And I thank you for that. I ran after this bloody insert for so long! [nt]

Dec 25, 2014,04:50 AM
 

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Rolex Submariner 5508. The pleasure to have it all right.

 
 By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-00:51
Or at least to have the righ insert. Till now, I deeply loved my 5508, but having a later insert spoiled a bit my pleasure to wear it. Now, it is different. I rediscover it, its charm, its elegance. It is funny how some small dtails can change your perce...  

Yep! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 25th, 2014-02:05

Your 5508 is looking mighty fine

 
 By: Bill : December 25th, 2014-04:05
It is always about the details with vintage Rolex. Enjoy the new chapter. Bill

Thank you, hs. What we talked about when we met.

 
 By: amanico : December 26th, 2014-08:50
The 5508 is a superb reference, but you need to find a good one, an all good one. And that is not that easy... Best, my friend. Nicolas

Thank you - I know, I know.. Remembering the last I saw: all superb, but alas - wrong insert

 
 By: hs111 : December 26th, 2014-09:15
.. I had loved case, dial & bracelet - but couldn't get over the insert ( which was incorrect & just a 60 mins - service ? - one). And as at that time, I had the feeling that the insert will be quite hard to find, (?), I finally chickened out.. Waiting fo... 

A Sub Small Crown is really something.

 
 By: amanico : December 26th, 2014-09:18
Even very nice, it will cost less than top 5512. Something to think about. Best, Nicolas

Some say god is in the details...

 
 By: Fricks : December 26th, 2014-12:51
... others say the devil is in the details. In any case, in the watch world, its all about details. Wear it in good health dear Nico, it looks great! Merry Xmas and all the best for 2015

Ahh, yes!

 
 By: Anatol : December 26th, 2014-23:20
Nicolas, that looks so much better! Very nice Sub, indeed! Enjoy it in good health and Merry Christmas to you!