A time capsule from all an era...

On my wrist today Tuesday…

By: Subexplorer : April 29th, 2025-15:25

Rolex Zephyr ref 1038 c. 1969. Described in Rolex ads of the epoch as: “Possibly the handsomest watch in the World” Actually an elegant and classy variant of the Oyster Perpetual from a long gone era of Horology. Note the uncommon original handset. This m...

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On my wrist today Tuesday…

Very elegant. Seldom seen the wonderful gem.

Thank you so much dear Bill! Agree it’s a rarely seen reference!

Definitely a handsome piece !

Thank you so much TeutonicCF! Glad you like it! Best, Abel

What a cool reference.

Agree with you I’m root beer! Thank you!

Awesome, never new such exist! Thank you for sharing

My pleasure to share it Ajax! Yes, it is a little known model.

It does look cool. Really a handsome watch. What year was it made? Tfs. 😊

Thank you so much for your kind comments geross. It was made in 1969. Best, Abel

A time capsule from all an era...

Hello Simone! Agree with you: it`s a time capsule from a long gone era indeed. And from your birth year! What a nice coincidence! Thank you so much for your kind coments and good wishes my dear friend. Best, Abel

Very lovely reference you have here, amigo Abel. Bravo!

Thanks a lot dear Nicolas! Agree with you that it is a lovely watch. I`m happy to know you like it my dear friend. Abrazos fuertes amigo mio! Best, Abel