Rolex

Air / Earth / Sea?



Both share the sense of Adventure, the celebrity, and ... the lack of crownguards.



So, what kind of Rolex fan are you?

Best,

Nicolas
This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-10-09 22:35:23 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-10-14 21:19:49

Incoming and my first Sub. Please pardon the poor image. I'll post better pics once it arrives.

This message has been edited by joeyza on 2010-10-09 03:16:38

The dial is superb.

Congrats!

Best,

Nicolas

I saw an older man wearing one at my favorite guitar shop... a patina'd well worn real world watch. I took a mental picture and figured out which model it was with the help of this wonderful site. If I were to go vintage, today anyway, the 5508.

These 6536 / 6538 / 5508 are really great watches!

Powerful and full of charm...

Classics!

Best,

Nicolas

I should not ever start with the vintage stuff...... but...... They look so good all worn in.

Hi Nicolas,

lovely vintage Rolex combination of yours and a challenging question for us!

My favourite is James Bond and the Submariner (sea); actually it was this association that brought me to overcome my "Rolexophobia" .

My second best candidate would be the Explorer (earth), which I value for its straightforward, clear design. I would propose this Bond pic to underline the earthy character:

 Best regards,

anaesdoc

This message has been edited by anaesdoc on 2010-10-09 03:30:06

This "earthen" pic should have been in the first post already Very grim determination on his face, the villain provocatingly laid-back.

 

 
Bond fighting underground in a missile silo (from "The World is not enough"). Sorry for the Omega on his wrist

Rolex is a very good watch, and Omega ROCKS!  Including some from the moon!  Et voila, mon ami....!    HAGWE!    Thanks!   =:^{D>

On the contrary: most of my quality watches are Omegas and virtually all of my vintage ones.

The "sorrry" was a smiling comment to Nicolas´ post in the Rolex forum, that I "spoilt" with this non-Rolex pic .

 

Best regards,

anaesdoc

It will be interesting to see why.

Because of the " personnage ", or because of the watch?

Best, Anaesdoc, and thanks for your input.

Nicolas.

Sir Edmund Hillary was a real person, i.e. he lacks the (artificial) charisma of movie characters and is muss less to see on the screen as they are. Besides he grew old whereas the actors stay forever young if we watch them in their old movies .

Pussy Galore was a fictional character, a lady pilot, but I did not even know she wore a GMT Master, did she? In the end, Bond dashed her in the hay by  a special grip and "conquered" her.

James Bond is a, probably THE, fictional character with the longest history in film so far, or am I wrong? (King Kong is something different, ok )
Who could be compared to him? Saved the world ever so often, escaped his omnipotent enemies ever so often, was enchanting the most beautiful women all over the world, was equipped with the best gadgets available, including some spectacular watches. So: who could take it on with him?

Likewise the Submariner is the most versatile of the Rolex series: the black bezel/black dial combination makes it easy to wear with virtually any clothing style and colours except probably a very formal suit (but even that is possible).
The GMT Master with the Pepsi bezel is less complicated with regard to colours. The black bezel is different of course.
The Explorer is a simple, straightforward watch which is versatile as well, but lacks the sporting charme of the Submariner.

In conclusion, both Bond and the Submariner are quite special characters!

Best regards,

anaesdoc

...i join also Bond of course.

Best
Matthias

I was waiting for you, or Joe, or Jeff to mention Paul Newman!



Of course, my friend, you can add this Star to the other Stars!

Best,

Nicolas

You've got all the bases covered with those three beauties.

Cheers, Pete

Well, there are other pieces to include, such as the Explo II " Freccione " or the Daytona, or some themas to develop such as the Explos or GMTs.

But that is another story.



Best,

Nicolas

And, yes, there is a "that's what she said!" in there somewhere.  Thanks!   =:^{D>

but I am looking for vintage subs then I saw your pic. OK I change my mind. Hail to Sir Edmund. What are they going for these days. Please PM me

PS: Your E1 is to die for.

Tyler

Add a Daytona and a Milgauss, and I think the basics are totally covered.

The Explo I, being 6610, 1016 or any other few references are a bit underated, due to their smaller size.

Underated, but not by me, as I'm in serious love with it.

Nice choice!

Best,

Nicolas

James Bond Sub for me, Vlad dearest!  Followed by Ms. Galore's GMT, and then the Explorer. 

My favorite scene from Goldfinger below.  Best.  Bond.  EVER!  And, boy, that Sean Connery.  Hubba hubba!

...all of the above!  Connery was the best Bond IMO and this watch was the best of the Bond watches over the years. 

Cheers,
Daos

The best "Bond Girl" slash "Double Agent" in all of the Bond films.

The above is stated as an opinion, not a fact.

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James for ever!

You know that I love diver watches, and this 5508 is just awesome!

But I´d be really happy with any of them

Best hermano.

Lobato, Emilio Lobato

Chuck Yeager on the Rolex side and Buzz Aldrin on the Omega side, since they are real people and both watch brands have been featured in Bond films and whatnot also.

See what happens after sampling a glass of Pinot Noir and one of Moscato?  Wheee!  Thanks!   =X^{o>    ooooh la la.....