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2 September 2012, 10:17 AM
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DSRD My favorite rolex - long overdue pictorial essay on my treasure find!
So some time back I came across this absolute treasure which I thought i'd share tonight...
Now this beauty was simply smashing on - I have a deep sea and love the watch - but I was quite impressed at how fantastic a vintage seadweller looks on the wrist... Some pics from today (I never set the date since its quite a hassle to wind and don't really want to over do it with the crown - plus I'm lazy)    But it just got better and better - in a fit of overwhelming foresight the original owner (I am second) had kept the whole history of his watch.... Te original receipt of purchase (he only paid a few hundred dollars in 1976) and letter of congratulations from Rolex..  Punched papers and original dated warranty   But not only that - the watch was serviced a couple of times at Rolex and the entire service history was kept detailing all service right up to February 2012...in fact we were able to call the service center and they were able to verify the dial was all original (always a nagging doubt...) which was just so sweet  I took this to my favorite authorized rolex dealer (who also specializes in servicing vibrage rolex) of course after securing the watch - and I was quite cruel about it. I walked in wearing it and said "oh i picked this used watch up is it real?" His eyes bulged and his face reddened. He took the watch off as if he could not believe it - took it to the back where the watchmaker looked at it - then both came out to demand to know if I knew what this was (and of course I played dumb)...afterward the watchmaker called his son (a watchmaker at the same aforementioned Rolex service center - interesting how it runs in families) who once again verified it was a genuine and original dial... Of course I let them in at this point that i knew what it was all along - and fetched all the boxes, links, paperwork - you should have seen the joy on their faces to see something like this....they said they felt like they were on the antique roadshow! Anyway - there's more but the gist of it is - here is the one vintage (and my favorite Rolex) in my collection -just thought I share... |
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2 September 2012, 10:21 AM
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Oh i should mention that it is a mark 4 - so not the rarest of DRSDs - but original owner hardly wore it (a few dings on the bracelet and one on the lug - which might have been me d'oh - but this just adds to its charm) - and what inthinknis startling is the provenance and the attention to detail when it came to keeping all the documentation for this watch - I gather that this is somewhat rare - my Rolex dealer actually suggested I have each document framed in glass...
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2 September 2012, 10:22 AM
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Fantastic!
 it! What a story! 
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2 September 2012, 10:27 AM
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2 September 2012, 10:31 AM
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Wow. What a fantabulous find - congratulations!
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2 September 2012, 10:45 AM
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"Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung |
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2 September 2012, 10:31 AM
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Great story EB!
You have a fantastic collection. |
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2 September 2012, 10:31 AM
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Great stuff EB
 It's really nice that he kept all the notes of previous services, and has kept it in such good condition. I think I've seen one at work before, along with a 3,6,9 dial sub and some comex pieces. Each time I see a vintage piece in the flesh my eyes just pop out of my head 
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2 September 2012, 10:32 AM
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Congrats! Cool pics!
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2 September 2012, 10:37 AM
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Beauty! Congrats.
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2 September 2012, 10:46 AM
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Spectacular... Congrats, man. What a find!
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2 September 2012, 11:00 AM
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Very nice EB!! Great story too and great documentation! Love it.....Cheers,
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2 September 2012, 11:14 AM
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very nice indeed. Congratulations.
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2 September 2012, 11:29 AM
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Great score! You lucky son of a gun.
The DRSD is an icon. Congrats
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2 September 2012, 05:32 PM
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Really nice HAGWe
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2 September 2012, 11:57 AM
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Great story, fantastic watch! Congrats!
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2 September 2012, 12:05 PM
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That is fantastic to find a nice complete package from the original owner, huge congrats.
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2 September 2012, 12:01 PM
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Great story! Sorry though I'm not a WIS so can someone fill me in on what a DSRD is and what makes this watch so special?
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2 September 2012, 12:06 PM
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2 September 2012, 01:17 PM
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2 September 2012, 12:04 PM
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Wow. That's probably the best looking(condition) double red I've ever seen. One hell of a kit with that as well.
I am definitely drooling over this one.... Incredible watch!! Sea Dwellers have so much great history. |
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2 September 2012, 12:09 PM
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Thanks for the kind words everyone - happy to have had the chance to share!
Ps I realized the typo in my title to late - should be DRSD - sorry exhausted from a long shift from work :) |
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2 September 2012, 12:40 PM
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Congratulations on acquiring a magnificient watch! Enjoy!
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4 September 2012, 05:14 AM
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2 September 2012, 01:19 PM
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Beauty of a watch!
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2 September 2012, 01:21 PM
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Wow what a stunning piece of beauty... along with an amazing story and history!
Wear it in great health and treasure it bro!
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2 September 2012, 01:23 PM
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Congrats!!! What a find, theres a once in a lifetime piece. Enjoy!!!
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2 September 2012, 04:07 PM
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Awesome story indeed , god what a beautyyyy. You got a real gem there
Everything was a great find and all, but, at what cost lol ;) |
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2 September 2012, 04:22 PM
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Many congratulations
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2 September 2012, 04:24 PM
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beautiful specimen. congratulations
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