. . . 'Gestetner'. :-) Actually, I described pretty much the same sentiment in general terms earlier this year on our HoMe forum. To paraphrase my original thoughts, "Nothing impresses me more than when an experienced collector delves into the ordinary." ...
Hi Art, this sentence was the stern conviction of my father-in-law and he is right: some red spot or accent adds a lot of freshness and vitality to any picture. So here is my extra bit of red - a Red Sub and a red flower: A couple of years ago you would n...
. . . unless a second ref 6512 miraculously passes my way and the timing is right. As much as I appreciate some vintage (and even recent) models, there's a nagging pull on my conscience about Rolex; too ubiquitous, too commercial, too accepted . It's assu...
Was similiar with me: Only had 1 humble steel, for many years: Black dialled simple Date-model since 1976. Has been with me almost everywhere- from Ocean to desert, from mountains to oceans, in a flashy Cocktail event to theatre. She is sort of a " Life-w...
And although I usually refuse to think of my watches in terms of ´investment´, it is reassuring to know selling a Rolex in times of financial need may not turn out to end in a disaster like selling other brands (with the exeption of PP). :-) anaesdoc
Here is my very first Rolex, I bought it because I wanted something reliable which could follow me everywhere in any situation whether in suits or swimsuits ] then I bought the same one in green, I really like it but I sold it for two reasons; I didn't wa...
A Rolex is witness to my life´s events. Hard to explain the allure I find in them, really, so for the time being, I simply wear and enjoy them. Cheers to all, Alex ...
. . . for Rolex. In some small part, it's a childish reaction; not jealousy, exactly . . . more like resentment. I can't help but feel Omega would've claimed the spot at the top of the heap had it not been for their success. Like Lucy pulling the football...
Interestingly, I have been quite reluctant to "collect" for quite some time, but since I started to look into the abyss of Vintages, all is different; ( After being bitten by Nico\'s spark & experienced Baron\'s & Bill\'s variety, always kindly explained....
Can relate to your \'approach\'; also just love wearing them and won\'t bother too much , except for some slight sensibility for several old Vintages, which I won\'t really rough up.. Thx for the share !! Cheers & Best, hs
. . . you really like switching straps and bracelets around! Thanks for sharing your SD, William. Personally partial to the Raiders outfit in the first photo ;-) . . .