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Old 27 October 2021, 03:24 PM   #1
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Incoming...
... as the guys on the 'modern'/'current' Rolex forum like to say.

I've been on a bit of a European road trip and picked up a couple of vintage pieces I've lusted after for a while.

Lots of patina, a few dings and scrapes - and old school cool (for my tastes anyway).

Just thought I'd share.

Here's the first (more later - if anyone is remotely interested).
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Old 27 October 2021, 04:02 PM   #2
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5508? Nice!
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Old 27 October 2021, 04:34 PM   #3
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Old 27 October 2021, 05:16 PM   #4
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Nice - congratulations! I can see a bit of DNA that went into the BB58 Black in that one.
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Old 27 October 2021, 05:40 PM   #5
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Very nice congrats!
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Old 27 October 2021, 09:43 PM   #6
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Here's the first (more later - if anyone is remotely interested).
Talk about a "humble brag". ;-)
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Old 27 October 2021, 10:10 PM   #7
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lovely !!
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Old 27 October 2021, 10:29 PM   #8
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Congratulations

I’m always curious as to where these watches come from.
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Old 27 October 2021, 11:18 PM   #9
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super nice example there! congrats!!
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Old 27 October 2021, 11:37 PM   #10
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Really nice! Big congrats!
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Old 28 October 2021, 12:30 AM   #11
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Next level stuff!!
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Old 28 October 2021, 12:34 AM   #12
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Lovely watch, man!
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Old 28 October 2021, 12:50 AM   #13
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Old 28 October 2021, 01:16 AM   #14
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Old 28 October 2021, 01:18 AM   #15
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Another bearing a few 'battle scars'... the watch above's big brother... or sister... or wristwatch of undetermined gender...

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Old 28 October 2021, 03:21 AM   #16
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Stunning! Huge congrats.
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Old 28 October 2021, 03:25 AM   #18
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Fantastic!!! Wow, wow, wow!!!!

Is the 6536 a 6536-1 close to, but just under, the 400k serial range? (I've been studying lately 6536 and early 5508 dials recently)
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Old 28 October 2021, 03:33 AM   #19
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Fantastic!!! Wow, wow, wow!!!!

Is the 6536 a 6536-1 close to, but just under, the 400k serial range? (I've been studying lately 6536 and early 5508 dials recently)
Yes it is.
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Old 28 October 2021, 10:39 AM   #20
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Yes it is.
Love it! Makes me wonder why some in this range (late 6536-1 and early 5508) have the Red triangle 🔺️ bezel. I've seen that feature before and after. Always after 401,xxx and before 400,xxx. Makes me wonder if they were added later, in certain batches, or just for certain markets.

Anyhow, lovely watches!!!! Congratulations!
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Love it! Makes me wonder why some in this range (late 6536-1 and early 5508) have the Red triangle ��️ bezel. I've seen that feature before and after. Always after 401,xxx and before 400,xxx. Makes me wonder if they were added later, in certain batches, or just for certain markets.

Anyhow, lovely watches!!!! Congratulations!
I can't answer that Doc... I thought maybe some had their bezel inserts swapped out over time... with services etc. - but I've seen 'barn find' one-owner 6536-1s with non-red triangle inserts - so I've no idea. I'm sure there are folk here much more knowledgeable than myself, who may be able to shed more light on it.

I'm very much in the 'still learning' (and enjoying 'learning') camp.
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Old 28 October 2021, 03:11 PM   #22
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Another I just picked up...

Many, many thanks to swish77 for all his advice while I was looking (he's without doubt one of the good guys here).

It's not the very best example, it's obviously had a few polishes - but the dial is stunning and it's a full set - and for the price I managed to get it for, I'm happy.
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Another I just picked up...

Many, many thanks to swish77 for all his advice while I was looking (he's without doubt one of the good guys here).

It's not the very best example, it's obviously had a few polishes - but the dial is stunning and it's a full set - and for the price I managed to get it for, I'm happy.
Dang!!!! You are on a roll!!!!
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Old 28 October 2021, 04:30 PM   #24
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Wow, great pickups!
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Old 28 October 2021, 07:22 PM   #25
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Another I just picked up...

Many, many thanks to swish77 for all his advice while I was looking (he's without doubt one of the good guys here).

It's not the very best example, it's obviously had a few polishes - but the dial is stunning and it's a full set - and for the price I managed to get it for, I'm happy.


amazing! that looks awesome
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Old 28 October 2021, 09:41 PM   #26
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Old 28 October 2021, 10:00 PM   #27
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Some seriously great watches you’ve managed to get there, FrenchBigCrown.
Nicely done!
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Old 28 October 2021, 10:56 PM   #28
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Another I just picked up...

Many, many thanks to swish77 for all his advice while I was looking (he's without doubt one of the good guys here).

It's not the very best example, it's obviously had a few polishes - but the dial is stunning and it's a full set - and for the price I managed to get it for, I'm happy.
Wow, that's really nice. I'd love to see some photos of the full set. I actually think the case looks good. Lug holes look pretty straight and there are still some nice chamfers there.

Another big congrats!
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Old 29 October 2021, 01:03 AM   #29
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Dang!!!! You are on a roll!!!!
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Wow, great pickups!
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amazing! that looks awesome
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Congratulations.

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Some seriously great watches you’ve managed to get there, FrenchBigCrown.
Nicely done!
Thanks guys.

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Wow, that's really nice. I'd love to see some photos of the full set. I actually think the case looks good. Lug holes look pretty straight and there are still some nice chamfers there.

Another big congrats!
Thanks mate. Aaron isn't it?

And your help/advice was/is really appreciated.

I'll get some shots of everything when I return home.
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