Pete
WWF Veteran
Charter Member
Posts: 12,686
Since: Jan 24, 2013 19:55:12 GMT -6
|
Post by Pete on Feb 24, 2019 5:17:12 GMT -6
You’ll get a 50th anniversary SD one day Carl.
It is your destiny 😉
In the interim, the Submariner will do just nicely .👍
|
|
|
|
Post by carl on Feb 27, 2019 0:01:45 GMT -6
You’ll get a 50th anniversary SD one day Carl. It is your destiny 😉 In the interim, the Submariner will do just nicely .👍  Yes, Sir! Well, at this point I will be lucky to get either!  Anyway, I was at my AD today. They are getting a shipment of Rolex this week, as usual they don't know which ones. They got a Submariner Date last week, and gave me the option of getting it. But I really want to wait for the 114060. If I ever decide I want a Rolex diver with date, then there is no question that it will be the SD43.  I really can't see me having both. If I do decide later that I want the SD43, then I will sell the 114060. At least that will not be a difficult chore! Anyway, I'll say it again: Great to have you back! Cheers, Carl |
|
|
|
Post by carl on Mar 2, 2019 11:26:55 GMT -6
Well, yesterday afternoon I got "The Call" that many of us have waited for! Exactly 4 weeks, to the day, since I change my order to the 114060 it is here! So, this afternoon I will head downtown to pick it up. After 20 years or more of bypassing the Rolex diver for other watches, for various reasons, I will finally be able to find out what it is like to really own one of these. Very exciting, to say the least! Cheers, Carl |
|
CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,824 
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
|
Post by CHIP on Mar 2, 2019 11:39:45 GMT -6
Excellent, carl The no date sub is possibly the most iconic watch of all times. |
|
Baco Noir
WWF Advisor 
WWF Admin
Posts: 31,970
Name: Roger
|
Post by Baco Noir on Mar 2, 2019 17:38:46 GMT -6
So, we're waiting carl !  |
|
|
|
Post by muckymark on Mar 2, 2019 17:47:59 GMT -6
Congrats. That didn’t take to long at all. Waiting with baited breath in the tropics to see it..,
|
|
|
|
Post by carl on Mar 2, 2019 20:29:07 GMT -6
OMG! It has been almost 6 years since I first saw one of these in real life. Now, I can't believe I actually own one. It really is true what is said about this Sub, or any Rolex Professional model for that matter. I look on my wrist, and hardly believe it's actually on there! As Chip says, possibly the most iconic watch of all time. After all these "flippin'" years, I simply thought that I would be doing myself an injustice not to have this in my collection. Enough said. Just couldn't help taking some pics this afternoon:     
Does it really get any better than this? I showed it to a good buddy of mine, a server at my local Italian. He just said "What are you going to do with your other watches now?" Cheers, Carl |
|
|
|
Post by carl on Mar 2, 2019 20:33:07 GMT -6
Congrats. That didn’t take to long at all. Waiting with baited breath in the tropics to see it.., OMG! Are you and Karen still there?!  |
|
aquajoe
WWF Veteran
Posts: 5,693
Since: Jan 17, 2013 20:13:30 GMT -6
|
Post by aquajoe on Mar 2, 2019 21:28:16 GMT -6
Love it carl. Truly iconic. Like you say, there’s nothing like a submariner on your wrist. |
|
Baco Noir
WWF Advisor
WWF Admin
Posts: 31,970
Name: Roger
|
Post by Baco Noir on Mar 2, 2019 22:24:51 GMT -6
Love it carl. Truly iconic. Like you say, there’s nothing like a submariner on your wrist. For sure - a true icon. Often copied, never equaled. Congrats Carl. No one does a SS diver quite like Rolex. |
|
Pete
WWF Veteran
Charter Member
Posts: 12,686
Since: Jan 24, 2013 19:55:12 GMT -6
|
Post by Pete on Mar 3, 2019 1:24:46 GMT -6
Lookin’ good Carl!!
Beautiful watch.
Timeless.
Iconic.
Cool.
Classy.
Gotta love watches that make you smile😉👍
|
|
|
|
Post by muckymark on Mar 3, 2019 1:36:59 GMT -6
Congrats. That didn’t take to long at all. Waiting with baited breath in the tropics to see it.., OMG! Are you and Karen still there?! Nope. Just landed at 11:30. Final insult to injury is we have to wait for a gate. BTW huge congrats on the Sub. |
|
Pete
WWF Veteran
Charter Member
Posts: 12,686
Since: Jan 24, 2013 19:55:12 GMT -6
|
Post by Pete on Mar 3, 2019 3:18:42 GMT -6
What’s the bezel like on the new Sub Carl?
I’m really impressed with the SDs bezel.
No vertical play whatsoever and the action is very tight and precise.
Way better than the two 116660 DeepSea models I have owned.
|
|
|
|
Post by carl on Mar 3, 2019 11:15:54 GMT -6
What’s the bezel like on the new Sub Carl? I’m really impressed with the SDs bezel. No vertical play whatsoever and the action is very tight and precise. Way better than the two 116660 DeepSea models I have owned. You described it perfectly, Pete. Even though it is extremely easy to turn, it is all that you say. And extremely easy to grip, without being sharp. Then, of course, the crown action. One of the main elements that drew me always to this model. And I'm sure it is no different on any model in the Professional line. Fact is, every element on this watch is pure perfection. Who could ask for more? Cheers, Carl |
|
Pete
WWF Veteran
Charter Member
Posts: 12,686
Since: Jan 24, 2013 19:55:12 GMT -6
|
Post by Pete on Mar 3, 2019 22:12:11 GMT -6
Yep, you’re correct about the crown mate.
There is none better on the market.
I have owned countless watches from other high end brands and their crowns pale in comparison.
Flimsy, excessive play, etc. Always gave me a lack of confidence.
The triplock crowns are like a bank vault.
|
|
Yes, Sir!
Anyway, I was at my AD today. They are getting a shipment of Rolex this week, as usual they don't know which ones. They got a Submariner Date last week, and gave me the option of getting it. But I really want to wait for the 114060. If I ever decide I want a Rolex diver with date, then there is no question that it will be the SD43. 
