Vintage Rolex Passion Meeting 2012
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Vintage Rolex Passion Meeting 2012

By DrStrong · Sep 10, 2012 · 41 replies
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DrStrong recounts the 2012 Passion Meeting in the Netherlands, an annual gathering of vintage Rolex collectors from around the globe. His post captures the camaraderie and showcases an array of rare chronographs, particularly focusing on exceptional Paul Newman Daytonas.

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Thanks to Philipp and Bernhard, this year again the Passion meeting in the Netherlands was a blast ! What a fantastic event, gathering some of the most passionate vintage Rolex collectors from around the world: USA, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, etc…

 

First thanks a lot to Steven for picking me up at the airport with his Batmobile…it was the first time I was feeling like Robin…lol

 

 

And what an interior…wow…

 

 

Nothing is like friendship and watches….and when people start to unpack the watches…the party really begins ! You know that I completely crazy about chronographs…so here are the most remarkable I have spotted….

 

My favourite are definitely the Paul Newman Daytonas…here’s a stunning example with screw down pushers…what a beautiful watch !

 

 

Another one from the same owner, but on a leather strap. To me eyes this combo is even more breathtaking

 

 

A ultra rare 6239 in gold: An awesome watch that you don’t come across everyday. Even the riveted bracelet is in great condition

 

 

I have fallen for this older Antimagnétique chronograph with a lot of charm: these early dials and hands are really pure and beautiful, what a lot of vintage charm.

 

 

Some more features here on this Jean Claude Killy….it’s a grail for any Rolex collector and this one is in perfect condition !

 

 

This Tudor Homeplate has been on my wrist during most of the week end. It’s really in great condition and I am seriously thinking about buying it. I’m just in love with the funky 1970’s dial !

 

 

This is of course a much later Daytona, but it’s so unique: just look at the color of the subdials and you understand why collecting Rolex can drive you crazy at some point !

 

 

There were not only Rolex watches, and I have to say that this tropical Omega  Speedmaster ref 2998 has really caught my attention for some mysterious reasons…lol

 

 

Of course there were also some incredible other Rolex sportswatches, like this crazy very early GMT Master ref 1675 with a brown dial

 

 

What can I say about this 5513….except that it’s incredible to see a dial turn to brown in such a uniform manner….breathtaking !

 

 

By the way, I hope this bag belongs to the same owner, as it is perfectly matching with the watch !

 

 

A Submariner Big Crown ref 6200 is a very, very special watch: the Big crown, the fat case, the Explorer dial, the unusual coronet…it’s really different from all the other Submariner !

 

 

And a Sea Dweller mk2 is also a 1665with a twist….the thin case, the tropical dial, etc…make it an incredible watch !

 

 

A couple of Comex watches on a Comex bag and knife…

 

 

And let me finish by a wristshot of my friend Philipp’s 6538…sometime a ray of sun turn an incredible watch into something magic !

 

 

The mandatory table shot illustrates how crazy we all are and how many fantastic watches I have not been able to present here…

 

 

 

 

This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2012-09-10 06:04:02 This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2012-09-17 00:02:06

About the Rolex great white Ref. 1665

The Rolex Reference 1665, known as the "Great White," is a specific iteration within its model family. This particular reference is distinct from the Reference 1680, which the collector notes as a separate model undergoing a makeover.

This example features a case described as being in good condition. The movement is a caliber 1570. The dial is a servicedial with Luminova, marked as a Tritium dial.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking specific variations within the Rolex lineup. The presence of a servicedial with Luminova, marked as Tritium, is a notable characteristic for those interested in dial variations.

Specifications

Caliber
1570, 1575
Case
Stainless Steel
Diameter
40mm
Dial
Black
Water Resist.
610m (2000ft)
Crystal
Acrylic

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flamenco
Sep 10, 2012
All I see is the

Moet !! Mercedes and Mercedes hands ! This is epic ! The Antimagnétique chronograph is amazing ! Do you have more info on that ?

AR
Ares501 - Mr Green
Sep 10, 2012
All I see is

too many brown thing is one place Was there some non brown dialed watches??? :) Thank you for awesome report Best D

DR
DrStrong
Sep 13, 2012
That's what we noticed at some point ;-) [nt]

DI
DivingT
Sep 10, 2012
Epic post, lots of stunning pieces there! Love the Comex participants!

DR
DrStrong
Sep 13, 2012
Even more Comex in the boxes ! [nt]

KC
KC74
Sep 10, 2012
As always..that's insane and very precious. Heaven for Rolex fans. Thanks for the dream.

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