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2 May 2013, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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Stranger in a strange land...
Ok those of you might know me know that I usually hang out in the patek room rubbing elbows (?wrists) with high complication discontinued patek and arguing/debating/whatever whether a j is better than a R or a P better than a G and whether sunken subdials destroy an esthetic or whether it was really necessary for markers to be "eaten" by the moonphases or other strange things.
OR you might find me putting on a one man fashion show in our beloved attire thread OR hamming it up with our much loved audemars piguet friends with our ultra cool angular wrist juggernauts with all their intricate metals and ceramics and rubbers fused like modern art or uptown fusion kitchen But it occurred to me today how much I love rolex despite it all, and how there really is a rolex for every man (and woman) - because it's an everymans watch... From the high end watch collector to the blue collar earner...there really is something for everyone and that really is quite amazing when you think about it. There are few things as good lookin as a vintage rolex - and let me go on the record that I LOVE vintage rolex (I wish I was an expert but I too am still learning all the ins and outs of the vintage rolex game). So to celebrate this epiphany - safely stowed away all the pateks went and put came this beauty for a photo shoot which I've humbly decided to share... And a new shot I invented today "the sunset" shot |
2 May 2013, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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Very nice EB!! Nothing like vintage Rolex for me!! Cheers,
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2 May 2013, 11:17 AM | #3 |
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2 May 2013, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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EB, that watch fits you very well and it looks fabulous! I can only agree with the fact that vintage Rolex watches (or watches from any brand for that matter) are real masterpieces and they all have their very own stories! I love your pictures!
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2 May 2013, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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An absolute stunning vintage Rolex reference! There is beauty in simplicicity! Looks damn good!
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2 May 2013, 11:32 AM | #6 |
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Great pics and glad to finally meet you here in the Vintage Rolex room!
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2 May 2013, 11:33 AM | #7 |
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Offline anytime -- Just let me know my friend! Cheers,
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2 May 2013, 11:52 AM | #8 |
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Fantastic piece! Looks great on your wrist!
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2 May 2013, 12:19 PM | #9 |
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Great to see you here! I do follow the "attire" thread and hope you hang around
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2 May 2013, 01:00 PM | #10 |
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Beautiful watch!! That's quite the refrence for someone who's still "learning the ins and outs" of vintage Rolex.
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2 May 2013, 01:27 PM | #11 |
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That is a stunning double red,very nice vintage Rolex.
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2 May 2013, 01:36 PM | #12 |
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A beauty, welcome to the fold:)
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2 May 2013, 02:49 PM | #13 |
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You have great taste! DRSD is a classic
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2 May 2013, 04:10 PM | #14 |
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I feel an itch developing... oh no.
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2 May 2013, 05:02 PM | #15 |
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nice mk4...
...congrats!
now you have to look for right bezel insert. ave, chris |
3 May 2013, 12:25 AM | #16 |
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Thanks! - just to be clear this is not a new acquisition - the watches original story is back here!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=252304 |
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Thank you for gracing us humble peasants in the Rolex vintage forum, with your awesome DRSD... Looks good
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3 May 2013, 01:06 AM | #18 |
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Congrats on the DR and welcome to vintage Rolex.
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3 May 2013, 02:05 AM | #19 |
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lovely drsd!
nothing like the ultimate vintage diving machine!!
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3 May 2013, 02:06 AM | #20 |
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I would say you're doing pretty well so far with your vintage pieces! Beautiful!
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3 May 2013, 03:02 AM | #21 |
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Love the sunset shot
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3 May 2013, 03:57 AM | #22 |
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I Grok it!
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3 May 2013, 04:18 AM | #23 |
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S T U N N I N G !
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3 May 2013, 04:50 AM | #24 |
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Awesome reference. Wear it in good health
Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse spelling, punctuation, and brevity. |
4 May 2013, 02:37 AM | #25 |
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That is a beauty!
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5 May 2013, 03:28 PM | #26 |
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Love those last two photos EB :)
Beautiful looking watch
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