amanico[JLC Moderator]
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The 6305 with this honeycomb dial is to die for.
Another great find, my friend.
If only it had a smooth bezel it would have been on the top of my Vintage Rolex Wish List.
But what a watch!
36 mm is a great size, I find. Ok, I am an Explorer Fan, and love the 6610 / 1016 and others, but objectively, these 36 mm watchres marry elegance and presence.
Best,
Nicolas
The magic of 36mm
By: Anatol : May 6th, 2012-01:43
I was brought up on 36mm ever since my father gave me his Explorer 1016 when I was 14. Recently I was able to add another Rolex with this wonderful size to my collection: my first Datejust 6305/1. The watch appears hardly worn and came with boxes and pape...
Small is...
By: Anatol : May 8th, 2012-12:02
...beautiful, I guess. However, at the time, 36mm definitely was not small, with the standards Patek size being 33mm. I appreciate my dress watches like DJ, DD or my Patek 5035 in 36mm. And for sports watches I do not feel comfortable beyond the classic 4...