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" to each his everest"weak......but nice watch!
I agree. It's an ad that only works if you know what it means.
Another historical tidbit, Ian Fleming (writer of the James Bond series) referenced this watch in his novel, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." However, when Hollywood stepped in, Sean Connery wore a submariner (not explorer) as James Bond in Dr. No (1962)
Interesting factoid I didn't know. Learned my new fact of the day.
Here's one that many people don't know. Most people pronounce Submariner, sub-MARE-IN-er, like the baseball team from Seattle (Mariners) but with "sub" in front of it. However, old school submarine sailors would actually pronounce it sub-mah-REEN-er, like a submarine with "er" on the end. As far as I can tell I haven't been able to find a definitive answer as to what is the proper pronunciation, so it would appear that both pronunciations are acceptable. I think if you are dropping $5K+ on a watch, you can call it whatever you want. Although, the British claim sub-MARE-IN-er is the correct pronunciation and that sub-mah-REEN-er is just a stupid American bastardization pronunciation of the words. Just based on that I might have to change the way I call it and say sub-mah-REEN-er just to piss off them Brits! :biggrin:
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^ lol! When I read about the watch, I was calling it "sub-mah-REEN-er." I looked up how to pronounce it so I didn't look like a total noob @ the dealer. heh
Purchased from a local. It's used, but only a few weeks old. I ended up getting a real good discount. Box, papers, receipt, etc. all still included.
Congrats. You made a great choice. Wear it in good health and get it insured with your homeowners insurance.
If you have a few minutes, read Walt Odets' detailed examination of what's under the hood of a Rolex Explorer (yes, just one specimen, but even so).
Congratulations synth, my local AD quoted me MSRP too, I pass.
thanks kindly to all the advise on here everyone!
Is ebay a logical choice for a rolex submariner purchase?
Yes, I agree.The great deal I'm getting is consistent to a discount he probably got from his dealer, and maybe he's then taking a small hit. He has all papers/receipts/etc. so I'm not worried as I will be validating everything in person. He also has a great background and in a very respected profession based on my google research.
i purchased my 50th anniversary rolex sub 5 years ago. a friend of mine had purchased a pair of rolexes, one for him and one for his wife.
at that time, green subs were extremely hard to find. jared told me that when one came in it was like christmas because they couldn't be ordered. sometimes it would be months before another came in. jared called him and asked him if he wanted the 50th anniversary since he had made multiple rolex purchases and he declined.
he called me because he knew i wanted one and i called jared to let them know that i'd like to purchase it. not only did i not get a discount, they gave me the third degree. did i own a rolex, had i purchased a rolex from them previously, did i order one in the past, was i on the 50th anniversary waiting list, etc. when i told them no, they refused to sell me the watch. i contacted the individual that managed both stores and related the circumstances to him. he called the other jared store and told them to sell me the watch.
couldn't be happier with it. i wear it every day and for dress-up.
ironically, it's water resistant to 1000 ft but it's never been wet, not even in the shower. i use my tag when i go diving.
just my story.
rog
at that time, green subs were extremely hard to find. jared told me that when one came in it was like christmas because they couldn't be ordered. sometimes it would be months before another came in. jared called him and asked him if he wanted the 50th anniversary since he had made multiple rolex purchases and he declined.
he called me because he knew i wanted one and i called jared to let them know that i'd like to purchase it. not only did i not get a discount, they gave me the third degree. did i own a rolex, had i purchased a rolex from them previously, did i order one in the past, was i on the 50th anniversary waiting list, etc. when i told them no, they refused to sell me the watch. i contacted the individual that managed both stores and related the circumstances to him. he called the other jared store and told them to sell me the watch.
couldn't be happier with it. i wear it every day and for dress-up.
ironically, it's water resistant to 1000 ft but it's never been wet, not even in the shower. i use my tag when i go diving.
just my story.
rog
Barring unforeseen complications, I'll be picking up a glycine airman tomorrow. Looks like a neat little watch.
I would avoid ebay. Instead, check out the Rolex forums. There are a bunch of legitimate sellers on there where you can look at their selling history with much higher confidence then on ebay.
Can someone tell me what a Rolex "Red" Sub. is worth. I bought it new in 1972.
This has the "Submariner" printed in Red on the dial.
Gary
This has the "Submariner" printed in Red on the dial.
Gary
Here is '71 one selling on ebay for $12,200.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/71-Rolex-Submariner-1680-red-papers-/200563071163?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2eb27d98bb#ht_6156wt_1139
Here is a '72 for $12,500.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Rolex-Submariner-Red-1680-Year-1972-/140490788543?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item20b5e74ebf#ht_500wt_922
I would say around $12,000.00 is a good starting point depending on condition. Nice! Not a bad investment I presume?
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Congrats! Tasteful, timeless (no pun intended) and always in style. Your grandkids will be proud to wear it someday. Enjoy it in good health.
Thanks guys. You nailed it. It's a classic style that I'll love for years to come. I'm really not into the "trendy" watches, so this was perfect. I want to eventually get a sports watch as well. The main reason why I didn't get a submariner is because I thought it was too sporty. So my rationale was- get the explorer which has a more "versatile" look (IMHO of course) and for a secondary "sports" watch, pick up either an Omega or Breitling. Then..... I will be DONE. Luckily I have cars and photography as my other hobbies.
Bzzzt...wrong. Watches are like crack. You will never walk past a pawn shop or estate sale again without stopping to look at the watches.
I just picked this beauty up off of craigslist. Not nearly as high profile as a Rolex, but a solidly built watch and the brand/model has a neat history.
That's a really good question and I'm positive that there's an equally good answer, however, I don't have that answer
They're pretty well respected in their field though.
They're pretty well respected in their field though.
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