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Title: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 01:24:30 PM: A noob review as there's nothing much to say at the moment.
Just some pictures I took of the unboxing.
Watch was sent for a full service today.

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02203.jpg)
Outer Box (some slight tear at the bottom, nothing major... still in one piece)

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02204.jpg)
Inner Leather Box (Still in good condition)

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02205.jpg)
Opening it.... protective cloth

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02206.jpg)
Tadaaaa... Still with the pillow

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02207.jpg)
Comes with papers, anchor, chronometer tags and 2 extra links.
Currently there are 10 links on the watch. So, from my questions I posted earlier, there is a short of 1 link. And there are no booklets and instruction manuals...

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02208.jpg)
Top Half view... Pip have patina to a slight cream color...
Bezel is stuck at one click after 12. The Rolex uncle say no problem... he will fix it together with the full service. :thumbsup:

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02209.jpg)
Bottom Half view... T<25 Dial... I blame ck77 for this T dial madness... ;D
Markers seems to have some light cream color... or is it just me with my wishful thinking?

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02210.jpg)
Crown side view... dunno why my camera cannot focus... wth...
Is this telling that it's time to get some serious photography gear?

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02211.jpg)
Non crown side view.

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02212.jpg)
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02213.jpg)
The watch in it's full glory.
The links show some scuffs and light scratches consistent with usual wear...
Nothing major like dings or deep scratches... nothing a good buff could not cure.

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/DSC02214.jpg)
And lastly, a wristshot.
I like the feel of this one on the wrist... not too big and not too small... just nice...
Since I wound the watch up yesterday when I received it, I set it to the Malaysian Standard time website... I checked back today before sending it for service, it is at -1...
That's not bad for a 15 year old watch don't you think?

My initial impression on this watch is it is beautiful.
The black glossy dial is nice with the white gold encased tritium markers..

No wonder more people prefer this to the date version.
Without the cyclops ka ka cau cau... the dial is clean and balanced.

There are also people who prefer this one to the 4 line COSC version and I can definitely see why.
With 4 lines of text... the dial kinda looks busy... 2 lines is good enough.
And by the way I look at it, COSC or not... the freakin watch is at -1 a day!! (Although only the first day)
What more can you ask for?
I reckon by playing around with the resting position, one might get it to +-0!!

The lug holes also lets you remove the bracelet without any special tool, just a toothpick will do.
No wonder there are those so called "lug hole purists" out there... ;D

And that's about it... can't wait to get the watch back from service and wearing it with a Bond Nato and try my luck at the casinos again.... not!!!
Or maybe I should get a RubberB strap?
Let's see how it goes...
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: bryankwc on October 05, 2011, 01:42:21 PM: Nice review of a beautiful watch.
Congrats, once more, Bro Hanz. :Cheers:
I vote for the Nato strap if you were to change the bracelet. ;)
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: ck77 on October 05, 2011, 03:56:58 PM: Congrats for capturing one of the classics :thumbsup:

Quote from: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 01:24:30 PM
Bezel is stuck at one click after 12. The Rolex uncle say no problem... he will fix it together with the full service. :thumbsup:
Lucky is not stuck at other position ;D

Quote from: hanz079 on October 05, 2011, 01:24:30 PM
Bottom Half view... T<25 Dial... I blame ck77 for this T dial madness... ;D
He he, me pula ;)
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: davidtth on October 05, 2011, 04:02:06 PM: very nice ! simple and long lasting watch :thumbsup:

just wonder wats the damage.. ? ???
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Watchnewby on October 05, 2011, 04:30:18 PM: Congrats! A very good review on the Submariner.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Hellkite on October 05, 2011, 07:20:43 PM: Congrats! And don't miss it too much, at least for a few weeks anyway..
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: TheHobbit on October 05, 2011, 08:45:38 PM: hanz079,

Congrats on a very nice piece. Wear it with good health.

Looks like you are doing the same thing I do (with my Rolex and Tudor), send them for a service as you do not know the service history.

One day........
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Gigi on October 05, 2011, 08:48:00 PM: Nice effort in your review and enjoy your

Submariner TARAK DATE

:Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:

Looking forward to get this as my first watch.... One day.... :HammerHead: :HammerHead: :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: siodee on October 06, 2011, 07:39:50 AM: Great review, tell every things about the Sub, include problem and trouble. Enjoy reading it :thumbsup:

Hope you continue to update the progress and keep us informed...
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Sid Vicious on October 06, 2011, 07:48:19 AM: Well done hanz!

What a beauty mate.

Wear in good health
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: jacky8888 on October 06, 2011, 08:00:28 AM: nice review.. bro...
congratz on ur new watch...
u can never go wrong with ROLEX...
mine says Hi..
(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz27/jackyhtw/6bb5b64d.jpg)
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Sid Vicious on October 06, 2011, 08:19:43 AM: Mine says hello too

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff468/sid_vicous/photo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 06, 2011, 11:31:32 AM: Wow... quite alot of Sub owners here...
I got some flak for getting a non date one...
But hell I like it... I can't wait to get it back from the service!! Nyahahaha :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: TheHobbit on October 06, 2011, 12:00:19 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on October 06, 2011, 11:31:32 AM
Wow... quite alot of Sub owners here...
I got some flak for getting a non date one...
But hell I like it... I can't wait to get it back from the service!! Nyahahaha :Laughing_on_floor:

Hanz079,

Correction needed. You got the Submariner. They got the date version, not the other way around. Original Submariner never had date since it was launch in 1953/ 1954. The date version came out in 1965. Note it says oyster perpetual on yours and oyster perpetual date on the date version.
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: pexus on October 07, 2011, 12:22:19 PM: congrats Hanz...

you can be president of MWF- Sabah Chapter....hehehehe
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: ck77 on October 07, 2011, 12:26:07 PM: pexus/nando, buli bah kalau kau :laugh:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: dpkong on October 07, 2011, 07:14:08 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on October 06, 2011, 11:31:32 AM
Wow... quite alot of Sub owners here...
I got some flak for getting a non date one...
But hell I like it... I can't wait to get it back from the service!! Nyahahaha :Laughing_on_floor:

how long does service take??
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 07, 2011, 08:44:32 PM: Quote from: dpkong on October 07, 2011, 07:14:08 PM
Quote from: hanz079 on October 06, 2011, 11:31:32 AM

how long does service take??
Since it is done locally without the watch being sent back to switzerland, I am guessing not more than 2 weeks?
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: mnazri.tan on October 11, 2011, 05:04:54 PM: what would u do with the anchor..??? heheh

congrat
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 11, 2011, 05:26:29 PM: Quote from: mnazri.tan on October 11, 2011, 05:04:54 PM
what would u do with the anchor..??? heheh

congrat
Wear it around my neck maybe? hahahaha
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: dpkong on October 11, 2011, 06:48:20 PM: try the ones from the many fishing boats around KK...

do post pics ya...

:Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Watchnewby on October 12, 2011, 07:30:34 AM: Quote from: mnazri.tan on October 11, 2011, 05:04:54 PM
what would u do with the anchor..??? heheh

congrat

My suggestion is to take the strap/band out of the watch, put a chain with the anchor and use it like it is a pocket watch. ;D :Blue:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: Hellkite on October 12, 2011, 09:59:21 AM: Quote from: Watchnewby on October 12, 2011, 07:30:34 AM
Quote from: mnazri.tan on October 11, 2011, 05:04:54 PM
what would u do with the anchor..??? heheh

congrat

My suggestion is to take the strap/band out of the watch, put a chain with the anchor and use it like it is a pocket watch. ;D :Blue:

Haha! I would love to see that! New fashion statement for the rollie!
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 14, 2011, 02:20:30 PM: Sigh... went to the Rolex Service Centre to meet up with the uncle today...
The watch is almost done, just need to wait for the watch to fly over to Singapore to get something done.
Here are some pics that I took when I was in the room again.

(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/1b5207f5.jpg)
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/80fee14d.jpg)
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/958a1578.jpg)
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/a9754bc1.jpg)

Spotted this recently serviced Tudor Sub on the winder.
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/0d9abcff.jpg)
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: TheHobbit on October 14, 2011, 02:29:46 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on October 14, 2011, 02:20:30 PM

Spotted this recently serviced Tudor Sub on the winder.
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/hanz079/Chung%20Fatt%20Kee/0d9abcff.jpg)

Nice, not often seen version with the SS bezel insert.
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 14, 2011, 05:38:21 PM: So, the SS is still a bezel insert?
I thought it was a complete assembly with no insert... :laugh:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: TheHobbit on October 14, 2011, 06:22:45 PM: Quote from: hanz079 on October 14, 2011, 05:38:21 PM
So, the SS is still a bezel insert?
I thought it was a complete assembly with no insert... :laugh:

Yes sir, it is a bezel insert. SS bezel insert. If I remember correctly the reference is 79190, made between 1990 to 2000. Last of the Submariner (as we know it) and replaced by the Hydronaut.
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: takashi78 on October 21, 2011, 11:34:02 AM: Why would the watch need to go to SG to get something done?
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 21, 2011, 12:26:24 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on October 21, 2011, 11:34:02 AM
Why would the watch need to go to SG to get something done?
The watch will need to be in singapore to get some hardcore upgrading.
Need to get the buzz saw bezel installed and also a megnetic field gererator that is strong enough to deflect a path of a bullet.

Nah... Just kidding... PM sent :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: landyshah on October 24, 2011, 10:09:53 AM: Congrats, and wear in good health! Mine says hi too ;D

(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq225/landyshah/IMG_4985.jpg)
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: siodee on October 25, 2011, 07:42:26 AM: Han, still not yet service finish? post the picture before and after, so we can see ma... ;D
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: hanz079 on October 25, 2011, 07:46:01 AM: Patience is virtue... patience...
Still some little things awaiting rectification.
I am waiting patiently myself... :Praying:
Title: Re: Noob review of the Rolex Submariner 14060
Post by: siodee on October 25, 2011, 08:02:01 AM: Quote from: hanz079 on October 25, 2011, 07:46:01 AM
Patience is virtue... patience...
Still some little things awaiting rectification.
I am waiting patiently myself... :Praying:

Yup, I have the same feelings when send the watches for service or repair, the heart is 15 or 16 :Praying:, always want to know when it is done. But the joy is when you finally got it back...

Speedy recovery :thumbsup:, I mean your watches ;D