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eb641 · 29 January 2020, 03:29 AM

…..I had a Gold Midas about 30 yrs ago. Has this model become important or is it just an oddity?

t65tampa · 29 January 2020, 04:30 AM

I think the integrated bracelet version is a cool piece. You aren't going to see others out in the wild too often at all. They have always been a peripheral fringe piece in the Rolex lineup, but I think it's neat that Rolex, a company known for it's robust automatic waterproof watch line would build something artsy like the Midas. Their reworked Prince lineup from a few years back showed that whimsical flare, but those watches were never big sellers either.

(P.S. I've had a Midas as well as the recent Prince, so I'm a bit biased in favor of these cool atypical Rolex pieces.)

gfcp1230 · 29 January 2020, 02:22 PM

There currently is one for sale on TRF.

Onikage · 29 January 2020, 07:58 PM

What happened to it? Elvis had one. They're cool.

padi56 · 29 January 2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eb641

…..I had a Gold Midas about 30 yrs ago. Has this model become important or is it just an oddity?

Just a oddity nice watch though,more of a Marmite watch today.

Andad · 29 January 2020, 09:09 PM

It’s one of those love or leave models.

THC · 29 January 2020, 09:25 PM

Any pics of one? Anyone ?

Harry-57 · 29 January 2020, 10:06 PM

I did a search for the Midas on Chrono24. Of the five hits that came up (3 YG, 1 WG, 1TT) only one of them had a dial that was aligned properly. Was the wonky dial a feature of this model or is it more likely poor maintenance and servicing?

miamiclay · 29 January 2020, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

Any pics of one? Anyone ?

Here’s one in Tridor gold, a double oddity
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29 January 2020, 03:29 AM	#1
eb641 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 274	Rolex Midas …..I had a Gold Midas about 30 yrs ago. Has this model become important or is it just an oddity?

29 January 2020, 04:30 AM	#2
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	I think the integrated bracelet version is a cool piece. You aren't going to see others out in the wild too often at all. They have always been a peripheral fringe piece in the Rolex lineup, but I think it's neat that Rolex, a company known for it's robust automatic waterproof watch line would build something artsy like the Midas. Their reworked Prince lineup from a few years back showed that whimsical flare, but those watches were never big sellers either. (P.S. I've had a Midas as well as the recent Prince, so I'm a bit biased in favor of these cool atypical Rolex pieces.) __________________ t65tampa

29 January 2020, 07:58 PM	#4
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	What happened to it? Elvis had one. They're cool. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	It’s one of those love or leave models. __________________ E

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gfcp1230 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: PNW Watch: 116400 White Posts: 56	There currently is one for sale on TRF.

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THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Any pics of one? Anyone ?

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Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I did a search for the Midas on Chrono24. Of the five hits that came up (3 YG, 1 WG, 1TT) only one of them had a dial that was aligned properly. Was the wonky dial a feature of this model or is it more likely poor maintenance and servicing?

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