Rolex

The one and only 16808 transitional model traverses across from vintage to modern perfectly keeping the nipple dial and introducing the sapphire crystal. A beach watch that always makes me smile and warm inside. Happy Bank holiday to all here in UK and ha...  

How time’s have changed. M.

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You always say the nicest things. M.

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And this particular colour dial and bezel just works so perfectly IMO. Bling is so much harder to wear these days but 20 years ago it wasn’t such a problem. I love this watch and for me is shouts summer holidays beers and parties. M.

Hard to believe the dealer kept it unsold for 10 years specially in the UK (or US) Nonetheless yours forever with a smile. Happy Holidays.

And they remembered the watch well. It now has duplicate paper works because it was in stock so long that they lost the papers for it. Incredible to think. Wouldn’t happen these days. This makes it even more special for me and it sits holding its head up ... 

Back in the 80's tilled 90's some ADs were not rigorous about matching sets, and of course they did not anticipate the later phenomenon and obsession of the Rolex full set. To good guys always pay for the few bad guys... In the mid 90's it was difficult b... 

Is there a problem with the spring bar/pin on the lower right lug.

Yes there is a problem with it so needs attention. No swimming in the Med until sorted. Thank you for heads up M.

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And a luxury because of the yellow gold. Definitely a statement watch. Glad you are enjoying it. This icon of a Submariner. 😎 👍 Cheers. 🍻 Geross.

IT watch maybe ....... Very cool colour combination ? Defiantly. M.