Vintage Rolex Asylum Bali GTG

i_am_Sam · 2017-01-04T20:29:27Z

Explore a rare gathering of vintage Rolex collectors in Bali, featuring Milsubs, Comexes, and Daytonas. See rare references and collector insights.

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I_am_Sam provides a photo report from the Vintage Rolex Asylum's 3rd Anniversary GTG in Bali, an event that brought together vintage Rolex enthusiasts from around the globe. The post captures the excitement and camaraderie of collectors sharing their passion for rare and historically significant Rolex timepieces. It offers a glimpse into a unique gathering where iconic references like Milsubs and Comexes were a common sight.

Bali, probably not the place where you think you'd get to see many Vintage Rolex. True, normally it isn't. With the exception of the first week of December in 2016.

The first weekend of December 2016, Vintage Rolex Asylum celebrated their 3rd Anniversary and hosted a GTG for Vintage Rolex lovers from all around the world.

Collectors from America, Europe, Asia and Australia came all the way for the weekend I can always remember as one of my highlight in watch collecting. Never before I've seen so many watches, not to mention incredible watches, passionate people at the same place and at the same time.

Here's my photo report of one of the greatest weekend I've ever had

Milsubs and Comexes are definitely not a rare sight there...

Welcome dinner was held in a restaurant at the beach

Oysters were definitely the main dish during the dinner

And that's the end of day 1

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The author emphasizes that the event was not just about seeing many watches, but also about the opportunity to connect with fellow collectors, share knowledge, and meet online friends in person.
A contributor identifies a specific Rolex GMT-Master 6542 with an unusual Bakelite bezel featuring Arabic indices, requesting more detailed photos of this rare variant.
The author confirms the presence of multiple 6542 references at the event, including the one with Arabic indices, and highlights the overwhelming number of pieces present.
The sheer volume of exceptional vintage Rolex watches, including a square crown guard 5512, made the event a truly overwhelming experience for attendees.
The author reiterates the intense passion of the collectors at the event, explaining why the group is affectionately called 'Asylum'.
The event was described as an unforgettable experience, with one contributor expressing that their heart might not be able to handle being there in person due to the excitement.

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RG1

Jan 4, 2017

It must be fun, thanks for sharing

KamalRostov

Jan 4, 2017

And captured on stunning photos!!

i_am_Sam

Jan 4, 2017

It is of course , overwhelming to see that many watches at the same time but the good thing is that we had the whole weekend. So there were of course time to talk watches to collectors and not just being overwhelmed with so many watches during the weekend. It is great to finally meet a lot of internet and social media friend with the same interest and passion and share their thoughts and knowledge of vintage watches, especially vintage Rolex. I'm really happy to finally be able to meet some of t

Bill

Jan 4, 2017

Yes i did notic the the square crown guard 5512. Too much good stuff to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. Bill

i_am_Sam

Jan 4, 2017

6200 6205 The 6536 Red Depth from Phillips' Rolex Milestone auction Another 6536 Red Depth A Big Crown 6538 with Red Depth Three amazing 6536/1 small crown A very good looking 5508 from 1958 Some big crowns: 5512 with square crown guard 5512 eagle beak crown guard.. quite a famous piece this one.. 5512 with 3-6-9 and Chapter ring dial Some tropical 5512 5512 Chapter ring 4 line.. Such a refined watch.. 5513 Underline The infamous 5513 Double Swiss Underline A superb Patent Pending Mk2 1665 Some

i_am_Sam

Jan 4, 2017

6241 Black dial silver print 6240 Small Daytona The Yachtmaster "prototype" 6263 Oyster Paul Newman Early Oyster Cosmograph 6264 in gold 6263 in gold another shot of the Yachtmaster in the natural habitat Omani 1675 GMT UAE 1675 1675 Chapter Ring Tropical dial

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