Rolex

About ~10 years ago, I missed an opportunity on a Rolex Ref 3484 chrono with "Dobbies Ltd Nairobi" signed on the dial (Dobbies was a retailer in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa).  Having been born and raised in Nairobi, this piece always tugged at me.  I have not had much luck tracking one like it down.  The limited research I have done seems to suggest that there were also Ref 3525 chronos with the "Dobbies Ltd Nairobi" signed dials.  Any thoughts from the experts here on these references and any guidance on how to proceed in locating one of these vintage chronos with such a dial signature?

Thanks in advance,

HB

As we always do when we really, badly want a rare bird...

It can take years, but the satisfaction is at this price.

Google this ref and name, add photos to the ref and name when googling, try the bay, al the collectors markets....

There is no other solution, IMO. Aaah, yes, you need a bit of luck,  but it was needless to say it.

Best.

Nicolas

...as I have never seen any...good hunting !

Maybe a WTB on the VRM would 'bring one out'!! keep us posted on your progress!

Appreciate the tips.  Will keep the search alive.  BTW, what are VRF and VRM (apologies if this is naive)? 

HB

the chap I was thinking of has posted his restored watch today on VRF (Vintage Rolex Forum)!!!

Nice old chrono from D's in Nairobi:

www.network54.com

VRM is Vintage Rolex Forum and WTB is a Want To Buy post.

Cheers

Ross

That is simply amazing...a lucky chap he is.  I'll take it as a good omen for my own quest.  Thanks for the information.

I have one, but you can't have it :p