Baron - Mr Red
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One for the PP site?
No, I didn't mean Philippe Patek......
I have been hunting this watch for quite a while. It has been third time lucky for me now, as the first two PPs that I found were snatched away at the very last moment. But the wait has been worth it. The watch below joined the stable last week, and I am delighted with it. The red is more pink than the ones I have seen, but most definitely a pink hue. I now have the Mk1 and Mk4..... Very happy guy

Collection
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Explore the Rolex Yacht-Master steel/platinum with rhodium dial. Jlux shares insights on its elegance, comfort, and unique platinum bezel. Discover collector perspectives.
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Collection
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Service
MTR · Apr 21, 2024
Explore MTR's experience with a rare manufacturing defect in a new Rolex GMT-Master II 'Rootbeer' and the swift resolution by an authorized dealer. A must-read for Rolex collectors.
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100 pieces...
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 22nd, 2010-02:59
Yes, 1967. As i understand it, most of these watches were not actually sold but rather given direct to various dive teams. As a result, given that many of the supposed 100 watches were genuinely used, quite a few became badly beaten up and did not survive...