MTF[PuristS]
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My photo is almost like yours EXCEPT
Mar 13, 2018,03:39 AM
Mark
I join you with an image of Taipei 101 during a typhoon except that it is missing a key feature....no Rolex watch! 
Rolex from the 1970s is the 'golden era'.
Developed enough to be reliable and popular in the late jet age, but not yet at the super hype phase.
I had a 1971 military Rolex from a British SBS unit. I got it after a Rolex service when it was 31 years old. In those days, I only had the BBC World Service Sunday noon time signal to check precision and it was ZERO seconds deviance for three Sundays in a row. On the 4th Sunday (1 month), maybe it was out by +0.5 seconds, by ear!
Amazing huh? It was mostly on a winder as I rarely wore it (didn't like the NATO strap).
When I grow up, I want a watch like yours....
Regards,
MTF
Taipei 101
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Holiday Rolex
By: Mark : March 13th, 2018-01:11
Decided to bring this one out for a holiday. It was a one-owner watch for 43 years, and came with guarantee papers, as well as original sales receipt from '73. Was concerned about the folded link bracelet, and couldn't find a thick oyster bracelet for thi...
Its a workhorse and is likely to be reliable for many years
By: Mr Glass : March 13th, 2018-02:12
Great pic! I have an older one in my family which runs great. I kept the lightweight (in today's standards) bracelet as it felt age appropriate. Had to have a small fix the bracelet which was a pain (I was told by a Rolex AD that Rolex does not deal with ...
Awesome!
By: fuigo : March 13th, 2018-03:09
You’re in my neck of woods. I hope you’re enjoying your time here!
My photo is almost like yours EXCEPT
By: MTF : March 13th, 2018-03:39
Mark I join you with an image of Taipei 101 during a typhoon except that it is missing a key feature....no Rolex watch! Rolex from the 1970s is the 'golden era'. Developed enough to be reliable and popular in the late jet age, but not yet at the super hyp...
