Baron - Mr Red
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Maybe.....
Jul 03, 2018,07:52 AM
..... someone should explain that 178 concept to him.
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Very interesting post and future series.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : July 3rd, 2018-06:42
It always amazes me the level of detail that a Rolex collector pays attention to. So, some great education on the fly for me. But damn it, I'm not falling down that trap (I keep telling myself). If they don't become collectors' darlings, do we get $$$ bac...
Maybe.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2018-07:52
..... someone should explain that 178 concept to him.
LOL [nt]
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 3rd, 2018-08:05
Looks that way.
By: Miles_151 : July 3rd, 2018-10:40
I was offered nearly 10 times what I paid for mine the other day so definitely the cat is out the bag. M.
+1 👍 [nt]
By: Cpt Scarlet : July 3rd, 2018-08:10
Most probably a champion, in this category.
By: amanico : July 3rd, 2018-06:55
I had it, not a MK 1, but a MK 5 which I regret a lot having it let go... This was a very cool modern Sub. Now, there are a few others which are worth a serious consideration. You want a maxi dial in a Sub? The Yacht Master was the first! And the only Sub...
You’ve nailed it yet again Joe.
By: Miles_151 : July 3rd, 2018-07:17
Thank you so much for such an in-depth very well presented explanation of this great reference. Although I have to say the quality of the wrist shot you used makes the post 😉. The moment I saw it I knew it was something special and a watch that must sit i...
yes....but.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2018-07:59
matrimonial harmony
Ah, Captain...my Captain...
By: TheMadDruid : July 4th, 2018-03:43
I don't know whether to quote Walt Whitman or Grand Funk Railroad. One thing is sure, you rascal...Ms Piggy will see what you've posted. And she won't be happy.
Very interesting and timely post Joe.
By: KamalRostov : July 3rd, 2018-07:58
Especially for someone like me who is a newbie in the world of Rolex. Sincerely appreciate all your time and effort taken to piece this together! 😃😃😃 I look forward to the next part of this series!
Headmaster Baron!
By: Arie - Mr Orange : July 3rd, 2018-08:12
tnx for this very informative document. Although on second thought....it will probably cost me money....
I'm with Z.
By: TheMadDruid : July 3rd, 2018-08:16
I am awed by your (and others) knowledge of the details of Rolex dials. So far beyond what I can ken. I'll buy new(ish) and hope I live long enough to see it grow in value. In the meantime I do applaud your post.
2017 is newisher.
By: TheMadDruid : July 3rd, 2018-08:21
The Sea Dweller for me. Miranda's blew me away.
Well.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2018-08:28
..... this is the first of a series of 6 or 7. So maybe there will be a modern Sea-Dweller coming.
I'm looking forward to more of this.
By: TheMadDruid : July 3rd, 2018-08:36
While i can't, and never will, wrap my head around this degree of detail I find it fascinating. And it helps me in other areas of collecting. So keep it up. (And definitely examine the SD!)
Ty! [nt]
By: Passionata_george : July 3rd, 2018-10:53
Hi Bill!
By: Walter2 : July 3rd, 2018-15:19
The "thin 4" on a Mark 1 is always replaced. I asked my friend and Rolex watchmaker, if it is damaged the change it. Rolex had only "thin 4" to replace, they dont have the "fat four" inserts. Rolex dont sale the green insert, it is only in change with the...
Thanks Walter.... but I am Joe.
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2018-23:24
I did suspect that the inserts had been replaced but could not prove it. Also, with Rolex one can never be 100% certain of anything.
Excuse de confusion JOE!
By: Walter2 : July 3rd, 2018-23:47
I agree,100% your statement about Rolex watches, everything is posible! Have a nice day!
Bravo
By: Rascal : July 4th, 2018-07:30
for this great post👌👌 Very intersting!
Educational and informative
By: maxfcc1 : July 5th, 2018-04:05
Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent article. Before reading it I didn’t realise how many details can change during the lifetime of a specific reference. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks Maxfcc1
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 6th, 2018-03:53
I think historically, Rolex made many more "iterations" within a reference than they do now. Today, a new Sub looks essentially identical to every other new Sub. Historically, there were more iterations. The next post in this series will look at another e...
I am not sure if the first sentence under the LV picture is correct ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : August 20th, 2018-06:40
You are saying that the 16610 LV is 100% inhouse, but as far as I know the balance spring is not inhouse. Albeit Rolex has developed their proprietary Parachrome spring already in 2000, Rolex did not use it for the 16610 LV models, to my knowledge. Prior ...
Professor Brian Cox......
By: Baron - Mr Red : August 26th, 2018-04:23
.......I do enjoy reading about his thinking. "The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonesense."...
Professor
By: Mostel : September 5th, 2018-15:15
Thank you for your reply-- being thoughtful and kind... it is minutia... and nothing else... except the crazy faith in a brand name-- which is very dependent upon insanity--that drives collectors to insanity... it is patently absurd that a few tick marks ...
Great detective work! Question...
By: Euroasianstar : August 26th, 2018-11:35
...to the Rolex experts here. Do you think the same level of future collectability and desirability applies to the last no date Seadweller 116600 in 40mm? Would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this educational post.
By: jonrus : September 1st, 2018-03:08
I learned so much from the details. I started looking at this model in a different way. Is it safe to assume that MK 1 is the rarest of the different dial variations, or simply the most collectible due to the model being attributed to be “the” anniversary...
Good question
By: Baron - Mr Red : September 1st, 2018-04:07
I think I view the Mk1 and Mk2 as similarly rare and equally collectible. Yes, I think it’s a nice bonus that the Mk1 is the original and the one that celebrated the Sub. If it was me, I would be happy with Mk1 or Mk2.
Thank you.
By: jonrus : September 1st, 2018-04:16
I think this is reflected on the resale sites. Models listed as MK1 are at a significant premium compared to the others. Now I understand.
I consider the MK 1 to be the “true “ anniversary model.
By: jonrus : September 3rd, 2018-17:06
I always wondered why an anniversary model was produced by Rolex for more than one year. Thanks to this article, I arrived at the conclusion that there was an anniversary model, unknown to me at the time.