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Ah, yes. Very nice, indeed. I would love to see them more often on a Rolex!

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Rolex 5517 Mil Sub.

By: amanico : May 20th, 2026-21:31

Some weeks ago, a friend came to see me with this Rolex 5517 Mil Sub. I saw several on photos, none in person, so that was a first for me. I must confess I absolutely love this watch with its Omega Seamaster 300 hands which give it such a special and stro...

For me this is the quintessential Rolex Submariner, rare and super legible. 30 years back I was offered one for £5,000 and thought it was not worth it. So many regrets!

By: nasseriq : May 21st, 2026-01:43

Ouch, indeed. It has always been a dream of mine, but for a long time now a totally unaffordable one...

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-02:41

Very cool...never saw those hands before...

By: mdg : May 21st, 2026-01:55

On an Omega 300 165 024...

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-02:45

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I meant on a Rolex...new to me and very nice...

By: mdg : May 21st, 2026-03:22

Ah, yes. Very nice, indeed. I would love to see them more often on a Rolex!

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-07:27

Just. Awesome. What else can you say?

By: gregcarraram3 : May 21st, 2026-02:13

What else? Awesome. ;)

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-02:45

À dream… which will maybe remain a dream…

By: Alfihar : May 21st, 2026-05:07

Can’t afford it… unfortunately But still a pleasure to see one on photos… Best Ø

Merci, mon ami.

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-07:27

I'm too ignorant to fully get the historical importance of this piece,

By: quattro : May 21st, 2026-05:43

but as much as I appreciate Omega hands, the "T" is aesthetically really unappealing for me. Best, Emmanuel

I understand that, Emmanuel. Thanks for your answer, mon ami.

By: amanico : May 21st, 2026-07:28