Rolex

VI 66 Rolex Case Backs Evil's watch, Number of the Beast, Bad Typo, existing watches? One thing is certain: These case backs existed, as some can be found on Vintage Submariners ( Tudor AND Rolex ) as well as on the Explorer 1 of the moment, the 1016. The...  

I've never taken a Rolex back off so will never know what is inside :) Big congrats on 66666...!!! Yours my friend, Andy.

Made till 1972. After this year, Rolex didn't mention the year and the quartal anymore... Best, my friend. Nicolas

What an achievement! :) And a very appropriate topic as your 66 666 post! As a newbie I have no input to the subject - but it sparks my curiosity of this brand even more. Looking forward to read your next 66 666 posts - and two of them I hope to be about ...  

I will need to make a site wide sticky for your image. Best Bill

The original ad: Best Blomman ...  

The big ione didn't fit in the photo! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

This one is for the transatlantic trips only... ;) ...  

But as the brand says - that is only the JLC bag... I would like to have a look into your Rolex bag! ;) BEst Blomman

...66666....6.06.....Vi66 I am starting to count the words to see if there were 666 of them! I had never seen this before..... Congrats on a tremendous milestone. Truly amazing contribution to all of our knowledge and understanding. I know many others wil... 

No need to thank, just enjoy, my friend. You didn't know this detail? It had intrigued me for several years, I must say. I find it very funny, but this is certainly because of the Vlad in me. ;) Best! Nicolas

my hypothesis is the same as yours 66: refers to the year since it coincides with the serial numbers iv: refers to the month of production during that year of 1966

.....i think it refers to teh 4th quarter...IV, but has been typo'd as VI

1). I haven't seen markings on the caseback that refer to the 5,7,8...and 12 th month... 2). It's probably more efficient to write in terms of quarters...who (apart from me, lol) would write ?!

But thanks for your kind words, my friend. Nicolas

Many many many many Thanks. Such a pleasure to know and to read you. Too much to say t little time .. Thank you again and again. A+ Bill

If I remember well, this adventure started thanks to... you! All the best to you and the family. Nico

These watches were made for a particular market (I am not allowed to say ,sorry) They were however deliberate and not a typo They were commissioned by a particularly famouse client I think I am allowed to say who but if Rolex decide against it I will ask ... 

I hesitated to turn my post around this unforgettalbe character played by De Niro... You read in my mind, now? That starts to be scawy, as they say in Jamaica. ;) Best, Nicolas

Lol Mate angel heart what a "bloody" classic Congrats mon Amis Imran

I've seen discussions on this over the years and I think it's accepted that it was either a typo, or more likely IMO somebody having a little bit of fun in the factory!! Interesting none the less! Ross

But I can't help thnking that it must be an infernal intervention... ;) Best, Vlad.

... true milestone! A number I can even dream of reaching some day! It is always a real pleasure to read your posts, full of knowledge, good humor, politeness, and true passion. Through your posts, we can feel we are reading the writings of a true gentlem... 

On an amazing achievement. You never fail to amaze me how you hold down a full time job, have quality time with your family AND are still able to amass such a magnificent post count. It must be true what I have heard.......................... You just don... 

At least a mystery which doesn't make the price increase. For once! Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend. We can say exactly the same about you, and you all, here. Un fuerte abrazo, Nicolas

... yes, you are right, VI 66 would be an irresistible atraction to someone born in June 66. I regret I´m too old to look for that year!! Worst thing is, that in 1948 (my birth year) the Submariner didn´t exist!! Anyway, 1966 was a very special year for m... 

JLC Mark 11, some Longines,... ;) No ,no, don't thank me. :) Best, my dear Abel. Nicolas

... yes, there are many nice & fine timepices from 1948. I already wrote your recomendations! Un abrazo amigo! Muchas gracias! Abel.

and telling that by knowing the fact that I read you from my beginings here The man the the Vlad the friend All the best and BRAVO!!! Yours Damjan

And I wondered what you would post....your best photos, your favourite watch... But no, true to form, you give us an interesting observation, with potential high collecting value. Very good. Cheers Tony

At that pace, you soon reach 100000. It is always a joy to read your comments and see your posts Regards Anders

Posts or years?

here it has become misunderstanding Of course number of post /Anders

A grail watch for you for the milestone But this is way more interesting! Would make a perfect addition to your collection Nicolas A very interesting read Nicolas And congratulations for your milestone Sam

A GMT from 1964. And I must confess it, a watch from VI 66, definitely. You read in my mind, Sam. Best! Nicolas