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uhmeebuh · 30 December 2010, 03:42 AM

So, I decided to give a close friend (and WIS) my Seamaster Pro (2254.50) for his birthday today. It was my first nice watch and he's admired it since I brought it home the first day. I'm fortunately to be able to give a gift like that and I know he'll love it as a fellow WIS. But it created a serious problem - no black dive watch for daily wear. What to do?

I've long admired the quintessential dive watch - the Submariner. Often copied, never quite duplicated and now one is mine! Last night, I picked up my first Rolex after MUCH deliberation, research here on TRF, and a little hesitation with the price.

I'm floored at how much the bracelet and clasp are improved over previous generations - it's more fitting of a Rolex IMO. And the glide lock is simply awesome and allows for perfect fitment and flexibility. The lume isn't as bright as my SMP but lasts longer and the blue tint is noteworthy.

Cell phone cameras are getting better so here's a nice pic of my new present to myself:

Timepeice · 30 December 2010, 04:45 AM

very nice pickup

Cabaiguan · 30 December 2010, 04:51 AM

Nice score! The new Sub is simply fantastic. Everything about it is perfect, IMO. The 2254 you gifted ain't too shabby either.

kcmo · 30 December 2010, 04:54 AM

Congrats! Enjoy it!

JBat · 30 December 2010, 04:56 AM

Congrats!

Hooper · 30 December 2010, 05:04 AM

Congrats !!!!!!!!

G.J · 30 December 2010, 05:08 AM

Congrats with your new Rolex..

A 2254 is quite a gift, very generous indeed..

I am sure you and your friend will enjoy the watches

B. Doggy · 30 December 2010, 06:14 AM

You'll love it for a lifetime!

Rags · 30 December 2010, 06:22 AM

That was a generous gift.

cyglee · 30 December 2010, 07:02 AM

Yea!! You have restored my faith in the generosity and kindness of the majority of TRF members. The past few days of negative threads and rude comments had me concerned. Happy 2011 to all.

jedinite · 30 December 2010, 07:27 AM

Drool! What a nice dub and mighty generous of you, wear in good health

spuds · 30 December 2010, 07:27 AM

Congratulations!

uhmeebuh · 30 December 2010, 07:28 AM

Well, I knew the Omega wouldn't get much (if any) wrist time now that I have the Sub-C and I would MUCH rather see it on a close friend who loves watches.

He was be thrilled with a gift and his response was well worth the cost. It beats being nickel and dimed selling it on one of the many forums.

So, it was a no brainer and makes me feel very fortunate to be able to do it.

WARVET · 30 December 2010, 07:36 AM

The 2254 is a great dive watch in its own right, A watch that I would very much like to have.

Bruin Watch · 30 December 2010, 07:41 AM

What a great gesture towards your friend. Very generous.

Enjoy your new watch!

dddrees · 30 December 2010, 08:04 AM

Great and wonderful gesture.

Awesome pickup, and great PIC.

Congrats.

NAVY · 30 December 2010, 08:36 AM

Wow - beautiful Sub and fantastic gesture. You deserve a pat on the back for being a true friend!

esm · 30 December 2010, 09:38 AM

Great gift, bet your friend was over the moon with it.
I also like the reason why you had to replace it with a Sub-C

rheyd · 30 December 2010, 09:41 AM

No better logic than to reward a true friend a fellow wis and fill the void with a sub-c

Enjoy it well.

pk_diver · 30 December 2010, 09:45 AM

Great gift, he has to be a true friend!

And great new watch you got!

uhmeebuh · 30 December 2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks all! Now I just need to pick up a few Zulu straps and join the dreaded **Nylon Nation**

mpkRolex · 30 December 2010, 10:06 AM

good choice enjoy

Badfish179 · 30 December 2010, 10:47 AM

Great choice! I also like the photo and the story. Well done! Thank you for sharing it!

MY-WATCH · 30 December 2010, 10:53 AM

congrats

axecollector65 · 30 December 2010, 11:15 AM

simply the best and you'll never look back.

rxonmymind · 30 December 2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruin Watch

What a great gesture towards your friend. Very generous.

Enjoy your new watch!

X2!

karmatp · 30 December 2010, 11:45 AM

Great gift and congrats on the new sub. The new sub is such a great watch, leaps and bounds over the old sub IMHO.

30 December 2010, 03:42 AM	#1
uhmeebuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub-C No-Cyclops Posts: 58	The gift of an Omega So, I decided to give a close friend (and WIS) my Seamaster Pro (2254.50) for his birthday today. It was my first nice watch and he's admired it since I brought it home the first day. I'm fortunately to be able to give a gift like that and I know he'll love it as a fellow WIS. But it created a serious problem - no black dive watch for daily wear. What to do? I've long admired the quintessential dive watch - the Submariner. Often copied, never quite duplicated and now one is mine! Last night, I picked up my first Rolex after MUCH deliberation, research here on TRF, and a little hesitation with the price. I'm floored at how much the bracelet and clasp are improved over previous generations - it's more fitting of a Rolex IMO. And the glide lock is simply awesome and allows for perfect fitment and flexibility. The lume isn't as bright as my SMP but lasts longer and the blue tint is noteworthy. Cell phone cameras are getting better so here's a nice pic of my new present to myself:

30 December 2010, 05:08 AM	#7
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Congrats with your new Rolex.. A 2254 is quite a gift, very generous indeed.. I am sure you and your friend will enjoy the watches __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

30 December 2010, 06:14 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	You'll love it for a lifetime! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

30 December 2010, 06:22 AM	#9
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,191	That was a generous gift. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

30 December 2010, 07:27 AM	#11
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	Drool! What a nice dub and mighty generous of you, wear in good health __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

30 December 2010, 04:45 AM	#2
Timepeice Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IL Posts: 93	very nice pickup

30 December 2010, 04:51 AM	#3
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,152	Nice score! The new Sub is simply fantastic. Everything about it is perfect, IMO. The 2254 you gifted ain't too shabby either.

30 December 2010, 04:54 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Enjoy it!

30 December 2010, 04:56 AM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats!

30 December 2010, 05:04 AM	#6
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Congrats !!!!!!!!

30 December 2010, 07:02 AM	#10
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Yea!! You have restored my faith in the generosity and kindness of the majority of TRF members. The past few days of negative threads and rude comments had me concerned. Happy 2011 to all.

30 December 2010, 07:27 AM	#12
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Congratulations! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

30 December 2010, 07:28 AM	#13
uhmeebuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub-C No-Cyclops Posts: 58	Well, I knew the Omega wouldn't get much (if any) wrist time now that I have the Sub-C and I would MUCH rather see it on a close friend who loves watches. He was be thrilled with a gift and his response was well worth the cost. It beats being nickel and dimed selling it on one of the many forums. So, it was a no brainer and makes me feel very fortunate to be able to do it.

30 December 2010, 07:36 AM	#14
WARVET "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Vincent Location: Louisiana Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 448	The 2254 is a great dive watch in its own right, A watch that I would very much like to have.

30 December 2010, 07:41 AM	#15
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	What a great gesture towards your friend. Very generous. Enjoy your new watch!

30 December 2010, 08:04 AM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great and wonderful gesture. Awesome pickup, and great PIC. Congrats.

30 December 2010, 08:36 AM	#17
NAVY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 114060 Posts: 310	Wow - beautiful Sub and fantastic gesture. You deserve a pat on the back for being a true friend!

30 December 2010, 09:38 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Great gift, bet your friend was over the moon with it. I also like the reason why you had to replace it with a Sub-C

30 December 2010, 09:41 AM	#19
rheyd Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: reno Watch: exp ii Posts: 38	No better logic than to reward a true friend a fellow wis and fill the void with a sub-c Enjoy it well.

30 December 2010, 09:45 AM	#20
pk_diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Watch: the stars Posts: 91	Great gift, he has to be a true friend! And great new watch you got!

30 December 2010, 10:02 AM	#21
uhmeebuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub-C No-Cyclops Posts: 58	Thanks all! Now I just need to pick up a few Zulu straps and join the dreaded Nylon Nation

30 December 2010, 10:06 AM	#22
mpkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: Pepsi & Starbucks Posts: 1,786	good choice enjoy

30 December 2010, 10:47 AM	#23
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Great choice! I also like the photo and the story. Well done! Thank you for sharing it! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

30 December 2010, 10:53 AM	#24
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,758	congrats

30 December 2010, 11:15 AM	#25
axecollector65 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England Watch: Casio G-Shock Posts: 199	simply the best and you'll never look back.

30 December 2010, 11:45 AM	#27
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Great gift and congrats on the new sub. The new sub is such a great watch, leaps and bounds over the old sub IMHO. __________________ My grails:

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