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jimcameron · 10 July 2013, 10:42 PM

28 years ago today I purchased my Submariner 16800 brand new from AD Fleishman's Jewelry, Alexandria Va. Retail price was $1300 and he gave me $300 off for a total of $1000. In the 28 years I have worn it often, but not every day. I have worn it during scuba outings, sailing, fishing, working, and goofing off. In those 28 yrs. it has been serviced once in 2000. It keeps perfect time and spends it's off hours in a winder. It has seen girlfriends come and go, one wife that has stayed for 22 years, and 5 dogs that have come from rescues, two of which are sleeping next to me. I have gone through about 8 BMW Motorcycles, countless cars including 3 BMW's, 2 Corvettes, and countless boats. I still have my two closest friends and my Dad's Omega Constellation and Atmos Clock. Lots of stuff has happened in those 28 years, some I have forgotten, some I'd like to forget, but mostly good stuff. I consider my Rolex to not only be a great watch, but it also stores a lot of good memories.

jkc

joe100 · 10 July 2013, 10:51 PM

I wish Rolex had a similar price point! I get sad when I see vintage advertisements with those triple digit prices.

ecsub44 · 10 July 2013, 10:52 PM

JGX · 10 July 2013, 10:54 PM

Great watch and a great story

Passionata · 10 July 2013, 10:57 PM

thanks for sharing

TAKUYA · 10 July 2013, 11:05 PM

Great story and amazing watch!

jwill051 · 10 July 2013, 11:09 PM

Great story and great watch

akira23 · 10 July 2013, 11:09 PM

Great watch & Great story!

Thanks for sharing!

Casey VP-26 · 10 July 2013, 11:09 PM

Sounds like you have another close friend in your sub. Good Story.

77T · 10 July 2013, 11:10 PM

Jim - I think you just wrote the next Rolex ad copy...

I can just imagine it in my mind as some voice recites those words as a montage of still shots pan, fade and pop in and out of the frame - it has everything you'd want in an ad: girls, dogs, bikes, cars, boats...and nostalgia!

Great story - and oh, by the way your $1K is now worth $4K-ish - what's not to like?

Latrodectus · 10 July 2013, 11:12 PM

Very nice! ;)

mjclark32 · 10 July 2013, 11:18 PM

What a journey and you've got the perfect watch for it!
Cheers to another 28 years

(love the white vette too)

cop414 · 10 July 2013, 11:22 PM

Wow, great story. Wearing a newly bought Rolex into vintagedom, here's to another 28 years! How about some more close up pics? Any certain scratches and or dings with special meaning?

Thatguy · 10 July 2013, 11:35 PM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

kilyung · 11 July 2013, 12:26 AM

Great summary

Bangel · 11 July 2013, 12:27 AM

Happy 28th to your watch!

Great story.

subtona · 11 July 2013, 12:39 AM

congrats that is an excellent enduring example of the timelessness of your purchase, just as great today as then!!!
$1000 great price too

ps, coincidentally, i have also been through 8 BMW motorcycles and celebrated a 28 year anniversary with work yesterday

Lol-x · 11 July 2013, 12:41 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing.

I thought BMW motorcycles lasted longer (says I a Ducati owner

)

Anyway its good to know that Rolexs sure do.

smak · 11 July 2013, 01:44 AM

Either waning interest in a bike thus frequent upgrading, or accident prone jaunts that result in upgrades. Or a combination of the two most likely :)

Great post thanks for sharing!

zeuloa · 11 July 2013, 02:08 AM

Great story! BTW that was a great discount you got (23%)!

floater156 · 11 July 2013, 02:11 AM

How many years have you used a winder when your sub is not in use?

nauticajoe · 11 July 2013, 02:15 AM

Now that's a great journey!

Thanks for sharing.

incontrol · 11 July 2013, 02:35 AM

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing! I do not have a watch that goes back that far! Some day!

Mystro · 11 July 2013, 02:37 AM

That is what it is all about.....Buying a watch and KEEPING IT.

jimcameron · 11 July 2013, 02:57 AM

Thanks very much guys/gals. I never had a BMW wear out, and thankfully, I never had one go down, but I always was able to find one that I thought was better than the one I had.

Glad I didn't do that with my Sub, and I wish I still had my 1971 BMW R75/5. I paid the same for both of them. The R75/5 & Submariner.

R75/5
R90/S
R100/RS
K75/S
R1200C
R1150RS
R1150R
F650CS (In my dotage) ;-)

jimcameron · 11 July 2013, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

How many years have you used a winder when your sub is not in use?

Less than 1 year.

subtona · 11 July 2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Great story, thanks for sharing.

I thought BMW motorcycles lasted longer (says I a Ducati owner

)

Anyway its good to know that Rolexs sure do.

BMW last just fine (break, they do) but i for one was put off by the extreme service costs out of warranty, not to mention the rampant incompetence by the technicians ... which was encouraged by BMW because they would put the techs on the clock for every job and not allow for deviation = sloppy, incomplete work... and the aggravation is passed onto the customer in repeat visits for the same problem.

ducati's are awesome, if only they had a larger network for service during travel here in the states.

in a comparison to service of rolex vs bmw...
rolex tells you it will be about $600 and at pick up adds perhaps a hundred for unexpected parts (reasonable as needed)
vs
bmw tells you about $250 and then at pick up asks for another $1250 in labor! (unreasonable to say the least) , and when your shocked, they look at you funny?

but where were we.... beautiful watch happy 28 yr anniversary

K3VB · 11 July 2013, 03:18 AM

What a story and a watch, the story reminds me of the San Miguel advert for those who don't know which one ......... http://youtu.be/ZIqgZPHEnnI

Ridly · 11 July 2013, 03:21 AM

Fantastic!

Thebiglagu · 11 July 2013, 04:03 AM

Great story!

10 July 2013, 10:42 PM	#1
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	28th Anniversary 28 years ago today I purchased my Submariner 16800 brand new from AD Fleishman's Jewelry, Alexandria Va. Retail price was $1300 and he gave me $300 off for a total of $1000. In the 28 years I have worn it often, but not every day. I have worn it during scuba outings, sailing, fishing, working, and goofing off. In those 28 yrs. it has been serviced once in 2000. It keeps perfect time and spends it's off hours in a winder. It has seen girlfriends come and go, one wife that has stayed for 22 years, and 5 dogs that have come from rescues, two of which are sleeping next to me. I have gone through about 8 BMW Motorcycles, countless cars including 3 BMW's, 2 Corvettes, and countless boats. I still have my two closest friends and my Dad's Omega Constellation and Atmos Clock. Lots of stuff has happened in those 28 years, some I have forgotten, some I'd like to forget, but mostly good stuff. I consider my Rolex to not only be a great watch, but it also stores a lot of good memories. jkc

10 July 2013, 10:51 PM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I wish Rolex had a similar price point! I get sad when I see vintage advertisements with those triple digit prices. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 July 2013, 10:52 PM	#3
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10 July 2013, 10:57 PM	#5
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10 July 2013, 11:05 PM	#6
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 DATE-JUST41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 49,594	Great story and amazing watch! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

10 July 2013, 10:54 PM	#4
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	Great watch and a great story

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jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Great story and great watch

10 July 2013, 11:09 PM	#8
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	Great watch & Great story! Thanks for sharing!

10 July 2013, 11:09 PM	#9
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	Sounds like you have another close friend in your sub. Good Story.

10 July 2013, 11:10 PM	#10
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Jim - I think you just wrote the next Rolex ad copy... I can just imagine it in my mind as some voice recites those words as a montage of still shots pan, fade and pop in and out of the frame - it has everything you'd want in an ad: girls, dogs, bikes, cars, boats...and nostalgia! Great story - and oh, by the way your $1K is now worth $4K-ish - what's not to like? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,993	Very nice! ;) __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

10 July 2013, 11:18 PM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	What a journey and you've got the perfect watch for it! Cheers to another 28 years (love the white vette too) __________________

10 July 2013, 11:22 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Wow, great story. Wearing a newly bought Rolex into vintagedom, here's to another 28 years! How about some more close up pics? Any certain scratches and or dings with special meaning? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 July 2013, 11:35 PM	#14
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

11 July 2013, 12:26 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Great summary

11 July 2013, 12:27 AM	#16
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Happy 28th to your watch! Great story.

11 July 2013, 12:39 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	congrats that is an excellent enduring example of the timelessness of your purchase, just as great today as then!!! $1000 great price too ps, coincidentally, i have also been through 8 BMW motorcycles and celebrated a 28 year anniversary with work yesterday __________________

11 July 2013, 12:41 AM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Great story, thanks for sharing. I thought BMW motorcycles lasted longer (says I a Ducati owner ) Anyway its good to know that Rolexs sure do. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 July 2013, 01:44 AM	#19
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	Either waning interest in a bike thus frequent upgrading, or accident prone jaunts that result in upgrades. Or a combination of the two most likely :) Great post thanks for sharing!

11 July 2013, 02:08 AM	#20
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Great story! BTW that was a great discount you got (23%)!

11 July 2013, 02:11 AM	#21
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	How many years have you used a winder when your sub is not in use? __________________ Lead by example through production.

11 July 2013, 02:15 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Now that's a great journey! Thanks for sharing.

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incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Awesome story! Thanks for sharing! I do not have a watch that goes back that far! Some day! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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11 July 2013, 02:57 AM	#25
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	Thanks very much guys/gals. I never had a BMW wear out, and thankfully, I never had one go down, but I always was able to find one that I thought was better than the one I had. Glad I didn't do that with my Sub, and I wish I still had my 1971 BMW R75/5. I paid the same for both of them. The R75/5 & Submariner. R75/5 R90/S R100/RS K75/S R1200C R1150RS R1150R F650CS (In my dotage) ;-)

11 July 2013, 03:18 AM	#28
K3VB Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 38	What a story and a watch, the story reminds me of the San Miguel advert for those who don't know which one ......... http://youtu.be/ZIqgZPHEnnI

11 July 2013, 03:21 AM	#29
Ridly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ny Watch: Explorer ii 42mm Posts: 219	Fantastic!

11 July 2013, 04:03 AM	#30
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	Great story!

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