@Syrte and @pitpro will be happy, the Tropical Speedy did not have to go for me to fund my grail.

Thanks to @Kali77, @smitty190373, @pitpro, @77deluxe, @Noles_88, @Lowflight and many others who convinced me to take the plunge...and to the fine fellows that bought my 66CB and Ed White to make this possible.

Before I get to pictures, I'll tell the story, as it is rather amusing...

A buddy texted me two months ago this listing as he knew I was in the market for a DRSD...

https://www.therealreal.com/products/watches/bracelet/rolex-double-red-sea-dweller-watch

It looked legit, but what awful pics! Trying to get info on it was damn near impossible, as you couldn't get anyone on the phone, so I went to LinkedIn, found the lead horologist, went to Zoom info, got her email, and reached out.

She put me in touch with the store, and I had a guy shoot my cell phone pics...well by God they had a sweet DRSD that had sat for so long that their price was under market! So I bought it...but had them open it up to confirm that the serial was inside the caseback.

All good right?

Nope...the watchmaker, a former RSC guy said that it had low amplitude, so they decided to send it back to RSC for a movement only service...on the house. While I was very appreciative, I let them know my hesitations - that RSC KILLS VINTAGE ROLEX. My contact, who was a former Rolex, assured me she had it in writing that it was movement only.

So...fast forward 2 months of waiting, and a $2,300 movement only service from RSC, it arrived today.

A beautiful 5.1m 1665 MKIV dial with custard patina. I put the insert off of my 5513 and will hunt down a T39 crystal at some point. Right now, I am just excited to finally get one after wanting one for 20 years!

IG Video:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjp4sP5HziB/?hl=en&taken-by=watchknut

More pics to come...

 

Sweet. Congratulations!

 

Congratulations on scoring something you've been wanting for so long!

 

Hell of a story and hell of a watch - ENJOY!

 

‘Now what’? How about a Bond Commander Watch

Congrats...Take the time to enjoy the honeymoon, and WIGH

 

Great watch & great grail story , I can only dream of finding one within my budget .

 

@watchknut Congrats brotha!! So stoked for you. What a stunner and with a fresh service to boot! Worth the wait my man! Now enjoy the hell out of it

 

One of my dream watches and a grail for me, as well. Congratulations.

 

Fantastic Piece, huge congrats and wear in good health

 

Congratulations! Very nice

 

Killer, and Congrats!

 

Big congrats. SD's are totally underappreciated IMO.

Its much younger and less valuable cousin says hi.

 

Great score. Lugs look good too! Damn that satisfaction of getting something after so long.... So so good!

 

Likes the sunlight...

 

Congrats !
What now ? Find the 610 m. anchor for a decent price ! Should keep you busy for some time...
What about the bracelet ?

 

Very nice indeed...Weldone.

 

Wow! Congrats!

 

Congratulations Matt, you've been waiting for this one for a while!

 

Congratulations Matt! Such a nice and helpful guy like you deserved this grail! Wear it in good health!

 

Congratulations, such a beauty at a unbelievable price