Rolex

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...  

BRAVO! Best, Nicolas

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

and what a great post! thanks for the presentation of your new baby! Fx

my dear friend and lot of goodies that you have with every of your pieces Best and enjoy Damjan

Goodies makes the experiance of the watch even more complete... Thank you, dear friend! :) Best Blomman

right up there with the geophysic. Seeing it in your post makes me want to get one.

Will try to find the photo! But, of course, you are right. This is an outstanding pair! Best, Nicolas

I would advice you to get the Geophysic first... After that go for the Explorer! :) Will try to make a comparision shot. Best Blomman

Btw the Commando is as rare as rocking horse doo doo, only ever seen one Best Imran

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 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

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 ... 

As always very fine choice and I wish you great happiness with this new addition. Best Bill

Thank you for your encouraging words, my friend! :) I should start to "explore" the vintage Rolex world more... Best Blomman

I couldn't agree more. I have mine on a Nato and think it compliments the watch much better.

But I will sure do! :) Thank you for the tip. Best Blomman

...i wish i could add this one day. all my best!

Your day will come for sure! :) Best Blomman

....."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, 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

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

thank you

very nice catch indeed 1st time i see 1016 the abercombie hands..anyone can elaborate on it ?

... rare as rocking horse doo doo! :) I have been asking this several times to many Rolex collectors, but no luck.... Best Blomman

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 !

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

... I´m specially fond of these 1016´s! Love their luminous indexes in contrast with their black dials! So cute! Enjoy yours with health my friend! Cordial regards, Abel.

Thank you, my friend! Yes, I find them very addictive... :) Fear I will end up like Nicolas one day.... Best Blomman

.. That is exactly the Reference - 1016 - which I am after in a nice gilt condition for quite a while now But you succeded, where I have failed so far.. The pictures on the ads in your super post tell a very nice story, of a Rolex classic, to be loved ! A... 

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

Thank you, my friend! :) If my plan would have reached Paris, I would been able to show you this one in person.... Best Blomman

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 ...  

The Explorer in the right environment! :) Thank you, my friend. Best Blomman