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Philipp · 31 March 2013, 03:11 AM

http://rolexpassionreport.com/11337/...end-mike-wood/

’ve met a crazy bunch of Vintage Rolex Collectors that shared their obsession with me since i’m traveling around the world to meet them. Today I want to highlight my close friend Mike Wood! Not often I feel someone is sucked in the Rolex hole more then I did, the utmost respect therefor I have for guys like Mike. Always when we meet up, i’m flabbergasted! He start his own battalion of UK Military’s, or a diving team of Comex, all British Scuba divers with a vintage Sub or blast the world away with early Rolex Oysters Dating from around 1925-1955…

Meet the New Damien Hirsch, alias Mike Wood! Instead of the butterfly's Mike’s Art is Vintage Rolex grouping, from the eye of a long time Rolex collector!..

Damien Hirsch 10 million euro Butterfly mascare …

His previous Very British rolex Passion GTG on RPR… with legends like Graham!

Beautifully we see the Evolution of the Rolex Oyster, that got transformed, after knocking down Mt. Everest, into a Tool Watches and little later Rolex famous Sports Watch Concept. Hans Wilsdorf & his director decided if a plain Rolex can get to the deepest Ocean Trench & the highest Mountain peaks, you can add a bezel to the case or chrono to the movement to enhance business opportunities. Giving those exceptional Explorer’s a Rolex besides great food for marketing Mr Wilsdorf was keen in playing with, a cheap and perfect way to test your product, the best watch in the world!

My leg filled up with Rolex Oyster History.. beautifull simple concept, exceptional well constructed!

Mike’s Monopoly….No words Mike! just, hahahahaha!!

Read the whole story here…

Rgrds.Philipp

Kingair · 31 March 2013, 03:19 AM

Thanks for sharing Philipp

Prettige Pasen

HAGOne

joe100 · 31 March 2013, 03:31 AM

I have a crisis every morning over whether to wear the Rolex or the Omega. This sort of collection would send me into a catatonic state.

Lovely to see so many in one place though

HL65 · 31 March 2013, 09:51 AM

Amazing!!

tudorlex · 31 March 2013, 09:55 AM

Thks for sharing. Simply astounding.

gslaskin · 31 March 2013, 10:19 AM

Speechless.

cruvon · 31 March 2013, 10:37 AM

Great report on Mike Wood, besides his fabled collection he's also a down to earth and ever helpful guy, a rare combination to find.

Lion · 31 March 2013, 11:59 AM

That is one mighty fine collection of Vintage watches...simply amazing!!!

Take it east.....Leo

cdweller · 31 March 2013, 12:53 PM

Incredible! Great write up, thanks for taking the time to share it

drockadam · 31 March 2013, 01:29 PM

Mike is an incredible collector. I truly do hate him.

Now Mike, can I just have one of your Subs? Just one. You wouldn't even know it's gone!! Let me know boss.

watch-guy.com · 31 March 2013, 02:08 PM

Always happy to share information and help others

He epitomizes what we all aspire to

Julian

MP5 · 31 March 2013, 02:23 PM

What in the world is this? I think I need it!

Mike Wood · 31 March 2013, 06:12 PM

That's me, that is!

Thanks for giving my ego a kick up the ass, P!

HL65 · 31 March 2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

That's me, that is!

Thanks for giving my ego a kick up the ass, P!

Did it need one Mike?

simplerolex · 5 April 2013, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

That's me, that is!

Thanks for giving my ego a kick up the ass, P!

Speechless ... what is the watch that you are still chasing till now?!

Tony

Ross Povey · 31 March 2013, 06:14 PM

It's one of his Mil Issued BC Subs. This pic is old now though - think he's added a few more since

Mike truly is one of the nicest guys in this crazy world!!

Ross

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

What in the world is this? I think I need it!

MP5 · 31 March 2013, 06:44 PM

Oh, so I do want it but cant afford it. I see.

AndyB72 · 31 March 2013, 09:09 PM

Great photos! With that many Rolex he must have a garage full of Rolex boxes!

Dsaltydog · 31 March 2013, 10:05 PM

OK, perhaps an inappropriate, but
Howard Stern" question: VALUE of the collection in USD?

RC2 · 31 March 2013, 10:45 PM

Thanks again for the report. Whenever I visit England - I am asking permission to stop Mike's store!

Rich

HRV · 2 April 2013, 07:10 AM

Wow

Widows Son · 2 April 2013, 01:15 PM

Good Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tskacquisitions · 4 April 2013, 04:43 AM

No Daytona's in his collection?

vkychoo · 4 April 2013, 08:32 PM

The ultimate collector. My hats off to you Mr.Wood :) you've set the bar on collecting really high

FeelingTheBlues · 4 April 2013, 09:00 PM

My sweet goodness gracious, look at that collection!

Beautiful, Mike, I especially love the cushion ones...and the Cellini Prince's!

31 March 2013, 03:11 AM	#1
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	Portrait of a Ultimate Vintage Rolex Collector, my dear UK friend Mike Wood.. http://rolexpassionreport.com/11337/...end-mike-wood/ ’ve met a crazy bunch of Vintage Rolex Collectors that shared their obsession with me since i’m traveling around the world to meet them. Today I want to highlight my close friend Mike Wood! Not often I feel someone is sucked in the Rolex hole more then I did, the utmost respect therefor I have for guys like Mike. Always when we meet up, i’m flabbergasted! He start his own battalion of UK Military’s, or a diving team of Comex, all British Scuba divers with a vintage Sub or blast the world away with early Rolex Oysters Dating from around 1925-1955… Meet the New Damien Hirsch, alias Mike Wood! Instead of the butterfly's Mike’s Art is Vintage Rolex grouping, from the eye of a long time Rolex collector!.. Damien Hirsch 10 million euro Butterfly mascare … His previous Very British rolex Passion GTG on RPR… with legends like Graham! Beautifully we see the Evolution of the Rolex Oyster, that got transformed, after knocking down Mt. Everest, into a Tool Watches and little later Rolex famous Sports Watch Concept. Hans Wilsdorf & his director decided if a plain Rolex can get to the deepest Ocean Trench & the highest Mountain peaks, you can add a bezel to the case or chrono to the movement to enhance business opportunities. Giving those exceptional Explorer’s a Rolex besides great food for marketing Mr Wilsdorf was keen in playing with, a cheap and perfect way to test your product, the best watch in the world! My leg filled up with Rolex Oyster History.. beautifull simple concept, exceptional well constructed! Mike’s Monopoly….No words Mike! just, hahahahaha!! Read the whole story here… Rgrds.Philipp

31 March 2013, 03:31 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I have a crisis every morning over whether to wear the Rolex or the Omega. This sort of collection would send me into a catatonic state. Lovely to see so many in one place though __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 March 2013, 09:51 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Amazing!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 March 2013, 10:37 AM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Great report on Mike Wood, besides his fabled collection he's also a down to earth and ever helpful guy, a rare combination to find. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

31 March 2013, 11:59 AM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	That is one mighty fine collection of Vintage watches...simply amazing!!! Take it east.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

31 March 2013, 03:19 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Thanks for sharing Philipp Prettige Pasen HAGOne

31 March 2013, 09:55 AM	#5
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	Thks for sharing. Simply astounding.

31 March 2013, 10:19 AM	#6
gslaskin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 429	Speechless.

31 March 2013, 12:53 PM	#9
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Incredible! Great write up, thanks for taking the time to share it __________________

31 March 2013, 01:29 PM	#10
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Mike is an incredible collector. I truly do hate him. Now Mike, can I just have one of your Subs? Just one. You wouldn't even know it's gone!! Let me know boss.

31 March 2013, 02:08 PM	#11
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	All hail mike wood the true gentleman collector Always happy to share information and help others He epitomizes what we all aspire to Julian

31 March 2013, 02:23 PM	#12
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	What in the world is this? I think I need it!

31 March 2013, 06:12 PM	#13
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	That's me, that is! Thanks for giving my ego a kick up the ass, P!

31 March 2013, 06:44 PM	#17
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Oh, so I do want it but cant afford it. I see.

31 March 2013, 09:09 PM	#18
AndyB72 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 48	Great photos! With that many Rolex he must have a garage full of Rolex boxes!

31 March 2013, 10:05 PM	#19
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	OK, perhaps an inappropriate, but Howard Stern" question: VALUE of the collection in USD? __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

31 March 2013, 10:45 PM	#20
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Thanks again for the report. Whenever I visit England - I am asking permission to stop Mike's store! Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

2 April 2013, 07:10 AM	#21
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Wow

2 April 2013, 01:15 PM	#22
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Good Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 April 2013, 04:43 AM	#23
tskacquisitions Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 16	No Daytona's in his collection?

4 April 2013, 08:32 PM	#24
vkychoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Vince Choo Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 5513 '67 Sub Posts: 160	The ultimate collector. My hats off to you Mr.Wood :) you've set the bar on collecting really high

4 April 2013, 09:00 PM	#25
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	My sweet goodness gracious, look at that collection! Beautiful, Mike, I especially love the cushion ones...and the Cellini Prince's! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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