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kyle L · 14 March 2010, 03:22 PM

Even though the pics are unclear, the patina looks great. I wish you could send it over to me!

JimC · 14 March 2010, 04:00 PM

Ok, a breath out... Then another big breath in... Holding, holding...

carlhaluss · 14 March 2010, 05:17 PM

Well, I just got back from my special dinner, and at least you had some cell phone pics, so it's better than nothing. The first thing I did when I got home, was to check TRF.
Well, the good things in life are always worth waiting for. Come Monday....... really can't wait.
Cheers

,
Carl

delldeaton · 14 March 2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

UPDATE. pics will not be available to me until Monday. the photog has hit some delays in getting them to me. sorry....ive got a few iphone snaps to hold you over. this is the best I can do right now. there will be a whole new thread once i get the pics....she said by monday evening...even I AM getting antsy about them.

Well, first off: You simply can't start a new Thread on this watch (at least not right now). I mean, this one already has a momentum that is shaping up to historical (hysterical?) proportions, right? Plus, it just wouldn't be right to deny future readers the perspective of just how much we all have gone through to get to the end of the story.

Meantime, yes, it was very kind of you to post cell phone pictures for now. They do say a lot, along with further building interest. Adds a bit of personality to it all. I don't know about other folks, but seeing the bracelet, the slightly different perspectives on the dial: It made it all the more personal.

And then there's the crystal. Bob Ridley and I went back and forth for literally a month or more with research to get not just an original Rolex replacement for the one on mine (which had been seriously damaged - proving that these continue to be watches for wear, if desired!), but period-correct.

Thanks for the update.

Lol-x · 14 March 2010, 10:19 PM

That 1016 looks great Justin.
Seems to have excellent hands and lume with a chapter ring.
I also like the jubilee bracelet and the gilt dial.

chrislkb · 15 March 2010, 02:08 AM

Another Holy Grail

Lol-x · 15 March 2010, 10:37 PM

So where's the pics man!!!!

Black Bay Dan · 15 March 2010, 10:53 PM

Here is mine to be going on with

Dan

STEELINOX · 16 March 2010, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

Here is mine to be going on with

Dan

Great example Air King Dan !

I agree with Dell in that you oughta just keep the forthcoming pictures in "this" thread; it keeps the continuity and the lore of this "find" in perspective...

Thanks,
Randy

valentine · 16 March 2010, 01:12 AM

woohoooooooo!
pics should be here TONIGHT!

STEELINOX · 16 March 2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

woohoooooooo!
pics should be here TONIGHT!

"Bump", I mean, "Great, Valentine" !

thlax · 16 March 2010, 12:07 PM

pics!

therolexguy · 16 March 2010, 01:13 PM

Twelve hours later.....I'm just sayin'.

kyle L · 16 March 2010, 01:41 PM

It's my bedtime!

delldeaton · 17 March 2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

... I agree with Dell in that you oughta just keep the forthcoming pictures in "this" thread; it keeps the continuity and the lore of this "find" in perspective...

Thanks,
Randy

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

woohoooooooo!
pics should be here TONIGHT!

Admittedly, I'm currently wearing my SEIKO G757-5020 Sports 100 (maybe it's not TRF compliant?): But isn't it after "TONIGHT" now?

therolexguy · 17 March 2010, 06:07 AM

He's got his GMT on his mind.

kyle L · 17 March 2010, 01:03 PM

Pictures Por favor.

jbutler · 17 March 2010, 01:32 PM

Would be great to see this.

delldeaton · 18 March 2010, 11:10 PM

Bump (for Thursday, March 18, 2010).

JimC · 24 March 2010, 04:38 PM

Maybe it wasn't "real" after all...

multimedia · 24 March 2010, 04:45 PM

What a super nice story!

(wear it well)

But I'm starting to think differently when it comes to this so called photographer...

Cheers,
Joe

AstroBoy · 25 March 2010, 12:52 AM

Still waiting to see the pictures....

kyle L · 1 April 2010, 01:21 PM

OT: My Explorer has not been getting much wrist time lately, but if you post up some pics I promise it will be back on my wrist!

bewithabob · 1 April 2010, 10:15 PM

Congratulations on a great find! This is a great read. When do we get to the next chapter? Does Bond get the girl and shoot the photographer or blow up the factory?

Hooper · 1 April 2010, 10:48 PM

very cool !

Nicko · 1 April 2010, 11:24 PM

And the pics Justin??? I almost forgot about this thread,,,,

valentine · 1 April 2010, 11:30 PM

so sorry my dear friends! in the middle of a MAJOR career change, was in the hospital for the flu, and in the middle of a VERY complicated law issue (no..Im not going to jail...

) but this AM...I finally picked this up...now just be patient while I get accustomed and I WILL get those pics up! here is the new baby!

delldeaton · 2 April 2010, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

so sorry my dear friends! in the middle of a MAJOR career change, was in the hospital for the flu, and in the middle of a VERY complicated law issue (no..Im not going to jail...

) but this AM...I finally picked this up...now just be patient while I get accustomed and I WILL get those pics up! here is the new baby!

Okay-- so I have to admit to being a little surprised after having been away from TRF for a while that we're still awaiting pictures. On the other hand, I guess it's good that I didn't miss anything, eh?

When you do get your images, also take a look at the Thread I started here in the reference section on the original, literary James Bond Rolex 1016 Explorer of Mr. Ian Fleming. There is a sufficient variety of 1960s models in this lineage that I think it would be nice to add references images from current owners to help future collectors here.

And now: Back to waiting.

Renoir · 2 April 2010, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delldeaton

And now: Back to waiting.

padi56 · 2 April 2010, 09:56 PM

Great watch the 1016 a Rolex classic wonder if the
IV 60 is like they dated the old Tudor watches.First Roman digits the part quarter of the month second two Arabic numbers the year of manufacture.

14 March 2010, 04:00 PM	#62
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Ok, a breath out... Then another big breath in... Holding, holding... __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

14 March 2010, 05:17 PM	#63
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Well, I just got back from my special dinner, and at least you had some cell phone pics, so it's better than nothing. The first thing I did when I got home, was to check TRF. Well, the good things in life are always worth waiting for. Come Monday....... really can't wait. Cheers , Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

14 March 2010, 10:19 PM	#65
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	That 1016 looks great Justin. Seems to have excellent hands and lume with a chapter ring. I also like the jubilee bracelet and the gilt dial. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 March 2010, 02:08 AM	#66
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	Another Holy Grail __________________ Viva La Rolex

15 March 2010, 10:37 PM	#67
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	So where's the pics man!!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 March 2010, 03:22 PM	#61
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Even though the pics are unclear, the patina looks great. I wish you could send it over to me!

15 March 2010, 10:53 PM	#68
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,600	Here is mine to be going on with Dan Attached Images __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

16 March 2010, 01:12 AM	#70
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	woohoooooooo! pics should be here TONIGHT!

16 March 2010, 12:07 PM	#72
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	pics!

16 March 2010, 01:13 PM	#73
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Twelve hours later.....I'm just sayin'.

16 March 2010, 01:41 PM	#74
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It's my bedtime!

17 March 2010, 06:07 AM	#76
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	He's got his GMT on his mind.

17 March 2010, 01:03 PM	#77
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Pictures Por favor.

17 March 2010, 01:32 PM	#78
jbutler Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: America Posts: 143	Would be great to see this.

18 March 2010, 11:10 PM	#79
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	Stopped by to keep wipe the dust off this Thread *Bump* (for Thursday, March 18, 2010).

24 March 2010, 04:38 PM	#80
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Maybe it wasn't "real" after all... __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

24 March 2010, 04:45 PM	#81
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	What a super nice story! (wear it well) But I'm starting to think differently when it comes to this so called photographer... Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

25 March 2010, 12:52 AM	#82
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Still waiting to see the pictures.... __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

1 April 2010, 01:21 PM	#83
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	OT: My Explorer has not been getting much wrist time lately, but if you post up some pics I promise it will be back on my wrist!

1 April 2010, 10:15 PM	#84
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Congratulations on a great find! This is a great read. When do we get to the next chapter? Does Bond get the girl and shoot the photographer or blow up the factory? __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

1 April 2010, 10:48 PM	#85
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	very cool !

1 April 2010, 11:24 PM	#86
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	And the pics Justin??? I almost forgot about this thread,,,,

1 April 2010, 11:30 PM	#87
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	so sorry my dear friends! in the middle of a MAJOR career change, was in the hospital for the flu, and in the middle of a VERY complicated law issue (no..Im not going to jail...) but this AM...I finally picked this up...now just be patient while I get accustomed and I WILL get those pics up! here is the new baby! Attached Images

2 April 2010, 09:56 PM	#90
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Great watch the 1016 a Rolex classic wonder if the IV 60 is like they dated the old Tudor watches.First Roman digits the part quarter of the month second two Arabic numbers the year of manufacture. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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