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Offline Sid Vicious

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #175 on: July 25, 2011, 11:17:28 PM »
Terence terence, how did you know I am keen on sub ND? If not available I may get an sub c or GMT, still thinking  :thumbsup:

They all look cool. I must have been a confused customer ::) the shop guy didn't want to sell to me. Such a nice chap, ask me to go home and think about it  :P
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #176 on: July 25, 2011, 11:21:10 PM »
depends if you need to track the second time zone. between the sub c and gmt2c ..i would prefer a gmt2c because it's cheaper and also having an extra function.

but first my advice:

1. budget
2. function
3. Strap on your wrist and you'll know which one sings to your heart.

but bewarned ..no matter which one you choose... it's never enough. so jsut give in  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #177 on: July 25, 2011, 11:24:13 PM »
The GMt was more expensive this time a 2007 model. The sub c 2003, recently serviced and the sub ND no stock so expecting some stock but we shall see. Unfortunately very short time in Msia so I'm gonna get one nevertheless  :Praying:

Whichever i will be a happy man hahaha and I reckon i'll buy another in a few years time hahah
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #178 on: July 25, 2011, 11:25:13 PM »
Terence terence, how did you know I am keen on sub ND? If not available I may get an sub c or GMT, still thinking  :thumbsup:

They all look cool. I must have been a confused customer ::) the shop guy didn't want to sell to me. Such a nice chap, ask me to go home and think about it  :P

Technically the 14060 is called the Submariner and the 16610 is the Submariner Date.  ;D

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #179 on: July 25, 2011, 11:37:58 PM »
The GMt was more expensive this time a 2007 model. The sub c 2003, recently serviced and the sub ND no stock so expecting some stock but we shall see. Unfortunately very short time in Msia so I'm gonna get one nevertheless  :Praying:

Whichever i will be a happy man hahaha and I reckon i'll buy another in a few years time hahah

SUBc is a 2010 model @ 116610

i think you are are referring to the 16610 Sub Date for the 2003 model.

whereas the 2007 GMT2 would be the ceramic 116710. that is why it cost more than the older Sub Date.

New retail prices of the SUBc 116610 is more expensive than the GMT2c 116710
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #180 on: July 26, 2011, 06:48:03 AM »
Sid

The model you are looking (the other day) at with service paper from RSC is a 16610 Sub Date, circa 2003
The service papar states RM1800 just for an overhaul with no major parts changed

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #181 on: July 26, 2011, 08:59:06 AM »
Thank you friends. Noted on the many slips  :P

Still pondering till now. Dreaming of watches now as tomorrow looms :p
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #182 on: July 26, 2011, 08:50:09 PM »
Zitan / TheHobbit / ykl

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #183 on: July 26, 2011, 10:19:56 PM »
Zitan / TheHobbit / ykl

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DC, pm me the location please. advance thank you.  ;D
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #184 on: July 27, 2011, 06:43:48 AM »
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #185 on: July 27, 2011, 09:28:36 AM »
PM too!!! Thanks!

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #186 on: July 27, 2011, 09:53:51 AM »
got it, thanks DC  :Cheers:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #187 on: July 27, 2011, 01:27:50 PM »
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #188 on: July 27, 2011, 03:41:47 PM »
All are welcome.


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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #189 on: July 27, 2011, 06:04:40 PM »
not sure if this is news but just saw new Explorer II being sold online...
>RM25k....

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #190 on: July 27, 2011, 06:25:03 PM »
Is it available in ADs? AFAIK, it would not be out this early..
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #191 on: July 27, 2011, 07:04:11 PM »
The newer version has a bigger case, thicker 12-hour hand, & a more contrasting dial with bright orange "Explorer  2". But, worth the extra money? ???
good question...
maybe now not worth it....since most sifus feel this price is to cater for those `I want to be first to own this' people buying...

but assuming prices stabilizes at RM 3k more expensive than the current Exp2 brand new....

then is the extra 3k worth the specs you listed?
« Last Edit: July 27, 2011, 07:07:07 PM by pexus »
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #192 on: July 28, 2011, 10:52:20 PM »


Mine   :Cheers:



Dad's on my wrist  ;D

Hope to get nicer pics up but this is a teaser
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #193 on: July 28, 2011, 11:14:38 PM »
Nice one Sid, Non-COSC is the way, simple and clean  ;D

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #194 on: July 29, 2011, 04:11:30 AM »
Before joining this forum, I always thought Rolex is for older guys and for big Taukeh to wear but now I can see younger generation ( with enough money  ;D ) started wearing Rolex :thumbsup:

Yeah Rolex is a symbol of success and it hold its value well. Now I'm hooked and saving to get one  ;D Really like Rolex Submariner looks

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #195 on: July 29, 2011, 06:23:31 AM »

Nice catch bro... Welcome to The Rolex Club...
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #196 on: July 29, 2011, 06:50:50 AM »
Sid

Congrats. You have got yourself one of the grail (Non-COSC) much desired by many rolex kakis here.

I believe, you're one of the happiest owner for now...

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #197 on: July 29, 2011, 06:57:11 AM »
congrats Sid....The No Date Sub is always a beauty...
mind pm me the price?
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #198 on: July 29, 2011, 07:43:58 AM »
Mine on leather says hello!   :Cheers:

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #199 on: July 29, 2011, 12:05:57 PM »


Mine   :Cheers:



Dad's on my wrist  ;D

Hope to get nicer pics up but this is a teaser

Sid, nice catch, yrs is the one I remembered discuss in one of the thread here, damn, you are moving faster than me. But glad you manage to find yr grail, and yr dad's Oyster is superb, no wonder you said he is keep smiling  :Cheers:
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