Reply With QuoteVery nice indeed, the nicest SD IMO. Where from?
The other day, nowhere else than at the pub, a friend tells me that it looks just like a 5513...
I had to go through the whole story with him from 1967 to 1984 (he asked for it...lol)...and tried to explain the need for a saturation diver tool watch etc etc....Sort of an anachronic piece now....? But who cares, this baby is relatively rare, chunky, fun to wear and charming!
Enjoy the pictures:
Last edited by hugo2703; 16th February 2013 at 18:25.
Very nice indeed, the nicest SD IMO. Where from?
I'm not quite sure what you mean but:Originally Posted by TheDude
1). I'm from the UK
2). The watch is from switzerland and was sold there I think (I think I can work that out from the serial number right? The last 3 digits indicate the country code, no?)
3). The strap is also from switzerland (Milsub Nato...!)
4). The pictures were taken in the UK
Actually, I meant where did you buy it. I had no idea they originated in Switzerland.
hehe...yeah it surprised me too
Got it from TZ-UK, whee else would I do my shopping?
Simply stunning ! That's my grail right there. Wear it in good health good sir
Dunno. Anyway, health to wear.
I'd argue the strap is in fact English. Looks very like a Phoenix NATO :-)
nope...
Last 3 digits has nothing to do with the country code either.
That's lovely, you are not making the fact that I don't have one any less painfull :)
I doesn't suit you .....sell it to me ;)
Lovely watch!! Wearing my 1665 on a black NATO today.
Really? Where'd you get the strap then?
Lovely, just lovely.
I might have another one day.
It's just a matter of time...
Well done hugo, absolute stunner and if its from who I think its from I have seen that watch and I thought it was absolutely stunning
RIAC
Absolute stunner. Very jealous. I would love one of those. Hugo, surprised your friend knew about the 5513 yet wasn't aware of the subtle differences with the SD 1665, most of my mates would have just said nice Submariner!!!!
Gorgeous. Enjoy it.
The more I see the 1665, the more I think I need one to compliment my 1680. Or some kind of seadweller. mmmm.
Last edited by Tomw2000; 16th February 2013 at 22:30.
This watch was mines and it is a rolex milsub nato I had
And gifted to hugo as present. It came from.st james and is similar to the phonex ones but without any markings on the buckle and is 35 /40 quid dunno how much rolex charge now
Its a new to market 1665 was in my box early 8 mill one of the last ones before the 16660 matts
Aint seen one as late as this ever probably one of the last 1665 made
Enjoy the watch its a cracker
Super thick case lovely unmarked dial with matching hands original bracelet to boot aswell
Last edited by alanski; 16th February 2013 at 22:44.
I was under the impression Phoenix made them for Rolex, which is why I posted. I could be wrong though. Great combo in any case.
Absolutely perfect 1665. Enjoy!
doesn't get much better than that
Yeah they do but the rolex ones dont have phonex markins on the buckle I think and are circs 40/50 quid now from st James compared to the ones u can buy direct from.phoneix that's the only difference I think
I bought a few a few yrs ago as spares for me milsub
I agree. Particularly like it on the NATO.doesn't get much better than that
Thanks mate. Yeah, I think you guessed it ;)
Thanks for the nice comments my friends.
And special thanks to Alanski ;)
The only Rolex I'd swap my 5513 for.
I'm not a big fan of the SD, but just love the dome on these.
Enjoy !
Naah doubt you seen this one as only people seen this
Were me and my watch maker and my pal who dropped it off to
My watch maker for a check and light clean up
It truly is as nice a 1665 as you will find period , it's probably my favourite
Vintage Rolex ever .
Pretty rare one to boot 8mill serial every other collector I spoke to said
Damn that must be one of the last 1665 made by Rolex
Last edited by alanski; 17th February 2013 at 11:44.
Congratulations, does it come with box and papers btw?
Much prefer this to the more modern sea dwellers, wear it in good health
This has me looking at ss Rolex again
Lovely example of a classic watch. Love the particular hue of that grey nato. I had one a while back, well a Phoenix made strap bought through Corvus, and the grey was just right on my 5513, much nicer than the TF grey / silver, but IMO the quality of metalwork, stitching, holes etc fell well below that of Eddie's examples.
Lovely SD looks like it is ageing well :)
I know what you mean about the stitching around the holes....still a darn pretty colour!
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