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Mick P · 2 October 2016, 01:05 AM

Chaps

I think it is beyond doubt that I am one of the tougher guys around here despite my retiree status.

I swim most days and always wear my Rolex and I once went down a cave wearing my Freccione and scratched the lens up and I did not cry about it, I just got a tube of Polywatch out and it came up as new.

Anyway I digress. I am currently in Spain enjoying the warm weather and yesterday decided to pop down to the local beach for a swim with my 16610 on my wrist.

Naturally I had a few Bicardies and coke in a super cool beach side restaurant and after the wife had enough of my ramblings, she told me to bugger off and have a swim whilst she continued to chat to some of the waiters in the restaurant.

I departed to the sea and dives in as you would expect of a Rolex wearer. The water was about 5ft deep so with my normal splashing the Rolex sub is about 18" under the water.

The water was crystal clear to the extent I could see my toe nails. After a period of about 15 mins I noticed a silver coloured fish of about 30" in length slowly approaching me and then it went around me several times in a 12 ft or there abouts circle.

I must confess I was now worried because why would a fish be interested in me unless it want to have a go or take a chunk out of me.

I slowly walked back towards the shore and when the water was shallow enough, I ran like hell until I hit dry land.

I was red in the face and my heart rate was hitting the sky but at least I was safe.

Therefore the moral of this little tale is don't worry about your Rolex when in the water, just worry about yourself.

Naturally I shall go back into the sea and kick the stuffing out of this fish if it ever approaches me again.

My wife now thinks I am more useless than before.

Regards

Mick

Abdullah71601 · 2 October 2016, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

I think it is beyond doubt that I am one of the tougher guys around here despite my retiree status.

I swim most days and always wear my Rolex and I once went down a cave wearing my Freccione and scratched the lens up and I did not cry about it, I just got a tube of Polywatch out and it came up as new.

Anyway I digress. I am currently in Spain enjoying the warm weather and yesterday decided to pop down to the local beach for a swim with my 16610 on my wrist.

Naturally I had a few Bicardies and coke in a super cool beach side restaurant and after the wife had enough of my ramblings, she told me to bugger off and have a swim whilst she continued to chat to some of the waiters in the restaurant.

I departed to the sea and dives in as you would expect of a Rolex wearer. The water was about 5ft deep so with my normal splashing the Rolex sub is about 18" under the water.

The water was crystal clear to the extent I could see my toe nails. After a period of about 15 mins I noticed a silver coloured fish about 30" slowly approaching me and then it went around me it a 12 ft or there abouts circle.

I must confess I was now worried because why would a fish be interested in me unless it want to have a go or take a chunk out of me.

I slowly walked back towards the shore and when the water was shallow enough, I ran like hell until I hit dry land.

I was red in the face and my heart rate was hitting the sky but at least I was safe.

Therefore the moral of this little tale is don't worry about your Rolex when in the water, just worry about yourself.

Naturally I shall go back into the sea and kick the stuffing out of this fish if it ever approaches me again.

My wife now thinks I am more useless than before.

Regards

Mick

Your tough guy credentials are officially revoked Mick.

A 30" fish isn't much to be afraid of. A true tough guy would have manhandled it out of the water and would be telling the beach fish cooking story.

brettpaul · 2 October 2016, 01:10 AM

Great story Mick - glad you're okay mate! On a positive note, I'm sure you'd have given the fishy horrible indigestion!!

MonBK · 2 October 2016, 01:12 AM

I think the moral of this little tale is:

Not as tough as you thought.

dcash0615 · 2 October 2016, 01:16 AM

Maybe the 30" fish was a WIS

and was checking out your 16610.

r8t3d_M · 2 October 2016, 01:16 AM

I would have ran as well.

hambone1983 · 2 October 2016, 01:20 AM

I doubt the wife finds more useless than before. If my experience is any guide, good chance she hit max uselessness years ago. And we are all the better off for it, since their conviction of our uselessness frees up all kinds of time for us to get a little peace & quiet.

returntorolex · 2 October 2016, 01:21 AM

Was it a Barracuda? They are naturally drawn to shiny objects

I dove frequently with my TT Sub/Serti and Sharks were not my concern - it was the Barracudas especially if there were 5 or 6 circling as we ascended back to the dive boat.

SSLove · 2 October 2016, 01:23 AM

I'm thinking baracuda, only fish of that size that would size you up and go in circles, probably attracted by the reflection of your watch.

You did good at stepping out, they can do some serious damage.

Boaters · 2 October 2016, 01:34 AM

Mick you are to funny ... Although I would have thought that fish would have been dinner tough guy ... lol

cop414 · 2 October 2016, 01:43 AM

You're one tough SOB Mick!

Star Ferry · 2 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Worst a 30" fish could cause is probably stitches in your leg. Stay safe, Mick

bdex75 · 2 October 2016, 01:57 AM

A big barracuda is a bad ass fish and not one to mess with. Probably smart to cut the swim short and make a break for the shore. We had a small school of them circle our group in Florida. They don't mess around and were very aggressive.

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linesiders · 2 October 2016, 02:20 AM

There are plenty of 30" fish that could mess you up. Yellowed eyed razor lips

If you were hammered you will loose blood quicker too

BTW - reflection of your watch can look like reflection of a baitfish.

Abdullah71601 · 2 October 2016, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by linesiders

There are plenty of 30" fish that could mess you up. Yellowed eyed razor lips

If you were hammered you will loose blood quicker too

BTW - reflection of your watch can look like reflection of a baitfish.

I Googled that fish and it produced a number of links about sexually transmitted diseases... you're right, that can mess you up.

GB-man · 2 October 2016, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Worst a 30" fish could cause is probably stitches in your leg. Stay safe, Mick

Correction fish could remove little mick, leaving mick in quite the pickle.

AK797 · 2 October 2016, 02:38 AM

Well Bacardi and Coke is the signature drink of tough guys and teenage girls.

TheRolexKingofLV · 2 October 2016, 02:40 AM

It's those 36" fish you have to worry about!

AzPaul · 2 October 2016, 02:40 AM

You had me at Polywatch

locutus49 · 2 October 2016, 02:42 AM

Great story, Mick. You are a British Hemingway. Or Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man In The World."

linesiders · 2 October 2016, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I Googled that fish and it produced a number of links about sexually transmitted diseases... you're right, that can mess you up.

I am afraid to Google that

I was more meaning the simple bluefish - pic below - funny story, a friend (who should have known better) had too much to drink one time, caught a bluefish and he (who should have known better) put his hand in its mouth and the fish cut him down to the bone and would not let go. He this thinned blood evacuated his body profusely.

The bluefish eats half it's meal by chopping it in half, the rest falls to the sea bottom

dysondiver · 2 October 2016, 05:28 AM

you should have seen the size of the one that swam away ,,,, true fishermans tale ,,, now was it actually inches , or cm's seeing your in spain ,,,, keep safe

Rolex addict · 2 October 2016, 05:41 AM

You on low on the food chain in the ocean. I only go out for long swims during a race. If I get bit out of 3200 people, that's just my bad luck.

Beo3 · 2 October 2016, 07:10 AM

The mouth of a barracuda I caught in Mexico two years ago. I relate it to the mouth of a pitbull with bad dental hygiene.

teqp · 2 October 2016, 08:49 AM

There are some funny one liners in this thread. In all seriousness, I'm glad you are safe, Mick. It was probably interested in that beautiful shiny 16610 on your wrist. Enjoy the rest of your time with the wife in Spain and glad you are still on TRF!

Abdullah71601 · 2 October 2016, 10:41 AM

I think this is what Mrs. Mick had in mind...

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Sublover2166 · 2 October 2016, 12:21 PM

So your wife actually told YOU to "bugger off"??!!
That's the funniest thing in your whole post.
Thanks for the late night laugh!!

Relyt · 2 October 2016, 12:24 PM

Ha ha. Did the wife leave with one of the waiters after witnessing this?

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Star Ferry · 2 October 2016, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Correction fish could remove little mick, leaving mick in quite the pickle.

suppose it could always be worse

Rock · 2 October 2016, 06:40 PM

Well done, Mick.
Only a Pom could pull off a story like that.
I'm still chuckling.
You are a true TRF Legend!
Cheers.

2 October 2016, 01:05 AM	#1
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	A real scary moment Chaps I think it is beyond doubt that I am one of the tougher guys around here despite my retiree status. I swim most days and always wear my Rolex and I once went down a cave wearing my Freccione and scratched the lens up and I did not cry about it, I just got a tube of Polywatch out and it came up as new. Anyway I digress. I am currently in Spain enjoying the warm weather and yesterday decided to pop down to the local beach for a swim with my 16610 on my wrist. Naturally I had a few Bicardies and coke in a super cool beach side restaurant and after the wife had enough of my ramblings, she told me to bugger off and have a swim whilst she continued to chat to some of the waiters in the restaurant. I departed to the sea and dives in as you would expect of a Rolex wearer. The water was about 5ft deep so with my normal splashing the Rolex sub is about 18" under the water. The water was crystal clear to the extent I could see my toe nails. After a period of about 15 mins I noticed a silver coloured fish of about 30" in length slowly approaching me and then it went around me several times in a 12 ft or there abouts circle. I must confess I was now worried because why would a fish be interested in me unless it want to have a go or take a chunk out of me. I slowly walked back towards the shore and when the water was shallow enough, I ran like hell until I hit dry land. I was red in the face and my heart rate was hitting the sky but at least I was safe. Therefore the moral of this little tale is don't worry about your Rolex when in the water, just worry about yourself. Naturally I shall go back into the sea and kick the stuffing out of this fish if it ever approaches me again. My wife now thinks I am more useless than before. Regards Mick

2 October 2016, 01:10 AM	#3
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Great story Mick - glad you're okay mate! On a positive note, I'm sure you'd have given the fishy horrible indigestion!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

2 October 2016, 01:21 AM	#8
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	Was it a Barracuda? They are naturally drawn to shiny objects I dove frequently with my TT Sub/Serti and Sharks were not my concern - it was the Barracudas especially if there were 5 or 6 circling as we ascended back to the dive boat. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

2 October 2016, 02:20 AM	#14
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,425	There are plenty of 30" fish that could mess you up. Yellowed eyed razor lips If you were hammered you will loose blood quicker too BTW - reflection of your watch can look like reflection of a baitfish. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

2 October 2016, 02:40 AM	#18
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	It's those 36" fish you have to worry about! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

2 October 2016, 01:12 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I think the moral of this little tale is: Not as tough as you thought.

2 October 2016, 01:16 AM	#5
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,363	Maybe the 30" fish was a WIS and was checking out your 16610.

2 October 2016, 01:16 AM	#6
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I would have ran as well.

2 October 2016, 01:20 AM	#7
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	I doubt the wife finds more useless than before. If my experience is any guide, good chance she hit max uselessness years ago. And we are all the better off for it, since their conviction of our uselessness frees up all kinds of time for us to get a little peace & quiet.

2 October 2016, 01:23 AM	#9
SSLove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay area Posts: 105	I'm thinking baracuda, only fish of that size that would size you up and go in circles, probably attracted by the reflection of your watch. You did good at stepping out, they can do some serious damage.

2 October 2016, 01:34 AM	#10
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Mick you are to funny ... Although I would have thought that fish would have been dinner tough guy ... lol

2 October 2016, 01:52 AM	#12
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Worst a 30" fish could cause is probably stitches in your leg. Stay safe, Mick

2 October 2016, 01:57 AM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	A big barracuda is a bad ass fish and not one to mess with. Probably smart to cut the swim short and make a break for the shore. We had a small school of them circle our group in Florida. They don't mess around and were very aggressive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2016, 02:38 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Well Bacardi and Coke is the signature drink of tough guys and teenage girls.

2 October 2016, 02:40 AM	#19
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	You had me at Polywatch __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

2 October 2016, 02:42 AM	#20
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Great story, Mick. You are a British Hemingway. Or Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man In The World."

2 October 2016, 05:28 AM	#22
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	you should have seen the size of the one that swam away ,,,, true fishermans tale ,,, now was it actually inches , or cm's seeing your in spain ,,,, keep safe

2 October 2016, 05:41 AM	#23
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	You on low on the food chain in the ocean. I only go out for long swims during a race. If I get bit out of 3200 people, that's just my bad luck.

2 October 2016, 08:49 AM	#25
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	There are some funny one liners in this thread. In all seriousness, I'm glad you are safe, Mick. It was probably interested in that beautiful shiny 16610 on your wrist. Enjoy the rest of your time with the wife in Spain and glad you are still on TRF!

2 October 2016, 12:21 PM	#27
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	So your wife actually told YOU to "bugger off"??!! That's the funniest thing in your whole post. Thanks for the late night laugh!!

2 October 2016, 12:24 PM	#28
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	Ha ha. Did the wife leave with one of the waiters after witnessing this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

2 October 2016, 06:40 PM	#30
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,660	Well done, Mick. Only a Pom could pull off a story like that. I'm still chuckling. You are a true TRF Legend! Cheers. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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