Rolex

Here it is, my friends. It's been a long time I fell under the charm on a Sub without crownguards, and each time I saw one, and tested it, there was something wrong, like a redone dial or a service dial ( on all the 6538 I saw, and on some of the 5508 whi...  

Hi Nocolas Finally.....! What a nice and almost perfect Christmas gift to yourself. That is true a rare catch you have made here. And many thanks for taking us to the journey and presenting these beautiful pictures. I especially like the calibre pictures ... 

But this one fell at the right moment, indeed. You know this feeling, when you know that it is the good one for you. That's exactly what happened for my 1655, now for this gorgeous 5508. I will calm down a bit, and then go back to the hunt on another nice... 

Hi my French Friend ;-) Someone on this forum uses the phrase "Good Hunting". Lets call him Bill. I believe that is true. The hunt is also a big and interesting part, and makes the catch, when and if it comes even better. ...now back to the search of some... 

The 1016, the 1675 or 6542, and the 16 550 Explo II Transitionnal... The 6542 is damn hard to find in good condition and authentic, and a very nice, sublime 1675 and 1016 are also not that easy to catch. But it is part of the pleasure, and an important pa... 

... But at the end of the day (or when we retire) will we have a damn nice collection (with some luck...). But must be in good condition and original. Othwerwise no interest. BR Hans This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2009-12-21 07:12:08

and it is in pristine condition it looks amazing congrats to you and if you get bored or tired of it please keep me in mind

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A early BIG Christmas present to u self :o) Really great catch my friend...Big Congrats... Best Chung

But it is a real nice and exciting catch, indeed. I'm mesmerized by this gilt, deep black laquered dial, and by these awesome indexes. Seems like I'm in honeymoon with it. Best, my friend, and thanks for the nice words! Nicolas This message has been edite... 

What a great watch and what a good find. Your patience has been rewarded. Something that becomes more and more important in vintage collecting these days. Thanks for the great write up and congratulations on a great find my friend. Cheers steven

Now, I have to find a correct and very nice bezel, and it will be perfect! Till the next target... Best, Steven. Nicolas

A superb catch, and next time you first put a post before you show it to some of us in the flesh .... it's better to have a heart-attack at home than in Paris ! Can you do a shot on a snowy Parisien roof for me please ? Just make sure it doesn't slide dow... 

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Simple breathtaking. There really aren't words that can do it justice. Congrats and great pics too!

Seeing it in the flesh is an even greater experience! Best, my friend. Nicolas

.....amazing pictures. Enjoy your christmas beauty !! Matthias

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were designed. Congratulations, Nicolas! The world is getting too small for you! Cheers Luc

Actually, and hopefully, the World is still too big for me. There are so many great watches I miss, yet. I'm shivering in front of such a 50 years timeless piece! Best, my friend. Nicolas

if you keep on possessing all the treasures of this world we will have to fight for world domination...

As well as the Dayto PN, the JC KIlly, the 5517, the DRSD, All the Comex etc... Please let me some nice Explo and Vintage GMTs, and I will be happy with them! Best, my friend. Nicolas

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that all men feel the heat in this scene..... Cheers

I must admit that this 5508 is the most beautiful one that I´ve never see. Superb, a Beauty. I love the watch itself, but the dial is a Hit... the colour of the indexes is just amazing, really impressive. I´m very happy because you hunted an Icon Diver wa... 

But I will try to find two or 3 more watches, and then to end it. You are on to ad another Diving Legend in your collection, my friend??? Tell us all! See you soon, Hermano! Nicolas

my friend.... you got it after all.... well done....you did well Enjoy it.... Cheers

I had to change my plans to get it, and I don't regret it! Thanks for your nice words, PP. Best, Nicolas

it was worth the long wait. Big congrats and wear it in good helth Mr Bond ;-) Cheers Jeff

Or it will be the " end of the beans " as we say in France! Thanks for the nice comments, my good friend. Best, Nicolas

you are killing me mate ;-)

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You hit the jackpot again Nicolas! Big congrats to a deserved owner. fernando

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Dear Nic very nice catch is yours!!! Nice dial, bezel, small crown... The 5510 Big Crown is my holy Grail

5510, 6538...These Bad Boys are sooo tempting! Still, I'm very happy with this one, and who knows, maybe one day, Luck will be on my side for a Big Crown??? Best, and thanks for your nice comments. Nicolas

you are known as Fondaneche Nicolas Fondaneche :0) I'll call your indexes PISTACIA indexes Best Damian

My face when I first saw the watch... As if I saw an apparition... One of my hottest watch of this year, for sure. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Wear it in good health.

Don't go too close to these watches, Kevin, as they are very dangerous! Best, Nicolas

Hi, You never cease to amaze me with your capacity to find incredible vintage pieces. This one is truly superb! I have to see it someday. Cheers Dje

I was lucky, for this one, as it came in a partial trade... Will be my pleasure to show you this one in the flesh, Jerome. Best! Nicolas

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What a marvelous catch!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Is like the watch just jump all these years to now, is like new!! Wear it in the best of success and health. Monster...  

That's what fascinated me when I was this 5508 wich became mine. I now just have to find the correct bezel... Thanks for your nice words, Monster! Best, Nicolas

Love the looks of the 5508!!!! Best, Bernhard

Eternal greediness... Best, and thanks for your kind words! Nicolas

my friend Best

As we speak about ...Luck. Best, Nicolas...  

don't use my vacations pictures without my permission LOL

Have a great Xmas, my L.B friend. Best, Nicolas

i thought that this was my photo!! lol Ho...ho...ho

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That was my first feeling when I saw it... Thanks for the nice comment! Best, Nicolas

Big Congrats to you Nicolas, That's one top condition vintage you got there. Thanks for sharing. I am in my hunt for a nice 5512/3 too.

I've seen several sublime 5512, this is indeed a Classic, my friend. And the big point is that they still are affordable. Good luck on your hunt! Best, Nicolas