymore, so I am going back through them. This is an awesome post and review. I hope to be able to own one of these some day, maybe once the kid has finished college and I have some disposable income, but for now I must be happy with my modest 5513. Cheers to you Abel for this post!

Subexplorer · 26 August 2010, 11:43 PM

Hola Steve!!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I´m delighted to know you enjoyed the reading, and liked my 5508. All these kind comments received after my initial post, add to the charm of owning this fine watch.
I also presnetly own a 5513, a replacement to my first 5513 and my first Rolex, which I received as a present from my parents, in 1966.
I find the 5513, like yours, one of the more iconic and beautiful watches ever made, and one of the best variants in the Submariner evolution.
Enjoy your beautiful 5513, and thank you again.
Kind regards, Abel.

GTA17 · 30 August 2010, 02:58 AM

You have to love it when a search comes together...............

Subexplorer · 4 September 2010, 06:29 AM

Yes GTA17!! That´s true!! Thank you for viewing!
Cordial regards, Abel.

Dandymite · 6 September 2010, 11:08 PM

Wonderful watch! Hey, as a James Bond fan, anyone interested in a SD Studios Golden Gun in the wooden box? Might part with mine.... ;)

Maxtor · 22 October 2010, 11:42 AM

Hola. Beautiful watch and great story. I was in Argentina 2 weeks ago and had the chance to walk through the very nice antique district in Buenos Aires on Defensa from the Plaza de Mayo down to the other end. There was one nice vintage watch store where they had a Bond Sub and trying it on was a thrill (feels like history on the wrist).

rxonmymind · 22 October 2010, 01:53 PM

More than the watch, I'm excited for you. You're a great salesman and that come through your writing. Congratulations on the watch!

Subexplorer · 22 October 2010, 11:55 PM

Hi Maxtor!!
I´m glad you enjoyed your visit to Buenos Aires.
I know very well that little shop you visited. I made some nice great discoveries there!!
I´m delighted to know your thrill in trying that vintage no guard Sub you mention. I´ve been trying it myself!!

Brandon: Thank you for your kind comment. I enjoy so much to write, and specially about the objects I love. As a matter of fact, I´m a part time writer.

Thanks again, and believe me I enjoy so much sharing my time pieces and experiences with you friends!
Very cordially, Abel.

tictocChuck · 24 October 2010, 06:29 AM

Very nice indeed!! Congratulations on the acquisition. Your Submariner has a beautiful patina...wonderful!! I see you have all the other original Bond goodies to go with the watch. Patience and good contacts are a must when trying to get a watch such as this. I can only dream of owning one like it one day. I suppose many are just sitting in bank vaults waiting to be re-sold one. Enjoy!!

Rags · 24 October 2010, 09:11 AM

That was a nice addition to an already fine collection. Congrats!!

Subexplorer · 24 October 2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tictocChuck

Very nice indeed!! Congratulations on the acquisition. Your Submariner has a beautiful patina...wonderful!! I see you have all the other original Bond goodies to go with the watch. Patience and good contacts are a must when trying to get a watch such as this. I can only dream of owning one like it one day. I suppose many are just sitting in bank vaults waiting to be re-sold one. Enjoy!!

Hello Chuck!! Thank you so much for your nice comments, and I´m glad you enjoyed my writings.
Yes, you are right, patience and good contacts, are needed by every collector.
But also, some dosis of Good Luck!
I got just a few other Bond goodies, but regarding the Aston, I could only afford a little one

Anyway, I´m very happy with this watch, dough not exactly the very same reference number Connery used in the movies, it is as close as it can.

You are also right that many of these watches are still in bank vaults, waiting for his owners decision to sell them (or their heirs decisions) in a near future.

Thank you again, and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.

6 February 2010, 05:48 AM	#62
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Trega!! Thank You!! I´m glad you enjoyed my post! Thanks a lot! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

8 February 2010, 01:38 AM	#66
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi David!! Thanks for your comment. Completely agree with you. I wish you are lucky and get your Speedy. It is truly a classic and iconic watch. Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

8 February 2010, 07:44 AM	#67
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Luv the Sub! __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

20 April 2010, 01:07 AM	#72
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you friends!! It´s so rewarding to find that someone reads this post from time to time. It´s nice to share the story with nice people who can understand the feeling and thrill of owning this little piece of history of our favorite brand! Thank you for your kind comments, and best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

8 July 2010, 01:40 PM	#74
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 366	That is a beauty, the more I see yours the more I want one, Congrats on a fine piece __________________ Submariner 16610 Explorer II 1655 Panerai 915 President of the Royal Commanders Club

6 February 2010, 05:46 AM	#61
trega Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5	Beautiful watch, enjoyed the narrative that went with it :)

6 February 2010, 06:51 AM	#63
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Bravo!

7 February 2010, 01:39 PM	#65
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	Very nice story, Abel: thank you for sharing it with us. These iconic pieces are what make collecting so fascinating, I have a similar search ongoing for a straight lug older speedmaster: it's very much along the lines of a no-guard submariner, true classics. David

13 March 2010, 01:36 PM	#68
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Nice!

14 March 2010, 02:05 PM	#69
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	LOVE those patina markers!! gorgeous looking piece Abel!! Congrats!

14 March 2010, 02:47 PM	#70
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	Fantastic!

19 April 2010, 08:25 AM	#71
amazed Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: James Location: Patong Watch: Rolex Sub 2010 Posts: 15	Congratulations Abel, nostalgia is not what it used to be, but it is good to see someone taking so much joy from their acquisition. May you spend the rest of your life bulletproof.

7 July 2010, 04:44 AM	#73
crockey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 256	A grail to many (including myself). Nice watch.

19 August 2010, 01:15 AM	#75
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	What an enjoyable read! Thanks for sharing it. __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

19 August 2010, 02:55 AM	#76
les_canadiens "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J. Scofield Location: SE Asia Watch: Mechanical Posts: 77	I can relate to the longing feeling, the itch that won't go away. THE only thing that can satisfy you. That's why Vintage Grails are like human, imperfect but you love them nevertheless. Congrats for the finding and what a great story!

21 August 2010, 09:48 AM	#77
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Les Canadiens, Queuecumber and Mr Greene!! Thank you so much for your kind comments. I´m delighted to know that you enjoyed the reading and liked the watch!! That´s the fun of sharing our pieces!! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

26 August 2010, 01:56 AM	#78
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice Sub!! Great Photo's too!!

26 August 2010, 05:46 AM	#79
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Eric!! Glad you liked it! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

26 August 2010, 11:19 PM	#80
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	It was said nobody reads these anymore, so I am going back through them. This is an awesome post and review. I hope to be able to own one of these some day, maybe once the kid has finished college and I have some disposable income, but for now I must be happy with my modest 5513. Cheers to you Abel for this post!

26 August 2010, 11:43 PM	#81
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hola Steve!! Thank you so much for your kind words! I´m delighted to know you enjoyed the reading, and liked my 5508. All these kind comments received after my initial post, add to the charm of owning this fine watch. I also presnetly own a 5513, a replacement to my first 5513 and my first Rolex, which I received as a present from my parents, in 1966. I find the 5513, like yours, one of the more iconic and beautiful watches ever made, and one of the best variants in the Submariner evolution. Enjoy your beautiful 5513, and thank you again. Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

30 August 2010, 02:58 AM	#82
GTA17 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MICHAEL Location: PALM BEACH Watch: SUB SS Posts: 37	You have to love it when a search comes together...............

4 September 2010, 06:29 AM	#83
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Yes GTA17!! That´s true!! Thank you for viewing! Cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

6 September 2010, 11:08 PM	#84
Dandymite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 15	Wonderful watch! Hey, as a James Bond fan, anyone interested in a SD Studios Golden Gun in the wooden box? Might part with mine.... ;)

22 October 2010, 11:42 AM	#85
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Hola. Beautiful watch and great story. I was in Argentina 2 weeks ago and had the chance to walk through the very nice antique district in Buenos Aires on Defensa from the Plaza de Mayo down to the other end. There was one nice vintage watch store where they had a Bond Sub and trying it on was a thrill (feels like history on the wrist).

22 October 2010, 01:53 PM	#86
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	More than the watch, I'm excited for you. You're a great salesman and that come through your writing. Congratulations on the watch! __________________ Be yourself; Everyone else is taken! Oscar Wilde

22 October 2010, 11:55 PM	#87
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi Maxtor!! I´m glad you enjoyed your visit to Buenos Aires. I know very well that little shop you visited. I made some nice great discoveries there!! I´m delighted to know your thrill in trying that vintage no guard Sub you mention. I´ve been trying it myself!! Brandon: Thank you for your kind comment. I enjoy so much to write, and specially about the objects I love. As a matter of fact, I´m a part time writer. Thanks again, and believe me I enjoy so much sharing my time pieces and experiences with you friends! Very cordially, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

24 October 2010, 06:29 AM	#88
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Very nice indeed!! Congratulations on the acquisition. Your Submariner has a beautiful patina...wonderful!! I see you have all the other original Bond goodies to go with the watch. Patience and good contacts are a must when trying to get a watch such as this. I can only dream of owning one like it one day. I suppose many are just sitting in bank vaults waiting to be re-sold one. Enjoy!!

24 October 2010, 09:11 AM	#89
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	That was a nice addition to an already fine collection. Congrats!! __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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