Madhatter
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Strap vs. bracelet
Feb 17, 2014,20:09 PM
I couldn't agree more. I have mine on a Nato and think it compliments the watch much better.
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Second baby steps entering into the vintage world of Rolex....Explorer 1016
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 17th, 2014-14:00
Hello Rolex fans, The newbie is back, taking his second trembling step into the vintage brand! I know that Sub’s and SD’s are much more common/popular among vintage Rolex fans… But, after seeing Baron’s red and Amanico’s lollipop I have come to the conclu...
Thank you, Nicolas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-03:08
Yes, I really smitten by this one.... The 1016 has got much more wrist time than would have be fair during the last few months! :) Best, my friend Blomman
What a beauty...
By: foversta : February 17th, 2014-14:05
and what a great post! thanks for the presentation of your new baby! Fx
As usually well played
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 17th, 2014-14:06
my dear friend and lot of goodies that you have with every of your pieces Best and enjoy Damjan
Playing the game... ;)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-03:31
Goodies makes the experiance of the watch even more complete... Thank you, dear friend! :) Best Blomman
As a JLC hard core fan....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-03:33
I would advice you to get the Geophysic first... After that go for the Explorer! :) Will try to make a comparision shot. Best Blomman
Re: rare as rocking horse doo doo....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:22
Well, this explains why not many talks about this one...! ;) Thank you, Imran - yes, I can really feel the Rolex DNA in this one! Best Blomman
Beautiful post.
By: VMM : February 17th, 2014-17:46
Beautiful Explorer too, it looks nice on that strap. I've enjoyed the reading and the pics. Loved those vintage ads. Thanks for sharing cheers vte
Re: Loved those vintage ads
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:26
You and me both, Vte! :) I use these old documents to understand the character and spirit of the watch. Usually I start to collect documents of a watch I am interested in, long before I pull the trigger....! Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Best ...
This one makes me very happy! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:29
Thank you for your encouraging words, my friend! :) I should start to "explore" the vintage Rolex world more... Best Blomman
Strap vs. bracelet
By: Madhatter : February 17th, 2014-20:09
I couldn't agree more. I have mine on a Nato and think it compliments the watch much better.
congrats blomman...
By: gensiulia : February 18th, 2014-00:57
...i wish i could add this one day. all my best!
Thank you, Chris!
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:31
Your day will come for sure! :) Best Blomman
This should be a title for a song....
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 18th, 2014-01:09
....."Where there is a beginning, there is no end" I am truly delighted to see you dip deeper into vintage Rolex. For such a JLV fanatic, it is great to see you try and love these vintage Rolex so much. In the 1016, i think you have chosen a really charmi...
You are to blame...! ;)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:34
You are to blame, dear friend! After seeing your Explorer Red I knew that I at least needed a Explorer! Red or lollipop.... Well, as you say.... Where there is a start, there is no end...! ;) Best Blomman
Thank you
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 18th, 2014-11:43
You are to blame is not a comp....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 20th, 2014-10:30
Errrr.... To get a hard ass JLC guy like me to start digging here in the Rolex trench.... Well, yes it is a compliment! ;) Best Blomman
Either way....
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 20th, 2014-11:08
thank you
explorer rules
By: psfparis : February 18th, 2014-01:40
very nice catch indeed 1st time i see 1016 the abercombie hands..anyone can elaborate on it ?
As Imran so delightful put it....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:36
... rare as rocking horse doo doo! :) I have been asking this several times to many Rolex collectors, but no luck.... Best Blomman
Baby step ?
By: DrStrong : February 18th, 2014-01:47
well, not really... The Explorer I is a great classic Rolex sports model, with an amazing history and a remarkable "understated" look. Big congrats for that addition !
Re: Baby step....
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:39
Well, I try to tread lightly into this mine field... Trying not to fall into too many traps...! :) Thank you for your support, Jeff! Best Blomman
Dear Abel
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 18th, 2014-10:41
Thank you, my friend! Yes, I find them very addictive... :) Fear I will end up like Nicolas one day.... Best Blomman
Once again we are on the same bone....! ;)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 20th, 2014-10:26
Thank you, my friend! :) Yes, this is a very happy addition to my small Rolex collection. I hope to soon follow you in my Sub/SD hunt... Best Blomman
If my plane would have reached Paris...
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 20th, 2014-10:31
Thank you, my friend! :) If my plan would have reached Paris, I would been able to show you this one in person.... Best Blomman
+1.
By: amanico : February 20th, 2014-23:10
Awesome, Blomman!
By: AlexSunrise : February 20th, 2014-19:00
The 1016 has been one of my favorites for a long long time. Hopefully one day I will be able to add one. In the meantime, let me share the joy with you with a picture of my 114270 on the slopes. All the best, Alex ...
Great shot, Alex! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : February 22nd, 2014-04:02
The Explorer in the right environment! :) Thank you, my friend. Best Blomman