batholith
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Wow!
Nov 22, 2019,02:01 AM
Very nice!
This was given to me by my father when I was about 10, so early seventies. He wore it while in college in the late 40's-early 50's or so.
The next one, this was given to my father by his father in '51 to wear to his wedding. Once again, he gave it to me in the early seventies.
The Rolex Zephyr 1038 that follows was the first full-size watch he got me. I was 10, 1974. Like the Rolexes that follow, it was delivered at the Rolex factory as Dad was a friend of Mr. Van Gessel who was then the President or Chairman of Rolex. As a kid, it was great to be given a tour of the Rolex factory, to be shown all the machines at work, the manual water testing equipment.
The Explorer II, from 1978
The Sea Dweller also from 1978
GMT Master Tiger's Eye also 1978
The only somewhat serious watch I had before these was an Enicar, a ladies model that was my birthday present when I turned four. My wife wears it now.
No complaints, they're all still with me although the 1675 will go to my nephew when I see him next time.
Apologies for spamming your thread, Nico!