“Who has the best submariner?”

[superdave]

Thats the point. Rolex is more than a brand it's one of the few words that translates and is understood in every major language on the planet.

Welcome to RG Edgar

[wkedgar]

Here is my reason for my love of Rolex watches:

Early in my military career guys would reward themselves with tudors or submariners when they graduated hard military schools (Q Course, Ranger, OTC...etc etc). I just never had the money (spent it all on partying and beer) to buy one for myself and settled for a nice Seiko Dive watch. After I got married my wife always heard me talk about subs and promised to buy me one on our 10th anniversary. (back then you could get a Gen Sub from the PX for $1,800.00 brand new)

Now a days, all the new guys are wearing G-shocks or the Suunto that we get issued on every deployment. Not that those watches don't serve their purpose, its just not as nostalgic as the old times when guys wore real timepieces that have a soul. Besides, the whole point of having a nice watch back then was in case you were stranded somewhere and need to get the hell out of there, you could at least trade that Gen Sub for transportation or a room at the local brothel.....Just kidding.

Anyway, I love all watches......I just have a special place in my heart for the Submariner. I am afraid after finding this site, I may have to make some room in there for a PAM111, PAM176 & PAM177. Hey, I have a big heart. Thanks for all your responses and welcomes. This is a great site.

William