Rolex

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 gold that comes between a yellow and a rose which wears well with a dark chocolate strap as a casual weekend watch. the purchase was possibly influenced with the impression of how it wears on marc jacob in some magazine with the rolex president as a fashion item. however, a bracelet would be too strong for my liking and most bracelets i come across are already worn and loose. this first watch was chosen because of its non-tritium dial and markers but mis-printed as a t-dial.

after wearing the yellow, i found its superlative chronometric properties despite its 40 years of age and its value for the dollar very appealing, making me wanting more, knowing i can pick and choose a watch in a condition and style i want. coincidentally, the white gold crossed my path with thick baton hands and markers on the dial. and that was the story of the second. suprisingly, the white gold looks a tad smaller to me, but measured exactly the same. and with the oxidation of time, the white obtained yellowish patina.

the colour of gold on the watch told by the minus and double dot of the crown.

the 2 awaiting for the 3rd charlie's angel in brunette (rose gold), possibly with a black dial for a difference.

This message has been edited by a.ler on 2009-11-06 02:50:14 This message has been edited by a.ler on 2009-11-06 02:52:14 i suppose different strokes for different folks, the day-date did it for me. This message has been edited by a.ler on 2009-11-06 02:54:10