For the love of two-tone, bi-metal, rolesor watches!

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24th September 2019, 19:26
JamieTheBarber

For the love of two-tone, bi-metal, rolesor watches!

Show us what you’ve got, appreciation of Two-tone watches thread. I’ll start

My 1991 Rolex Submariner 16613
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24th September 2019, 19:29
Piemuncher22

Love a bit of two-tone.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...51b2fde7da.jpg

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24th September 2019, 19:31
JamieTheBarber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piemuncher22

Love a bit of two-tone.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...51b2fde7da.jpg

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Stunning, one of my grail pieces. Love it on a jubilee

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24th September 2019, 19:36
Piemuncher22

For the love of two-tone, bi-metal, rolesor watches!

Only one I can find on the jubilee!

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24th September 2019, 19:42
JamieTheBarber

Nice collection, jealous of that root beer [emoji1362]

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24th September 2019, 20:02
Hooshabak

https://i.ibb.co/7VrV8yn/3-D51-BC9-C...C8780-AF22.jpg
Got mine on today
24th September 2019, 20:26
JPE

My old 16613.

https://luxurywatches635.files.wordp.../01/teetee.jpg
24th September 2019, 20:29
JamieTheBarber

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPE

My old 16613.

https://luxurywatches635.files.wordp.../01/teetee.jpg

I love the blue dial especially when they start to change to a purple colour on the early ones

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24th September 2019, 20:54
learningtofly

I love mine, and am actually wearing it now!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...P3LmsTB-XL.jpg
24th September 2019, 20:59
Skyman

Just a shame the vanilla SS versions are more sought after.
24th September 2019, 21:05
alfat33

For the love of two-tone, bi-metal, rolesor watches!

Does this count? I like it a lot.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c10c457c2.jpg
24th September 2019, 22:14
Chris_X

My beloved ceramic bluesey (116613LB).

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b558770b49.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...44f0250b7f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...04baae4ffe.jpg
24th September 2019, 22:47
walkerwek1958

I’ll post some pics of mine tomorrow when I’m at the computer, I’m a fan of two- tone watches and I have a few. Not as enthusiastic as I once was for them, but no intention of selling any!

https://i.postimg.cc/6qrKwjxq/DSCN6848.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/05Yb0xbT/DSCN4354.jpg.

https://i.postimg.cc/yxRRKSPn/DSCN4956.jpg photo host

https://i.postimg.cc/vT1mwFQs/DSCN4231.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/qqgGfRhv/DSCN5032.jpg
25th September 2019, 07:09
Seadweller75

Here is a pic of mine.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c9714712f.jpg

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25th September 2019, 07:10
Seadweller75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller75

Here is a pic of mine.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c9714712f.jpg

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Not the best picture im afraid.

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25th September 2019, 13:24
JamieTheBarber

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfat33

Does this count? I like it a lot.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c10c457c2.jpg

White dial looks great [emoji1362]

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25th September 2019, 15:08
cheesycake7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller75

Here is a pic of mine.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5c9714712f.jpg

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Am on the list for one of these, hopefully it doesn't take long....
25th September 2019, 16:59
Johnnya71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piemuncher22

Love a bit of two-tone.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...51b2fde7da.jpg

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Nice Rootbeer

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25th September 2019, 17:59
Seadweller75

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesycake7

Am on the list for one of these, hopefully it doesn't take long....

Fingers crossed you get it soon.
25th September 2019, 18:07
Longwool

Yacht master not to everyone’s taste but I love it, photo doesn’t do it justice

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1fc1368101.jpg

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25th September 2019, 18:18
cheesycake7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller75

Fingers crossed you get it soon.

Yeah the wait is painful... Every day I'm hoping I get the call. Can't imagine how painful the wait for the more sought after models (Daytona, Hulk etc.) are...
25th September 2019, 18:56
shalako

Here’s my Root Beer CHNR, usual rubbish fence post picture I’m afraid.....

http://www.fototime.com/50EAC366371E915/standard.jpg

Here’s one from the web, the Two- Tone watch for folks who don’t do Two-Tone.
http://www.fototime.com/B234B95373E93A2/standard.jpg
25th September 2019, 19:05
mk1974

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...497992e91d.jpgthe only one I’ve got ,and my first

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25th September 2019, 19:13
oldoakknives

For those 'go loud or go home' occasions. (also hides under a shirt cuff very well when needed!:icon_biggrin:)

https://i.postimg.cc/QNT5q4Y1/IMG-0215.jpg
25th September 2019, 19:55
davie0146

Love minehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d03d0458c9.jpg

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25th September 2019, 22:43
Satori

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

I love mine, and am actually wearing it now!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...P3LmsTB-XL.jpg

That is just beautiful. Looking at that photo, the preference for the ss models is bizarre.
25th September 2019, 22:53
learningtofly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satori

That is just beautiful. Looking at that photo, the preference for the ss models is bizarre.

Thanks, and I agree.
26th September 2019, 00:39
alanm_3

My cherished bluesy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9454bf16e6.jpg
26th September 2019, 02:05
K300

My 16613, the only watch my wife has instructed me not to sell.
http://www.jpgif.co.uk/images/watche...090478-600.jpg
26th September 2019, 02:09
K300

and my Datejust(now sold), a beautiful thing.
http://www.jpgif.co.uk/images/watche...14W179-600.jpg
26th September 2019, 07:50
RAJEN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satori

That is just beautiful. Looking at that photo, the preference for the ss models is bizarre.

One golden rule:
No watch looks as good in person as Tony’s pics or
As bad as in Paskinner’s pics ( sorry, Peter if you are still reading).
26th September 2019, 07:54
Benji053

Quote:

Originally Posted by K300

and my Datejust(now sold), a beautiful thing.
http://www.jpgif.co.uk/images/watche...14W179-600.jpg

I agree. Two-tone should be reserved for watches like this, not subs and GMTs .
26th September 2019, 08:04
watchstudent

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satori

That is just beautiful. Looking at that photo, the preference for the ss models is bizarre.

Also agree. I think, alongside the Datejust, the Daytona is a watch that works so well with two-tone. I would own a two tone Daytona in a heartbeat over one of the SS ceramic versions.

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26th September 2019, 09:30
Der Amf

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...P3LmsTB-XL.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAJEN

No watch looks as good in person as Tony’s pics or

In general, yes, but in this instance, no. I remember once passing a Rolex display, and this watch shone out like radiancy divine.
26th September 2019, 12:22
monogroover

http://truth.justdied.com/images/inge_190920.jpg
26th September 2019, 13:03
Monkey Queen

Nipples.

https://i.postimg.cc/NMhMk9bt/IMG-6393.jpg
26th September 2019, 13:32
walkerwek1958

I think Omega did the two-tone thing on sports watches in a more subtle manner than Rolex. My bi-metal Seamaster Pro and Speedmaster are nicer designs IMO, mainly because the bracelets aren't as loud, the gold capping on parts of the links is more pleasing to me than the full-on polished gold centre links that Rolex favour. Brushed gold also works nicely, that 70s Constellation of mine looked really 'in your face' with the gold links polished (as I bought it) but returning to the correct brushed finish transformed the watch back to what it was intended to look like. Centre links on that one are solid gold too, so they lend themselves far better to refinishing. That's one thing I don`t like wit the Omega gold-capped polished buts, if they get a deep scratch it can`t be fixed, but owing to the design (slightly recessed) they don`t pick up damage easily.

However, Omega's current attempt at a bimetal SMP leaves me totally cold, just doesn`t work IMO.
27th September 2019, 19:33
JamieTheBarber

Another one of mine
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...91b88696b9.jpg

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27th September 2019, 20:12
trident-7

16613. My first good watch. Paid £3K cash for it in Goldsmiths, Bath, June 1996

https://i.imgur.com/WBXMqhOh.jpg
27th September 2019, 20:21
Seadweller75

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesycake7

Yeah the wait is painful... Every day I'm hoping I get the call. Can't imagine how painful the wait for the more sought after models (Daytona, Hulk etc.) are...

Painful! Im still waiting and been on this list for far too long. Im sure you will have one soon. Hopefully it hasnt been too long for you. Happy to ask my contact if its been a while.

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27th September 2019, 22:23
Andyg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey Queen

Nipples.

https://i.postimg.cc/NMhMk9bt/IMG-6393.jpg

wearing my 16753 nipples (on Jubilee) as I type. Clint Eastwood stylie. :smug:
27th September 2019, 22:29
jmagla

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesycake7

Am on the list for one of these, hopefully it doesn't take long....

Same here, hoping by the end of the year...
28th September 2019, 00:34
markrlondon

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieTheBarber

Another one of mine
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...91b88696b9.jpg

Ho hum, I used to have a two tone DJ and now I'm missing it. :miserable:
28th September 2019, 10:04
Enoch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman

Just a shame the vanilla SS versions are more sought after.

Why is it a shame??..... it means that the TT’s are easier to get hold of if you like them..

https://i.postimg.cc/VsF2MDVw/2200-A...7-E6-A3-B6.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fLcp8KWx/098-BE...85-EA00034.jpg
17th October 2019, 14:11
JamieTheBarber

Took the plunge and scooped this yesterday. Missed my last one too much! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1042f6d2bd.jpg

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17th October 2019, 20:00
MDSWATCH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satori

That is just beautiful. Looking at that photo, the preference for the ss models is bizarre.

It is highly unlikely that I will get a chance to purchase a SS Daytona at retail and there is no way I'm paying over the odds!
I think it would make more sense to go for the two tone Daytona at MRP.
Often wonder if I should put my name down for the 116503.
I think my preference would be the black dial.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalako

Here’s my Root Beer CHNR, usual rubbish fence post picture I’m afraid.....

http://www.fototime.com/50EAC366371E915/standard.jpg

Here’s one from the web, the Two- Tone watch for folks who don’t do Two-Tone.
http://www.fototime.com/B234B95373E93A2/standard.jpg

I think the CHNR is a grower. The more pics I see, the more I like it!
It would be nice to see one in the flesh and try it on.

My name on a list for the BLRO, but there is probably not much more chance of getting one of them, than there is of getting a SS Daytona.
I've read a few examples of people putting their name down for a BLRO, then later being offered the CHNR by the AD.
They all seem to be delighted with it.
17th October 2019, 21:09
MartynJC (UK)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDSWATCH

It is highly unlikely that I will get a chance to purchase a SS Daytona at retail and there is no way I'm paying over the odds!
I think it would make more sense to go for the two tone Daytona at MRP.
Often wonder if I should put my name down for the 116503.
I think my preference would be the black dial.

I think the CHNR is a grower. The more pics I see, the more I like it!
It would be nice to see one in the flesh and try it on.

My name on a list for the BLRO, but there is probably not much more chance of getting one of them, than there is of getting a SS Daytona.
I've read a few examples of people putting their name down for a BLRO, then later being offered the CHNR by the AD.
They all seem to be delighted with it.

drop me a PM if you are ever the south side of the M25 and we can meet for a beer and you can try mine on for size.

Martyn
17th October 2019, 21:42
MDSWATCH

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK)

drop me a PM if you are ever the south side of the M25 and we can meet for a beer and you can try mine on for size.

Martyn

Thanks for the offer. I'm based in the North East. But next time I'm down south, I might take you up on it!
17th October 2019, 21:44
cheesycake7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller75

Painful! Im still waiting and been on this list for far too long. Im sure you will have one soon. Hopefully it hasnt been too long for you. Happy to ask my contact if its been a while.

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Got my CHNR! Absolutely loving it. Will post some pics if I take some nice ones.
18th January 2020, 11:50
chriskibbledj

Love a two tone

https://i.postimg.cc/t4xGg0Zj/IMG-20...-061139228.jpg

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