Bill
31996
True blue
The pictures exaggerate the texture a little as to the naked it is less pronounced. However the color is very true. I have see various example from new old stock to modulated. This one has a lighter shade towards the inside and then darker on the ridges.
As with all inserts they all aged differently. I have even seen the standard red blue insert fade while being NOS and never having left the original package.
Bill
Rolex GMT 1675 Blue Berry - Navy Blue
With all the talk of the mystery of the Blue insert I took the opportunity to photograph one out in the wild. It is very interesting how the texture of the paint is very interesting. Unlike the typical anodized inserts these really have an interesting fee...
True blue
The pictures exaggerate the texture a little as to the naked it is less pronounced. However the color is very true. I have see various example from new old stock to modulated. This one has a lighter shade towards the inside and then darker on the ridges. ...
And.... The typical Long E MK 1 dial!
You will have to show me a lot of things, next time you come to Paris! Best, Nicolas
That's a perfect combination for sunny days!!
Here is the pic of her twin sister Guillaume...
Twins - Great Combination
It would be cool to have a roll call one day of the Blue Berry. I love the way the deep dark dial creates the base for the red hand and framed by the blue insert. The color is very different than the typical blue / red insert. But there are so many blue /...
Amazing photos!
That really show off the beauty of this reference. Thanks for sharing! -G
very nice Bill...
...this is one of the few MK1 i saw with the full red GMT hand. i usually find it on MK2 dials. i think the contrast with the blue bezel is very charming. congrats. chris
Very interesting combination
Those guys at Rolex know how to keep the rare things. I would imagine the Blue insert is the rarest to find after the Bakelites. Could be the same reason fragile materials Bakelite and fragile paint for the blue insert. The red hand also has all kinds on ...
Beautifully taken photos, Bill
The colour of the bezel certainly brightens up, what is here in the UK a very wet & windy day
Just trying to stay ahead of the Jones
We are always in the hunt. Some things we can plan but most are opportunities you have to seize on the spot. Your gun powder must always be dry. Bill
That is superb.....
...... truly is.. Congratulations on having such a beauty. The blue bezel is certainly a hot accessory at the moment
I am sure that it will find its way into your collection
Just a matter of time. A wrist shot to keep you interested. HAGWE Bill...
A red hand-blue bezel...
.....came very close earlier in the year.....for sure it is on the (growing) list. That one of yours is stunning
Well, I must admit that I am under the charm of these blue things... ;)
But I would not say no to an all red 243 Hours Hand, either... I am such a lost case. You're not obliged to agree on this last point. Best, Nicolas
Congrats !!! Always great watch. Here is mine ======
Brown + all BLU + all RED + domed plexy and another all RED. All the best from Italy and thanks for sharing http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8726/16753210.jpg http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1276/16752156.jpg http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7450/1...
Very nice indeed
Looks good with the tropic 38 if I am not mistaken. Thanks for sharing. Bill
Thanks so much !! ==========
I read your post since a long time , is a very relaxing place for talk about vintage R olex. All the best from a sunny Rome and sorry for my bad english !!!!! Flavio
Do not worry about your english, mine is not better.
Just enjoy the place with us, and feel free to share as often as you want! Ma che oooh! Best, Nicolas ...
What the heck....Here is mine Bill since you have seen it in person....Cheers,
On original folding link bracelet too....Cheers, ...
Hot Hot Cool Blue 1675 "Navy" as the Italians say.
Perfect original BlueBerry. All the right pieces. Have a great weekend. Bill
Bill, your kinda of blue would surely neutralise my
monday blues! Keep them coming and thanks! Mech.
Some Serious Thread Resurrection!
But who cares when the watch is a GMT that is that good looking! Great watch, what a rarity! V/R Mike
It is a lot of fun to browse older posts
Even more fun to fall on cool pictures and the GMT Blueberry always draws a smile. Thanks for the kind words. Bill