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much deeper on the wrist...yes
I love 1665s more than any other reference for many reasons...HEV, their place in Rolex history, the history behind the prototypes etc etc But also in that list is the way the watch sits on the wrist....nothing like it in Rolex.
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Rolex 1665 Great White
This watch hasn't been on my wrist for two months....and it is definitely time i put that right.... Case size is just about perfect for my wrist. Creamy lume. Uhhhm. Domed plexi....
Your shots are becoming very sensual, I find. One question, though...
Why the Rail Dial 1665 is called " Great White "??? Best, Nicolas
I don't know the answer....but my theory....
I may be being fast and loose with my terminology. Great Whites, to some, refer to the white-only 1665s that followed the DRSD 1665. To others, the Great White refers specifically to the rail dial version of the 1665s that followed. My theory is that the ...
I don't have any idea, except that to me, The Big White refers to the Rail.
Other than that, I never understood this nickname. Best, my dear Joe. Nicolas
hmmm no i don't think so...
...Nico i think someone call "Great White" all the white production (to distinguish it from the double rouge), others call the GW only the MK1, but imho the MK2 (Stern) is called only Rail Dial (and it's very cute).
in my humble (or holy) opinion...
...the so called great white is the white MK1 dial. the big white, instead, is the MK0, we find after the DRSD MK4 for a couple of hours of production maybe :) this one: ...
Chris...
.....would you say that the Rail is a subset of the great whites, or not a great white at all?
for me it's not so important...
...to give it a name, it would be enough to call it by manufacturer name... I believe, however, that in the collectors world the Rail dial is the MK2 and the great white is the MK1 despite someone call "great white" all the white production (MK1-2-3-4-ser...
i like only the italian nicknames :)
Freccione Stelline Coroncione Oyster Sotto Occhio di Tigre Cornino Ovettone ... ... ... LOL
Apparently you've got so many nice ones, to choose from .. AND ..
that SDs will often be a very good choice ( tool, and cool Vintage likewise).. - As I haven't seen too many SDs, two Qs be allowed: case size and thickness vs the Subs, let's say a 5513/12 ? - secondly, apologies for my ignorance, does this come with a gl...
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Case size is 40mm...so identical. However, it is a deeper watch so sits more proud on the wrist. However, this is a feature that makes it quite special ...especially given the domed plexi. Matt dial.....
So there IS a difference.. Worth while appreciating the difference ! :)
Thank you , Joe for the kind answer ; Best, hs
much deeper on the wrist...yes
I love 1665s more than any other reference for many reasons...HEV, their place in Rolex history, the history behind the prototypes etc etc But also in that list is the way the watch sits on the wrist....nothing like it in Rolex.
Thx, also for elaborating a bit.. Impressions, facts ..Myths and passion ..:)
.. those sentiments wave the pattern, mostly more than the brain ( & wallet), - but equally or at least sufficient for the heart Interesting to listen and read .. Best, hs
if i can answer...
...the first production of 1665 (proto, all the patent pendings case and a portion of MK1 / MK2 production): thin case, very similar to 5512/13 all the 1665 production has a matte dial and white graphic (except for the red lines). no gilt or silverish pri...
The 1665 in general is a very sexy watch...
...especially the superdome. Here's my ex Mk2's profile ...
the Comex 1665 is no more ....
on your wrist ??? damn .... hope you havn't sold it to buy a f... ing chrono !!
nice one Bill!
MK3 is my favorite DRSD (together with the MK1, of course) ciao, chris
Always a pleasure to have it on the wrist...
The watch feels tough and solid, unlike other vintage reference.. And that dome, wins it all for me.. Cheers Sam ...