Rolex

I have already presented here in details several first owner divers watches of my collection. I am lucky enough to live in an area where there are lots of retired divers who still have their “diving tools” on the wrist. They may be fishermen or Comex dive...  

and fantastic story Jeff !

Love your story... Tool watches have a story to tell and you are sharing it so well :-) Merci Luc

And the bevels are in awesome shpae, after all these years of tough life. amazing. Best, Nicolas

There is a famous saying. Every watch has a story. However most stories are never revealed and much less documented. Yours is very well documented and makes all the difference in acquiring the watch. Thank you for sharing it. Congratulations on your beaut... 

... and it is incredible how well preserved it arrived to our present days taking in account it has lived a hard professional life as the timing instrument of a pro diver. It is also evident that its previous owners, both the old diver and his daughter, p... 

...now that it is retired from his crazy carreer ;-)

But yours are a roman about diving, true toolwatches, and history. These watches were not meant to be worn, the were meant to be used. They more than beautiful watches And this makes it so soooo special. Thanks Jeff for sharing a part of history. François... 

such a cool piece added in your crazy collection! great catch! cheers, chris

...I know how much we both like these crazy old divers !

Thank you so much for sharing! And ummmm, that dial!? Gorgeous, so clean. Congratulations on the find. Regards, Dylan

goes to show how robust a Rolex is from the day it leaves the factory till now! Awesome!

...there are lots of stories like mine to prove how bullet proof these watches are

Watches are even better when you have a story behind the watch. Makes the watch even more meaningful and difficult to part with in the future. Awesome find and thanks for sharing it with us! Cheers, Anthony

thanks for your kind comments

This is the way to collect vintage pieces and it seems to happen to you a lot! I guess it has found its way to a good home. Thanks for sharing such an inspiring story with us. Best fernando

...keeping my eyes open...

exactly the kind of stuff that we love, a true tool watch with great provenance, a story and cherry on top of the cake, all documentation to go with it! Reminds me of my FF, unfortunately naked compared to this one!... Beautiful watch with the true charm ... 

a sense of what that watch has been through! Congrats!