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DavidHasselhoff · 12 February 2008, 06:40 AM

I doubt I'm stepping on anyones toes here...

Spark · 12 February 2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidHasselhoff

I doubt I'm stepping on anyones toes here...

Almost as horrible as the Mickey mouse one

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 February 2008, 06:45 AM

It's probably a custom-made dial. For the owner, this watch was very likely very special. Not my cup of tea, though, but to each his own.

JohnEaton · 12 February 2008, 06:46 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder

It's a collector's though, I remember reading about it. I could see some soccer or "football" fan wanting one, BUT I certainly don't think it is as classy as the "bowtie" Rollie...

Kew A's and now this photo... you got a new book David

CPCC · 12 February 2008, 06:47 AM

I agree, horrible.

DavidHasselhoff · 12 February 2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Kew A's and now this photo... you got a new book David

Yeah... Sort of...

JohnEaton · 12 February 2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Kew A's and now this photo... you got a new book David

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Originally Posted by DavidHasselhoff

Yeah... Sort of...

I'd guess: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast with a gold Daytona with PN dial on the cover...

That's a fine book

DavidHasselhoff · 12 February 2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

I'd guess: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast with a gold Daytona with PN dial on the cover...

That's a fine book

I bought that book too but the pic is from Rolex Wristwatches - An Unauthorized History.

JohnEaton · 12 February 2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidHasselhoff

I bought that book too but the pic is from Rolex Wristwatches - An Unauthorized History.

I have them both also, I knew it was in one of the unauthorized books...

Enjoy them, both are very informative, price data is a little old.

jfishe08 · 12 February 2008, 08:12 AM

wtf

unclesallie · 12 February 2008, 08:15 AM

not my cup of tea, but not as ugly as some of the rolexes i've seen...like ones encrusted with diamonds and stripes.........:)
best,
dan

ratmotortom · 12 February 2008, 08:21 AM

Just kind of neat to say we've seen one !! Very unusual !

arttay10 · 12 February 2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ratmotortom

Just kind of neat to say we've seen one !! Very unusual !

I agree - I like seeing the unusual ones !!

tandrup · 12 February 2008, 08:52 AM

yeah, I wouldn't say I like it either - but definitely interesting!

GoldenBear · 12 February 2008, 09:02 AM

I would like to know the history first. It looks old. Maybe it was given to the winning team of the World Cup (Soccer) in the 30's or something cool like that.

anglykos · 13 February 2008, 04:42 AM

I was told by my father that back in the 70's Rolex produced custom-made dials for the Saudi royal family with King Faisal's image. I have always wanted to see a picture of one. Custom dials are always interesting....

padi56 · 13 February 2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by anglykos

I was told by my father that back in the 70's Rolex produced custom-made dials for the Saudi royal family with King Faisal's image. I have always wanted to see a picture of one. Custom dials are always interesting....

Quite true and for the varius Sultans like Oman these watches now command telephone number money.In 1970, Qaboos bin Said Al Said ousted his father and has ruled as sultan of Oman ever since.The British (SAS) and several Arab Nations sent well-trained forces to assist the Sultan, and the rebels were defeated. Legend has it that the Special Forces suffered heavy losses, and only 7 Special Forces Officers survived. As a token of his appreciation, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said presented them each with a Rolex Sea Dweller ref 1665 with the Nations Coat of Arms printed on the dial in Gold. Also several Local Officers were presented with a Rolex Sea Dweller ref 1665 with the Nations Coat of Arms printed on the dial in Red. I am not sure how many of these were issued.

Many middle east sultans had there coat of arms added to Rolex watches, in fact there is a special department in Rolex H/Q to oversee these matters.During the 1970s and 1980s it was not only Subs and Sea-Dwellers. They came in Presidents, Datejusts , Dates, turongraphs, and Airkings. Back in that era it was quite common for the Middle Eastern Kings to display their names and Family and counties Symbols all over watches, cars etc to these people money was know object.

Unfortunately due to the rarity and the huge demand of these watches from collectors and investors, many fake dials watches have appeared in the market place.The only true way to check if you have a genuine Oman Rolex is a movement and serial check with Rolex.What the emblem of Oman shows is a Gambia (Arabian dagger with sheath) in front of two crossed curved swords, covered with an arms-belt.

Picture from Allan = Prince.

JohnEaton · 13 February 2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

I would like to know the history first. It looks old. Maybe it was given to the winning team of the World Cup (Soccer) in the 30's or something cool like that.

circa 1955 18K gold Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual, model 6085

value around $20K

I'm trying to find exact history of the dial...

And Padi56, nice timepiece

I've not seen that one before, thanks for the info

Goodwatch · 13 February 2008, 08:14 AM

Well... I like it. (The noble game of football

). I've seen one with a Domino Pizza dial and that is really gross. Restore it and you have a very, very rare piece. With, like Peter said, a telephone number price tag. I also like the Subs with military dials. Also rare

Tomi · 13 February 2008, 08:38 AM

This one's a little more expensive I guess..

davidwatts · 13 February 2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

circa 1955 18K gold Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual, model 6085

value around $20K

I'm trying to find exact history of the dial...

And Padi56, nice timepiece

I've not seen that one before, thanks for the info

It doesn't look like a bubbleback.
Either way, there's no accounting for taste!

monkfish · 13 February 2008, 12:22 PM

what on earth are they doing to each other....oh....not what i thought then.

sabatier.jm · 9 April 2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by anglykos

I was told by my father that back in the 70's Rolex produced custom-made dials for the Saudi royal family with King Faisal's image. I have always wanted to see a picture of one. Custom dials are always interesting....

Hello,

You can see one custom dial ordered by the Royal Saudi Arabia family (see my threads).

entropydave · 9 April 2008, 05:29 PM

yeah, it the Dominos Pizza one I just do not understand. why were they made? Did Dominos really feel their logo would add kudos to the timepiece?!

ROLEX MAN · 9 April 2008, 09:14 PM

yuck

frostie · 9 April 2008, 10:58 PM

And i thought that the deep sea special was the ugliest rolex

Trurolexer · 9 April 2008, 11:32 PM

...Maybe they made it when World Cup 1966 in England? If yes, that watch must be very rare!!!

Jonesy · 10 April 2008, 12:19 AM

Wow, that is ugly.

MAC4130 · 10 April 2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cpcc

I agree, horrible.

With you Bill!

watchlady · 10 April 2008, 12:35 AM

I kinda think the Mickey Mouse Rolex is fun!
One on eBay now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003

12 February 2008, 06:40 AM	#1
DavidHasselhoff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 312	OMG! This is one ugly Rolex.. I doubt I'm stepping on anyones toes here... Attached Images

12 February 2008, 06:45 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	It's probably a custom-made dial. For the owner, this watch was very likely very special. Not my cup of tea, though, but to each his own. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 February 2008, 06:47 AM	#5
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	I agree, horrible. __________________

12 February 2008, 08:52 AM	#14
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	yeah, I wouldn't say I like it either - but definitely interesting! __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

12 February 2008, 09:02 AM	#15
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I would like to know the history first. It looks old. Maybe it was given to the winning team of the World Cup (Soccer) in the 30's or something cool like that. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 February 2008, 06:46 AM	#4
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder It's a collector's though, I remember reading about it. I could see some soccer or "football" fan wanting one, BUT I certainly don't think it is as classy as the "bowtie" Rollie... Kew A's and now this photo... you got a new book David

12 February 2008, 08:12 AM	#10
jfishe08 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 132	wtf

12 February 2008, 08:15 AM	#11
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	not my cup of tea, but not as ugly as some of the rolexes i've seen...like ones encrusted with diamonds and stripes.........:) best, dan

12 February 2008, 08:21 AM	#12
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Just kind of neat to say we've seen one !! Very unusual !

13 February 2008, 04:42 AM	#16
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	I was told by my father that back in the 70's Rolex produced custom-made dials for the Saudi royal family with King Faisal's image. I have always wanted to see a picture of one. Custom dials are always interesting....

13 February 2008, 08:14 AM	#19
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Well... I like it. (The noble game of football). I've seen one with a Domino Pizza dial and that is really gross. Restore it and you have a very, very rare piece. With, like Peter said, a telephone number price tag. I also like the Subs with military dials. Also rare __________________ Member# 127

13 February 2008, 08:38 AM	#20
Tomi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Tomi Location: Finland Posts: 165	This one's a little more expensive I guess..

13 February 2008, 12:22 PM	#22
monkfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 208	what on earth are they doing to each other....oh....not what i thought then. __________________

9 April 2008, 05:29 PM	#24
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	yeah, it the Dominos Pizza one I just do not understand. why were they made? Did Dominos really feel their logo would add kudos to the timepiece?!

9 April 2008, 09:14 PM	#25
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,718	yuck __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

9 April 2008, 10:58 PM	#26
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	And i thought that the deep sea special was the ugliest rolex __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

9 April 2008, 11:32 PM	#27
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	What The...?!?! ...Maybe they made it when World Cup 1966 in England? If yes, that watch must be very rare!!!

10 April 2008, 12:19 AM	#28
Jonesy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: David Location: Virginia Watch: Submariner Blue Posts: 14	Wow, that is ugly.

10 April 2008, 12:35 AM	#30
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	I kinda think the Mickey Mouse Rolex is fun! One on eBay now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003 __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

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