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    Show your Rolex.

    I'm without a Rolex at the mo, reminiscing about those I've had. Please share your pics, past and present!

    My only Gold Rolex. 1803.



    My only Dweller (almost my fave).



    4 out of 5 dads at the leisure centre is wearing one of these!!

    White dial isnt for everyone, but I really love that it goes under most radar.

    Understated class, but missed the date too much!


    The other one! Spot the difference

    My first Rolly. Miss it, but 34mm isn't quite enough!



    Too Much Bling?



    Just enough Bling



    Another go at 34mm. Failed again.



    My favourite Bling

    The most versatile Rolex:














    Wouldn't be right not to try a DJ or 2




    Never before in human conflict has a chronometer certificate been so important for no reason at all!


    And the Master IMHO
    This I should have Kept forever!



    There were more, but these are the ladies I miss most.

    Let's see yours!
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    Well, I'm a neophyte - I've only ever had the one. But it gets around.






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    Quite a catalogue there. I like some of your comments as they sit well with me. Couldn't settle on a 36mm anything, pushed myself towards a sub (which I will still probably have one day) but everyone seemed to have one. Didn't really want blingy although I love the gold centred straps.
    I eventually came to the conclusion that...
    Was the one for me. Like cars, motorbikes I'll never settle on just one so I know a collection is now inevitable when funds permit....
    Can I ask why you don't have one at the moment?...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jrpippen View Post
    Rolly
    You're dead to me.

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    My first and only Rolex so far. Would love to add a BLNR at some point. Plus love seeing all these Rolexes on different straps...they look great.

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    I have three - and they're the only watches I own. Although I'm probably known as an Omega fanboy around these parts, they don't have a model at the moment that appeals to me enough that's the correct size for my wrist.

    My "smart clothing" and sentimental watch - the mighty BLNR:



    My "casual clothing" watch - the do everything SDc:



    My beater - the transitional 16660. Currently with our very own Cannop awaiting a service. I can't wait to get it back - I miss it a lot!:


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    Down to just one, had to put all my eggs in one basket to finally secure my grail watch.


    screen grab

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    These two at the moment




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    Quote Originally Posted by 1st Rolex View Post
    Quite a catalogue there. I like some of your comments as they sit well with me. Couldn't settle on a 36mm anything, pushed myself towards a sub (which I will still probably have one day) but everyone seemed to have one. Didn't really want blingy although I love the gold centred straps.
    I eventually came to the conclusion that...
    Was the one for me. Like cars, motorbikes I'll never settle on just one so I know a collection is now inevitable when funds permit....
    Can I ask why you don't have one at the moment?...
    The terrible and honest truth is that I sold my Sea Dweller to buy a car! :-(

    But, my collection at the moment is a little more varied, and due to financial position I haven't fancied consolidating the collection into fewer pieces in the last few months. Mine is a rolling collection, so at the moment owning a coupe of Omegas, Tag, Breitling Ball Bremont and a could of Seikos is where the money is spread. (If that makes sense). I'm still playing the field.

    My other goes at 34mm, I have given it a fair stab!






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    Quote Originally Posted by bitfield View Post
    You're dead to me.
    Sorry!!! :-( :-( :-( a momentary lapse.

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    Probably the most balanced Rolex out there. Transitional Swiss dial. I'd still have the bugger if I hadn't hit harder times.


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    My one and only.... does me nicely.

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    I admit I have a problem. I'm seeking help.






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    Just the one for me A white-gold DJ >>>

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    Loving the pictures!

    I have only one to share but with its 42mm I find it sits nicely on my big fat wrists, and it is passable under a suit as well as more casually.


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    1675

    1675 got an airing last weekend, back to the 1680 now

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    Here's my one and only...

    Here's my one and only, excuse the poor quality pic...


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    I have a rare 'prototype' Rolex, will post up some pics later

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    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainSlow View Post
    I have a rare 'prototype' Rolex, will post up some pics later
    😳

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    Ha ha ha ha! :-) :-)

    Love that white Gold DJ!






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    Early 1950s Oysterdate.

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    Love the look of that!

    Quote Originally Posted by grey View Post
    Early 1950s Oysterdate.

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    That really is a stunner! The dial looks like an old quilt!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluetinfloor View Post
    1675 got an airing last weekend, back to the 1680 now
    That does it for me!

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    What's with the fence post shots OP - I have copyright and patent on those, my lawyers will be in touch!

    This is the only current Rolex in my collection until I get hold of a DSSD Blue Edition.....


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    Show your Rolex.

    That's how I always used to take them Steve. Until I moved house and it all went wrong! Now the sun falls all wrong!

    That's a stunning Daytona! Love it!

    I reverted to a Chair shot.



    And the Concrete post! (Ouch)

    Last edited by jrpippen; 22nd October 2015 at 16:06.

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    Love this thing.

    Classic, understated chronometer for all occasions.

    Snapped with an IPhone timing my Lasagne earlier.

    Last edited by TimeOut; 22nd October 2015 at 16:05.

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    Thats an incredible watch there!

    Quote Originally Posted by bobdog View Post

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    Now then!! Awesome!

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    Unfortunately am rubbish at taking pictures so don't often shoot anything, shame as I've had some nice material things which I'd like to look back on.

    Below are part of current collection, the Explorer II Polar is my everyday wear watch and the one I enjoy the most (although I've enjoyed all my Plexi models but wearing them regularly the little scratches I'd pick up on the glass eventually got to me).



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    Never gave Rolex a second look until I joined this forum

    I have now joined the club


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    Quote Originally Posted by MerlinShepherd View Post
    Here's my one and only, excuse the poor quality pic...

    Its perfect!

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    prototype Rolex, seems appropriate,


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    40mm Polar Exp ii on Everest Leather strap and end links...


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    Quote Originally Posted by soundood View Post
    prototype Rolex, seems appropriate,

    What's the story on this one - a sort of Paul Newman 5513 ?

    I like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner View Post
    What's the story on this one - a sort of Paul Newman 5513 ?

    I like it.
    It'll be a 'prototype' you see, for the purposes of Sales Corner. The story can be whatever you like, verified by people you invent and then you can lie, and lie, and lie about it on here, even when you're found out.

    Just like the OP of this thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DB9yeti View Post
    It'll be a 'prototype' you see, for the purposes of Sales Corner. The story can be whatever you like, verified by people you invent and then you can lie, and lie, and lie about it on here, even when you're found out.

    Just like the OP of this thread.

    Have a gold star ;)


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    Quote Originally Posted by TimeOut View Post
    Have a gold star ;)


    I think it was more.....


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    ...anyhow...

    moving on (not my pic) but I have one of these with a T<25 dial.

    Mine has got a lovely lume patina just in the first stages.

    It seemed huge, and heavy when I first bought it 20 years ago...now it's actually the smallest watch I own.

    Really should wear it more.


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    My only two Rolex and I love them

    1985 16800 Sub. just a shame the original owner let Rolex put all new service dial etc in 08




    My Explorer got to be the most comfortable watch ever 39mm from last year


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    Show your Rolex.

    Awesome pics!!

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    Here's mine:



    Mark

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    2011 14060M for me.


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    Two for me at the moment. Between them they seem to tick the boxes.


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    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainSlow View Post
    I have a rare 'prototype' Rolex, will post up some pics later
    Indeed. If anyone who is relatively new to TZ is confused then just search 'heroes and villains' for the OP.

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    Because I sometimes need to know the time somewhere else;



    Because I sometimes steal my wife's watch;



    Because I sometimes wash the dishes wearing a watch;



    Because I sometimes have to wear a suit;


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