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Exaclty what I thought,
When I saw your first pics!
Nowadays Rollex are far from having this extraordinary charm, even if they have other qualities.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
Perceptions …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-13:19
Thanks for your kind words, Tom. It seems that there are more than a few of us that struggle with brand perceptions surrounding Rolex. I still remember feeling a little uncomfortable the first day I wore this 5513 to work. No one commented, but I noticed ...
Lovely
By: grigo : December 22nd, 2009-22:33
Hey lovely watch congratulations on the purchase, it looks like it is in really excellent shape for something that is more than 40 years old. Wear in good health. Question: where did you get the cufflinks they look so kool, wouldn't mind getting myself a ...
Cufflinks …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-13:56
Hello George, Pleased you like the cufflinks. Click here to see a previous thread on these cufflinks and others that you should enjoy . I have sent you a PM. Here’s another image to whet your appetite: Andrew...
HEY THANKS
By: grigo : December 25th, 2009-01:43
THANKS FOR THE THREAD, now I can go out and collect something else: mouvement cuff links. I already have the Milus ones but now that just does not seem to be enough. Merry Christmas. Best regards, George
Role models …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-13:26
Too many good role models around these parts, if you know what I mean, Respo. A ’64 would be nice, but I actually have several watches from 1966, and it is the birth year of my young wife. Perhaps it helps smooth the way when I tell her I have found...
Here you are, Andrew
By: amanico : December 22nd, 2009-23:10
Your 5513 has a lot of charm, with the " burnt Vanillia Cream " indexes. The patina of the hands and indexes is impressively matching, and gives a lot of soul to the watch, without speaking of this super sexy domed plexy, which is simply spectacular. Now,...
Super superdome …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-14:06
Thanks Nico, Actually you kindly share so much of yourself here that I know your tastes pretty well. Not meaning to suggest that you are predictable, but when I first saw this watch I thought “Nicolas is going to love the plexidome and patinated tritium” ...
Andrew we are done!
By: Dje : December 23rd, 2009-01:04
Hi Andrew, Your 5513 is just gorgeous! I need one now (I knew that already)! "I recall a comment from Ginger about “owning a Rolex so that your non-WIS friends will know that you are really serious about this watch collecting hobby”." I had missed that on...
Ditto …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-14:17
“Your 5513 is just gorgeous! I need one now … !” Actually Jerome, I was thinking exactly the same thing about your new GMT-Master. And very interesting that our posts are along similar themes. So in answer to Nicolas’ question abou...
Slippery …
By: AndrewD : December 23rd, 2009-14:19
Thanks Steven, It has been your posts and images, amongst others, that pushed me along to this point. I guess even the most seasoned collectors had to start somewhere. This could be the slippery slope. J A
Cute post!
By: dxboon : December 24th, 2009-18:57
I enjoyed your Seuss-ian ode to your new Rolex. Very sweet! I love these types of vintage Rolexes (Subs, Sea-Dwellers, GMTs, and some Explorers). In my mind's eye, when I picture a "tool watch" the first image that pops up is of a Rolex Submariner. There'...
You are forgiven!
By: AndrewD : February 17th, 2011-18:25
Hi Alex, Nice to revisit this thread. Of course I am very happy when a fellow Purist appreciates a watch as much as I do, and it's even better because you have handled this piece in person. As you can see from today's WristScan post [ Click Here ] it cont...
Andrew...
By: Baron - Mr Red : February 18th, 2011-02:19
I'm still a beginner in this fantastic hobby.... so its still all about discovery for me too. Funny....like you a GMT is my next target. Good luck and may you continue to get the pleasure from this that you patently currently do.