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Old 3 June 2012, 12:30 PM   #1
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I bought this 1 new when I was a teenager and have worn it most of my life. Its my long term keeper and life long companion. Show me yours.
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Old 3 June 2012, 06:56 PM   #2
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My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

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Old 3 June 2012, 11:13 PM   #3
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Probably my beater 16750...

I love the vibe of the watch. That's right "THE VIBE".

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Old 3 June 2012, 11:15 PM   #4
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Old 3 June 2012, 11:24 PM   #5
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Old 3 June 2012, 11:33 PM   #6
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Haven't got it yet! Still got years to go, it'll probably be a 16610.
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Old 4 June 2012, 01:18 AM   #7
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I now wish that I had held onto the first Rolex that I ever bought.

It was a S/S Submariner which I purdcahesd from an AD in London during the mid 80's.

Oh, hindsight is such a beautiful thing!!
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Old 4 June 2012, 01:36 AM   #8
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Here's my 3 mil. 5512. Took me forever to find one with virtually untouched lugs and pristine, matching dial/hands. It lives on a '73 stamped USA rivet bracelet, matching the watch year. Got the fattest-font insert I could find. You should never say never ... but I'm saying never! This one's a keeper.
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Old 4 June 2012, 01:44 AM   #9
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My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.


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Old 4 June 2012, 01:55 AM   #10
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Icon10 Great Thread!

My Rolex grail and the only Rolex reference that truly matters to me! I am very happy to own my 1655!
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Old 4 June 2012, 03:42 AM   #11
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Sam, thats just gorgeous!!
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Old 5 June 2012, 10:39 AM   #12
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My forever watch because it was my father's and he has passed: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338856291.425938.jpg

My bride suggested I get this one so I can wear my dad's for special occasions:ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338856576.705697.jpg

They both have "special" meaning and I can honestly say I believe that they will both be with me until I pass them on to my children or godchildren.
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Old 5 June 2012, 11:42 AM   #13
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My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

Another Effort>>>>>>

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Old 5 June 2012, 11:44 AM   #14
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My first Rolex which have taken quite some effort and time to restore to this condition. I owe some members here great gratitude for all the help they given me. This baby will never leave me now.

I know it's not a perfect watch but it's perfect to me.

A beauty Per....
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Old 5 June 2012, 12:17 PM   #15
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Would have to be my first Rolex sub. I'm not sure I could find one I like any better than this. And thanks to one of the TRF members for help in finding. It makes me smile whenever I wear it, which is quite often. Here's a pic from Cape Cod...

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Old 5 June 2012, 05:12 PM   #16
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The watch dad left me:





I wear it every single day..and if I have to take it off for any periods of time because of the job I do, then it's in my pocket - never leaves me. Wonder if I could ever wear another watch???
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Old 5 June 2012, 05:41 PM   #17
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Probably this 1680. Bought it a year ago. Birthyear watch with box and papers, including
the original sales receipt and several service receipts from 80's and 90's. I'm the third
owner of the watch. First owner bought it in 1980 at Mappin & Webb (UK) and owned it until some time in the 2000s.

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Old 5 June 2012, 10:21 PM   #18
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I wear it every single day..and if I have to take it off for any periods of time because of the job I do, then it's in my pocket - never leaves me. Wonder if I could ever wear another watch???
Very nice Dan!!
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Old 5 June 2012, 10:37 PM   #19
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for me it would be these two .
pretty hard to replace either of them

, the milsub took me over 5 yrs to get and unless i really needed to sell it i wouldnt

and the gilty sub i got the other week its just lovely and what an old sub should be


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Old 5 June 2012, 11:11 PM   #20
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Of all my vintages, my 1675 gilt will be my life watch.

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Old 5 June 2012, 11:44 PM   #21
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Some one knows who is Wilton??


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