Baron - Mr Red
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Built like a castle
I would say that the 1665 is my favourite reference to wear. Over the years, I have swayed from one reference to another. I definitely went through a Daytona phase. And an Explorer phase. And also a Sub phase. Oh, lets not forget the Tudor phase. Uhm....also flirted with the Milgauss and Yachtmaster....uhm. I am clearly a tart. Yet, throughout all of the flirting, the 1665 remained either top of my "to wear" list or thereabouts.
I started with a Mk4 double red and then progressed to Mk3, Mk2 and then Mk1. I still have my Mk1s and Mk2, but have let the Mk 3 and Mk4 go. Earlier this year, however, i did add this Rail Dial. It gets a lot of wrist time for many reasons. Firstly, it is built like a castle.....really sturdy and usable watch. Secondly, it still has that vintage look to it. The domed plexi just adds a lot of charm to what is a bruiser of a watch. Thirdly, the watch is deep and has a presence on the wrist that the Subs just do not have. The 16660 has depth on the wrist, but its not the same. The Rail Dial 1665 is actually a hard watch to find. I would say it is much rarer than the Mk4 double red, and possibly as rare if not rarer than the Mk3. To find a Rail Dial with correct provenance and papers is, to my mind, a touch rarer than a Mk3. Yet, in price terms it is much more affordable....and also a different type of charm than the double reds.
Certain watches are must-have components for my collection. The seadweller theme would not be complete without this Rail Dial.
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Built like a castle
I would say that the 1665 is my favourite reference to wear. Over the years, I have swayed from one reference to another. I definitely went through a Daytona phase. And an Explorer phase. And also a Sub phase. Oh, lets not forget the Tudor phase. Uhm....a...
These small details which change all...
Yes, Baron, these rail dials are highly captivating... It is nothing more ( and nothing less, by the way ) than a space between two groups of words, but the outcome is stunning. So, you already have the Cream Explo, now this one, you are at one watch to e...
Rail Dial theme?
I have a Mk1 Freak... and to be honest it is not one that I love like I should. Would I venture for the 1655 Rail? I am not convinced. There are too many that are ahead of that one in the queue..... 1019, 5512 gilt, 5513 gilt, 6610, 5513 Bart... and that ...
What? You want another 6610 when you have the king of them?
That is what I like a lot, with you. Your legendary elegant greediness. ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas. PS: I see we have several targets in common....
well...
....there are two versions of the red-writing....its impossible to find one....even more impossible to find both!! the perfect 1019 will be my 2013 target....along with perhaps something from Blancpain!
That is a beauty Baron!
I agree that 1665 is one of the best vintage rolex to wear on daily basis... There's a strong presence on the wrist not just visually but it feels right! Anyways, that is a beautiful example you got there Baron Look forward to see more... And maybe more o...
Yikes!!! Another super contagious thread
I should really avoid your post. At this rate I would end up living on the street. They should put a red tag on your post to keep me safe. Going to a shrink to wipe my memory clean. I really need to focus on the DRSD. Regard Tyler
