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FremStar · 14 April 2012, 02:45 AM

This will be my story that will end in the vintage section... As some of you are aware, I have always been into unpopular Rolex references and to me the 1655 is the greatest Rolex reference ever produced. This is the only piece of horology that I can honestly say will be my end all be all... The one's that have come before (Movado, Rolex, Patek, Audemars) were just placeholders until I got proper advice from folks here who will be named when I unveil and the call from the vintage gurus to help bring the crown home for me. This story will chronicle the career of Michael Jordan who was drafted #3 in 1984 who in turn turned out to be the greatest NBA player to ever grace our generation. Fast forward to the present until the big day... Hope you all enjoy the ride!

gwalker · 14 April 2012, 02:52 AM

Sam as far as Explorers go the Steve McQueen is the best of the best!!!!

A.J.R. · 14 April 2012, 02:52 AM

FremStar · 14 April 2012, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

See Gunters post in #2

Here are three of my previous incoming threads and one thread to help bring you up to speed

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199599
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=221605
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=226354
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=227783

azguy · 14 April 2012, 03:01 AM

Oh, boy

You would think that Bill Russell's 11 rings in 13 years would get the guy some respect

FremStar · 14 April 2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Oh, boy

You would think that Bill Russell's 11 rings in 13 years would get the guy some respect

Ahhh yes John! The great Bill Russell, unfortunately I am not old enough to have witnessed him play on the other hand Jordan has tormented my beloved Knicks for years and sometimes you have to just agree that a guy is GREAT at his sport and in this case me making a parallel reference to Jordan and the iconic 1655!

I will be adding onto the journey a little later and there will be some Celtics material for you in this thread to enjoy ;-)

Dr. Robert · 17 April 2012, 02:10 AM

I call mine Fred & Ethel...after the Mertz' from I Love Lucy.

liuk3 · 17 April 2012, 03:13 AM

Sam, you certainly have a flair for creating interesting threads.

Looking forward to the unveiling.

SPARTAN2161 · 14 April 2012, 02:54 AM

Looking forward to the journey Sam!

Cru Jones · 14 April 2012, 05:12 AM

Oh man.....awesome. I am getting EXCITED! You are on fire, Sam. Love it!!

Zed Homme · 14 April 2012, 05:38 AM

Sam, I love this thread. I was in high school in Chicago during the dynasty, it was incredible. In fact, I quit paying attention to the nba shorty after that. However, now that I'm down here, I'm getting into hoops again.

I may wait for years, but I am looking forward to seeing your 1655.

WhatTheDeuce · 14 April 2012, 08:09 AM

This is going to be quite a journey.

Best of luck to you!

superdog · 14 April 2012, 08:43 AM

Looking forward to the journey.

Sweramic · 14 April 2012, 08:46 AM

Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist, Sam!

And, speaking of Jordan; geeks win!

Just had to post it

FremStar · 14 April 2012, 08:48 AM

Hahahaha! Thanks Carl! I was a geek, actually in a way I still am ;-)

Frogman4me · 14 April 2012, 09:05 AM

Really enjoyed MJ's career, top athlete ever IMO

FremStar · 16 April 2012, 03:22 AM

Jordan's sixth championship was considered to be the greatest finish to win a major sports title in any sports category! Many sports critics claim this ending capped one of the greatest stories for any professional sports player who was considered unpopular when entering a professional sport... The 216570 is no different in this regard... Initial hate turned into Love!

Cru Jones · 16 April 2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Jordan's sixth championship was considered to be the greatest finish to win a major sports title in any sports category! Many sports critics claim this ending capped one of the greatest stories for any professional sports player who was considered unpopular when entering a professional sport... The 216570 is no different in this regard... Initial hate turned into Love!

Oh, I don't know Sam....I don't think there was "hate" for the 216570....now, if the Sky-Dweller comes out on top, now that'll be a story!

azguy · 17 April 2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Jordan's sixth championship was considered to be the greatest finish to win a major sports title in any sports category!

really, an un-called, offense foul is the greatest finish in all of championship sports......

I'd put Bobby Orr's goal in the 1970 Stanley Cup final, Bill Mazeroski's 1960 bottom of the 9th walk off home run in the World Series, John Havlicek steeling the ball in 1965 and Big Ben Roethlisberger's last second throw against the Az Cardinals' all way more exciting, impressive and relivent than Jordan givin one more bit of special treatment from the guys in striped shirts....

FremStar · 17 April 2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Sam....I guess you couldn't wait until I retire?

Anders (Puffy) has you covered Bob

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Originally Posted by 00Seven

Heck yeah, Sam! Can't wait to see it.

In due time Nick!

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Originally Posted by azguy

really, an un-called, offense foul is the greatest finish in all of championship sports......

I'd put Bobby Orr's goal in the 1970 Stanley Cup final, Bill Mazeroski's 1960 bottom of the 9th walk off home run in the World Series, John Havlicek steeling the ball in 1965 and Big Ben Roethlisberger's last second throw against the Az Cardinals' all way more exciting, impressive and relivent than Jordan givin one more bit of special treatment from the guys in striped shirts....

John, since I am an 80's baby I have only heard of Bobby Orr's goal, Mazeroski's HR, and Havlicek's steal (what a steal btw)! Funny that you would think Big Ben's throw was more exciting than Manning's 4 quarter heroics in his first Super Bowl win against the undefeated Patriots!

Anyway here is what I vividly remember...

jay1988 · 17 April 2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Anders (Puffy) has you covered Bob

In due time Nick!

John, since I am an 80's baby I have only heard of Bobby Orr's goal, Mazeroski's HR, and Havlicek's steal (what a steal btw)! Funny that you would think Big Ben's throw was more exciting than Manning's 4 quarter heroics in his first Super Bowl win against the undefeated Patriots!

Anyway here is what I vividly remember...

80's baby ? Wow that makes you around 30 ? Congratulations on your collection man. It really is something to have all that at your age.

I love these story threads of yours. Can't wait to see the watch itself.

mjclark32 · 16 April 2012, 06:06 AM

Enjoy the ride, Sam!

T.S.Eliot · 16 April 2012, 07:21 AM

And I thought my threads took long!

FremStar · 16 April 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Oh, I don't know Sam....I don't think there was "hate" for the 216570....now, if the Sky-Dweller comes out on top, now that'll be a story!

Haha! Ok Cru, maybe not hate, however, there are plenty of folks out there who strongly dislike the aesthetics of the 216570 and with the 1655 forget about it

either way your post (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=207226) on the evolution of an understatement helped put my current decision into perspective for me!

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Enjoy the ride, Sam!

Thanks Clark... I hope you continue to enjoy the content until I wrap this thread up in the vintage section in a few days

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Originally Posted by tseliot

And I thought my threads took long!

Only a few more day! If you think this will be a long unveiling check out ducatdoc's incoming thread! (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=227251&page=2)! Only 8 more months to go!

travisb · 16 April 2012, 07:22 PM

The Joker · 16 April 2012, 09:41 PM

Not even sure what half this thread is about, but I'm still excited anyway.

Who's this Michael Jordon guy anyway? Looks like he plays netball.

FremStar · 16 April 2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Not even sure what half this thread is about, but I'm still excited anyway.

Who's this Michael Jordon guy anyway? Looks like he plays netball.

Hey Wes, quick summary of what my thread is about... I typically like to name my timepieces after iconic folks who struggled while growing up and eventually made it big in their chosen profession... In this case I am naming my incoming 1655 after the retired NBA legend Michael Jordan... You can read more about him here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)... This thread will end in a few days in grand fashion in the vintage section where I meet with one of the respected vintage collectors in the Americas to finally acquire the 1655 I have been coveting for so long... To be continued...

The Joker · 16 April 2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Hey Wes, quick summary of what my thread is about... I typically like to name my timepieces after iconic folks who struggled while growing up and eventually made it big in their chosen profession... In this case I am naming my incoming 1655 after the retired NBA legend Michael Jordan... You can read more about him here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)... This thread will end in a few days in grand fashion in the vintage section where I meet with one of the respected vintage collectors in the Americas to finally acquire the 1655 I have been coveting for so long... To be continued...

I didn't know you named them. Cool

Of course I've heard of Jordon, just messing. Looking forward to the unveiling.

CPD · 27 April 2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Not even sure what half this thread is about, but I'm still excited anyway.

Who's this Michael Jordon guy anyway? Looks like he plays netball.

Please tell me this is some kind of sick joke!?!?!?!?!?

goog53 · 16 April 2012, 11:36 PM

Can you at the very least tell us if you found a complete set or if you are just getting the watch? I know this was your dilemma earlier on in this post. Can't wait to see it!

-Mike G.

14 April 2012, 02:45 AM	#1
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Watch the Throne! 72-10: 6 Rings - Incoming Prelude! This will be my story that will end in the vintage section... As some of you are aware, I have always been into unpopular Rolex references and to me the 1655 is the greatest Rolex reference ever produced. This is the only piece of horology that I can honestly say will be my end all be all... The one's that have come before (Movado, Rolex, Patek, Audemars) were just placeholders until I got proper advice from folks here who will be named when I unveil and the call from the vintage gurus to help bring the crown home for me. This story will chronicle the career of Michael Jordan who was drafted #3 in 1984 who in turn turned out to be the greatest NBA player to ever grace our generation. Fast forward to the present until the big day... Hope you all enjoy the ride! Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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17 April 2012, 03:13 AM	#8
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14 April 2012, 08:48 AM	#15
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hahahaha! Thanks Carl! I was a geek, actually in a way I still am ;-) __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

14 April 2012, 02:52 AM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Sam as far as Explorers go the Steve McQueen is the best of the best!!!!

14 April 2012, 02:52 AM	#3
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14 April 2012, 03:01 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Oh, boy You would think that Bill Russell's 11 rings in 13 years would get the guy some respect

14 April 2012, 02:54 AM	#9
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Looking forward to the journey Sam!

14 April 2012, 05:12 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Oh man.....awesome. I am getting EXCITED! You are on fire, Sam. Love it!!

14 April 2012, 05:38 AM	#11
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Sam, I love this thread. I was in high school in Chicago during the dynasty, it was incredible. In fact, I quit paying attention to the nba shorty after that. However, now that I'm down here, I'm getting into hoops again. I may wait for years, but I am looking forward to seeing your 1655.

14 April 2012, 08:09 AM	#12
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	This is going to be quite a journey. Best of luck to you!

14 April 2012, 08:46 AM	#14
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist, Sam! And, speaking of Jordan; geeks win! Just had to post it

14 April 2012, 09:05 AM	#16
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Really enjoyed MJ's career, top athlete ever IMO

16 April 2012, 03:22 AM	#17
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	The Countdown Begins - 6 Jordan's sixth championship was considered to be the greatest finish to win a major sports title in any sports category! Many sports critics claim this ending capped one of the greatest stories for any professional sports player who was considered unpopular when entering a professional sport... The 216570 is no different in this regard... Initial hate turned into Love! Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

16 April 2012, 06:06 AM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Enjoy the ride, Sam! __________________

16 April 2012, 07:21 AM	#23
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	And I thought my threads took long! __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

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travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Gonna be so sweet Sam!

16 April 2012, 09:41 PM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Not even sure what half this thread is about, but I'm still excited anyway. Who's this Michael Jordon guy anyway? Looks like he plays netball.

16 April 2012, 11:36 PM	#30
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Can you at the very least tell us if you found a complete set or if you are just getting the watch? I know this was your dilemma earlier on in this post. Can't wait to see it! -Mike G.

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