Rolex

Hello Friends!! Encouraged by all the kind comments received on my first post here, showing my Three Kings without crown guards, I now wish to introduce each of them. Let´s begin with reference 6542! I have been dreaming for years with this grail watch, w...  

With such love in the chase she will bring you many years of happiness. Thank you for share this part of your journey. Bill

A splendid watch, I very much enjoyed the pictures and above all the story on how you came to purchase it. It seems you have caught the vintage virus. Best regards, George

I am happy to welcome a new 6542 on the forum. You know it, the 6542 is certainly one of my 3 favourite Vintage Rolex. I am completely mad each time I see one. Thanks for these gorgeous pics. Best, Nicolas

Thank you for your kind comment! Yes, I well know that the 6542 is one of your favorites, as well as the Submariner. Will you please let me know which is your third favorite? First series Daytonas may be? Thank you in advance for your reply! Best cordial ... 

Explorers... A nice 6610 makes my day. I would put the Vintage Dayto at the 4th or 5th place, after or before the ... Milgauss. Best, Abel. Nicolas.

Thank you so much for your kind answer! I should have imagined! I love Explorers too, and feel that they are the most underated type among collectors, in spite of its colorful history and in spite of its intrinsic beauty. And the fact that it is a most ha... 

Now which one, this is another question? 6610 ReD, 6610 Normal, 1016 Gilt or not, 1655 1st Generation straight hand, or 1655 Rail Dial, 16650 CReam Rail Dial or Black Rail Dial??? There are so many competitors to the 3rd rank. Best, Nicolas

... regarding which one of those references you mention IS the Explorer. In my personal case, I have always been biased in favour of the so called "Explorer I" variants, though I understand that this title encompases several references you mention, includ... 

No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-01-23 07:36:24

... that patina makes each piece unique and marks its own character. Patina is what gives that special charm and mood to a vintage watch. Kind regards, Abel.

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and beautiful picture Matthieu

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... for your kind comments! I really appreciate them! And they add to the enjoyment of owning this piece! Thank you so much and kind regards, Subexplorer.

any additional information about the silver printings on the dial ?

... Thank you for your kind comment, and I´m glad you like it. Regarding what I called "silvr printing", I mean that the inscriptions (minutes rail, around tritm markings, crown, Rolex name and related inscriptions, and crown, etc.) have a silverish hue, ...  

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I like your watches. I like your taste. But actually, those issues are irrelevant. There is no such thing as "correct taste". Nobody has a definitive word on what is a beautiful watch and what is not. I know my wife thinks all my Rolex subs and SDs look e... 

It would be difficult to not include your beautiful DRSD(s)... I particularly remember one which staill haunts me... A Chocolate thing... Best, Nicolas

one of my very favourite watches to wear....

Best, Nicolas...  

...and that is to go and put her on..... There is definitely something about that dial.....

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-01-24 06:17:14

... grayish hue on bezel, and a delightfully contrast of red! What a balance of colors! Love it! Kind regards, Abel.

that needs natural light to show the very chocolate dial...... will certainly bring it to next gtg

Want to be burnt by it! Best, Nicolas

... that my cheeks turned a bit reddish at reading your so nice & kind compliments! I really appreciate them, and I´m glad I can transmit my passion and gusto, in spite of my shortcomings with my English. I feel that Collecting should be practise... 

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No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-01-24 13:53:01

Don't be sad for your 6542's crown ....... in my opinion (for that matters now) I'm pretty sure that after '58 the crown is without the + This is my 6542 by the way. ;-)...  

I always thought that the " Crown + " came for 6542 released BEFORE '58... The Charm of these Vintage Rolex lies here... So many uncertain things. Best, Nicolas

... the correct 6542 crown. Take note of it. Outstanding example of this wonderful reference you got! Thanks for sharing with us! Best cordial regards, Abel. PS: Agree with Nicolas: so many things to know (or not truly known) adds to the interest of vinta... 

..........about the things not truly known of Rolex vintage, I think every comment or opinion is welcome in our passion. ;-)

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