End of another hunt... sharing the happiness of a new catch...

I guess this is another catch which I have to blame my dear friend Nicolas for opening my eyes to this reference 16622.

As a matter of fact, I had never paid much attention to this model till I read the coments and viewed the fantastic pictures of our Vladesque friend here.

A little search for pictures and comments about this timepiece in our site as well as in other internet sources just added fire to my greeddy spririt... I felt that I needed one badly!

I had refused a couple of offerings of this model in the past, and now I regreted that as months passed and no other specimen was spotted.
Till a few weeks ago I found this one in a superb condition, with box and papers. I examined it closely and it looked like it had little or no wearing at all.

The dial of this watch is specially stunning: the silver frosted surface is something to be seen on the hand to truly appreciate it, and the little touches of red in the model name and its seconds hand add to the charm of this watch.

This reference is already discontinued, and a new version is offered with a beautiful blue dial, but still I liked better the silver dial of this previous model, which I find simply stunning.

After some negotiation with the previous owner the watch came home a couple of days ago. Not having time to take some decent pictures, I took this one with my Iphone just to share here the thrill of the end of a hunt.
I promise better pictures soon.

Have a nice day friends!
Very cordially, Abel.

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Abel....

By: Baron - Mr Red : October 30th, 2014-07:00

.....congratulations to you....and yes, I think you have been Vlad'd without any doubt!!!

Thank you Joe! Yes I know vampires have great dark powers!...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-07:05

... I have experimented that previously with the 1655 and GMT´s. As a matter of fact, I feel you have felt in love with your beautiful 6542 because of Vlad´s influence! We have to be cautious!! He may be hearing us!! :))) Best cordial regards, Abel.

Until the last two years, this is the only Rolex that I like! Superb acquisition. I still see a number of these selling at the boutiques as recent as this morning...perhaps you can enlighten me on the differences? Congratulations! I'm sure this will bring...

Thank you Richard for your kind comments and I am glad...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-08:38

... that you like this model. This watch has the reference 16622 and was discontinued, I guess a couple of years ago, when it was replaced by reference 116622 which is basically the same watch with a few changes in its movement, and a new beautiful blue d...

Thanks, Abel, for taking the time to explain

By: rnaden : October 30th, 2014-17:16

Out of curiosity, I stopped by the Rolex AD at the airport where I'm at now and you're indeed spot on. The new iteration is the 116622, with differences in both the movement and case. This somehow looks larger than the fine specimen that you have. My conf...

My pleasure Richard! Always nice to "speak" about our watches...

By: Subexplorer : October 31st, 2014-04:32

... with a colleague of passion! You are right about the dial. I had thought that the new YM was only offered with blue dial, but I checked the Rolex page and as your AD said, the option to the silver dial is still available. The bracelet clasp is of the ...

Welcome to the Yachtmaster Club, Captain Dexter.

By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-09:18

You will see, with time passing, you will love some great détails of this Watch more and more... A subtile appeal. But a fatal charm. Bravo, my friend. Very happy for you! Un fuerte abrazo. Nicolas

In fact, there are some other vampires, a british and a swedish. That's a gang! ;) [nt]

By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-09:20

Oh my God! I knew about Transilvanian vampires and about a...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-11:46

... Parisian one! But never heard about British and Swedish vampires!! Can´t think what they could do when they arrange a gathering!! Guess I will take more garlic with me to Milan and Paris! Hope to see you soon my dear Nicolas!!

You'd better take a good provision of garlic, indeed. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-11:49

No message body

One of my bags already full of garlic! I take no chances!:)) [nt]

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-12:53

Thank you my friend! I was sure you would approve and share...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-11:41

... my happiness and excitment! Also thank you for showing how to view these watches!! Un abrazo mi amigo, y espero que nos vamos a ver pronto! Afectuosamente, Abel.

Ojala pudieras pasar unos dias en Paris! [nt]

By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-11:50

Yes Nicolas, I will. I´m trying to arrange something to be able to meet there...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-12:47

... will be sending you a PM. Un abrazo.

Can't wait! [nt]

By: amanico : October 30th, 2014-12:48

Nice catch indeed

By: Le Monde Edmond : October 30th, 2014-14:01

Abel- its funny you bring up this post because I had a similar experience. I too never paid much attention to this model until a friend of a friend had one at dinner in Munich. I asked him to see it and it really took me by surprise. I am not into modern ...

Hi Edmond! Thank you so much for your kind comments...

By: Subexplorer : October 30th, 2014-15:00

... and good wishes. Glad to know you had a similar experience. I have learned now after several timepieces of which I said "not for me" that I should never say never again, and look at them on the flesh and on my wrist before making my head about them. W...

Vlad is a bad habit to catch

By: Bill : October 30th, 2014-16:24

But a pleasure to have. Big congratulations. Bill

LOL Bill how true :))) [nt]

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : October 31st, 2014-03:52

Thank you Bill! Yes I will take more care of Vlad bites now!!...

By: Subexplorer : October 31st, 2014-04:38

... since by now three references fevers I got were instilled by him! :)) ... But this danger will not take me away from the pleasure of meeting him again!! Have a nice week end Bill! Very cordially, Abel.

Apart from nice catch

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : October 31st, 2014-03:53

I like how you managed to catch yet another dimension of this watch in your signature style picture Bravo on both counts Sincerely Damjan

Thank you for your kind words dear Damjan!!...

By: Subexplorer : October 31st, 2014-04:41

... I wish I´ll be able to take some better pictures this week end. That was just a quick I Phone shot just to share my excitement for the new catch. I´m happy to know you liked the quick photo taken in haste and with bad office light, but anyway it shows...

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