How many Rolex's do you own?

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wwhntr

·Dec 23, 2017

Vintage Omega are my primary interest, but I have been able to snag a few nice Vintage Rolex. In order acquired and kept.

6238 1964, from original owners estate

5513 1967 fat font insert, meters first dial

6263 1979 “Big Red” Daytfrom original owner

1675 1965, service dial, hands, insert, & case back. Case back engraved Captain E. L. Greenamyre USAF. Do not usually like engravings, but through internet research verified he was a Titan ll missile commander. Pretty cool part of Cold War history! Hard for me to imagine being the guy with responsibilities of receiving code/holding key that could have triggered nuclear war!

1675 1961, PCG, gilt chapter exclamation@6 dial, from original owner who served in US embassy

 

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irate.alien

·Dec 23, 2017

"Rolex?" Is that some kind of Seiko 5? 😜

 

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Sidrox25

·Dec 25, 2017

wwhntr

Vintage Omega are my primary interest, but I have been able to snag a few nice Vintage Rolex. In order acquired and kept.

6238 1964, from original owners estate

5513 1967 fat font insert, meters first dial

6263 1979 “Big Red” Daytfrom original owner

1675 1965, service dial, hands, insert, & case back. Case back engraved Captain E. L. Greenamyre USAF. Do not usually like engravings, but through internet research verified he was a Titan ll missile commander. Pretty cool part of Cold War history! Hard for me to imagine being the guy with responsibilities of receiving code/holding key that could have triggered nuclear war!

1675 1961, PCG, gilt chapter exclamation@6 dial, from original owner who served in US embassy

Amazing pieces! Wear them in good health. Especially that Daytona!

 

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watchknut

·Dec 25, 2017

The number shifts every year...err...few months it seems.

 

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77deluxe

·Dec 25, 2017

@watchknut-

DRSD.

 

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SaintMickey

·Dec 25, 2017

I had at one point 7. I've learned that I don't need 3 Subs AND a black and white Explorer II. Well I do but not if I can't have the other brands I love like Breitling, Omega etc.

I am down to two a 16610LV and a Polar 16570. The only thing I "want" is a GMT Master II 16713 (SS/YG) on Jubilee bracelet. At that point my Rolex buttons will be pushed and when my son steals my Sub I can be an old man wearing a jubilee!!!

Full disclosure I had one but sold it. Now I will pay much more for same watch but this time I will get a crisp one with less stretch in bracelet. I'm pretty sure most can relate.

Mickey®

Edited: Dec 26, 2017

 

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Lowflight

·Dec 26, 2017

4

 

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Bulldozer

·Dec 26, 2017

None, I used to own a Rolex Submariner 5513 but I sold it on a few years ago as my Omega Seamaster 300m 2531.80 was getting all of my wrist time.

 

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kwiklot

·Jan 4, 2018

Zero but one is coming, I like some people might try and pick one up in my travels to save on taxes, the hard part is deciding what you want.

 

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SaintMickey

·Jan 4, 2018

I posted elsewhere but I never found my 16713 but found this at a STEAL! So I'm up to 3.
Explorer White 16570, Submariner 16610LV and now Yacht-Master 16622. People bash the brand but I enjoy the brand. They hold their value and like a classic Moonwatch or Breitling Navitimer they will never go down in value and for my son and daughter.

 

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Tubber

·Jan 4, 2018

Only one. A 14060M.

A DRSD, 5513 or 1675/16750 would be a nice addition.

 

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SaintMickey

·Jan 4, 2018

Tubber

Only one. A 14060M.

A DRSD, 5513 or 1675/16750 would be a nice addition.

Love me a 4 liner. Should have never gotten rid of it...I'd have to pay 3k more now to get another one. Sold it in 2013 for $4500. 🤬

 

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Tubber

·Jan 4, 2018

SaintMickey

Love me a 4 liner. Should have never gotten rid of it...I'd have to pay 3k more now to get another one. Sold it in 2013 for $4500. 🤬

I thought the 2 liners were the popular ones? I didn't realise the prices for these had gone up.

 

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Tubber

·Jan 4, 2018

watchknut

The number shifts every year...err...few months it seems.

You haven't half stepped up your game!

 

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SaintMickey

·Jan 4, 2018

Tubber

I thought the 2 liners were the popular ones? I didn't realise the prices for these had gone up.

They did for me! LOL Comparatively speaking.

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ashleysteadman

·Jan 4, 2018

My number keeps changing too, but usually at least 2 since I really started appreciating them. The last 6 months have seen many outgoings to pay for these two, and I'm done... for now!

 

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blufinz52

·Jan 6, 2018·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

ashleysteadman

My number keeps changing too, but usually at least 2 since I really started appreciating them. The last 6 months have seen many outgoings to pay for these two, and I'm done... for now!

How do you like the Sky Dweller? How does it compare to the Sea Dweller on the wrist?

 

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eton97

·Jan 6, 2018

Some really beautiful watches going through these pages.
I’ve gone up and down in terms of number of rolexes over the years. Managed to get it down to a comfortable 3 pieces.

5513 maxi mk1

1675 mk1

1665 DRSD

 

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ashleysteadman

·Jan 6, 2018

blufinz52

How do you like the Sky Dweller? How does it compare to the Sea Dweller on the wrist?

It really is a beauty - I fell in love with the new Sky Dweller as soon as I saw it and had to have it.

The Sky Dweller is thick, but I tend towards larger watches so I find it a perfect size - it has wrist presence but is totally comfortable to wear. The Sea Dweller is very slightly thicker, and of course 1mm larger in diameter.

 

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asrnj77

·Jan 7, 2018

I've got a 1988 16713 Rootbeer, a 1982 16253 Thunderbird or Turn-O-Graph, and a 1966 1601 with the tropical dial. I'm actually looking to sell or trade the 1601 towards a 861 powered Speedmaster so that I may properly join the world of Omega.