very interesting:)

Feb 04, 2011,05:01 AM
 

a great read. thx for sharing

J

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Rolex chronos- my personal history collection

 
By: watch-guy.com : February 3rd, 2011-23:27
Rolex chronographs – my personal history collection The first Rolex chronographs all used the base Valjoux movement albeit different sizes. The very early chronographs were beautiful watches with single button or two button chronos. The buttons were often...  

A very nice journey in time.

 
By: amanico : February 3rd, 2011-23:36
It is always interesting to see how a model goes through time with all its mechanical and aesthetical evolutions. Now, you make me want to do the Vintage trip... At least, with a Ref 6263 or 6265. For the moment, curiously, I tend to think / feel that the... 

Great Collection and post

 
By: dreamer8 : February 4th, 2011-00:26
You are on a roll julian.This post coming after your great post on your vintage Pateks.Cheers.

that collection just says one thing to me......

 
By: Miranda : February 4th, 2011-09:05
you are a true connosseur of vintage timepieces... taking these and your PP collection into account, you have a truely magnificent collection of horologial art. Thank you for sharing these delicacies with us. The very best to you Imran

Nice personal history

 
By: grigo : February 5th, 2011-01:44
Great collection, thanks for making me smarter regarding Rolex Chronos. Best regards, George

We love our vintage Rolex chronos downunder

 
By: Oztimelord : February 5th, 2011-13:32
Informative post Julian, Between the two of us we have quite a collection. Any plans for more chronos? What about a 116520 with the 4130 mvt or will you wait until it becomes vintage? Regards Rene...  

Awesome collection

 
By: RDSChicago : February 8th, 2011-17:58
and excellent post! Thank you for the excellent education on Rolex chronographs you have given to us! Regards, RDS

I think you would be pleased

 
By: mell0822 : February 15th, 2011-01:33
to see the vintage Daytonas at Malmaison, a newly opened luxury store in Singapore. I'm equally impressed by the vintage Rolexes on display, as well as your collection. Do drop by to have a look if you're in Singapore.

Fantastic collection, a great inspiration for me ...

 
By: luc00 : February 16th, 2011-05:42
I do feel the pressure in me to start collecting vintage watches. I have been waiting for the right moment... But sofar i am still a virgin buyer of new watches, certainly because i need the personal contact with a dealer that i trust like the ones i buy ... 

does Rolex currently make

 
By: Sukan : February 25th, 2011-09:25
any Chrono watches apart from "The Daytona"? just like the simple one you have