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dr35mm · 24 January 2018, 09:58 PM

Warning: “Pure Perfection” is constantly used here.

About 10 Years ago, I got my first Rolex, a black date 16610LN, I always had an eye for that one, perfect for my minimalist lifestyle, robust for my active life and absolutely no compromises on quality. After owning it for a about 3.5 years, I made the move to my Yachtmaster. Got a deal I couldn’t walk away from. The Yachtmaster had become some sort of a grail, I looked at it as the special sub, at least the affordable special sub for a 21 year old Architecture student/Entrepeneur. Today that beloved Yachtmaster of mine is gone, I decided to part ways, although a terrific watch, I always looked back at the submariner. More flashy, more delicate (platinum bezel scratches fairly easy), PCLs and how much of an improvement the current sub has vs the 5 digit, made me realize it was time to say goodbye.

So today I’m happy to announce I am back in Team Submariner. I got an excellent deal on my Yachtmaster and pulled the trigger on a minty 116610LN. I almost pulled the trigger for a Hulk but went for the timeless classic sub. The King Sub. This watch is everything and more I expected, the fit and finish is perfect, the perfect watch for my active lifestyle, I do put my watches thru a lot (gym, travel, construction sites, beaches and pools, sometimes running, business meetings) and this watch is built for that. I think I might end up giving away my Seiko…

The glidelock is something I’ve always heard great things about it but anything we say about it falls short of the truth, in terms of practicality is pure perfection, may be the best travel feature in any watch. I mean, I have an Everest band laying around here which I used my Yachtmaster on it a lot, I see little chances to put that on the sub. I used a very helpful thread by JJ (May he rest in peace) on how to size correctly your sub. Here's the link https://www.timekeeperforum.com/foru...racelet.12512/

The ceramic bezel is the best in the business, the clicks are so good it puts to shame the Yachtmaster’s bezel. The deep black is just mesmerizing.

I’m not a movement geek but this thing is accurate, Rolex Accurate..

This watch, for a purist like myself and a hardcore OWG, is pure perfection. Yes, I’ve mentioned perfection here a lot, but its my honest opinion. Finally my mind can rest, enjoy this one and never look back. I’ve always been fascinated by the amazing watch stories of people who bought a Rolex and used it for an entire lifetime, in some sort of way I have always aspired to that and this may be the perfect watch for the task.

If you haven’t seen it, this is a great example of the one watch for life theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHBHLzM6Cg

Absolutely Pure Perfection!

Here are some quick shots, expect a whole lot more.

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epc2 · 24 January 2018, 11:20 PM

Congrats, wear in great health, you made the right choice , can't beat the classic Sub.

rmlovett1 · 24 January 2018, 11:26 PM

Outstanding! Can’t ever argue the fact....Submariner is awesome! Congratulations!

mjclark32 · 24 January 2018, 11:26 PM

Welcome back to the sub club, congrats and enjoy!

watchwatcher · 24 January 2018, 11:26 PM

Well...the thought of being a "one watch guy" makes me dizzy and my palms start to sweat.

But if one must pursue this line of logic, then this would be a hard candidate to beat. Congrats!

travisb · 24 January 2018, 11:53 PM

Congratulations! Great day to day or "life watch".

dave023 · 25 January 2018, 12:10 AM

Classic. Congratulations

Indy11 · 25 January 2018, 12:15 AM

Awesome! Congratulations, obviously it is the perfect watch (imo) and the black is definitely timeless. Great photos btw!

Jimbogigolo · 25 January 2018, 12:15 AM

its definitely a good daily

onioncrown · 25 January 2018, 12:16 AM

Can never go wrong with such classic!

Congratulation !

yannis · 25 January 2018, 12:54 AM

Congrats!

Chadridv · 25 January 2018, 12:58 AM

Congrats. One the best ever!

jed11 · 25 January 2018, 12:58 AM

Can’t argue with any of your points!

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Ripcode · 25 January 2018, 01:10 AM

Congrats!

Goin2drt · 25 January 2018, 01:19 AM

Congrats and I would agree. Thanks for sharing.

My first Rolex was the same sub about 20 yrs ago. When my son graduates from college I am going to hand it down to him. I have already decided I will replace it with the newest sub. I love the newer bracelets and agree the ceramic is cool.

doboy007 · 25 January 2018, 01:24 AM

Congrats and nice pics.

123joule · 25 January 2018, 01:25 AM

Great choice

wach16 · 25 January 2018, 01:37 AM

Nice write up and congrats!

GFONG · 25 January 2018, 01:39 AM

Awesome! Congrats!

tbonesteak · 25 January 2018, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr35mm

Warning: “Pure Perfection” is constantly used here.

Gharddog03 · 25 January 2018, 01:41 AM

It’s all you’ll ever need!! Congrats.

Mrcoach32 · 25 January 2018, 01:45 AM

Welcome back! It’s beautiful! Enjoy!

SeaDweller50 · 25 January 2018, 01:46 AM

Can not argue with that. I could never imagine not owning a Submariner.

r8t3d_M · 25 January 2018, 01:50 AM

Felicidades!!

RichM · 25 January 2018, 01:50 AM

Congrats .....

Great photos.

jsg · 25 January 2018, 01:51 AM

Congrats on a Classic.

HK Islandboy · 25 January 2018, 01:52 AM

Congratulations! A true classic

JTL31 · 25 January 2018, 02:00 AM

Congratulations! Nice to see your 1st post with it WRUW 1/24. Enjoy.

kilyung · 25 January 2018, 02:12 AM

Nice. Don’t need more that that.

Cadi1 · 25 January 2018, 02:14 AM

That is definitely one to have. Congratulations

24 January 2018, 09:58 PM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Pure Perfection Incoming Warning: “Pure Perfection” is constantly used here. About 10 Years ago, I got my first Rolex, a black date 16610LN, I always had an eye for that one, perfect for my minimalist lifestyle, robust for my active life and absolutely no compromises on quality. After owning it for a about 3.5 years, I made the move to my Yachtmaster. Got a deal I couldn’t walk away from. The Yachtmaster had become some sort of a grail, I looked at it as the special sub, at least the affordable special sub for a 21 year old Architecture student/Entrepeneur. Today that beloved Yachtmaster of mine is gone, I decided to part ways, although a terrific watch, I always looked back at the submariner. More flashy, more delicate (platinum bezel scratches fairly easy), PCLs and how much of an improvement the current sub has vs the 5 digit, made me realize it was time to say goodbye. So today I’m happy to announce I am back in Team Submariner. I got an excellent deal on my Yachtmaster and pulled the trigger on a minty 116610LN. I almost pulled the trigger for a Hulk but went for the timeless classic sub. The King Sub. This watch is everything and more I expected, the fit and finish is perfect, the perfect watch for my active lifestyle, I do put my watches thru a lot (gym, travel, construction sites, beaches and pools, sometimes running, business meetings) and this watch is built for that. I think I might end up giving away my Seiko… The glidelock is something I’ve always heard great things about it but anything we say about it falls short of the truth, in terms of practicality is pure perfection, may be the best travel feature in any watch. I mean, I have an Everest band laying around here which I used my Yachtmaster on it a lot, I see little chances to put that on the sub. I used a very helpful thread by JJ (May he rest in peace) on how to size correctly your sub. Here's the link https://www.timekeeperforum.com/foru...racelet.12512/ The ceramic bezel is the best in the business, the clicks are so good it puts to shame the Yachtmaster’s bezel. The deep black is just mesmerizing. I’m not a movement geek but this thing is accurate, Rolex Accurate.. This watch, for a purist like myself and a hardcore OWG, is pure perfection. Yes, I’ve mentioned perfection here a lot, but its my honest opinion. Finally my mind can rest, enjoy this one and never look back. I’ve always been fascinated by the amazing watch stories of people who bought a Rolex and used it for an entire lifetime, in some sort of way I have always aspired to that and this may be the perfect watch for the task. If you haven’t seen it, this is a great example of the one watch for life theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHBHLzM6Cg Absolutely Pure Perfection! Here are some quick shots, expect a whole lot more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

24 January 2018, 11:26 PM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome back to the sub club, congrats and enjoy! __________________

25 January 2018, 12:16 AM	#10
onioncrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Oyster Perp Posts: 74	Can never go wrong with such classic! Congratulation ! __________________ Cheers, Sam @onioncrown

25 January 2018, 12:54 AM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

25 January 2018, 12:58 AM	#12
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,351	Congrats. One the best ever! __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

24 January 2018, 11:20 PM	#2
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: IL Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Congrats, wear in great health, you made the right choice , can't beat the classic Sub.

24 January 2018, 11:26 PM	#3
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,721	Outstanding! Can’t ever argue the fact....Submariner is awesome! Congratulations!

24 January 2018, 11:26 PM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,578	Well...the thought of being a "one watch guy" makes me dizzy and my palms start to sweat. But if one must pursue this line of logic, then this would be a hard candidate to beat. Congrats!

24 January 2018, 11:53 PM	#6
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,471	Congratulations! Great day to day or "life watch".

25 January 2018, 12:10 AM	#7
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	Classic. Congratulations

25 January 2018, 12:15 AM	#8
Indy11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 114060 Posts: 306	Awesome! Congratulations, obviously it is the perfect watch (imo) and the black is definitely timeless. Great photos btw!

25 January 2018, 12:15 AM	#9
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,527	its definitely a good daily

25 January 2018, 12:58 AM	#13
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,625	Can’t argue with any of your points! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2018, 01:10 AM	#14
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Congrats!

25 January 2018, 01:19 AM	#15
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Congrats and I would agree. Thanks for sharing. My first Rolex was the same sub about 20 yrs ago. When my son graduates from college I am going to hand it down to him. I have already decided I will replace it with the newest sub. I love the newer bracelets and agree the ceramic is cool.

25 January 2018, 01:24 AM	#16
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Congrats and nice pics.

25 January 2018, 01:25 AM	#17
123joule "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 157	Great choice

25 January 2018, 01:37 AM	#18
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	Nice write up and congrats! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

25 January 2018, 01:39 AM	#19
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Awesome! Congrats!

25 January 2018, 01:41 AM	#21
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	It’s all you’ll ever need!! Congrats.

25 January 2018, 01:45 AM	#22
Mrcoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 469	Welcome back! It’s beautiful! Enjoy! __________________ Rolex 116610LN, Rolex 116710BLNR, Rolex 116610LV, Rolex 126600, Panerai PAM01320, Omega Planet Ocean 232.90.42.21.03.001, Omega Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005, Omega Seamaster 300M 2531.80.00, Tudor Pelagos LHD 25610TNL, Seiko SBDC007, Casio G-Shock GSTS130BC-1A

25 January 2018, 01:46 AM	#23
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Can not argue with that. I could never imagine not owning a Submariner.

25 January 2018, 01:50 AM	#24
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Felicidades!!

25 January 2018, 01:50 AM	#25
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,558	Congrats ..... Great photos. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

25 January 2018, 01:51 AM	#26
jsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: J. Location: North east USA Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 581	Congrats on a Classic.

25 January 2018, 01:52 AM	#27
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations! A true classic

25 January 2018, 02:00 AM	#28
JTL31 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	Congratulations! Nice to see your 1st post with it WRUW 1/24. Enjoy.

25 January 2018, 02:12 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Nice. Don’t need more that that.

25 January 2018, 02:14 AM	#30
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	That is definitely one to have. Congratulations

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