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Bali : A Paradise for Vintage Rolex Lover
Bali, probably not the place where you think you'd get to see many Vintage Rolex. True, normally it isn't. With the exception of the first week of December in 2016.
Welcome dinner was held in a restaurant at the beach
Oysters were definitely the main dish during the dinner
And that's the end of day 1
The first weekend of December 2016, Vintage Rolex Asylum celebrated their 3rd Anniversary and hosted a GTG for Vintage Rolex lovers from all around the world.
Collectors from America, Europe, Asia and Australia came all the way for the weekend I can always remember as one of my highlight in watch collecting. Never before I've seen so many watches, not to mention incredible watches, passionate people at the same place and at the same time.
Here's my photo report of one of the greatest weekend I've ever had
Milsubs and Comexes are definitely not a rare sight there...
Welcome dinner was held in a restaurant at the beach
Oysters were definitely the main dish during the dinner
And that's the end of day 1
Day 2...
It is of course , overwhelming to see that many watches at the same time but the good thing is that we had the whole weekend. So there were of course time to talk watches to collectors and not just being overwhelmed with so many watches during the weekend.
a very unusual 9K YG 6567 Oyster Perpetual
Notice that crown guard.. Not just any ordinary 5512..
A beautiful full-spec 5508 from 1958
18K Black dial 6239 Paul Newman Daytona
Tropical plater
The most brown matte dial I've ever seen..
I couldn't say and describe much about that weekend, as it is still overwhelming for me even just to pick the photograph to post here.
It is great to finally meet a lot of internet and social media friend with the same interest and passion and share their thoughts and knowledge of vintage watches, especially vintage Rolex.
I'm really happy to finally be able to meet some of the forum member here, some that actually also got me into Vintage Rolex by reading their passionate post about their watches.
a very unusual 9K YG 6567 Oyster Perpetual
An unusual Milgauss reference 6543..
Notice that crown guard.. Not just any ordinary 5512..
A beautiful full-spec 5508 from 1958
And lunch was served...
a pair of incredible Longines 13ZN
A "Rolex" Panerai 3646
Some military Omega were there also
Omani 1665, 1675 Double Swiss with Swiss T<25 and a nice Mk1 Oyster Paul Newman Daytona
a pair of incredible Longines 13ZN
A "Rolex" Panerai 3646
Some military Omega were there also
Omani 1665, 1675 Double Swiss with Swiss T<25 and a nice Mk1 Oyster Paul Newman Daytona
The offering for dinner...
18K Black dial 6239 Paul Newman Daytona
Tropical plater
The most brown matte dial I've ever seen..
I couldn't say and describe much about that weekend, as it is still overwhelming for me even just to pick the photograph to post here.
I just hope that everyone here can enjoy the photos and watches I've posted. And I hope that I'll get to see more of the forum member here in the future
Cheers & Happy New Year everyone
Sam
Happy New Year Sam-- what a great group-- all the wonderful watches--- Many,
many, many thanks for all the photos. It may take me a week to
really look at all the great photos thoroughly. Btw-- great name for the group.
really look at all the great photos thoroughly. Btw-- great name for the group.
I'm still recovering from the post GTG withdrawal syndrome...
Believe me it's so much greater being there not just with the watches but with all the passionate friend..
And yes, they're so passionate that we call it Asylum
And yes, they're so passionate that we call it Asylum
Wow!! Truly amazing! Stunning shots!! ...
... I doubt my heart could resist being there in person! 
Thanks a lot for sharing Sam!!
Thanks a lot for sharing Sam!!
Thank you! I would love to!! Not easy for me to travel so far, but ... who knows! Cheers! [nt]
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Excellent photos Sam
Thanks very much for sharing this vintage Rolex paradise
Cheers
D
Cheers
D
Some seriously good "stuff" going on in Bali wow.
Yes i did notic the the square crown guard 5512.
Too much good stuff to enjoy.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill
Bill...
I really wished you were there...
But I know there will be other opportunity that will finally get us to meet in the future
Cheers my friend!
But I know there will be other opportunity that will finally get us to meet in the future
Cheers my friend!
Some close up to the watches... Submariners...
6200
6205
The 6536 Red Depth from Phillips' Rolex Milestone auction
Another 6536 Red Depth
A Big Crown 6538 with Red Depth
Three amazing 6536/1 small crown
The infamous 5513 Double Swiss Underline
A superb Patent Pending Mk2 1665
A very good looking 5508 from 1958
Some big crowns:
5512 with square crown guard
5512 eagle beak crown guard.. quite a famous piece this one..
5512 with 3-6-9 and Chapter ring dial
Some tropical 5512
5512 Chapter ring 4 line.. Such a refined watch..
5513 Underline
The infamous 5513 Double Swiss Underline
A superb Patent Pending Mk2 1665
Some logo dials :
The brown 5512 Matte dial
Close up on Daytonas and GMTs
6241 Black dial silver print
6240 Small Daytona
The Yachtmaster "prototype"
6263 Oyster Paul Newman
Early Oyster Cosmograph
6264 in gold
6263 in gold
another shot of the Yachtmaster in the natural habitat
Omani 1675 GMT
UAE 1675
1675 Chapter Ring Tropical dial
Unbelievable
I just decided to change from the Fifty Fathoms corner to the rolex corner, and I take them all! ;-)
Great report- fantastic start into 2017.
Best regards Stephan
Great report- fantastic start into 2017.
Best regards Stephan
Other Rolexes
"Double Red" Datejust
An early 1803 Daydate with black gilt dial
Early Explorer
Thanks for this part II. Some watches got all my attention: The Seamaster 300 Military, of course, and...
The 1675 UAE... Plus the fact that there were only three 6542, from what I could see on your pictures. But one is really special: The bakelite bezel has arab indices, if I saw well...
Do you have more pictures of this one?
Best, and thanks for these superb photos.
Nicolas
Do you have more pictures of this one?
Best, and thanks for these superb photos.
Nicolas
There's a good shot of it!
Thanks R ! It was really a pleasure to finally meet you there, after all these years admiring your collection from the internet!
Here it is Nicolas...
I'm sorry I don't have a proper close up...
I think there might be more 6542 there, but I couldnt recall precisely.. Too many pieces...
Glad you enjoyed them Nicolas... believe me it's much crazier there!
Sam
