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hi !
I share your passion for this DD´s - also have a WG on WG-strap and a YG on a brown strap (hermes leather color).
I love the WG for the night and the YG during the day - especially on weekends as you say ...
It´s a watch from a different time - for my feeling for the 80´s - where elegance was more important compared to look like a super-sportsman ...
Keep collecting and keep showing us your babies !
Cordially from Munich
RH
fallen angels...
the forgotten iconic day-date model (ref 1803) because of its size. nevertheless, a opportunity for me to cherry-pick amid the aplenty stocks at the dealers,for condition and interesting details on dial. i was first taken by the colour of the oxidised gol...
The DayDate is a real Rolex classic....
and your exemplaries are just perfect ! Thanks for sharing ! Jeff (Credit: Hannes) This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-11-06 06:04:31...
does the double dot and minus sign on the crown indicate the type of gold?
isn't it an indication of double lock or tri-lock? btw thanks for sharing and great photos! me too have a three (3) day date (18KYG, 18KPG & 18KWG.. i know i need to add a plat to complete me collection) and they do not get any wrist time and yes shame on...
it does indicate both the type of metal and locking system, here is a chart....
spanish translation : acero=steel, oro amarillo=yellow gold, oro blanco=white gold, plat=platinum by the way, could u share some pics of your 3 day-dates as i am curious of the different dials existent for the ref.1803....
Welcome to the President club
Thanks for sharing I am really looking forward to your next moves into extending your collection Best regards Hans
my watches fall short of a president's membership without the bracelet/bling....
the rose gold model is the most difficult to hunt, i think it'll a long and patient wait.
Most of the fun is anyway the search
have a good hunt! ;-) This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2009-11-09 00:23:43
understand ...
hi ! I share your passion for this DD´s - also have a WG on WG-strap and a YG on a brown strap (hermes leather color). I love the WG for the night and the YG during the day - especially on weekends as you say ... It´s a watch from a different time - for m...
straps under construction to refresh the dated look. it seems that these are not underdogs
afterall with so many supporters here. anyway i share yr interests in these watches for their 70s to 80s way, they are still relevant as seen in the current daytona, those inlaid thick baton hands and dial with applied rolex crown are still used. from the...