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Baron - Mr Red
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the 666

is very different to most of the watches in my collection, but i think it is that difference that makes it such a key part of the collection.

I know I am amongst Rolex enthusiasts here, so i make this comment in full knowledge of that. I once owned a GMT in the late 1990s. That was actually my first Rolex. I just did not enjoy it. I ended up selling it to my brother-in-law! I tend not to like blingy watches. I am not a fan of diamonds, or gold straps or generally watches that "shout". My perception of Rolex often fell into one of these categories.

Instead, i tended to prefer the more under-stated JLCs and always hankered after Patek for that same under-stated class. Yet, today's range of Patek has a vast number of watches that are littered with diamonds. And for sure, JLC now have a number of blingy watches. I think I learnt a lesson that was no brand is designed to cover a single taste. A brand is like a highly complex personality. It can take on different moods.... and so where am i going with this...?

Where i am going is that i did not appreciate how classy the vintage Rolex could be. Everyone is different, and everyone sees taste in a different way. yet, i think i have learnt to give every brand a chance because I would never have imagined that I would have felt so passionate about Rolex just 3 or 4 months ago. And for sure, Rolex has now bitten me.. i am infected...and long may the doctor NOT find a cure. The 666 is a beauty for sure, and i do hope that it stays a permanent part of my collection. Yet, Jeff, as rare as the 666 is, it still sits only second favourite Rolex when it comes to wrist appreciation!