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ARock
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Many Thanks & Further Thoughts

Thank-you to everyone who chimed in about my impending decision.  All your help and insight is greatly appreciated.

I am leaning more and more (and more) toward the tropical red sub even though it doesn't have any papers/box.  If the papers would have been available it would be a greasy bonus, but it is what it is.

I now understand where box/papers lie in the greater picture of watch collecting (especially vintage Rolex).  First of all, we must make sure the watch is right for us (specifically the dial and case) before taking into account accessories like boxes, papers, hang tags, etc (which almost all can be purchased after market).  Looking around on the web it seems that true vintage Rolexes much more often than not, do NOT come with papers and you must be very lucky to find both a beautiful specimen and papers.

I have a small collection (7 watches of all makes) and this chocolate sub would fit in very nicely to the set.  It is a hobby, but I do also take into account the resale value of the watches I have (I don't think you cannot consider this).  Only my Rolex GMT Ceramic I bought new, and have been scouring the net and the shops whenever I get a chance.  If only I were a rich man . . .

Oh yeah -- I have also found out that the chocolate submariner has only had a single owner and has never been serviced until it was just recently received by the watch maker!!!!  I am getting overly excited now!!  Time to double check my bank balance!

I'll check in again when I have made a firm decision.

Again, thanks much for your help and opinions.

Aaron.