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chrono24seven
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How is it that Italy would end up with the best of...

Hello all... and being new (to this forum) let me begin with a PLEASE and THANK YOU

Seriously though, how is it that a disproportionate quantity of Rolex goodies are to be found there (still)?

You'd figure they'd combed through the country from top to bottom by now -- yet still I am taken back by the sheer number of vintage goodies coming out of there.

As an Omega Collector as well, I note a very impressive number of exotics coming out of there, and as a dive watch collector even see obscure brands popping up all the time - many NOS in boxes etc... just amazing.

I understand France having historically significant dive watches (as a result of COMEX and Cousteau)... but ITALY?

And don't get me wrong - absolutely LOVE the country, the food, the culture, the people, fashion, art, history... I'm a true fan.

But damn ALL the watches too, HOW? WHY?

If someone would be kind enough to elaborate - I'd be much obliged.

Thanks... and please.

MSA