Baron - Mr Red
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Glad to have excited the South American interest!
I have owned the watch for about two years or so. There is definitely something about the Red Subs in general, but for me the metres first Red Subs in particular. I appreciate that the gilt dials have a very special appeal, but when you get a non-gilt dial with just that right amount of "cream" in the lume, well - its just awesome. When i put this one on my wrist for the first time, i just knew i was going to like it more and more.
The South American connection with the Ricciardi appeal was obviously something I researched after buying the watch, but as I said, a good friend of mine in Munich told me it was gold and I did, at the time, rely on that expertise. Since then, I have looked at the retailer and the unusual nature of the watch. The box, for example. The stamping on the original papers. And of course the very special serial number that is unique to the watch. All little features that make me appreciate this watch a great deal.
The thing is, I can see just why this watch appeals to my South American friends here. But, (and this is a truly gratifying thing) it is great to have hooked a few non S.Ams into the net......yes even Vlad gets impaled by a Ricciardi GMT hunt! That is very satisfying.
I look forward to putting a report together on my watch showing some of the special details and some of that history already mentioned by a few .
Thanks for all the very kind comments. And yes, i love the strap combo too!!!
J
Ricciardi Red...
So, having been on its original bracelet and then a suede strap. I decided to change mode on this watch. The watch merits something.....er.....red. A strap with a "hint" of red to bring out the special nature of this watch. Yep...... you guessed the 1680 ...
I saw a Double Red Ricciardi, recently, and thought about you.
It is a very nice Red Sub you have here. You just make me want to immediately go to the Bank, and pick mine from the safe... Looking forward to reading more from you on this watch, Best, Nicolas.
A Ricciardi Double Red!
That I would love to see. Actually, no....i must avoid seeing that. Save it for Tyler.
I'm behind you all the way.
Carefully avoiding the pain. As soon as I see anything that resemble the 1665 I stop reading. LOL Regard Tyler the golden monkey
Stunning watch.....
I'm a big fan of side stitch leather straps and this combo is killer! Looking forward to your full report. Ross :-)
Awesome combo !
what a perfect choice ! Now you only need a Rolex tang buckle as the icing on the cake. And a follow up article about the origins of the watch of course !
Check under the lugs
Ricciardi watches used to have a number engraved in the lug like this one. ;-) ...
Joyería Ricciardi -Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hello, Baron, congrats for such a nice finding! It is really stunning and, agree, it has an special origin. Here you can find a complete article published last year in Rolex Passion Report telling the story of Joyería Ricciardi (with Serpico y Laino and J...
Dear Baron, Hello! What a beautiful watch!! and with an...
... Argentine connection, it makes it double interesting for me. My collector heart always beats faster whenever I see a watch originally sold down here, and ending in so far places from Argentina. Nicolas showed his Mar del Plata GMT, a beautiful watch w...
Yes, Abel, this is very interesting!
I have seen many posts here as the one you mentioned (Tandil and Mar del Plata !) and also in other forums, of certificates and guaranties of Rolex sold in Argentina , and it is really exciting! I remember, many years ago (when I was 17 / 18 years old) st...
I don't know if I have to thank you, Francis and Abel.
Now that I read both of you, I have one more watch in my wish list: A Ricciardi GMT. :) Best, Nicolas
My dear friend Nicolas: You HAVE to own a Ricciardi GMT!! ...
... that would be a marvellous addition to your collection! Un abrazo mi amigo!! Con afecto, ABel.
Hello Francisco! I don´t know how old are you, but...
... back then, when I was a teenager myself - that was in the early to mid 1960' s- it was my favorite "sport" to visit the street windows of all these shops to mention, just to see the Submariners and GMT exposed there! I was in a constant daydreaming in...
You are rigth, Abel!
It is really sad, as you said. All these shops, most of them do not exist anymore, and the few that remains have lost their old charm. I am 51 years old, and I started very young with the Rolex passion. My brother (10 years older) had a ref 1500, silver d...
Glad to have excited the South American interest!
I have owned the watch for about two years or so. There is definitely something about the Red Subs in general, but for me the metres first Red Subs in particular. I appreciate that the gilt dials have a very special appeal, but when you get a non-gilt dia...
A bit late to the post....
and as a Ricciardi novice (I shall do some reading), all I can add is that you have made a beautiful strap colour combo - just enough red peaking through to compliment the dial, and a nice rustic / worn leather strap. Very pleasing combination to the eye ...