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caryyee · 9 July 2012, 01:21 PM

I had a coffee this morn with my friendly watch dealer, he let me play with some toys ... excuse the quality of the pics, iPhone 4 sorry!

1680 Red, pictures don't do it justice, the dial, hands and bezel as as close to perfect as you could expect ...

1665 DRSD with an awesome chocolate dial ...

Newman Daytona ...

PP 5270 ... not vintage, but lovely all the same!

Am sorely contemplating the 1680!

Bangel · 9 July 2012, 01:34 PM

Morning coffee seems especially flavoursome this morning Cary!

You must have really enjoyed having the opportunity to get your hands on those beauties. Which one took your fancy the most? Any of them find a new home on your left wrist?

Edit: Sorry, was too busy staring at the pics to see you mention the temptation of the 1680 at the end!

caryyee · 9 July 2012, 01:41 PM

Would love them all but the only one even close to my price range is the 1680! Box, papers, plus a Rolex service certificate from 2011, what more could one ask for! Currently working on my finances lol ...

MortgageGuy · 9 July 2012, 01:44 PM

WOW, these are stunning examples, what a privilege you have just had, love the pics

Psmith · 9 July 2012, 02:49 PM

Now that's how to start the working week

Lovely watches Cary, thanks for sharing the pics

Which dealer is this?

U5512 · 9 July 2012, 02:50 PM

Not a Newman Daytona....it's standard Daytona reference 6263.

Hairdude1 · 9 July 2012, 02:57 PM

Great morning indeed!

acce1999 · 9 July 2012, 05:40 PM

Beautiful! The seem to be in very, very good shape, all of them!

Best,

A

travisb · 9 July 2012, 06:42 PM

That's a good way to start the day.

Elementa · 9 July 2012, 08:50 PM

That 1680 is beautiful.

Darlinboy · 9 July 2012, 08:59 PM

Fantastic way to start the day!

So..... what have you got your eye on?

FeelingTheBlues · 9 July 2012, 10:07 PM

Boy do I love those pictures! Thank you for sharing! I'd gladly wear that 5270P and the Daytona!

Keeperoftime · 9 July 2012, 10:10 PM

Nothing like vintage Rolex and coffee in the morning.
I'm writing this from a Starbucks lol. Thanks for sharing.

Submarino · 9 July 2012, 10:38 PM

azguy · 10 July 2012, 12:51 AM

Nice

bgriz · 10 July 2012, 02:56 AM

Very nice!

Michael M. · 10 July 2012, 03:12 AM

Was it Jed?? I know he has a 5270.

topcat30093 · 10 July 2012, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Was it Jed?? I know he has a 5270.

I would put a weeks wages on that guess.

The 5270 was purchased to celebrate a special birthday.

Mike Wood · 10 July 2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

The 5270 was purchased to celebrate a special birthday.

Yeah, old bugger's watch, innit!

Coffee shop, watches, hmmm.... that sounds like the Jed-ster's modus operandi....

goog53 · 10 July 2012, 07:09 AM

The Time Traveler has struck again. Only top condition w/Jed

caryyee · 10 July 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

Yeah, old bugger's watch, innit!

Coffee shop, watches, hmmm.... that sounds like the Jed-ster's modus operandi....

Yes indeed, it was the Time Traveller himself! In the space of a hour, he was onto his 3rd coffee! And Mike, your name came up, I asked Jed about whether he knew that guy with the vast collection of Sub's on a resurrected thread that I saw the other day. I think you need to post some pics of the rest of your collection! Hint hint!

TSW · 10 July 2012, 07:47 AM

I wish every morning would look like that!

Frogman4me · 10 July 2012, 08:12 AM

5270! Nice, i think I saw that 1680 listed on his site. it's got to be Jed :)

jedly1 · 10 July 2012, 08:31 AM

Yes it was moi , at least In body If not entirely in spirit ... even with 30 hrs plus on planes and 9hr time difference I'm usually cool with jet lagg most of the time but god this time getting back ( 4 days ago) I feel bloody awful, so sorry Carey if the lights were on but no one really at home :-(

cruvon · 10 July 2012, 09:40 AM

Sure looks like a great day at Jeds and beautiful watches, Cary, is the 1680 red yours yet?:).

@Jed: you should make some stopovers in Sydney too so we can gawk at your watches live!:)

caryyee · 10 July 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Sure looks like a great day at Jeds and beautiful watches, Cary, is the 1680 red yours yet?:).

I'm still working on my finances, I've not recovered from the hit I got from the plat DD, I swore to myself that I'd not be buying anything else for at least 12 months lol. But the 1680 is speaking to me!

Mike Wood · 10 July 2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

I'm still working on my finances, I've not recovered from the hit I got from the plat DD, I swore to myself that I'd not be buying anything else for at least 12 months lol. But the 1680 is speaking to me!

Platinum is just a stepping stone to your first vintage steel Rolex sports watch.

Look upon it as a rite of passage...

cruvon · 11 July 2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

I'm still working on my finances, I've not recovered from the hit I got from the plat DD, I swore to myself that I'd not be buying anything else for at least 12 months lol. But the 1680 is speaking to me!

Cool, do post pics when you get your special 1680, the plat DD surely sounds awesome though and should make up for any vintage yearnings till then:)!

slcbbrown · 11 July 2012, 11:45 PM

The person who recently serviced my 14060 was wearing a Paul Newman. He actually had a Rolex poster on his wall that featured his watch-- I guess Rolex must have done this for some of their dealers, years ago. He mentioned that he had been offered $100,000 for the watch. What impressed me most was how sharp the watch looked on his wrist. I guess these watches were 36-37mm, weren't they? His made a very "large" statement on the wrist. His watch had a black dial and white subdials. The subdials looked almost pearlescent and much prettier than photos show.

johnbeth · 11 July 2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

Yes it was moi , at least In body If not entirely in spirit ... even with 30 hrs plus on planes and 9hr time difference I'm usually cool with jet lagg most of the time but god this time getting back ( 4 days ago) I feel bloody awful, so sorry Carey if the lights were on but no one really at home :-(

Sir, I might need to visit Melbourne again soon and this time catch up with you as well! I am thinking a Double Red is calling me.Last time I was there it was around a month or so ago for a 5 hour stop over from Sydney to have lunch with Stevo!

Beautiful watches!!

9 July 2012, 01:21 PM	#1
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I got to play with some lovely vintage Rolex's this morn ... I had a coffee this morn with my friendly watch dealer, he let me play with some toys ... excuse the quality of the pics, iPhone 4 sorry! 1680 Red, pictures don't do it justice, the dial, hands and bezel as as close to perfect as you could expect ... 1665 DRSD with an awesome chocolate dial ... Newman Daytona ... PP 5270 ... not vintage, but lovely all the same! Am sorely contemplating the 1680!

9 July 2012, 01:34 PM	#2
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Morning coffee seems especially flavoursome this morning Cary! You must have really enjoyed having the opportunity to get your hands on those beauties. Which one took your fancy the most? Any of them find a new home on your left wrist? Edit: Sorry, was too busy staring at the pics to see you mention the temptation of the 1680 at the end! Last edited by Bangel; 9 July 2012 at 01:36 PM.. Reason: Addition

9 July 2012, 01:44 PM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	WOW, these are stunning examples, what a privilege you have just had, love the pics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 July 2012, 02:49 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Now that's how to start the working week Lovely watches Cary, thanks for sharing the pics Which dealer is this? __________________

9 July 2012, 06:42 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great looking pieces! That's a good way to start the day.

9 July 2012, 01:41 PM	#3
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Would love them all but the only one even close to my price range is the 1680! Box, papers, plus a Rolex service certificate from 2011, what more could one ask for! Currently working on my finances lol ...

9 July 2012, 02:50 PM	#6
U5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,125	Not a Newman Daytona....it's standard Daytona reference 6263.

9 July 2012, 02:57 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great morning indeed!

9 July 2012, 05:40 PM	#8
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Beautiful! The seem to be in very, very good shape, all of them! Best, A

9 July 2012, 08:50 PM	#10
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	That 1680 is beautiful.

9 July 2012, 08:59 PM	#11
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Fantastic way to start the day! So..... what have you got your eye on? __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

9 July 2012, 10:07 PM	#12
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Boy do I love those pictures! Thank you for sharing! I'd gladly wear that 5270P and the Daytona! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

9 July 2012, 10:10 PM	#13
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Nothing like vintage Rolex and coffee in the morning. I'm writing this from a Starbucks lol. Thanks for sharing. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

9 July 2012, 10:38 PM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	__________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

10 July 2012, 12:51 AM	#15
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Nice

10 July 2012, 02:56 AM	#16
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Very nice! __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

10 July 2012, 03:12 AM	#17
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Was it Jed?? I know he has a 5270.

10 July 2012, 07:09 AM	#20
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	The Time Traveler has struck again. Only top condition w/Jed

10 July 2012, 07:47 AM	#22
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I wish every morning would look like that! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 July 2012, 08:12 AM	#23
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	5270! Nice, i think I saw that 1680 listed on his site. it's got to be Jed :)

10 July 2012, 08:31 AM	#24
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	Yes it was moi , at least In body If not entirely in spirit ... even with 30 hrs plus on planes and 9hr time difference I'm usually cool with jet lagg most of the time but god this time getting back ( 4 days ago) I feel bloody awful, so sorry Carey if the lights were on but no one really at home :-(

10 July 2012, 09:40 AM	#25
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Sure looks like a great day at Jeds and beautiful watches, Cary, is the 1680 red yours yet?:). @Jed: you should make some stopovers in Sydney too so we can gawk at your watches live!:) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

11 July 2012, 11:45 PM	#29
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	The person who recently serviced my 14060 was wearing a Paul Newman. He actually had a Rolex poster on his wall that featured his watch-- I guess Rolex must have done this for some of their dealers, years ago. He mentioned that he had been offered $100,000 for the watch. What impressed me most was how sharp the watch looked on his wrist. I guess these watches were 36-37mm, weren't they? His made a very "large" statement on the wrist. His watch had a black dial and white subdials. The subdials looked almost pearlescent and much prettier than photos show.

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