Holiday Rolex

Mar 13, 2018,01:11 AM
 

Decided to bring this one out for a holiday. It was a one-owner watch for 43 years, and came with guarantee papers, as well as original sales receipt from '73. Was concerned about the folded link bracelet, and couldn't find a thick oyster bracelet for this trip, but so far it's working great!





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Its a workhorse and is likely to be reliable for many years

 
 By: Mr Glass : March 13th, 2018-02:12
Great pic! I have an older one in my family which runs great. I kept the lightweight (in today's standards) bracelet as it felt age appropriate. Had to have a small fix the bracelet which was a pain (I was told by a Rolex AD that Rolex does not deal with ... 

Awesome!

 
 By: fuigo : March 13th, 2018-03:09
You’re in my neck of woods. I hope you’re enjoying your time here!

Cool shot and great background story

 
 By: JToddH : March 13th, 2018-03:13
No doubt this piece will be around long after anyone reading this post ; )

A classic beauty. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 13th, 2018-03:19

My photo is almost like yours EXCEPT

 
 By: MTF : March 13th, 2018-03:39
Mark I join you with an image of Taipei 101 during a typhoon except that it is missing a key feature....no Rolex watch! Rolex from the 1970s is the 'golden era'. Developed enough to be reliable and popular in the late jet age, but not yet at the super hyp...