Rolex

After viewing the recent posts on these fantastic looking vintage Rolex watches, I decided to try my luck this afternoon to see what was available here in HK.I saw some 5513s,1680s, frecciones and some with beautiful patina and many red letters together with matching stratopheric prices .

After a couple of hours of hot and sweaty browsing and getting more confused I decided to call it quits and headed over to the Peninsula for some afternoon tea with my other half.

 Afterwards, she wanted to do some shopping so I walked around the lobby and of course without much effort ended up in a watch boutique.I wasn't looking for anything in particular but out of the blue I asked the saleman if he had this particular piece in stock.He said," let me check "and went into a back room and after what seemed like an eternity he came out holding something  in his hand."This is the only one we have and it was going to go to another customer" but he'll let me have it first.

Well, I'm put on the spot but I had no hesitation as I remember a great review of it by our very affable moderator Amanico and I had also tried on a friend's piece a few weeks ago and it felt and looked perfect for summer wear.

I walked out the shop a happy man wearing the new watch and it's still on my wrist as I type.

Vintage will have to wait , I guess.

Here are some pics. I took once I got home before it got dark:

Thanks for looking and have a good week- end!

Fernando

 

This message has been edited by fernando on 2009-07-11 07:41:08

That is one of the funniest Rolex, IMO.

Original, beautiful, full of life..;I love it!





Best,

Nicolas

for my interest in this watch Nicolas and I am so thankful. What you wrote is so true : it is a fun and colourful watch so appropriate for the tropics or the Caribbean! Really like the unusual orange seconds hand which gives it a bit of flair.

Best

fernando

You are also responsible for so many watches in my wish list, my friend...

This forum looks very dangerous, indeed!



Best,

Nicolas

especially with people like you around ......but I like a bit of danger, LOL.

F

You made a good decision, the vintage will come a bit later ...

Wear it in good health.

Filip

Eventually it will become vintage too, I suppose.

Cheers

fernando

a great colorful Rolex, that will surely become a classic !

Wear it in good health.

     Cheers

              Jeff

I sure hope so.For me,I feel it does possess a timeless feature and the green glass makes it stand out from all the other models.As far as I know,this is the only model with glass vert ?

Cheers and thanks

fernando

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This watch will become a classic. 

. . . cordially, Art

We have to give way to impulses sometimes to gain a pleasurable experience or make the most of an opportunity when it arises.It's a calculated gamble and in this case it has paid off.

My best

Fernando

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