Reply With QuoteStill prefer the UK SAS Rolex
On a recent trip to Africa a came across a nameless/faceless individual wearing the so-called Steve McQueen straight hand Rolex Explorer II. It was really beaten up having been his daily wear in Africa for the last 30 or so years and what's more it had only been off his wrist a couple of times for a service. After chatting to him for a while about the watch he said he wanted to get a Rolex after serving in the forces where his four man unit were issued one Rolex between them prior to an operation. I asked if he was in the Rhodesian forces and he nodded and said yes After the war he bought a new straight hand Explorer II and has worn it every day since.
Anyway he let me photograph the watch, which is NOT an issued watch unfortunately but one bought in 1979 at the end of the war :)
Last edited by JoT; 12th February 2024 at 11:51.
Still prefer the UK SAS Rolex
^^^^^^ :D
Great story OP and what a cracking watch, love the Wabi. Perfect!
Thanks for posting.
My uncle served in the Rhodesian Selous Scouts, he wore a Roamer. Guess they were the poor cousins!
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Great story, thanks for taking the time to share it.
Wabitastic, nice story :D
"I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"
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