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Subexplorer · 13 February 2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpateesq

Abel you always show us some fine watches. Thank you for the opportunity.

Is the watch 36mm or 34mm?

I look forward to seeing your next lucky find Abel.

Greg

Thank you Greg!! I´m glad you like it.

The Datejust is 36 mm diameter.
The Date is 34 mm diameter.

Thank´s for your kind comment, and best cordial regards Greg!
Abel

watsondog · 15 February 2011, 11:39 AM

Gorgeous and stunning watch! Probably the nicest I have ever seen. Congratulations, Gary

budawatch · 17 February 2011, 05:58 AM

Big-Big congrats on a fantastic looking watch!!! RESPECT! AWESOME!!!!

SS Oyster · 17 February 2011, 12:43 PM

That's an amazing watch. Such incredible condition for a 52 year old watch. I just find the rivet band to be stunning, especially in the gold and looks to be in great shape.

I was stunned that a 1959 didn't have lug holes ... talk about coming full circle. No lug holes, then lug holes, then back to no lug holes.

Subexplorer · 21 February 2011, 07:58 AM

Thank u for your kind comments guys!! I' m so glad you like it!!
Kind regards, Abel

gregorpal · 22 February 2011, 05:42 AM

Congratulations. Superb, stuninng DJ. A 1601 pink gold is among my next goals. I hope I can get it soon
Enjoy it!
Saludos & Best regards

BigMac53 · 22 February 2011, 11:12 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, looks like you just got fresh from Geneva!

Subexplorer · 27 February 2011, 07:26 AM

Thank you friends!! Its wonderful to share it, and receive so many nice comments!
Kind regards, Abel.

Jan Davis · 27 February 2011, 07:38 AM

Very nice.

Justjosh · 27 February 2011, 11:46 AM

I don't generally go for all gold, but that is one gorgeous watch.

dddrees · 27 February 2011, 08:06 PM

Absolutely wonderful,Congrats Abel.

Subexplorer · 5 March 2011, 05:18 AM

Thank you Jan, Josh and Dan for your comments. It´s so nice to share this piece with all friends here at TRF!!
Kind regards, Abel.

Jimmytsai531122 · 25 January 2012, 03:13 PM

Beautiful piece

Postnikov · 26 January 2012, 01:34 AM

Super!!!!!!

bewithabob · 26 January 2012, 01:43 AM

Wow. Fabulous and in gorgeous condition. Looks like it was hardly worn. Can you share the story behind it? Did it come from the original owner? Papers?

azguy · 26 January 2012, 02:18 AM

Wow, what a watch

That gold rivet bracelet is amazing, never see one on gold before

SPARTAN2161 · 26 January 2012, 02:24 AM

what a great looking watch! Congrats

rjmarti · 26 January 2012, 02:26 AM

Beautiful beautiful watch. The combination of the hands, and dial is stunning ! Wear it in good health :)

Subexplorer · 26 January 2012, 07:44 AM

Hello friends!
Thank you for resurrecting this old post, of a year ago, when this beauty came home.

Bob: your message:
" ... Wow. Fabulous and in gorgeous condition. Looks like it was hardly worn. Can you share the story behind it? Did it come from the original owner? Papers? "

The watch was offered to me by a local vintage dealer I usually buy from, and who calls me everytime something interesting arrives to him.
The watch has no box or papers, but looks unused, as it is usual here with full gold Rolex watches, which are reserved only for very special occasions, and little used.
I was very fortunate to find this one, indeed.

Thank you for your kind comments, and cordial regards, Abel.

Kevin.S · 26 January 2012, 07:53 AM

Abel,,,that DateJust is sooooooo nice !!!

Mike Wood · 26 January 2012, 08:13 AM

Congratulations on a magnificent Datejust... the dial is very special (love the graduated faceted batons), and rivet link Oyster bracelet is fantastic! Wow!

bewithabob · 26 January 2012, 08:52 AM

Abel- thank you for sharing. It is always interesting to me how people come across the magnificent old timepieces, you are so lucky to find this one in such wonderful condition.
Wear and enjoy it in good health!

Subexplorer · 26 January 2012, 10:55 AM

Thank you friends!! I appreciate your kind comments!
Best cordial regards, Abel

Subexplorer · 26 January 2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Congratulations on a magnificent Datejust... the dial is very special (love the graduated faceted batons), and rivet link Oyster bracelet is fantastic! Wow!

Thank you Mike! Glad you like it. I agree with you that the dial looks fantastic, and I´m a big fan of riveted link Oyster bracelets. They surely give an special vintage look to the watch!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

gregorpal · 27 January 2012, 06:45 AM

Abel, it is simple fantastic! Dial, hands, really fantastic! Enjoy it as you deserve!
I agree BA is, still a surprising place to find beatufil pieces like the one you got.
Cordiales saludos!
Francisco

gregorpal · 27 January 2012, 06:48 AM

Abel, by the way, I found this about Joyería Ricciardi that I am sure you will enjoy it

http://rolexpassionreport.com/the-st...-buenos-aires/

Saludos!

Subexplorer · 27 January 2012, 07:51 AM

Hola Francisco!!

Thank you so much for your nice & kind comments, and specially for this great link to Ricciardi history.
This jewelry store which still exists, but far from the splendor of past decades, is really a part of the History of Buenos Aires city, and of course, part of the history of some of the greatest names in watchmaking, like Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, and others.

I just had time to a quick glance to the link, but I´m sure it will provide for some nice reading tonight, at home.

Thank you again, and best cordial regards, Abel.

15 February 2011, 11:39 AM	#32
watsondog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Gary Location: Torrance, CA Watch: '63 rose gold DD Posts: 12	Congrats! Gorgeous and stunning watch! Probably the nicest I have ever seen. Congratulations, Gary

21 February 2011, 07:58 AM	#35
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank u for your kind comments guys!! I' m so glad you like it!! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

27 February 2011, 07:26 AM	#38
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you friends!! Its wonderful to share it, and receive so many nice comments! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

27 February 2011, 08:06 PM	#41
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Absolutely wonderful,Congrats Abel. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 March 2011, 05:18 AM	#42
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Jan, Josh and Dan for your comments. It´s so nice to share this piece with all friends here at TRF!! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

17 February 2011, 05:58 AM	#33
budawatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Budapest, HUNGARY Posts: 18	Big-Big congrats on a fantastic looking watch!!! RESPECT! AWESOME!!!!

17 February 2011, 12:43 PM	#34
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	That's an amazing watch. Such incredible condition for a 52 year old watch. I just find the rivet band to be stunning, especially in the gold and looks to be in great shape. I was stunned that a 1959 didn't have lug holes ... talk about coming full circle. No lug holes, then lug holes, then back to no lug holes.

22 February 2011, 05:42 AM	#36
gregorpal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Myplaceintheworld Posts: 360	Congratulations. Superb, stuninng DJ. A 1601 pink gold is among my next goals. I hope I can get it soon Enjoy it! Saludos & Best regards

22 February 2011, 11:12 AM	#37
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	Absolutely gorgeous, looks like you just got fresh from Geneva!

27 February 2011, 07:38 AM	#39
Jan Davis Fake Identity Cyber-Criminal Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Jan Location: Hong Kong Watch: DateJust Posts: 394	Very nice.

27 February 2011, 11:46 AM	#40
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	I don't generally go for all gold, but that is one gorgeous watch.

25 January 2012, 03:13 PM	#43
Jimmytsai531122 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 103	Beautiful piece

26 January 2012, 01:34 AM	#44
Postnikov "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 163	Super!!!!!! __________________ Rolex GMT 1675 Rolex Submariner 16610 LV Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK SG Patek Philippe GOLDEN ELLIPSE Panerai LUMINOR GMT

26 January 2012, 01:43 AM	#45
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Wow. Fabulous and in gorgeous condition. Looks like it was hardly worn. Can you share the story behind it? Did it come from the original owner? Papers? __________________ 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."

26 January 2012, 02:18 AM	#46
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Wow, what a watch That gold rivet bracelet is amazing, never see one on gold before

26 January 2012, 02:24 AM	#47
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	what a great looking watch! Congrats

26 January 2012, 02:26 AM	#48
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	Beautiful beautiful watch. The combination of the hands, and dial is stunning ! Wear it in good health :)

26 January 2012, 07:44 AM	#49
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello friends! Thank you for resurrecting this old post, of a year ago, when this beauty came home. Bob: your message: " ... Wow. Fabulous and in gorgeous condition. Looks like it was hardly worn. Can you share the story behind it? Did it come from the original owner? Papers? " The watch was offered to me by a local vintage dealer I usually buy from, and who calls me everytime something interesting arrives to him. The watch has no box or papers, but looks unused, as it is usual here with full gold Rolex watches, which are reserved only for very special occasions, and little used. I was very fortunate to find this one, indeed. Thank you for your kind comments, and cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

26 January 2012, 07:53 AM	#50
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	Abel,,,that DateJust is sooooooo nice !!!

26 January 2012, 08:13 AM	#51
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	What a stunning watch! Congratulations on a magnificent Datejust... the dial is very special (love the graduated faceted batons), and rivet link Oyster bracelet is fantastic! Wow!

26 January 2012, 08:52 AM	#52
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Abel- thank you for sharing. It is always interesting to me how people come across the magnificent old timepieces, you are so lucky to find this one in such wonderful condition. Wear and enjoy it in good health! __________________ 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."

26 January 2012, 10:55 AM	#53
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you friends!! I appreciate your kind comments! Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

27 January 2012, 06:45 AM	#55
gregorpal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Myplaceintheworld Posts: 360	Congrats! Felicitaciones!! Abel, it is simple fantastic! Dial, hands, really fantastic! Enjoy it as you deserve! I agree BA is, still a surprising place to find beatufil pieces like the one you got. Cordiales saludos! Francisco

27 January 2012, 06:48 AM	#56
gregorpal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Myplaceintheworld Posts: 360	Ba Abel, by the way, I found this about Joyería Ricciardi that I am sure you will enjoy it http://rolexpassionreport.com/the-st...-buenos-aires/ Saludos!

27 January 2012, 07:51 AM	#57
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hola Francisco!! Thank you so much for your nice & kind comments, and specially for this great link to Ricciardi history. This jewelry store which still exists, but far from the splendor of past decades, is really a part of the History of Buenos Aires city, and of course, part of the history of some of the greatest names in watchmaking, like Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, and others. I just had time to a quick glance to the link, but I´m sure it will provide for some nice reading tonight, at home. Thank you again, and best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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