Rolex

One of the recent afternoons, when browsing a bit through my known hunting grounds, but without a specific target, I was invited for a cup of good coffee & a chat at my favorite dealer's store. I was shown several nice Vintages, some Omegas, also Rolex, a...  

and a nice story. Congrats! Oliver

Thank you for giving the history and background to this. Like you, it was not something I knew a lot about ....so thank you first of all for the excursion into the 50s and this watch. It is, as you describe clean and simple, but with some twist. Wear it i... 

Thank you kindly, Joe.. Yes, the little dive into 50ies' Rolex Chronometer history was fun & educative for me, quite a bit. Thx also for your interest, sliwly but steadily, my little Rolex " family" ( not yet a "collection") is growing, and - as you predi... 

.....say it 21 times each day. " I will buy a Double-Red Sea-Dweller" Soon, it works its magic. NOTHING feels as good as a DRSD on the wrist. Nothing.

.. And pretty good on the wrist, true ! Tempting Duo.. Fatal attraction.. We'll see what's next.. :) I'm afraid, it's not the Q, IF, but rather, WHEN ?.. Thx, my (little devilish) friend, Best, hs ...  

From the golden era of Rolex, when watchmaking dared and created the news and the big pieces that we love today: for me, something that is now a fugitive... Beautiful! Best, massi

Thx a lot, Massi.. For your nice words & kind looking !.. +1 on a golden age, which we can love ! And you are perfectly right, we are happy, when we meet & enjoy such pieces.. Thanks again & my very Best, hs

What a find! I love those early Oysters, especially with a twist. A working trubeat-function is rare to find indeed! Where did you get it? Chronothek?

.. And indeed, acquired from the source, you mentioned ! Really happy & enjoyable with her ! Best & have a nice Sunday evening , hs

Good friend of mine! A pity I have so little time to visit my hometown!

Will do so with pleasure !.. Best regards ! :)

This version is the one I am running after: Go figure why! ;) All the best, my dear friend. Nicolas ...  

..and you are right, it's a calm, noble & cool Reference ! A little treasure from the golden era, somehow .. Best, my friend hs

congrats for the very educated choice and for educating us

Great find, my friend! :) Your truck moves very fast in the Rolex lane! Best Blomman

Thx a lot, dear friend, for your kind interest ! Well, yes - sometimes one has to say " take it" , when there is the opportunity. - indeed, my small Rolex family is growing !.. Best, also for he new week ! hs

AD store and all that followed is like music to any watch collector ears! Nice choice , wear it in good health hs111. Regards Edward

Thank you kindly, for your nice words & friendly encouragement ! Yes, sometimes the unexpected can turn into happiness . :) Best, also for the new week ! hs

on your dangerous excursions here.. Honestly, a very exciting watch with a little secret. Congratulations! Best, Magnus

Thx for your kind interest & friendly looking, Magnus ! And yes - sometimes these little excursions end up with little surprises.. My very Best, hs