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That is an interesting view, Andrew.
Most of the answers focus on celebrities, when you focus on your childhood, and you're absolutely right!
Well, I guess that when others refer to James Bond, they also refer to a part of their childhood.
But the Explo II so called Freccione has something more, compared to these " Holy Birds ": an original look.
It doesn't look like any other Rolex, indeed.
Now that you mentionned it, I feel guilty to not have put it in thise selection, as I'm strongly in love with it, too.
Best,
Nicoals
What kind of Rolex Fan are you: Edmund Hillary, Pussy Galore or James Bond?
Air / Earth / Sea? Both share the sense of Adventure, the celebrity, and ... the lack of crownguards. So, what kind of Rolex fan are you? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-10-09 22:35:23 This message has been edited by amanico...
LIcense to kill
Incoming and my first Sub. Please pardon the poor image. I'll post better pics once it arrives. This message has been edited by joeyza on 2010-10-09 03:16:38...
5508
I saw an older man wearing one at my favorite guitar shop... a patina'd well worn real world watch. I took a mental picture and figured out which model it was with the help of this wonderful site. If I were to go vintage, today anyway, the 5508.
I won't be the one who will tell you that it is a bad choice, Mostel
These 6536 / 6538 / 5508 are really great watches! Powerful and full of charm... Classics! Best, Nicolas
Thanks Nicolas
I should not ever start with the vintage stuff...... but...... They look so good all worn in.
James Bond, of course!
Hi Nicolas, lovely vintage Rolex combination of yours and a challenging question for us! My favourite is James Bond and the Submariner (sea); actually it was this association that brought me to overcome my "Rolexophobia" . My second best candidate would b...
Missing Bond pic
This "earthen" pic should have been in the first post already Very grim determination on his face, the villain provocatingly laid-back. Bond fighting underground in a missile silo (from "The World is not enough"). Sorry for the Omega on his wrist...
Don't be the sorry for the Omega on his wrist!
Rolex is a very good watch, and Omega ROCKS! Including some from the moon! Et voila, mon ami....! HAGWE! Thanks! =:^{D>
Nothing to be said against Omega watches
On the contrary: most of my quality watches are Omegas and virtually all of my vintage ones. The "sorrry" was a smiling comment to Nicolas´ post in the Rolex forum, that I "spoilt" with this non-Rolex pic . Best regards, anaesdoc...
I have the feeling that the Bond will be the winner.
It will be interesting to see why. Because of the " personnage ", or because of the watch? Best, Anaesdoc, and thanks for your input. Nicolas.
I consent for these reasons ...
Sir Edmund Hillary was a real person, i.e. he lacks the (artificial) charisma of movie characters and is muss less to see on the screen as they are. Besides he grew old whereas the actors stay forever young if we watch them in their old movies . Pussy Gal...
Is Paul Newman also possible ? :-) ....otherwise...
...i join also Bond of course. Best Matthias
Aaah, Matthias.
I was waiting for you, or Joe, or Jeff to mention Paul Newman! Of course, my friend, you can add this Star to the other Stars! Best, Nicolas
superb pic!.....
You've got all the bases covered with those three beauties. Cheers, Pete
That was the idea, Pete...
Well, there are other pieces to include, such as the Explo II " Freccione " or the Daytona, or some themas to develop such as the Explos or GMTs. But that is another story. Best, Nicolas
Pussy...
And, yes, there is a "that's what she said!" in there somewhere. Thanks! =:^{D>
I thought I will say BOND
but I am looking for vintage subs then I saw your pic. OK I change my mind. Hail to Sir Edmund. What are they going for these days. Please PM me PS: Your E1 is to die for. Tyler
Difficult to choose between these 3, Tyler.
Add a Daytona and a Milgauss, and I think the basics are totally covered. The Explo I, being 6610, 1016 or any other few references are a bit underated, due to their smaller size. Underated, but not by me, as I'm in serious love with it. Nice choice! Best...
EASY! *cue my theme song*
James Bond Sub for me, Vlad dearest! Followed by Ms. Galore's GMT, and then the Explorer. My favorite scene from Goldfinger below. Best. Bond. EVER! And, boy, that Sean Connery. Hubba hubba! From Los Angeles with love! *giggle* Daos
Just...
...all of the above! Connery was the best Bond IMO and this watch was the best of the Bond watches over the years. Cheers, Daos
Agreed...
The best "Bond Girl" slash "Double Agent" in all of the Bond films. The above is stated as an opinion, not a fact.
You know, you know, hermano....
James for ever! You know that I love diver watches, and this 5508 is just awesome! But I´d be really happy with any of them Best hermano. Lobato, Emilio Lobato
How about...
Chuck Yeager on the Rolex side and Buzz Aldrin on the Omega side, since they are real people and both watch brands have been featured in Bond films and whatnot also. See what happens after sampling a glass of Pinot Noir and one of Moscato? Wheee! Thanks! ...
Aaah, Reneo!
Finally someone who put the Galore in the pole position! Love your vote! Best, Nicolas
Amazing to know that
Ian Flemings book Goldfinger was published over 50 years ago....time really flies... I wonder how he came up the name of her gang 'The cement mixers" ..cheerz
And when you see these watches, you hardly can imagine ...
That they are 50 / 40 years old! Best. Nicolas
Ah......from Paris with love.
Hi Nicolas, Nice work and excellent theme here especially narrating to all those movie stars..LOLOLO,wonderful job here. Nice collection of air,earth and water..... BHK9
I'm preparing something " in depth " about these lovely GMTs, BHK 9.
And if I have time, I will also work on the Explorer thema. You know that these Vintage Rollies are in my mind for a long time, now. Thanks for your nice words, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Pussy Galore!!!
Pussy Galore : My name is Pussy Galore. James Bond : I must be dreaming. Regards Smith...
Celebrities please !
what an awesome trio...and a nice collection theme ! Here's my celebrities trio: Steve Mc Queen - Paul Newman - James Bond This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-10-10 05:44:11...
Ok Ok..i take the bait...
My answer to your question is yes...all of them. However.... Which watch is the coolest watch in the world? No question....for cool.... no question. I don't even need to say. Jeff knows. When you get one on the wrist, even you felt the power!! The Jedi's ...
Terrific input, Mr Baron!
Superbly written, my friend. I can feel all your enthusiasm on these Vintage Rolex! Oooh yes, your PN is really attractive, dangerous tempting and powerful. There are nights when I wake up, febrile, haunted by it! I never knew that the DRSD Mk I ir II can...
Explorer I and Submariner for me, Nicolas...
.... the sphere of air is filled up with non-Rolex and insted, if it can be counted as one, an IWC Pilot Chrono in view that it is anti-magnetic. Apologized for my ignorance but is Rolex GMT Master or GMT Master II anti-magnetic? If not, can we consider i...
The balance wheel on the GMT is amagnetic, as well as on the Explo.
And, for sure, the Sub. I mean the Vintage ones, of course the moderns. No need to apologize, it is not that evident! Best, Nicolas
Great question.... Edmund Hillary for me...
Although probably more Steve McQueen as the Explorer 2 1655 is still the watch I remember as a kid, and still the one I lust after now. Andrew H
my favorite...`64 5513
my favorite, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is my 1964 Sub 5513...
Yuo should not have mentionned this year here, there are so many sharks ...
In love with '64 watches! So you're a Sub Guy? Cool one, Sir. Best, Nicolas.
That is an interesting view, Andrew.
Most of the answers focus on celebrities, when you focus on your childhood, and you're absolutely right! Well, I guess that when others refer to James Bond, they also refer to a part of their childhood. But the Explo II so called Freccione has something m...
Tenzig Norgay!!
wasn't it he, rather than Hillary (didn't he wear a Smiths), who wore the Explorer? Whatever the case, I love the sense of adventure that the Explorer embodies--and its scientific heritage (was it not part of the geophysic year like JLC and IWC?) that it ...
Correct.
As for the IGY ( International Geophysic Year ), yes, the Explorer is contemporanean of the JLC. The IWC came later, IMO. The other one to be contemporanean is the Railmasrer Omega, if I'm not wrong. Yes, 1958 was an exciting year! Best, Nicolas
Great line-up! All share their special beauty!
Can't choose....hell why choose!!! Enjoy! Bernhard
I'm the type of fan that goes crazy with this lineup, Nico!!
Difficult, if not impossible to choose, but if you point at me with a Walther PPK, then the choice would be obvious... Fuerte abrazo, hermano! Alejandro
From that trio..............
I would take the Explorer, no doubt, but I have to confess that your "PEPSI" GMT looks stunning. What a wonderful patina on that dial. Love it. Thanks for sharing. Best. Vte
I feel you have a small hesitation between Sir Hillary and Pussy Galore, my friend.
Que va! I'm happy you played the card of the outisders! Best, Amigo. Nicolas.