Rolex

About ~10 years ago, I missed an opportunity on a Rolex Ref 3484 chrono with "Dobbies Ltd Nairobi" signed on the dial (Dobbies was a retailer in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa). Having been born and raised in Nairobi, this piece always tugged at me. I have n... 

As we always do when we really, badly want a rare bird... It can take years, but the satisfaction is at this price. Google this ref and name, add photos to the ref and name when googling, try the bay, al the collectors markets.... There is no other soluti... 

...as I have never seen any...good hunting !

Maybe a WTB on the VRM would 'bring one out'!! keep us posted on your progress! Ross

Appreciate the tips. Will keep the search alive. BTW, what are VRF and VRM (apologies if this is naive)? HB

the chap I was thinking of has posted his restored watch today on VRF (Vintage Rolex Forum)!!! Nice old chrono from D's in Nairobi: +3525 VRM is Vintage Rolex Forum and WTB is a Want To Buy post. Cheers Ross :)

That is simply amazing...a lucky chap he is. I'll take it as a good omen for my own quest. Thanks for the information.

I have one, but you can't have it :p