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[@markmcdonnell]

"I'll just go to the bathroom and get my wife's toothbrush". LMAO

[@CrokeyTV]

Caught me off guard 😂

[@mimmo2341]

Excellent 👌

[@Thebigboram]

I nearly choked on my coffee for that line 😂

[@cbtesla-gaming4978]

I prefer to buy watches off Aliexpress.

[@thederp7690]

I got a nomos for €2

[@amcluesent]

DHGate for real quality

[@Graeme566]

@@amcluesent DH is good if you want a couple of cheap watches to mess about with. Big no no are those people who buy Noobs then try and sell them as real

[@luiscastro5456]

at least you know that their watches are fake for sure...Lol.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

@Marco von Catfish mine does!

[@BarkandJack]

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[@RickP2012]

If I'm shopping on ebay and I need to convince myself that buying something is a good idea, I usually crack open the vodka.

[@dancorpsman216]

Amén!!!

[@robertsullivan4773]

Tell me about, liquid courage.

[@jet-settingrogue761]

Brilliant !

[@matthewdavis8199]

Vodka always improves my judgement!

[@trcs3079]

Smoke some crack and you'll be fine!

[@cwuzii]

Crazy to see how elevated your quality has gone in just 2 years since this video, this video isn’t even bad it’s just your recent videos are such insane quality! Well done Adrian!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks a lot mate. I appreciate that. 👍🏻

[@mike73ng]

That gap in the box accommodates the wallet. I have a similar vintage GMT and it came with a cool Rolex green wallet.

[@drwindsurf]

Congratulations again for finding this beautiful watch! Thank you for sharing the details of the watch and the process of vetting you used. Fantastic video as usual, great job Adrain :)

[@Pete_YT]

Great video. Learnt lots of little things I didn't know + great production & audio quality. This is pretty much as good as it gets on KZbin for any niche subject channel

[@earlehotta7755]

Your subtle humor and reference to cleaning the watch band using your wife’s toothbrush did not go un-noticed...🤗...ha

[@BarkandJack]

Haha. Cheers. 👍🏻

[@miggyz8975]

Been watching forever, got to say that you’re getting better and better man. Keep em coming

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Juan. 🙏🏻

[@VanessaKanbi]

Came to your channel for your background setup. Now I’m watching this 😅 sound quality is impeccable

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Vanessa 🙌🏻

[@chukzc2379]

Great video and congratulations once again. Watching the process of how you bring your watches to like new, without ruining its character is very helpful.

[@Tonyip83]

Hey Adrian. Great vid! I've been wanting 5 digit Sub/GMT for a while which has some vintage charm. But still retain a robust case for active leisure. I've just been thought the exact experience. Though I was mainly window shopping. I spotted a 14060 with a fair price. Upon inspection. It was in very good condition and unpolished case with full lugs and chamfered edges and with all the pointers mentioned. It was circa 1997 Tritium dial with a full set with all the box and papers and tags. Even down to the original purchase receipt! It's literally spent it's whole life in my region. I knew I'd regret it. If i didn't jump on it. To top it off I comes on 12 months warranty. I've been wearing it 2 months straight! Absolutely over the moon!

[@lucguillemette8280]

This is the Bark & Jack content we like to see! Happy to see that you’re happy with your purchase.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks mate.

[@cis4coffee]

Great video, thanks for taking us through the entire process of purchasing and appreciating a nice watch from eBay. I'm really glad that you are so happy with it, I hope you enjoy wearing it!

[@rjg02005]

I love how excited you are about normal wear. I completely agree, if it's been worn (as opposed to abused), it adds character and value in my eyes.

[@saintEmory]

I love the old school sub without the date, it’s a clean look I get so many compliments on mine. Awesome watch, even 20 Yrs from now.

[@MichaelBath]

Didn’t know about the “s” in the crystal. Good tip thanks👍

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

We really enjoyed your video, it’s our first time stopping buy and went head and subscribed. We learned a lot, thank you for sharing. Cheers!🥂

[@timmanion7459]

Really enjoyed your video. Just started watching some of yours in the last 2 months and find your style refreshingly down to earth and honest. I bought my first Rolex submariner, a 5512 , in 1968 in the main PX in Da Nang . I think I paid $240 , and still have that watch today . It started me on a lifelong journey with watches. I've collected, what I like to think , is a pretty solid group of time peices over the years . For my every day rotation sub, I have a newer , super case 116610ln that gets plenty of wrist time . I've had my original sub factory serviced over the years but have always made sure to include a note requesting that Rolex do no polishing other than hand wipe down to the watch . That insured that no damage was ever done to that case . Any polishing to be done , I can do by hand . Anyway, keep up your video work . Really like what you have to say.

[@mannyfox8089]

Hey Tim, what other watches did you run into in Vietnam? Tyfys!

[@timmanion7459]

@@mannyfox8089 That was actually a mis-type . The sub that I bought was a 5513. Anyway , I was issued a Tudor Sub , and a few years later a Type 1 Benrus. Every once in a while they would have some other watch they would issue to try out . In Vietnam, just the Tudor sub.

[@kaisoerfjord6794]

Band stretch isn’t caused by the watch being «worn too tight» (8:40), but the opposite, worn so loose that it slides all the way down to where your wrist widens, or even a bit past the wrist joint itself, and where the hand begins and you then BEND THE WRIST with even the slightest force, especially upwards, the way you do when you LEAN ON A TABLE, PALM FLAT DOWN, and other similar situations. What happens is you JACK IT WIDER each time. It’s the momentum that turns the relatively small force you are aware of into the LARGE FORCE needed to bend vulnerable steel elements in a bracelet.

[@BarkandJack]

That’s makes a lot of sense. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@Archer335]

Great watch - no doubt. The 14060 is one of my all-time favorites. I’d love to see it on the timegrapher after servicing.

[@gem7774]

Yay more bark and jack content.....love it! Great watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@toobalicious]

Subbed. I’m not a big “watch guy”, but after hearing The Time Teller’s “Zenith Daytona” echo of your review, I had to check out your channel. Excellent information - thanks!

[@scottc6946]

I bought a Tudor Pelagos off eBay. Came with box, papers, and the receipt. I actually went in an AD to examine their Pelagos- noted how the bezel felt, the sound of the clicks, the details of the clasp and dial. It all checked out. Got a great deal at $2800

[@christosswc]

"I have a supersonic cleaner here" Me: I wear my G-shock in the shower

[@gambs2373]

Great video Adrian, nice to see you bring the watch out of the grunge look. Oh how I need to get me one of those multifunction timegrapher, I do like a gadget.

[@DisneyMarkUK]

Thanks for this fabulous video. I had no idea about the grinding down that Rolex do during a service. Thank you again

[@Mikey___]

"Why did you buy another sub" - Because you like subs and it's a watch for you. Thanks for the video man, enjoy that beauty

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks For watching Mikey 👍🏻

[@steverobey711]

I

[@yousefgeorge3060]

Mikey.

[@georgejung1989]

"Great condition, barely worn". Proceeds with macros of nicks on the edges deeper than the Marianna trench...This is not a barely worn watch mate, that was a daily beater.

[@bruhdabones]

fredrik grime so you think the guy who made this video got Frankenstein docs/case and a mismatch strap??

[@Jasonkenny-]

fredrik grime I was close to buying a sub in 2002 or 2001 and it had the hollow strap, I discussed it with the AD when I collected my 116610 last week and he confirmed it.

[@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv]

Agreed!

[@arghjayem]

Jason Kenny Fredrik said hollow end links NOT hollow strap. From 2000 onwards till 2008 they had hollow bracelets but they did bring in hollow end links during that time on the sports models- subs, sea dweller, gmt etc.

[@Jasonkenny-]

Argh Jay Em I meant hollow end links.

[@yml84]

Love your vids, just wanted to reach out to say your video kit has some problems with auto-focus. For example around the 0:20 mark the lanyard in the background keeps shifting in and out of focus. I noticed the same in some of your other vids. Time to change the focus settings? Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next video!

[@JosephByrne]

Great information about the official servicing process. I didn't realise that so much material was taken away. Good to know.

[@ljr35]

Ebay is actually fairly safe for buyers, but ONLY if you do proper research and really properly check ratings and previous sales etc. also making contact is crucial, phoning them even. Japan is a fairly safe bet. I've heard a lot more dodgy stories about sellers getting scammed than buyers.

[@DutchClawz]

No. Paypal offers ways of payment that they do not offer any kind of protection for.

[@martinbmx7]

The fact that he loves his watches so much makes me feel good. I baby my explorer 214270 mark 2 as much as he do. And i LOVE to see more new scratches every week or 2. It makes the watch look more worn. I think everyone love his watch in its own way :)

[@martinbmx7]

ray h. I dont know what u mean brother

[@epigeonindustry2811]

Rather not look forward to scratching my watch but I would like to see them unexpectedly once in a while

[@Blue_3rd]

Interesting vid. thanks! Enjoy your new watch :) BTW your grey strap still looks great on my Trident Pro COSC, I hope you’ll have the Bond strap in 22mm soon. Cheers!

[@Aethelwulf91]

Mate I discovered your channel today and I love it - humour and content both. You got yourself a sub (pun intended) ;)

[@herbmerced7780]

“Use my wife’s toothbrush.” Lol. Nice piece!

[@authorjohnwquinn]

I never knew about that etched crown at the six o'clock position - and the service s - nice to know! Thanks, Adrian! Beautiful watch!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks for watching John.

[@bg147]

That is a nice watch. Love that it came with everything. I just started collecting watches last year and have 35... it is a sickness. Many if not most have been bought off eBay but mine are inexpensive watches. The nice thing is I can and do look at thousands of watches before I pull the trigger on a $25 vintage Cort with display case, outer box, and papers. Does it make sense to buy something that is not worth the value of a service... no, but it is a collection, pieces of history, they run, and I might wear it one day per month. I wish I could find someone who will just repair a watch and not do the full service.

[@andyallen6087]

Hi Adrian, good stuff as always. Have you got rid of the Trident 🔱 yet?

[@fairysox221]

Judging by the scratches and dents the previous owner lost it while cleaning the drum of his cement mixer, fortunately several years later a bulldozer driver uncovered it's remains in a slag pile at the back of the crematorium where it's owner had been incinerated and left after his death due to being hit by an Asteroid...

[@mrjamesgrimes]

Da fuq

[@geemeff]

@@mrjamesgrimes that is just someone that is jealous, and still pissed about not growing over five foot four.

[@DomAdrian2312]

That’s exactly what I thought!

[@uansari1]

Chronometer certificate for a 2-liner 14060? Those particular movements weren’t certified.

[@quentonlennon7233]

All that paper work is aftermarket, imo. He does acknowledge this, though...

[@raduflorin6154]

They can be , some of them they are coming as chronometer certified as printed on the dial already , but you can also send yours to get tested , and it can receive a certificate if it passes the test !! no big deal

[@rayhanmussa4925]

Hi Adrian, any chance of getting a vid on the best way to clean your rolex or on how to take the bracelet off the watch in order to change for a strap? Great vid by the btw, very helpful.

[@timtim2949]

I’m honestly too scared to buy secondhand Rolexes. The market for fakes is way too large and the fakes are getting too hard to filter out.

[@weezkidtube]

Adrian, a bit late to the party but this episode has saved me £7600. The tips on the servicing by Rolex and what the technician will do opened my eyes. It helped me tremendously in evaluating a unit that is on offer (right now) on Chrono24. It is a 4 liner 14060M which supposedly is unpolished but after reviewing the photos, perhaps not the case. To be fair to the seller, he might not know what and how Rolex does it’s servicing, but still, it’s not what I’m looking for. Thanks!

[@sidvicious1200]

Great vid as always. The wife’s toothbrush 😂😂😂😂

[@razvans7975]

This is a great channel. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@jettyung2389]

This was a very useful video of your buying experience. That gunk though lol. But I'm sure it felt super satisfying having it cleaned out. I recently commented that this watch looks a little underwhelming on wrist, but with the newer ceramic subs, it just shines so much more. I'm probably not a vintage guy I guess.

[@philippreutter4885]

Non maxi-case no date sub, doesn‘t get better! 🙌 Using their toothbrush to clean your watch? Wifes hate this trick!

[@clockbait]

Superb video mate, and what a buy! Chuffed for you. ‘Use my wife’s toothbrush’ cracked me up!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks guys 🙌🏻🍻

[@gyang333]

Sat next to a guy on a flight last week wearing a 2 line Sub that he said he bought 25 years ago. Was wearing my SubC at the time, was a nice opportunity to compare the differences (or lack thereof) between the two watches that were released so far apart.

[@specialkfouryou]

Love the new sub, my favorite modern Sub with the clean dial and newer movement. I keep wanting to pull the trigger on one and I was hoping you paid less to get me motivated. When you said the price I was like ahhhhh (You didn't pay over market I know but ....), needs service, and was 4k two years ago etc. keeps me from diving in. I think I will hold off on a second Rolex unless it is new and at retail from an AD or until prices come back down to earth. Any thoughts on cashing in on the Kermit while prices are sky high?

[@MrVitamincpp]

very strange how Rolex destroys watches during servicing, it is absolutely unacceptable to polish it and change crystals.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Lol your surname

[@rayfredette7342]

I'm actually a dealer and was curious to hear more people's responses to the need for box and papers. To me, for my personal collection, box and papers is important from a collectors standpoint. But for those that don't care and just want a watch in great condition, does having a letter of authenticity put you all at ease? Especially buying from complete strangers over the internet?

[@jamess8175]

Your opening lines already say you are an eloquent presenter! Well done, sir! Keep it up! 👍

[@turbochargedsimracing]

Hey man! It would be super useful if you can do a video like the one you did with the different Explorer models but with the subs, maybe just highlighting the ones you consider as most iconic a going through really vintage to modern with pros and cons and price points... it would be a super interesting video! Thanks!!

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Thanks for making this video and sharing your total experience. I learned allot. Much Respect from The USA. 💯👍🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

@Ryan Michael Thank-you Ryan. Stay Safe out there. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.

[@jwags24]

I love the no date. Looks great !

[@bjoernaltmann]

The flat topped 4 is actually a typical watch typography thing. It has to do with the printing method and the related need for the counters (inner space of a letter) to be bigger

[@andycarr9722]

Awesome video. Been looking at watches on eBay but not been sure incase I pay a shed load of cash and get a fake. But like you say, it's all about researching the seller and checking feedback. Great advice tho. Thanks.

[@blazinmark1]

Hey Adrian Congrats once again on the new acquisition, Also, it is hard to believe that you paid $7,300 for this 17 yr old example! ( The list on a current one is $7,500) ( I just had to turn down an offer from the AD for a current Ceramic ND Sub @ retail, because that would relinquish my spot on the que for the 126710BLNR Batgirl....)

[@Keifsanderson]

The quality of Rolex packaging is an indicator of their overall product. Grossly over rated and over valued. Not junk. Not terrible. They're nice, but they are also 100% a product of marketing.

[@Dylan-xj8tb]

Lol you act like other brands in the price range in that era had much better. The red on my omega box and card wallet for the first gen 300m has literally melted off and dyed everything in sight 🤮

[@Keifsanderson]

@@Dylan-xj8tb I never said that. Rolex uses cheap packaging in its current offerings. Check it out if you don't believe me.

[@michaelbishop9157]

agreed - to me the packaging is far more important than the quality of the watch and its future resale value

[@Keifsanderson]

@@michaelbishop9157 I'm glad you see it. The quality isn't exceptional, and the pricing/future resale value is all marketing.

[@user-oz4bc1nf1p]

Great video Adrian! What do people think of the old school Sea-Dweller 16600 ? Would love to see a review on the 16600

[@marcosmcc2562]

Glad your happy with your new submariner. Love that's its super sharp and unpolished. There is a lot of junk out there and you need to be aware. You have to do a lot of research to find an unmolested watch but when you do it's awesome. Great video Adrian 👌

[@CrimFerret]

Even with all of that, I'd still consider going to a local watchmaker and asking them to take off the back and verify that it had the correct Rolex movement inside. I can't imagine that would cost a great deal and then you'd know for certain. Submariner fakes have gotten so good that that can be virtually the only sure way.

[@Lt.WalterTull]

"Condition is key, box papers is all secondary". For me it's thirdly. Authenticity first, condition second 😉

[@granto6738]

Yes ya right, he is a f idiot

[@LEBMCM]

I never knew that about the "S" in the Rolex logo on service dials. Very cool little factoid

[@klemenswinkler1799]

Nice video and great watch. Have fun with it. The only thing I found strange is that you love the green Rolex sticker but hated the blue Grand Seiko one. Well, sometimes people are inconsistent.

[@geezer8294]

The thought of the ebay seller being someone like Paul Pluta gives me the chills...

[@chipwong4530]

Geezer-imagine “servicing” him....

[@BarkandJack]

Hahahah

[@DavidDatura]

Oh yuck! Please don’t mention that horrible man.

[@graywolf6498]

He should take his horns in for polishing.

[@bigchiponmyshoulder7573]

Especially if it's on a leather strap

[@pandora8478]

Can’t say it’s a good deal. It’s damaged (3.41), 2002 means it hasn’t got a Rolex movement and 17yrs without servicing?

[@josephmaldonado8099]

Very informative. Thank you and congratulations.

[@shadow-Sun]

I bought a GMT 2 black bezel (ceramic in 2008 ) the green GMT hand model , lovely watch it cost me £3600 from a AD . put £1600 down paid the rest off interest free over 18 months . My wife went mad with me lol I only went out to buy a new T shirt in the local shopping centre !. But it was such an awesome watch and interest free credit I could not resist . I have always collected watches but the Rolex was the single most expensive watch I bought up to that point my previous record was around the £1200 mark for a fantastic Tag . I wore my Rolex as my daily beater , did DIY in it and all sorts never babied it at all I had it serviced by Rolex Uk in 2016 cost me around £500 as I recall ( that made my eyes water ) but it came back looking spanking new yes they polished it but not to heavy IMO . I have the original receipt the service receipt and all the original box papers etc etc that it came with . I was usrprised how much the watch is worth now even on the second hand market and I take great pleasure in reminding my wife how much hell she gave me back in 2008 when I "wasted" all that money on a watch lol . I can't pretend that I bought it as an investment or that I knew the market would appreciate etc etc . At the time it was a aspirational buy and I wore it like any other much much cheaper watch in my collection. I bought the new Airking in 2016 mainly because I saw one in an AD window and despite the controversy over the face design I loved it's quirkeyness. When I bought the AirKing it took me a week or two to get over buyers remorse and realise my first impressions were correct at the time . I believe the Airking 2016 will in time become a classic and much loved model in the Rolex Range depite being called the marmite watch of Rolex . Fast forward to 2020 and I am going to sell my Rolexes and a few lesser pieces as they no longer hold much attraction to me which is kind of strange and hard to believe as they were once prized possessions . I have always had cheaper watches G Shock , Tag , Oris and the like even Orient and a few Seikos all bought for various reasons at various times in my life so I am no watch snob only wishing to wear "perceived success brands " such as Rolex . Truth is I no longer care and am just as happy wearing a middle of the road Seiko or G shock as my Rolexes . In fact after 40 years (since childhood) of collecting watches along the way in my life from my first Timex to my last Rolex I finally feel free of the watch collecting bug that has afflicted me all my life and realise that Most any watch even of reasonable quality and affordability for most anyone can give you accurate timekeeping AND pleasure of ownership it does not have to be a grail watch or an aspiration brand . Personally I feel better having learned that lesson in my heart and got rid of the "bug" hence the intention to sell all but one or two of my cheapest watches to wear as daily beaters and I will be glad to pass them on to someone else to enjoy as I once did . ...Thanks for the upload interesting insight into what makes YOU tick no pun intended as a watch collector . Keep up the good work .

[@King_Harrold]

Stickers on the back of a watch are akin to those who leave the hologram sticker on a cap or the leather label on Timberland boots 😂

[@z00h]

Errr no, no fucker sees the sticker on the back and it prevents the inevitable scratches that happen when you park your watch on the desk. You have to be a reasonably clean person to keep the sticker and make it look fresh. The previous owner of this watch obviously has been challenged on the hygiene front.

[@Northropfam]

My AD took all the stickers off mine before giving it to me

[@vergecryptocurrency4552]

@@z00h or he could just get a sticker from the box and stick it back on. Plus the back of the watch wouldnt touch a desk as it has a metal strap that doesnt fully open

[@z00h]

@@vergecryptocurrency4552 it would touch the clasp, which is the problem.

[@jhmsmarttv795]

A couple of hundred pounds more, and you would have gotten a brand spanking new 114060 with five years warranty. But I guess you are heavily into those vintage watches.

[@J-SH06]

And also you get to wait five years til you get it.

[@jhmsmarttv795]

@@J-SH06 No! I got my Sub Date in around three months on the "waiting list", so that is not true at all. It can take up to a year if you are a nobody with no previous relation to the AD, but still no five years. Get real man! 🤣

[@dennischen8887]

@@jhmsmarttv795 yea, the black ceramic sub is much easier to get these days. But still impossible for a Hulk though.

[@jhmsmarttv795]

@@dennischen8887 Well these days it's a bit harder than last year, but of course easier than the Hulk. But if you have the right connection with your AD, that would also be possible, if you have the patience.

[@Gordi4568365]

Great video Adrian, lovely looking sub. It’ll be interesting to see what your watchmaker thinks of it, maybe a follow up vid.

[@DavidAnderson-vg6pc]

Well done. Your enthusiasm and passion confirm a very genuine purchase. For those who want a perfect experience buy new, if you can. Well done.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks David.

[@AP-pg5dx]

Hey Adrian. Could you please do a comparison between your Kermit and this Submariner? Would be interesting to see how these compare. Thanks for the great video

[@BarkandJack]

That’s a great idea. Nice one. I’ll do it. 👍🏻

[@jaredryan1505]

Adrian can you please shed some light on your decision to double up on the Submariner? Why 2 of the same watch when so many watches exist?

[@BarkandJack]

@@jaredryan1505 Hi Justin, they really aren't same watch. It's like someone owning a Range Rover Sport, and a Defender. On paper they are same. Both subs are dive watches, both are from Rolex, but the design and they feel completely different. The Kermit feels solid and modern and the 14060m feel light and vintage. It's the last of the vintage looking subs with the 2 lines of text. The Kermit is green and doesn't really work with straps. The black 14060m works with all different style of straps and colours. The biggest thing is, the Kermit is worth £13k+. I'm going to stop wearing it because of that. Cheers, Adrian

[@jaredryan1505]

Bark and Jack thanks for education. Keep up the good work mate!

[@kostasp1137]

I feel that in your latest videos your presentation skills and energy have gone up a level

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks buddy. I’ve started to stand up which feels more natural than sitting down, which I used to do. Sitting down felt so formal. I don’t want to be formal. 👍🏻

[@triples4good]

Congratulations Adrian. Very cool watch. I don't know if I would have the courage to buy a Sub from E bay, especially knowing that there are any number of fakes, counterfeits and franken Subs out there. Looks like to you had fantastic luck, finding such an original piece. After it's been cleaned it's just amazing. It would be very cool if you did a video of the service.

[@sergeblanco3997]

I like this review, and I also have the same watch - mine a D series a couple of years newer. One point though, at 5:25 you mention that you have the Chronometer certification: note that this watch wasn’t a certified chronometer at the time.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks for watching mate. All the M versions of the 14060 models were COSC certified. They just didn’t change the dial until 2007.

[@sergeblanco3997]

You’ve got me thinking now.... I’d always assumed my 2005 D series 14060M was non-chronometer, I bought it new from an AD and no chronometer paperwork with it - checked again just now. But yours does! A quick search on the internet shows a few other sites saying that 14060M wasn’t certified as such until 2007.

[@ChrisBrown-]

I watch your videos mate. But you criticised GS for using a coloured sticker on the back off the sbgn 001. This watch has a coloured sticker and you like that one🤔 I’d take all the stickers off😃

[@pandora8478]

It’s a Rolex sticker! I took mine off the day I bought it.

[@BarkandJack]

Haha, the green sticker is well positioned and not made of crappy thin plastic like on the GS.

[@bentremy]

That’s sticker is probably housing all kinds of bacteria from the 90’s. Enjoy that.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Seems that Rolex cant do anything wrong…

[@Toby_the_Glen]

When I win the lottery I'm getting a gold sea dweller with that bright blue dial!

[@isaacjones6172]

Been looking for new watch vids to subscribe to after I gave ac3 the boot. This one seems promising!! Stick to the good content and no head warts!

[@m3petem3]

Love you're style fella, I did find an Explorer 1 on Ebay, did plenty of research and found the business existed in Italy, contacted them directly and saved a couple of hundred quid. Arguably my favourite daily.

[@John-zl9zp]

Bought a Tudor Black Bay of Ebay. It's a cliche but its important to buy the seller and know as much as you can about the watch your buying.

[@BarkandJack]

That’s very true.

[@southernlife251]

Actually it’s very safe to buy a watch on eBay when using PayPal.

[@Diabolus1978]

You mean the company that can freeze your account for no reason and take all the money on it and u cant get it back......

[@MrBrianc1975]

Congrats on the sub, it looks like an honest example. Side tracking a bit here but may I ask, what coffee do you drink at home and what do you drink when out?

[@richardprice7763]

Beautiful kettle Adrian, will you put it back on the timegrapher after its service?

[@petterlindberg9479]

The two-linet is a fantatic watch! I'm very jealous!

[@Gigipreppy2012]

“For muppets at home”.....haha!!

[@jackt3234]

Currently on the hunt for a 14060/14060M now! Video helps massively - thanks! Where do you take yours for servicing/strap work please? couldn't quite catch the name in the video.

[@BarkandJack]

Enjoy the hunt Jack. I took mine to David carpenter watches in Tunbridge Wells.

[@seyerus]

I just bought a Tudor Pelagos from eBay. It really is quite frightening and the worst bit (which is usually the most fun) is the unboxing. Your eyes everywhere just trying to confirm all the details are correct at once and then when your anxiety eases a bit, getting up close with a lens to make sure.

[@ChrisCarries_EDC]

When you send your Rolex in to get a service (say it's just the movement you want servicing/regulating) can you request that they don't polish the watch?

[@BarkandJack]

You can request they only do certain parts, but there are countless examples of when they have ignored the requests.

[@herbertgarrison6548]

@@BarkandJack what about removing the movement and sending only it in?

[@brianbling3570]

The etching doesn't have an S anymore when serviced.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks for the update. 👍🏻

[@TheHobbyist412]

Be careful if you decide to return the watch to the seller, the authenticator can claim you scratched the watch even if you never took it out its box. Ebay will side with their "experts" leaving you with a busted watch and huge bill. I am going through this nightmare right now.

[@dellwright1407]

Did you get it resolved in the end? I've also had problems with eBay. My experience was better with Chrono.

[@tsoupakis]

imagine buying today a submariner for 6k that’s bargain of the century

[@dellwright1407]

The kermits also looks like a bargain compared with today.

[@mark13williams13]

Rolex truly have you hook line and sinker...

[@mmaworld552]

What you mean by that

[@mark13williams13]

He already has a Green Sub and an Explorer and has now paid a considerable sum to buy another Sub. There are so many other options out there for that kind of money. Anyway it’s his cash and if it makes him happy good on Adrian. I am sure the Grand Seiko Quartz will be gone in the near future to make room for yet another Rolex 😂

[@Xapi3]

Mark Williams many other options yes. But will they hold their value like this sub? Probably not

[@adbraham]

Also the box is not original; not an issue, but I distinctly remember what mine looked like, before I gave to the kids to play with ☹️

[@BarkandJack]

Yeah I wasn’t sure about the box myself. It’s not uncommon for incorrect boxes to be issued by the AD. My explorer II from 2000 came in a slightly larger box.

[@dannyrobinson9725]

Just came a cross your video. Very informative and great camera work.......thank you, really enjoyed watching👍👍

[@The_Kavalier]

What a beauty! How will you choose which one goes on the wrist each day? As I look at my eventual explorer I worry about how my Seamaster will feel when I don't pick it up in the morning :-/

[@BarkandJack]

Haha. I worry about that too. When I wear the sub I feel bad for my Explorer. 🙈