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My Rolex vintage Sub deep dive experience
Hi,
Just over a year ago, I started a vintage divers theme after having been infected by a famous parisian purist who has a stunning collection!...
My first catch was a UG Polerouter Sub, then I continued with a Benrus Type II, then I found an Omega SM 300.
I then made my first step into the Rolex world with a Tudor Sub 7928 which was really a good start. Here is one of the pics I posted then.
I started learning about the Rolex world and found out that the deeper you dive the more complex and fascinating and somehow dangerous it gets...
This thing can reach some abyssal depths!...so I took some time to think and take somr air before diving deeper into buying a Rolex.
In the meantime I continued evolving my collection and added a Kontiki. Below the picture I posted on HoMe last April on a 1960's divers theme.
I received great feedback on the picture and was honoured to have the HoMe masthead for a while but our dear moderator Dr Strong asked the question, where is Rolex?...
So here it is, to continue the theme, a few weeks ago, I found a 6538 BC from 1959, and made the big dive! below a picture next to the 7928
Here are some more James Bond version pictures with the infamous Nato strap and a focus on the Crown
Here it is next to the SM300
Finally, here it is in a more dressy style with a custom made aged leather calf strap
I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for reading.
Matt
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My Rolex vintage Sub deep dive experience
Hi, Just over a year ago, I started a vintage divers theme after having been infected by a famous parisian purist who has a stunning collection!... My first catch was a UG Polerouter Sub, then I continued with a Benrus Type II, then I found an Omega SM 30...
Matts
Where do I start? 1) Blame the (in)famous Parisien...good start. 2) Wow...what an awesome BC. And welcome to thr Knights of the Big Crown club. That is a stunner of a watch. Congratulations. Great with the BREVET. Seriously wonderful watch. What a patina....
Thanks Baron...
For sure this is hell of a thema...To the question what's next, I would say I need to recharge first before I can do another dive!!!...and as for this one, you are hunting one and finding another so you never really know, but a nice FF would be my wish re...
Welcome to the BC Club, Matt!
He He... Great catch, my friend! How do you feel, now that you caught such a beast? More picutres, please. Best, and congratulations, Matt. Nicolas.
thanks Oliver
For sure, the BC is fantastic with a spectacular gloss dial in the sun...and it is nice that it is not too much in your face as it is only 38mm; the thickness gives it a nice presence though even on my big wrist. I like them all, it is also nice to enjoy ...
Very neat collection.
You seem to have entered very dangerous waters. Best regards, George
Thanks
Yes these waters can be very dangerous!... but if we keep things under control they are very enjoyable! Matt
Matt....
again....congratulations. It is a suuperb watch (and collection that you have). Are you based in the Hades (sorry i mean Paris too)?
Yes
I am in Paris and I "work" v ery close to the Place Vendome!...but as I am a vintage fan that doesn't distract me much Matt
Off the deep end
Matt, I am insanely jealous of this new purchase. While I don't have any Rolex in my collection, this one melts the heart for a collector with my passions. It is like you started the year with a brisk walk up a hill and ended it with an assault on Everest...
Well my true love is earlier watches
Ones dating from the Forties and before. I have recently been offered some very rare ones and that is distratcing me. LOL.
I am equaly jalous of your FF
so if there is a wishlist, that would be the answer, but you never know, usually you find what you don't look for!...I wasn't hunting a BC!!!...Matt
Thanks Matt
yes this sport is more like fishing, you never know what may land in your net. it is so easy to be distracted. I have a few watches that even a couple of years ago I never thought I would be lucky to own.
Matt, your collection of …
Your collection of vintage divers is stunning! Great achievement in such a short period of time, my friend! I fear that soon I will follow in yours, Nicolas and several others down this road… I just hope there are still some left for me when that day come...
Thanks Blomman...
A question is indeed where is the Polaris, well I have the UG as a SC case, but would even prefer a DSA as far as JLC is, but the other big question is where is the FF!!!??? That gives me future targets, that need to be achieved over time given the rarity...
Thanks...
It is indeed difficult to keep concentrated and try to build something consistent, there are so many risks of distrctions!!! thanks for your kind words. Matt
Big Congrats for the 6538
a true Rolex icon ! rolex.watchprosite.com This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2011-06-10 00:48:32
belle acquisition. wear it in good health
very nice big crown, you did well. bravo belle pièce et profites en bien. cdlt et bon week end georges This message has been edited by georgeszaslavsky on 2011-06-11 16:08:47
Big Congrats for your Big Crown Matt!
An impressive piece you got and make a superb addition to your very diverse dive watch collection! have a great weekend Sam
Thanks Sam!
Indeed, the pinnacle of my collection so far, as owning a vintage PAM remain a dream!...Matt
Matt....holy cr*p, just awesome display of divers....wow :)
thanks for sharing Best Imran
Amazing story and amazing collection
Wow Matt Talk about going from zero to sixty in a flash. You took a very thoughtful and measured path. Rolex can be a mine field but in my case people like Vlad and DrStrong strong are always there add a little support or guidance not to mention the commu...
Thanks Bill
you are right, especially regarding vintage Rolex, once one steps into this trap...you're in dangerous waters!...we are talking not only serious money but these waters are far from being cristal clear!... Balancing out passion with reason isn't always eas...
Paris but of course
Vlad knows when I am there next. Food and wine for sure. a cet été Bill
that's a serious dive as well...
especially if you go for some DRSD!!!... Another icon for sure! Matt