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Annapolis
·I also have to remind myself that, just as I once didn’t care for dive watches and now love the Submariner, so too with bracelets: I dislike them now but may be happy to have one later. Worth holding on to.
Submariner (new to me but not the world)
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Walrus
·Congrats looks really nice. I imagine it was a big decision but something tells me it will bring you years of happiness. We are all at different levels here financially, more power to all those who can afford those extremely beautiful 5 or six figure watches. For about 3 days I had enough cash for a nice explorer or that level of Rolex and I did seriously look at the sales threads here but I put it out of my mind and went back into investments which was the original plan. I just need to be wise but I’m all for anyone who can afford both. I don’t get watch envy that often here which is good, I’m happy for people who have achieved success and are able to own these nice things. I have lived in abundance, and I’ve lived in poverty, I have learned the secret of being happy in both. One day I may get a DJ or something of the like. But if not I’ll be fine, enjoy that dang beautiful watch.
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journeyforce
·Congrats. It really is a nice watch. The 16610 is a nice model. It is a classic. The prices of this model is quite high for even a well beat on example.
I paid a slight bit over $3000 (including tax) for a brand new one in 1995. (hey remember when you could go into a Rolex store and actually buy a watch with no waiting list??)
I bought mine right after graduation from high school using my graduation money and making a few months of payments. Yes some folks say that if you have to make a few payments on a watch then you should not get it. I however don't regret doing it that way as I still have the watch. My one friend at the time used their money to make a down payment on new car. I used mine as a down payment on a Rolex Sub and drove a 1980's Chevette for several years. My friend got rid of that car a long time ago. I still have the Sub.
I would caution you not to sell the bracelet and keep it safe if you are not going to wear it. I however suggest that you try the watch on the bracelet, it is one of the most comfy bracelets around. You might just decide to keep it on the bracelet. I only have 2 watches that i wear with the bracelet. The Rolex Sub and that Rolex Oyster Perpetual Domino's watch, Both wear well
Well wear that new to you Sub in good health
I paid a slight bit over $3000 (including tax) for a brand new one in 1995. (hey remember when you could go into a Rolex store and actually buy a watch with no waiting list??)
I bought mine right after graduation from high school using my graduation money and making a few months of payments. Yes some folks say that if you have to make a few payments on a watch then you should not get it. I however don't regret doing it that way as I still have the watch. My one friend at the time used their money to make a down payment on new car. I used mine as a down payment on a Rolex Sub and drove a 1980's Chevette for several years. My friend got rid of that car a long time ago. I still have the Sub.
I would caution you not to sell the bracelet and keep it safe if you are not going to wear it. I however suggest that you try the watch on the bracelet, it is one of the most comfy bracelets around. You might just decide to keep it on the bracelet. I only have 2 watches that i wear with the bracelet. The Rolex Sub and that Rolex Oyster Perpetual Domino's watch, Both wear well
Well wear that new to you Sub in good health
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killer67
·I also have to remind myself that, just as I once didn’t care for dive watches and now love the Submariner, so too with bracelets: I dislike them now but may be happy to have one later. Worth holding on to.
For me, bracelets come in handy in the summer so don’t sell it and you’ll also have two distinct looks
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sah
·You are correct to leave the Lume alone. But for fun, I suspect if you are in a dark room with only the UV light on, you may still see the lume. It will fade quickly once the UV is tuned off.
