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andresrrcf · 15 January 2018, 08:02 PM

...after 20 years!

I guess it is never too late. I have had a couple of modern iterations of this iconic model (SUBC and LV); but the first one I ever saw in the metal, and that introduced me to the world of Rolex was the 16610, in the mid 90s. Well, as a college student I heard stories of kids getting their nice timepieces as graduation presents, and I couldn’t help but to think that I might, just might, be one of those lucky ones; however, my parents are from a different train of thought; and I actually admire and respect that. They worked very hard, saved and accomplished all they ever dreamed for their family...so, the graduation date came, and as I was getting ready for the ceremony, both of them came into my room and handed me a little box. Inside there was a very discreet, yet elegant, gold chain, with a plaque. On the back of this plaque there was a writing that said “A Day To Remember.” Well, indeed it was! Completely forgot about that Rolex Sub that I was desperate to have. As life goes on, and with 2 children of my own now, that little plaque has been engraved several times, including wedding date, and my kiddos births...what a beautiful present my parents gave me!

Fast forward to the past couple of months, and as a near my 44th birthday, for some strange reason I have started to develop an appreciation for things that have stood the test of time, and among them, that 16610 came to my mind again. So, I started my quest for that model. And I was beyond words when I found one in the hands of Chase Young (a TS in the forum)...a quick and flawless transaction, and here she is...it couldn't get any crispier that this (Tritium dial, hole lugs, and sapphire crystal, B&P). And, the icing on the cake; Circa 98—my year graduation.

And ready to keep company to another oldie I got about a month ago; my 1675. Now, my debate is: since I don’t have any more space on my plaque, should I continue to engrave the future 'Days to Remember,' on this beauty??? I sure do!

Thank you so much to this incredible forum

rmlovett1 · 15 January 2018, 08:17 PM

Definitely a beauty! Congratulations!

KenNethcole · 15 January 2018, 08:30 PM

Congrats!

16610v · 15 January 2018, 08:34 PM

Very nice, 16610 is a great tool watch.

This was my first Rolex as well. But sold it :(

yannis · 15 January 2018, 09:10 PM

Congrats man!

Andad · 15 January 2018, 09:18 PM

Nice ending to your story Andre.

But do you lose a point for buying the Porsche first?

andresrrcf · 15 January 2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice ending to your story Andre.

But you lose a point for buying the Porsche first.

Hehehe...it’s my wife’s Eddie! I happen to be the designated driver on weekends...So I’m still good my friend! Thanks!

Btw...nice bike! I owned a GXSR600...then my first kid was born, and my wife forced me to sell it...part of the deal.

ejvette · 15 January 2018, 09:36 PM

Great piece

1William · 15 January 2018, 09:39 PM

Congratulations

andresrrcf · 15 January 2018, 09:44 PM

Thank you so much guys!

hualcantara · 15 January 2018, 09:49 PM

congratulations, the car is a beauty also

Mick8moses · 15 January 2018, 09:50 PM

Congrats

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mjclark32 · 15 January 2018, 10:08 PM

Well done and congrats!
I love my 16610 and plan on having the case back engraved at service time, so I vote yes. Keep the dates going.
If you ever need/want to sell (which I doubt) you can buy a new case back for a $150-200 and it’ll be fine.

stamsd · 15 January 2018, 10:32 PM

Nice!

jclaraperea · 15 January 2018, 11:51 PM

Nice History men, congratulations.

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LuminousMaximus · 16 January 2018, 12:06 AM

That is a Sub that deserves a ceremony...

Congrat's

Art 1 · 16 January 2018, 12:37 AM

Better late than never.

watchwatcher · 16 January 2018, 01:12 AM

Well, what a great story. And I'm of the mind that we appreciate these types of "gifts" that we do for ourselves as opposed to mom and dad doing it.

Two beauties there...congrats!

cop414 · 16 January 2018, 01:18 AM

Great story, extra points in that it’s from your graduation year! Well done

travisb · 16 January 2018, 01:21 AM

Nice story. That plaque with the dates must be priceless.

nick c · 16 January 2018, 01:25 AM

Congrats!

dr35mm · 16 January 2018, 02:33 AM

Amazing watch and story! Enjoy it!

SL BRABUS · 16 January 2018, 06:00 AM

Congratulations...

..!!!

Good called..

... Because rarely opportunities like this don't happen often with your spec requirement....

dafuture · 16 January 2018, 08:54 AM

Great story and great watches. It's not often I can say this given that we all own luxury timepieces, but I'm quite envious of you. Here's to hoping you have many more days to remember!

Justinmg · 16 January 2018, 09:13 AM

Congrats and what a great story! Chase is awesome I just bought a 14060 from him and it’s amazing. You made a great choice. You can’t beat those mid 90’s rolexs for the price. Wear in good health!

andresrrcf · 16 January 2018, 09:19 AM

Thank you so much for your comments guys!

rfknauss · 16 January 2018, 09:23 AM

Congrats!

GerardoG · 16 January 2018, 09:26 AM

Congratulations!!!!

drm20 · 16 January 2018, 09:26 AM

Very cool, congrats on the great piece. Chase is excellent to deal with too!

TacticaLCawacoL · 16 January 2018, 09:29 AM

Congratulations, this is a nice story and the watch seems to be in good condition.

15 January 2018, 08:34 PM	#4
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	Very nice, 16610 is a great tool watch. This was my first Rolex as well. But sold it :( __________________ Instagram: litwing23

15 January 2018, 09:10 PM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

15 January 2018, 09:18 PM	#6
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	Nice ending to your story Andre. But do you lose a point for buying the Porsche first? __________________ E

15 January 2018, 09:36 PM	#8
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Great piece __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 January 2018, 10:08 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Well done and congrats! I love my 16610 and plan on having the case back engraved at service time, so I vote yes. Keep the dates going. If you ever need/want to sell (which I doubt) you can buy a new case back for a $150-200 and it’ll be fine. __________________

15 January 2018, 08:17 PM	#2
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,493	Definitely a beauty! Congratulations!

15 January 2018, 08:30 PM	#3
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 860	Congrats!

15 January 2018, 09:39 PM	#9
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Congratulations

15 January 2018, 09:44 PM	#10
andresrrcf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: @andresrrcf Location: FL Watch: PP,Rolex,AP,RM Posts: 151	Thank you so much guys!

15 January 2018, 09:49 PM	#11
hualcantara "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Posts: 24	congratulations, the car is a beauty also

15 January 2018, 09:50 PM	#12
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	Congrats Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 10:32 PM	#14
stamsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: this/ hold my beer Posts: 112	Nice!

15 January 2018, 11:51 PM	#15
jclaraperea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Juan Carlos Location: Mexico Watch: Daytona 116519 Posts: 443	Nice History men, congratulations. Enviado desde mi iPad utilizando Tapatalk Pro

16 January 2018, 12:06 AM	#16
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	That is a Sub that deserves a ceremony... Congrat's __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

16 January 2018, 12:37 AM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Better late than never.

16 January 2018, 01:12 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Well, what a great story. And I'm of the mind that we appreciate these types of "gifts" that we do for ourselves as opposed to mom and dad doing it. Two beauties there...congrats!

16 January 2018, 01:18 AM	#19
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Great story, extra points in that it’s from your graduation year! Well done __________________ 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

16 January 2018, 01:21 AM	#20
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Nice story. That plaque with the dates must be priceless.

16 January 2018, 01:25 AM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats!

16 January 2018, 02:33 AM	#22
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Amazing watch and story! Enjoy it! __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

16 January 2018, 06:00 AM	#23
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,345	Congratulations.....!!! Good called..... Because rarely opportunities like this don't happen often with your spec requirement.... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

16 January 2018, 08:54 AM	#24
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Great story and great watches. It's not often I can say this given that we all own luxury timepieces, but I'm quite envious of you. Here's to hoping you have many more days to remember! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

16 January 2018, 09:13 AM	#25
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Congrats and what a great story! Chase is awesome I just bought a 14060 from him and it’s amazing. You made a great choice. You can’t beat those mid 90’s rolexs for the price. Wear in good health! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

16 January 2018, 09:19 AM	#26
andresrrcf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: @andresrrcf Location: FL Watch: PP,Rolex,AP,RM Posts: 151	Thank you so much for your comments guys!

16 January 2018, 09:23 AM	#27
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,492	Congrats! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

16 January 2018, 09:26 AM	#28
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congratulations!!!!

16 January 2018, 09:26 AM	#29
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	Very cool, congrats on the great piece. Chase is excellent to deal with too!

16 January 2018, 09:29 AM	#30
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	Congratulations, this is a nice story and the watch seems to be in good condition.

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