Vintage Rolex Asylum Bali GTG

i_am_Sam · 2017-01-04T20:29:27Z

Explore a rare gathering of vintage Rolex collectors in Bali, featuring Milsubs, Comexes, and Daytonas. See rare references and collector insights.

I_am_Sam provides a photo report from the Vintage Rolex Asylum's 3rd Anniversary GTG in Bali, an event that brought together vintage Rolex enthusiasts from around the globe. The post captures the excitement and camaraderie of collectors sharing their passion for rare and historically significant Rolex timepieces. It offers a glimpse into a unique gathering where iconic references like Milsubs and Comexes were a common sight.

Bali, probably not the place where you think you'd get to see many Vintage Rolex. True, normally it isn't. With the exception of the first week of December in 2016.

The first weekend of December 2016, Vintage Rolex Asylum celebrated their 3rd Anniversary and hosted a GTG for Vintage Rolex lovers from all around the world.

Collectors from America, Europe, Asia and Australia came all the way for the weekend I can always remember as one of my highlight in watch collecting. Never before I've seen so many watches, not to mention incredible watches, passionate people at the same place and at the same time.

Here's my photo report of one of the greatest weekend I've ever had

Milsubs and Comexes are definitely not a rare sight there...

Welcome dinner was held in a restaurant at the beach

Oysters were definitely the main dish during the dinner

And that's the end of day 1

Key Points from the Discussion

The author emphasizes that the event was not just about seeing many watches, but also about the opportunity to connect with fellow collectors, share knowledge, and meet online friends in person.
A contributor identifies a specific Rolex GMT-Master 6542 with an unusual Bakelite bezel featuring Arabic indices, requesting more detailed photos of this rare variant.
The author confirms the presence of multiple 6542 references at the event, including the one with Arabic indices, and highlights the overwhelming number of pieces present.
The sheer volume of exceptional vintage Rolex watches, including a square crown guard 5512, made the event a truly overwhelming experience for attendees.
The author reiterates the intense passion of the collectors at the event, explaining why the group is affectionately called 'Asylum'.
The event was described as an unforgettable experience, with one contributor expressing that their heart might not be able to handle being there in person due to the excitement.

The Discussion

RG1

Jan 4, 2017

Collectors Big Party

It must be fun, thanks for sharing

i_am_Sam

Jan 17, 2017

It was so much fun !

I still can't get over it

KamalRostov

Jan 4, 2017

Awesome pieces on a bautiful island!

And captured on stunning photos!!

i_am_Sam

Jan 17, 2017

Glad you enjoyed them! [nt]

i_am_Sam

Jan 4, 2017

Day 2...

It is of course , overwhelming to see that many watches at the same time but the good thing is that we had the whole weekend. So there were of course time to talk watches to collectors and not just being overwhelmed with so many watches during the weekend. It is great to finally meet a lot of internet and social media friend with the same interest and passion and share their thoughts and knowledge of vintage watches, especially vintage Rolex. I'm really happy to finally be able to meet some of t

ik2000

Jan 5, 2017

Bakelite with Arabic Numerals??

Wow, have never seen that before!

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