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Hello, Nicolas Back again after a long time! Superb pre Explorer, as reference 6098 & 6298 are my favourite from the 50's. Dials of those years are splendid, simple and clean, and this one with a red line is really nice. Hope I can post my 6298 soon Un ab
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By: amanico
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amanico
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Rolex 6098.

With a red line. I don't know this reference very well, to say the least, but if all is correct, it is just sublime. Enjoy, Nicolas
2Y
By: amanico
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amanico
6258

People say that there aren't too many Explorer references

What they forget is that there are damn near infinite variations in all those references! I now have the 214270 "Mark II", 114270, and a "frog-foot" matte dial 1016. That only leaves...let's see... 6098 6298 non-3-6-9 white dial 6298 non-3-6-9 black dial
6Y
By: reintitan
21
amanico
5746

Evolution of the Bubbleback & Datejust

Thanks all! There are a few versions of the Rolex bubblebacks ranging from the lady's version, 28mm version (boy size), 30-32mm normal version and 34mm Semi Bubbleback and the big 36mm bubbleback which evolved to become the Datejust, (with the inclusion o
5M
By: maxbliss888
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maxbliss888
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Rolex Explorer II 1655 - the "straight hand" review

Rolex has the world of the adventurer covered. For under the seas we have the Submariner. For above the skies we have the GMT. And for adventures everywhere in between, we have the Explorer! There have been many styles of Explorer produced by Rolex. In fa
8Y
By: Baron - Mr Red
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Bill
24730

Rolex – The comprehensive Guide to Vintage Rolex, defining what is Vintage Rolex.

We all know vintage simply means old but what defines true Rolex vintage in a comprehensive and universal way. This report will attempt to give you a thorough explanation of how to recognize Vintage Rolex. Rolex Submariner Gilt circa 1963 - 1966 What are
1Y
By: Bill
54
Drek
40370

The Rolex Explorer "Red Depth" 6610

I have definitely posted this watch a few times in the past. At GTGs, it is often this watch that gets the most appreciation from my non-Rolex friends. I would like to do a more detailed examination of the watch and discuss what I believe to be accurate a
6Y
By: Baron - Mr Red
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Bill
54792

Vintage Rolex Dinner / Exhibition in London

Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to attend a great watch meeting organized by the famous Rolex collectors / enthusiasts Philipp Stahl and Mike Wood. They had invited a few collectors for a exhibition and dinner the day prior to the conference organiz
12Y
By: DrStrong
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Bill
22042

mrsnak, the last auction on 10th march NY, from one auction house, there was..

..a 1950s Explorer ref 6098 which was sold at a reasonable price.. maybe u can try auctions? but it will be exciting if you got one, whichever Explorer which fits u, that be fun. check out the auction on 27th march in Geneva, there is a nice 1016.....
15Y
By: mrsnak
13
KCKL
2684

Interesting find...

... in one popular auction site, to Rolex fans especially you Nicolas for the real Rolex tool watches, check our Sir Edmund Hillary's collection of Exp I ref 1016 an Exp II ref 1655 and there is one ref 6098 belonging to Alfred Gregory, now these are the
15Y
By: amanico
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amanico
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