DrStrong
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A tropical mk2 is a crazy watch !
I have owned two of them - both first owner watches with full provenance - and I must say it's a incredible vintage Rolex !
Rolex 1665 DRSD Mk2
This is probably my favourite reference from Rolex...probably. I have owned a Mk2 for several years now. The one on my wrist in the first scan belongs to a friend. It is hard to tell from the scan as the light camouflages the dial somewhat, but there is e...
A tropical mk2 is a crazy watch !
I have owned two of them - both first owner watches with full provenance - and I must say it's a incredible vintage Rolex ! ...
I confirm. Picture taken during our last GTG in London.
To be redone! Best, Nicolas ...
very cool watches but ...
there is no particular " rule " about fading to brown : there are 3 mains " degrees " of faded mk2 dials ( chocolate , middle and dark brown ) but you can find the 3 shades in all batches of " 1665 mk2 " produced so in the range from 1.7 up to around 3.1 ...
Not a Mk2, but a love of my mine also...
I just love these posts, beautiful examples being posted by everyone!! cheers Tony ...
There is something about the red writing that transforms it...
....i have a beautiful 1665 Rail.... but without the red, its just not the same
A beauty Tony!
Great DRSD. A DRSD and a PloProf - great collection! Enjoy them both! -Mike
Many thanks Mike, and Jeff......
....and yes Mike, thanks for your comments on my collection..... I believe that the DRSD and the PloProf go well together in the stable, both iconic pieces with 2 different approaches to withstanding the effects of decompression in a helium environment! C...
Thankyou my friend, but you know I have one that is still to be caught...
...the sign of the Devil - the 1 666 0!! ;-) Cheers Tony