Rolex

Hey guys,

I guess everybody's watch collecting goes through a certain cycle. In a nutshell, I started into IWC portuguese, Big PAMs, and after some switching around I have an AP ROC.... I have been looking for a tool watch of late, and the new Explorer 2 21670 has been singing to me....my local dealer has both this, and a new 39mm 16570, so I will go and compare the two together shortly... I had been thinking in the back of my mind to enter the world of older PAMs, but after searching around looking for a modern rolex, I stumbled in more detail in to the world of vintage rolexes.... damn.... this is now a big problem, hahahaha!!! There are so many lovely models, so many varieties, so many different numberings, and slight nuances... I am sure there is enough to fund a one year course at a university!!

I spotted what I have now discovered is lovingly named the '666', the sea dweller 16660, but after more research there seems to be a matt dial and a gloss dial and nay other varieties...

I will not jump into buying anything without full and proper research, and will not let impulse get the better of me....

I was just wondering if anyone knew of a great resource to study all the variations etc.. I did a search on the forum, and while there are some amazing posts on soem spectacular examples of vintage rolexes, I have yet to find anything definitive out there...

Any recommendations on where to start?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Imran

and asking the right questions. There are many experts here and I'm sure they will be with you shortly. The triple 6 is a favorite of our Count Vlad who I'm sure will be able to assist you with the finer points. You are absolutely right to do your homework first before venturing into the world of vintage Rolex. I'm a novice myself in this area and I quite agree with you that a comprehensive course is mandatory before diving in.

Cheers

fernando

The story of the Sea Dweller started in 1967, to receive many evoultions, to this day.

From the 1665 to the Deep Sea, there were very interesting models.

You mentionned the " Triple 6 ", it is one of them. Matte of laquered, there is another very special " 666 " to keep in mind, the elusive Comex.

Among the 1665s, you have the Double Red, Patent Pending or not, then MK II thin case, or ont, then MK III, M K IV...

Then you have the white 1665, which came, for a few of them, with a rail dial.

May I suggest you to follow this link, and to look at some inteeresting articles, written by our dear moderator, Jeff aka Dr Strong?

rolex.watchprosite.com

Best,

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-02-08 01:23:31

For your guidance in this.... it is very fascinating, a lot of research ahead, but that could be the best part of it all... so many iterations and combinations!!

Keep us updated, and if you have any question, feel free to ask.

Best,

Nicolas

For the last 18 months I knew I wanted a sea dweller. In what inclanation, I was unsure and as you are about to do, I did quite a bit of research. The long and the short of it is I actually took the plunge (no diving pun intended) with a matte dial 666 from my birth year (it seemed like fate so couldnt resist). I dont have the watch yet but I will do in a couple of weeks and I hope to post up some pictures and share some thoughts.

This is my first Rolex and I am getting quite excited about it! The ultimate clincher for me was the matte dial colouring. I am more about aesthetics than functionality and quite frankly fell in love with any example with a dark patina - feelings that I just dont feel with more current Rolex models. I am a relative newbie and my best advice is search watchprosite! Some serious knowledge on the forum, reading here definitely helped shape my recent decision.