Well just to update my watch dilemmas and after a long think

Today I traded my 1993 Explorer 2 and my gold Zenith Class Elite for a new Rolex 114060 Submariner (no date) steel at Prestons of Bolton

Had a nice morning in comfortable surroundings being plied with lots of cups of tea while the deal took place

I went with the Sub no-date for a number of reasons

A large Chromalite dial for night which is easily readable

Simple uncluttered dial without a date that I can't read without my glasses anyway and never bother setting to complicate things

Great waterproofing so I don't have to worry about it canoeing

Virtually scratch proof ceramic bezel

Great bracelet security clasp and extension so I can wear it over my thermals when I go canoeing

Cost - didn't have to pay much and with it being Rolex I should be able to most of my money back if I ever need to get rid

I also got a free full service ( including bracelet) written into the deal in 5-8 years which can be honoured by any Rolex main dealer

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