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Watch collecting can go in unexpected directions …

Nice catch, my friend...

You got the bug?



HAGWE.

Nicolas

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. . . there must be a story behind this development . . . intrigued, Art

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Hi Art,

 

Well I suppose there is a story, but in many ways the “charms of vintage Rolex”, as you say, are apparent in the picture I posted. Namely the wonderful plexiglass that bends and morphs the dial when viewed at different angles and the creamy buttery aged tritium markers and hands.

 

What has been much more interesting for me in this “story” has been my own reaction to wearing this watch. Few other watches and brands come with as much ‘baggage’ as the Submariner and Rolex. I might unpack this a little more on the Rolex Forum in the future, but I have certainly learnt something about myself as a watch collector from this Submariner.

 

Thanks also to pplater who assisted ‘off line’ in my psychological readjustment!

 

Andrew

...that you afford any credit at all to the one-on-one counselling session (he blushed....), but don't think for a moment that you can avoid the group therapy. We're all waiting impatiently now for that left-field horological self-analysis as only you can write it.

 

Great watch - enjoy (guiltlessly!)...

 

Cheers,

pplater.

This message has been edited by pplater on 2009-11-13 22:39:24

Vendredi 13 ...

HAGWE

its always been panerai's on friday wristshots.

best

Graham

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Thanks Jeff,

 

I was initially drawn to these old Submariners (this 5513 is from 1966) because of the yummy patina of the tritium markers. However, now it is on my wrist I am really enjoying the visual effect of the thick plexiglass.

 

Thanks also for your help in choosing the watch. Review to follow on the Rolex Forum.

 

Andrew

...awesome!

Great catch, and that plexi is so very, very sexy!    Congrats on a great vintage piece!

Here's a piece I WISH I was wearing on my wrist this Friday after seeing it at the JLC Boutique yesterday:

Cheers, and have a great weekend!

Daos
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You fell in love with?

And you're right!

Tell us more, please.

Best,

Nicolas

I can't get it out of my head.  I like the size of the case, the cool gray of the dial, and the romantic day/night indicator.  It's really so beautiful to me.

Alright, I better get back to work on my pictures!

Daos

This stunning 18K WG movement!



Ready?

Go!



Best,

666, Your Banker.

 

good weekend ;0)))

Tony

great watch ! and great plexi !

Cheerr,
Steven

Thanks Steven,

Your great Submariner collection and photos pushed me in this direction too. I am a slow learner, but I am starting to see what all the 'fuss' is about. Really enjoying wearing this most basic 5513.

Andrew

... with a diver on the wrist .. ... but feeling pretty miserable now :-( ... .

A nice weekend for everybody !!! Bim

Great shot!

BR Hans

HAGWE, All.

Nicolas

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. . . but they're pretty damn good at the essentials, too! With all due respect for the rest of your JLC collection, Nico, the Chronometre is my favorite . . . warmest regards, Art

And we'll discuss about that!



Nonetheless, it is also one of my favourite!

HAGWE, my friend.

Nicolas

Wow -- simplicity and elegance, courtesy of The Manufacture...

Enjoy!

Best,

Gary