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31 March 2013, 03:11 AM | #1 |
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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, 03:19 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for sharing Philipp
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31 March 2013, 03:31 AM | #3 |
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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
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Amazing!!
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31 March 2013, 09:55 AM | #5 |
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Thks for sharing. Simply astounding.
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31 March 2013, 10:19 AM | #6 |
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31 March 2013, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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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.
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31 March 2013, 11:59 AM | #8 |
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That is one mighty fine collection of Vintage watches...simply amazing!!!
Take it east.....Leo
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31 March 2013, 12:53 PM | #9 |
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Incredible! Great write up, thanks for taking the time to share it
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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 |
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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 |
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What in the world is this? I think I need it!
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31 March 2013, 06:12 PM | #13 |
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That's me, that is!
Thanks for giving my ego a kick up the ass, P! |
31 March 2013, 06:14 PM | #14 |
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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
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Oh, so I do want it but cant afford it. I see.
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31 March 2013, 09:09 PM | #16 |
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Great photos! With that many Rolex he must have a garage full of Rolex boxes!
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31 March 2013, 09:11 PM | #17 |
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Did it need one Mike?
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31 March 2013, 10:05 PM | #18 |
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OK, perhaps an inappropriate, but
Howard Stern" question: VALUE of the collection in USD?
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Thanks again for the report. Whenever I visit England - I am asking permission to stop Mike's store!
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Wow
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2 April 2013, 01:15 PM | #21 |
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Good Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4 April 2013, 04:43 AM | #22 |
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No Daytona's in his collection?
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4 April 2013, 08:32 PM | #23 |
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The ultimate collector. My hats off to you Mr.Wood :) you've set the bar on collecting really high
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My sweet goodness gracious, look at that collection!
Beautiful, Mike, I especially love the cushion ones...and the Cellini Prince's!
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