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Rolex, Submariner, and Me. (A 50 years of Passion story) Hello Friends! I wish to share this little story about my long "love affair" with the Rolex brand, and in special with the Submariner, a model which has been on my wrist for more than 45 years, thou...  

Not long at all, it is great to hear how you came to discover and love Rolex. Mine was the same kind of story, my cousin had one that I always admired a Sea Dweller and my Dad for my graduation from Law School got me and my brother both Sub's. I don't wea... 

... your own experience, which is similar to my story. It´s a shame we have to be concerned with the safety of our pieces, reducing the pleasure of wearing them, but this is the reality in some Countries. As you well say, I would be devastated if my ... 

That has withstood the test of time. Congratulations! J.

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.... what a wonderful story. About love, watches, passion, life. Really great story. And really nice watches you have I started my watch interest at the same time, but no particular brand.Started with just buying new watches I could afford until I inherit... 

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What a post, my friend! You perfectly illustrated the famous saying ( coming from an australian friend, by the way ) thet " watches are more than watches ". They are part of our life, they share our life. I can feel your pain on your stolen watch, I exper... 

... with your Australian friend: watches are more than watches", and specially if they got history and stories behind. As this is the case with my Subs. Its incredible to find how a little and seemingly non important comment by a parent, can influence a c... 

I´ve readed it with passion, the same passion that you have for your watches. Really thanks for sharing this feelings with us. Best Emilio

... I´m so happy to read your kind comments! Enjoy your Rolex too my friend. Un abrazo, Abel,

There is a Submariner date 16610 LV with my 6 years old sons name on the g'tee dated when he was 1 years old (there was a witing list or would have been on the day he was born I will give my surprise to him on his 18th birthday God willing I hope one day ... 

... between us! What a fantastic surprise you got for your son! I´m sure it will be a Real surprise for him, and that he will treasure your fine gesture and thoughtfulnes forever. So nice! I appreciate your nice comments, and believe me that it is so... 

you capture what, to me, represents a true collector. Congratulations on this post...on your wonderful watches and on your passion for them. In one post, I am guessing you have made dozens of new friends.

... I´ll get so many new friends! That´s a wonderful thing which adds to the enchantment of participating here! Thank you so much for your kind words! I deeply appreciate that! Best cordial regards, Abel.

a fasinating story! a beautiful account of your time with the Submariners. Excellent, absolutely brilliant. cheers Tony

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I've always had a love for Omega's since I have family in Switzerland and had an aunt who worked for them in Bienne/Biel. However, Rolex ROCKS!! But I have yet to get my first one. One of these days! Rolex has been copied by other brands so much, there is... 

... completely, about the streght and reliability of Rolex products. You can´t go wrong with any model you chose. I also like the Omega brand, specially vintages, of which I own several. To the collector, vintage Omega offer the benefit of lower pric... 

of Passion , Love and Romance .... a powerful story. U make me wanna buy a submariner !

... Thank you so much for your nice comment, and I´m glad my writing can motivate you to look for your own Submariner. A great watch indeed, whichever variant -vintage or modern- you chose. Best cordial regards, Abel.

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is inspiring!! Continue to enjoy them. Ross

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By now I own several other brands: Omega, JLC, Tudor, Rado, Mido, Panerai, Hamilton and Seiko among others, but a vintage rolex sub is always on my mind. I even sometimes think on selling almost all of them to fund a beautiful 1680 or 5513, and I don't ev... 

I appreciate your kind words, my friend! It´s true that collecting requires patience, perseverance and passion, all this mixed with a bit of madness. A collection can´t be built just with a good budget. It takes time. To study, to learn, and to discover y... 

Por compartir tu pasion con todos nosotros. Mis saludos mas afectuosos para ti tambien. Rene

Abel, Thank you for sharing your heart warming story, which is a testament to why I love the brand so much. As mainstream as it is, it always comes down to the real intimate moments and personal experiences which make us fall completely mad over the Crown... 

Me da gusto leerte, como has estado? Espero que muy bien. Me encantaría leer un post acerca de tus rolex Un fuerte abrazo. René

Todo muy bien conmigo, gracias! De arriba para abajo pero todo muy bien. Espero que igual contigo. Te mando un fuerte abrazo, y si, pronto espero hacer un post especial de uno de mis Rolex. Ojala nos veamos pronto, Alejandro

Yo boen, gracias, pero cuidando la delicada salud de mi padre, pero para eso estamos los hijos. Te mando un fuerte abrazo y espero verte pronto (y tu artículo acerca de tu lindo sub). Saludos a la familia. René

I feel it´s so rewarding to receive so many kind returns for my post! It adds to the pleasure of owning these pieces, and sharing their stories. Un abrazo! Cordial regards, Abel.

Thanks so much for sharing this great story.

in asia, businessmen wore gold rolex kings (aka president or day-date) to impress as stable and successful in the 70s and 80s, and that really impresses their offsprings. great time-tunnel , the story of yours and thanks for the good story. one thing that... 

Abel, your story is to me what apithamize a true collector. The emotion in your words, echoes to me what this "crazy" passion is all about. Thank you for taking the time to put "Paper to Pen" Regards Tony

... and so rewarding to know I could transmit you my long love for the brand. Yes, collecting is a mix of several components: patience and passion need to be backed by a bit of madness! Thank you for writing! Have a nice day, and receive my cordial regard... 

... and I agree with you, regarding the present trend of Rolex watches growing. I guess Rolex is pressed to follow the demands of the Market, and present voge dictates bigger and bigger watches. I personally prefer the classic sizes of past epochs: 36 mm ... 

I read it slowly and love the pictures. Likewise, the Sub is my trusty companion too.

... and so nice to know you enjoyed my post. I appreciate your writing to tell me that!! Best cordial regards, Abel.

Thank you for your quality post. This is what the core values of the Purist site should be about. Thank you again Cronolust

... I feel so pleased to receive them. I sincerely appreciate your so kind comments, and feel honored to be able to share my story here, at PuristS. Receive my best cordial regards, Abel.

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I really enjoy reading your post and enjoy the pictures, and most important to learn your experience with your lovely Sub. After reading your story, I find myself love my sub more. Cheers

... and thank you so much for your message. It´s wonderful to know you enjoyed the reading and more important, that the writing would inspire you to love more your own Subs. Enjoy them in good health, and receive my cordial regards, Abel.

I was looking forward to each word with eager anticipation. Thank you for sharing this treasure of a story and being part of the community. Bill

... it´s a real honor & pleasure to be here, and to share this story. And of course to receive so many nice responses. Thank you for your message! Kind regards, Abel.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story encompassing your love and passion for Subs, and James Bond. Did you know, that in the books, James Bond initially drove a Bentley instead of an Aston Martin automobile? Thanks again for your wonderful personal s... 

... as well as my passion for the Rolex brand, which has been part of my life for many decades now. In regards with Bond, yes, I have been a reader of Fleming´s books, and know about the preference of 007 for Bentley. His first car was a 1933 (in another ... 

Reading Ian Fleming's books, owning the right watches, the Aston Martin model, the Walther, and most importantly the passion and interest. Thank you for your posts and looking forward to your future posts.

... and having discovered the films in circa 1964, and then the novels, I have been reading many books and viewing every film of the saga. Just a pastime, but as the several pastimes I treasure after my working hours, it has given me much satisfaction, an... 

what a great story told, it almost takes me back to the 60s when i used to look through the window of an AD called james and co who where the AD of that time sadly no more but i remember a date adjust by colour and the one that caught my eye was the sub b... 

... which are similar to my own experience. I well remember resting my nose against the windows of every local AD I came across, looking with awe at the watches behind the glass. It was always the Submariner, the center of my young dreams. I love to know ...