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6.06 PM, 66 666th post...
VI 66 Rolex Case Backs
Evil's watch, Number of the Beast, Bad Typo, existing watches?
One thing is certain: These case backs existed, as some can be found on Vintage Submariners ( Tudor AND Rolex ) as well as on the Explorer 1 of the moment, the 1016.
The 1016: ( Picture to be credited to Jacek ). Three observed pieces in the 1 499 xxx / 1 504 xxx range.
The Rolex Submariner ( 5513 and 5512 ) with serial numbers from 1 499 xxx to 1 551 xxx ( which cannot be seen as a start and an end, but which means that we are somewhere in this batch ).
Tudor 7928:
( Credit pictures of the 5513 and 7928: Jatucka ).
I am not sure this special feautre existed on other Rolex / Tudor watches, at least I didn't find any evidence of that.
The question remains unanswered, though:
Is VI 66 a bad typo, an axception to the datation system at Rolex ( month of the year instead of 1st to Fourth Quarter of the year ) or intervention of the Beast?
Best,
Nicolas
6.06 PM, 66 666th post...
VI 66 Rolex Case Backs Evil's watch, Number of the Beast, Bad Typo, existing watches? One thing is certain: These case backs existed, as some can be found on Vintage Submariners ( Tudor AND Rolex ) as well as on the Explorer 1 of the moment, the 1016. The...
Interesting observation....
I've never taken a Rolex back off so will never know what is inside :) Big congrats on 66666...!!! Yours my friend, Andy.
If you want to see a date in your case back, you should go for a Rolex
Made till 1972. After this year, Rolex didn't mention the year and the quartal anymore... Best, my friend. Nicolas
Huge congrats on your 66 666 post, Nicolas!
What an achievement! :) And a very appropriate topic as your 66 666 post! As a newbie I have no input to the subject - but it sparks my curiosity of this brand even more. Looking forward to read your next 66 666 posts - and two of them I hope to be about ...
Only the small travelling bag... ;)
The big ione didn't fit in the photo! ;) Best, my friend Blomman
You mean the red and black one?
This one is for the transatlantic trips only... ;) ...
Yes!
But as the brand says - that is only the JLC bag... I would like to have a look into your Rolex bag! ;) BEst Blomman
Astonishing...
...66666....6.06.....Vi66 I am starting to count the words to see if there were 666 of them! I had never seen this before..... Congrats on a tremendous milestone. Truly amazing contribution to all of our knowledge and understanding. I know many others wil...
We are all at the same level, sharing our common passion, Joe.
No need to thank, just enjoy, my friend. You didn't know this detail? It had intrigued me for several years, I must say. I find it very funny, but this is certainly because of the Vlad in me. ;) Best! Nicolas
An astute observation....and congrats on the 66666th post!!!
my hypothesis is the same as yours 66: refers to the year since it coincides with the serial numbers iv: refers to the month of production during that year of 1966
I have another theory...
.....i think it refers to teh 4th quarter...IV, but has been typo'd as VI
Oh silly me, that makes more sense because
1). I haven't seen markings on the caseback that refer to the 5,7,8...and 12 th month... 2). It's probably more efficient to write in terms of quarters...who (apart from me, lol) would write ?!
I don't think so. I don't see Rolex suddenly changing the meaning of the roman numbers.
But thanks for your kind words, my friend. Nicolas
You are the best
Many many many many Thanks. Such a pleasure to know and to read you. Too much to say t little time .. Thank you again and again. A+ Bill
Mutual pleasure, my friend.
If I remember well, this adventure started thanks to... you! All the best to you and the family. Nico
I have on very good authority the answer
These watches were made for a particular market (I am not allowed to say ,sorry) They were however deliberate and not a typo They were commissioned by a particularly famouse client I think I am allowed to say who but if Rolex decide against it I will ask ...
Lou Cypher... You will always amaze me, Imran...
I hesitated to turn my post around this unforgettalbe character played by De Niro... You read in my mind, now? That starts to be scawy, as they say in Jamaica. ;) Best, Nicolas
Yeah mannnn scawy bloood
Lol Mate angel heart what a "bloody" classic Congrats mon Amis Imran
Congrats Nicolas! I had a VI 66 caseback on a 5513....
I've seen discussions on this over the years and I think it's accepted that it was either a typo, or more likely IMO somebody having a little bit of fun in the factory!! Interesting none the less! Ross
The Typo is indeed the most probable and rational explanation.
But I can't help thnking that it must be an infernal intervention... ;) Best, Vlad.
Cheers My dear friend Nicolas!! You have reached a new...
... true milestone! A number I can even dream of reaching some day! It is always a real pleasure to read your posts, full of knowledge, good humor, politeness, and true passion. Through your posts, we can feel we are reading the writings of a true gentlem...
Congratulations Nicolas........
On an amazing achievement. You never fail to amaze me how you hold down a full time job, have quality time with your family AND are still able to amass such a magnificent post count. It must be true what I have heard.......................... You just don...
I imagine that for someone born in June '66, that kind of watch may just be irresistible!
At least a mystery which doesn't make the price increase. For once! Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend. We can say exactly the same about you, and you all, here. Un fuerte abrazo, Nicolas
Thanks to you for your kind words, and for your friendship Nicolas!...
... yes, you are right, VI 66 would be an irresistible atraction to someone born in June 66. I regret I´m too old to look for that year!! Worst thing is, that in 1948 (my birth year) the Submariner didn´t exist!! Anyway, 1966 was a very special year for m...
Well, in 1948, there were some great watches.
JLC Mark 11, some Longines,... ;) No ,no, don't thank me. :) Best, my dear Abel. Nicolas
Nicolas: you well know that I take note of every word!!...
... yes, there are many nice & fine timepices from 1948. I already wrote your recomendations! Un abrazo amigo! Muchas gracias! Abel.
What a milestone.... what a post(s)...
and telling that by knowing the fact that I read you from my beginings here The man the the Vlad the friend All the best and BRAVO!!! Yours Damjan
Congratulations my good friend, on this milestone! And an interesting post..
And I wondered what you would post....your best photos, your favourite watch... But no, true to form, you give us an interesting observation, with potential high collecting value. Very good. Cheers Tony
Congratulations Nicolas!
At that pace, you soon reach 100000. It is always a joy to read your comments and see your posts Regards Anders
I was expecting...
A grail watch for you for the milestone But this is way more interesting! Would make a perfect addition to your collection Nicolas A very interesting read Nicolas And congratulations for your milestone Sam
As for the dates, I am thinking about two watches...
A GMT from 1964. And I must confess it, a watch from VI 66, definitely. You read in my mind, Sam. Best! Nicolas