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29 January 2015, 02:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Boston
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New Member from Boston
Hi all, just wanted to say hello. Hailing from Boston, sitting under 2 feet of snow, and thought I'd join the community.
I currently wear a Breitling Colt Auto which is my only "premium" watch and would like to start expanding my collection. I also don't like that it's getting kind of beat up due to being my daily wear and shows a lot because it's a polished case and bracelet. So I'd like to get a tougher daily wear watch and have this one cleaned up and worn less frequently and more carefully. My uncle long ago promised me his vintage black submariner when i graduated high school, then college, then grad school, and reneged on the offer every time... at this point I think I should just buy my own. So I've been looking for a good deal on a new 116610 or 116613. I'll check out the classifieds here. I'm also interested in learning more about watch care, winders for those with multiple watches, and such. |
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29 January 2015, 03:42 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MI
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Welcome to the forum!!
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29 January 2015, 03:46 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,398
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Welcome! A Sub is a very well rounded piece for everyday wear. Keep in mind that the reference you mentioned (116610) is for a ceramic sub, as your uncle's watch is most likely a ref. 16610.
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29 January 2015, 03:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
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welcome to the forum
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29 January 2015, 04:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 6,535
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Welcome!
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29 January 2015, 04:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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29 January 2015, 04:36 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,281
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Welcome
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29 January 2015, 04:39 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 32,330
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Welcome! Any Sub is a solid choice.
Keep in mind that the center links of a 116613 will show marks just like your Breitling on the polished surfaces so you might want to stick with all SS if that was something that bothered you. |
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29 January 2015, 04:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
Watch: Hulk Sub
Posts: 683
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Welcome! You'll find most if not all of the information you're looking for here on the forums. And in the event you can't find it, feel free to ask! You can't go wrong with a Rolex, just be sure to post pictures when you get one or we tend to get upset.
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29 January 2015, 04:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Real Name: Patrick
Location: Texas
Watch: what I'm wearing
Posts: 5,943
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Welcome! Sounds like you should buy your own Sub. It will be nicer anyway.
 Do you know which one you like most?
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29 January 2015, 04:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Ri
Watch: 2014 tt GMT11
Posts: 234
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Welcome to the Forum!! I purchased my GMT from Paul Dugan in the Financial District of Boston, pretty decent deals!
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29 January 2015, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Jason
Location: New York City
Watch: 116515LN
Posts: 279
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Welcome !
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29 January 2015, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Welcome
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29 January 2015, 05:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Anthony
Location: California
Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai
Posts: 1,641
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Welcome! I too, have often promised my nephews a watch that they have seen me wear over the years. Although not a vintage piece, it was a Sub. My main concern when it came time to hand the watch over as promised was, if my nephew would appreciate the watch and not sell it. I don't think that all hope is lost for your uncle's watch, for the simple fact that you have joined this forum and you are seeking knowledge about watch care, so that should be proof to your uncle that you would make a good caretaker for his vintage Sub.
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29 January 2015, 05:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: Richard
Location: UK
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 1,611
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Welcome. Sub sounds like a great choice. At least with a new one you'll get all the latest advancements.
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29 January 2015, 05:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Manny
Location: MA
Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona
Posts: 4,456
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I would say buy your own it will end up meaning more in the end anyway. Nice thing is you will always be able to hand it down to your child if you end up having any.
subs is also an awesome daily watch I've been wearing mine for a bit over 2 years and the new ceramic models hold up very well. I have the usual dings and scratches any well worn watch gets, but the ceramic insert/crystal are still perfect. Either way you can't go wrong with either a ceramic or non ceramic model, both will stand the test of time. |
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29 January 2015, 05:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: new york
Watch: 116334 & 116610
Posts: 1,310
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Welcome, go with the 116610!
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29 January 2015, 05:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: unsure
Posts: 124
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Bought on your own is always the best. Welcome !
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29 January 2015, 06:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Welcome to the forum. Life's short, buy one for yourself.
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29 January 2015, 06:30 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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Bienvenido! You will find a L O T of information here!
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29 January 2015, 06:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,515
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Welcome...the 11610 would be a great addition to your collection, although I will admit to being a little partial to the 11613...especially the sunburst dial.
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29 January 2015, 06:36 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Rob
Location: Parrish fl.
Watch: Tt datejust 16233
Posts: 20,947
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Welcome to TRF! Let the games begin
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29 January 2015, 07:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome
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29 January 2015, 08:08 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2014
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Knoxville, TN
Watch: 114060
Posts: 209
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Welcome home!!!
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29 January 2015, 08:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Around here
Posts: 195
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Welcome to a fellow New Englander. Go PATS!
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29 January 2015, 08:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Real Name: Randy
Location: PTC, GA
Watch: 16710
Posts: 564
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Welcome. The Sub is snow worthy, even three feet of it.
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29 January 2015, 08:50 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 74,010
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Welcome to TRF!
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29 January 2015, 09:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Caleb
Location: Lubbock TX. USA
Watch: Crude Prices
Posts: 1,103
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Welcome!
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29 January 2015, 09:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: MA
Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor
Posts: 1,372
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Welcome fellow Bostonian. Yes, the blizzard was brutal. 30" where I live.
This is a great community with a wealth of knowledge. I would endorse a Sub purchase......hard to beat that watch for a daily wearer. Good luck and welcome to the TRF community! |
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29 January 2015, 09:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: dp
Location: chicago, usa
Watch: panerai
Posts: 2,369
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welcome to the madness....
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