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This is a watch which needs time to be fully appreciated, with its subtle creamy dial and the details which makes all the difference with the later 16570.
But once you got it, you'ree caught.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
Let me tell you a secret... I am also hunting a flawless 16 550 Black Rail Dial... But ssshhhhh... Best, Nicolas
I can't get why...
Now, to know that you are also hunting a black rail dial is funny...
I can't wait for a 16550 family pic
Best, Imran.
Nicolas
Transitional Thema?
I am on the same way!
I want to spice the game a bit, with a Fat Lady No Date instead of the 16 750, and a black 16 550... Then I will have to hunt the matt 16 750, as I sold mine, and a 16 800 matt.
But there is another thema which has a lot of appeal, for me... The Rail Dials: 16 550 ( x 2 ), 1665, and 1655...
Best, my crazy friend.
Nicolas.
It is Easter, soon. What about an egg / creamy dial?
Just to get some training...
Therefore, there is something which works very well between these old banknotes and the 16 550: The spirit of trips, adventure...
Hmmmm?
Best,
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-18 02:16:34
Therefore, there is something which works very well between these old banknotes and the 16 550: The spirit of trips, adventure...
Hmmmm?
Best,
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-18 02:16:34
cream or gold....
this watch always looks stunning.... it has extra personality. Love it.
All in subtility, Baron.
This is a watch which needs time to be fully appreciated, with its subtle creamy dial and the details which makes all the difference with the later 16570.
But once you got it, you'ree caught.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
great watch
Nic, could you tell me the first numbers of the serial?
thank ou so much.
c.
This message has been edited by gensiulia on 2012-03-18 03:29:27
Also.
Let me tell you a secret... I am also hunting a flawless 16 550 Black Rail Dial... But ssshhhhh... Best, Nicolas
Did you notice that most of the Black Rail dials didn't age in good condition???
I can't get why...
Now, to know that you are also hunting a black rail dial is funny...
I can't wait for a 16550 family pic
Best, Imran.
Nicolas
The dials crackle so called spider web.....
But I don't care for that effect
I want a nice one with patina
They are also I think harder to track down
After the 50's and 60's the era of the first
Sapphire the 80's is a killer era
With first series 16520
Matt 16800 and matt 16660
Fat mama 16760 and of course
The cream and rail 16550
Are you telling me you're considering building a
Transitional Thema?
I am on the same way!
I want to spice the game a bit, with a Fat Lady No Date instead of the 16 750, and a black 16 550... Then I will have to hunt the matt 16 750, as I sold mine, and a 16 800 matt.
But there is another thema which has a lot of appeal, for me... The Rail Dials: 16 550 ( x 2 ), 1665, and 1655...
Best, my crazy friend.
Nicolas.
Sssssshhhhhhhh lol...... Don't tell everyone
16520 R
16660 double crown
16800 matt
16760 non date dial
16550 black rail
Sounds good huh
Beautiful dial.........
The cream coloured dial, makes imo, it look so much more like a gorgeous vintage piece.
Café con crema!! What a great combination Nicolas!...
... you got an extraordinary dial there, my dear friend.
How nicely these watches get the patina on their dials. I wish a modern made Explorer II or Daytona would "age" so nicely in a few years!
This is just a watch (and dial) to die for!
Thank you for sharing my friend!
Kind regards, Abel.
How nicely these watches get the patina on their dials. I wish a modern made Explorer II or Daytona would "age" so nicely in a few years!
This is just a watch (and dial) to die for!
Thank you for sharing my friend!
Kind regards, Abel.
I do my best with the collection, my friend.
Well, it is almost 2 years that I got this one, and I can tell you that it is a lasting love, Amigo.
Gracias!
Nicolas.
I think so, even if my mind is also attracted by the Black Rail Dial version. ;) [nt]
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it is just plain torment....
I spend ages getting together a hit-list for 2012....
....and then you post this watch.
It is pure utter creme....
New list is now needed....can you have a few days off before I need to revise it again?
Killer watch.
Ok, I will take my time before my next temptation.
Errrr, I meant YOUR next temptation.
Best,
Nicolas
I've never seen one of these before. Simply a beauty!
When it comes to Rolex, it's all about the Explorers for me.
Transitional model, which had a 3 or 4 years life. Thank you for the kind words. [nt]
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