Gilt Is beautiful! ... just for the pleasure of sharing...

Oct 18, 2018,11:41 AM
 

... a few shots of one of my holidays by the sea companion.


Ref 5508 from 1958. Gilt with silver depth inscriptions, gloss dial. Exclamation dot and big logo clasp make for the charm of this oldie! 

Cheers! Abel





























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Thaks a lot Leopold!! Yes, I take due care not...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2018-12:36
... to even swim in the pool with it! Pictures in the pool were posed. I don’t dare to submerge this oldie! Cheers! Abel

WOW... just WOW !!! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2018-11:51

Like it ... I love it ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 18th, 2018-13:25

Thanks a lot dear Massi!! Yes it is 10 years younger than me...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2018-12:39
... and has aged so beautifully! Regret I can’t say same of myself! Lol! Glad you like it my friend! Cheers! Abel

Thank you so much my dear friend Blomman!!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2018-12:40
Oh yes! Just took the pictures but never risked this oldie even an inch underwater! It’s one of my favorite watches in my collection! Cheers! Abel

Very nice Rolex 5508 together with a big logo bracelet.

 
 By: Bill : October 18th, 2018-12:58
Vacationing in style. Enjoy Bill

Thank you so much dear Bill!! So happy to know you like this 5508!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 18th, 2018-13:01
Always appreciate so much your kind comments! I surely enjoy this trip! Cheers! Abel

You have me licking my lips over this one.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : October 18th, 2018-13:40
You and Bill and CC and Blomman and the infamous Baron are killing me!

Thank you so much Pastaboy! Yes guess it’s all original ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 19th, 2018-07:36
... though I suspect handset lume has been retouched. Anyway it has a great glossy dial and overall condition and working is top considering a 60 year watch! Cheers! Abel

Wow!!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : October 18th, 2018-21:01
the case size, the small crown & no CG... sublime. super charming! thanks for sharing these lovely pics & hope you have a wonderful holiday

Thank you so much for your kind comments Watcholic!! Appreciate that!

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 19th, 2018-07:32
Always my pleasure to share shots and watches! Cheers! Abel

Beautiful watch dear Abel!

 
 By: renerod : October 19th, 2018-19:43
Powerful and elegant at the same time. Just the best. How was the book? Cheers! René

Thanks alot desr friend Rene! Agree with your comments about this watch!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 21st, 2018-16:45
... I’m still resdink the book. Very interesting. Examines the about yesr and a half St Exupery spent in Argentina. Curiously he begun heating our Country but learned to live it during his last months here. He was a most interesting and controversial char... 

Seems like an interesting reading

 
 By: renerod : October 21st, 2018-17:07
I’m going to put it on my list. It is something very human, starting hating somebody/something and when you learn more about, your mind changes. Cheers! René

Agree my friend Rene! Getting yo know or understand a place or

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 21st, 2018-17:10
A person can absolutely change your mind about it/him/her. The book is very interesting indeed! Abel