I'm a lucky man with a lovely lady who just gave me this

[Asterix]

So, going on from this thread - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... - I am now the lucky owner of this bit of kit



We had a good look at the Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller, Omega Speedmaster, IWC, Panerai and a number of others. The simple fact is that the two Rolex watches were the ones that felt the most bullet proof and fitted my wrist the best.

It then came down to the date feature - I must have this on a watch (don't ask why but I always reference the watch for this a million times a day) - and I prefered the fact that the Sea Dweller didn't have the magnifying bubble - looked cleaner. Something else I really appreciate is the simple design and the rigours it has been engineered for. If it can last as a deep divers watch then it should cope with everything I ever throw at it and then some.

It is a stunning bit of kit when you get to handle it and wear it - feels like it would get through a nuclear explosion and not break a sweat or miss a beat.

I'm very happy.

[pastrana72]

Welldone, great choice, as that is both a special and stunning watch.

Nice one.

[5 wh]

I love the simplicity of the sea dweller-it never goes out of fashion.Im with you on the date magnifier-it looks cleaner without.Lovely watch.

[CmdrBond]

I would be a very happy man also if my good lady presented me with one of those.

I have not really looked at Rolex in the past as always thought they were a little bling, but looking at that magnificant piece of kit, that might just have to go onto my wishlist.

Will be heading into Nottingham this afternoon, so might see if I can break away from Mrs Bond to go and have a look at Cope's and Berry's to see if they have one.

You are indeed a very lucky man. Enjoy

[Dominic H]

[Clarkson introducing the Stig mode ON]

"Some say, there are only two things known to man that have the ability to withstand a direct nuclear explosion. The humble cockroach, and the Rolex Seadweller.
Quite literally, on that bombshell...Goodnight!"

[Clarkson introducing the Stig mode OFF]

Joking aside, it's my favourite Rolex. I've had a few over the years, they are very.very tough. It's my birthday next week, I'll probably get socks........

Edited by Dominic H on Saturday 15th March 09:36

[Asterix]

I'm with you Bond - I'd never really looked at Rolex before either but it is undeniable that they met my needs the best (and it does look and feel great).

Also I pulled the trigger on the ring this morning after lots of haggling, research and stuff and that'll be ready by Wednesday - looks like I'll be engaged by the weekend

[sparkyb999]

SNAP!!

exactly the same as mine, bought mine last year, as i was feeling "down" and needed a bit of a "pick me up" only crap thing, my wife started wanting one whilst we were in the shop!

very expensive morning!

Nice choice!!

[PhantomPH]

I love how simple that looks. That could be taken negatively, but I mean it in the same way that I think the DB9 looks simple alongside the DBS.

P~

[Asterix]

PhantomPH said:

I love how simple that looks. That could be taken negatively, but I mean it in the same way that I think the DB9 looks simple alongside the DBS.

P~

I know exactly what you mean. Simple, classic and understated.

Edited by Asterix on Saturday 15th March 20:58

[tomtom]

Love the SD. Congrats.