very cool watches but ...

there is no particular " rule " about fading to brown : there are 3 mains " degrees " of faded mk2 dials ( chocolate , middle and dark brown ) but you can find the 3 shades in all batches of " 1665 mk2 " produced so in the range from 1.7 up to around 3.1 ( many US collector on the contrarry accept mk2 dials up to 3.5 ).
in my opinion most mk2 ( if not all ) were produced roughly at the same time ( 1967-8 ) and then fixed to watches when new cases were avalaible.

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Rolex 1665 DRSD Mk2

By: Baron - Mr Red : September 4th, 2014-01:27

This is probably my favourite reference from Rolex...probably. I have owned a Mk2 for several years now. The one on my wrist in the first scan belongs to a friend. It is hard to tell from the scan as the light camouflages the dial somewhat, but there is e...

A tropical mk2 is a crazy watch !

By: DrStrong : September 4th, 2014-01:50

I have owned two of them - both first owner watches with full provenance - and I must say it's a incredible vintage Rolex ! ...

I confirm. Picture taken during our last GTG in London.

By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-03:37

To be redone! Best, Nicolas ...

My favourite

By: eparisini : September 4th, 2014-08:14

DRSD is my favourite, Mk2 is the most interesting batch!

in my opinion is a " middle brown " .. ...

yep...i mean that one...middle brown, eh

By: Baron - Mr Red : September 5th, 2014-08:59

Precious informations, Marcello. grazie. [nt]

By: amanico : September 4th, 2014-10:32

pas de quoi !!

By: marcello pisani : September 5th, 2014-07:59

1665 is for sure one of mine favourites ...

That is very obvious. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : September 5th, 2014-12:16

Not a Mk2, but a love of my mine also...

By: DivingT : September 4th, 2014-12:43

I just love these posts, beautiful examples being posted by everyone!! cheers Tony ...

There is something about the red writing that transforms it...

By: Baron - Mr Red : September 5th, 2014-00:23

....i have a beautiful 1665 Rail.... but without the red, its just not the same

That's a very clean mk4 Tony [nt]

By: DrStrong : September 5th, 2014-05:06

A beauty Tony!

By: Mike1066 : September 5th, 2014-13:03

Great DRSD. A DRSD and a PloProf - great collection! Enjoy them both! -Mike

Many thanks Mike, and Jeff......

By: DivingT : September 5th, 2014-23:26

....and yes Mike, thanks for your comments on my collection..... I believe that the DRSD and the PloProf go well together in the stable, both iconic pieces with 2 different approaches to withstanding the effects of decompression in a helium environment! C...

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