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14 August 2010, 12:40 AM | #31 | |
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I feel very comfortable wearing this little watches, though itsīs true they sit a big high on the wrist due to its "bubble" case back. Anyway, they feel (and truly are) very light, as the watch is small, and the riveted bracelet or leather band is very souple and light and adds to this comfort. The only thing which could find rather annoying, is that, for today standards, these watches are very small. And they look so!! It was the common size of watches in the 30īs and 40īs but not for todays trend. In my personal experience, I donīt care for very big watches myself, being user of an Explorer (1), Submariner or Gmt most of the time, 36 to 40 mm is my "standard" watch size, and feel happy with them. Then, the bubbleback is small, and looks small, but it happens with other vintage watches of same period I own (including chronographs, which are very small). If you donīt mind about the looks, then you can feel happy with these watches, which are a real delight. Thank you again, and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.
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15 August 2010, 04:37 PM | #32 |
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Thank you Abel for allowing us to see these stunning watches. Enjoy them!
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16 August 2010, 09:48 AM | #33 |
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Thank you Greg!! You are very kind! Itīs a pleasure to share these pieces here, and all these kind comments add to the enjoyment of owning these watches.
Very cordially, Abel
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Wow!!! Great condition and very beautiful!
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17 August 2010, 06:10 AM | #35 |
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Thank Fred!! Glad you like it and appreciate your comment! Very cordially, Abel
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Hi Abel. 2 stunning pieces with a great write up. I still llove these pieces and although they will never reach the heights of the 1980's again, I think are remakable pieces. Yes a little smal by todays standards but all original one like your 3131 is still quite rare.
Here are my 2 pieces - 3131 18kt ( alot were made in 14kt) and a two tone 5010 with matching bracelet. |
17 August 2010, 06:20 AM | #37 |
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Hello Watchguy!! Thank you for your kind comments.
And how nice watches you got there!! Your 3131 looks very elegant with a leather strap. I always find very elegant combination gold an leather in watches. Then your 5010 two tone is really stunning! I love these old riveted oyester bracelets, adn the combination of steel and gold is really a beauty! I love the looks of these little vintage pieces. So charming!! Thank you again and for sharing your pieces! very cordially, Abel
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18 August 2010, 06:49 AM | #38 |
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fabulous post mate! love the watches and the review is perfect. thanks to you!!
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that wee bb is as close to perfection as you could find , in my eyes ... just pure class
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Thank you for your kind comments friends!
Very cordially, Abel
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Beautiful Abel!!! What year is the 3131? |
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Great writeup and pictures of those two beauties. Thank you very much for sharing your passion for these little guys.
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14 October 2010, 11:09 PM | #43 |
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Jose (Zeuloa) Thank you for your nice comment.
Iīm not very sure about the date of this watch, but I guess around 1947/49 is a correct period for it. Hi Buz!! Thank you so much for your kind words. Itīs really a pleasure to own these little marvelous pieces of yesterday, and to share them with all nice friends here at TRF! Best cordial regards, Abel.
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Hi Abel,
Very nice. Good to see my birth year watch looking so good.
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Couldn't agree more
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Nice Bubbleback's gents !
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You should do a group shot of your entire collection sometime Abel
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I wish I would age and look myself so well as this little oldie! I guess Iīm not such a nice vintage! Thank you again, and have a nice day. Very cordially, Abel.
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Cordial regards, Abel.
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Thank you Kingair! Cordial regards, Abel.
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Thing is that though it is not a big one, the complete collection is not at home, for safety reasons you may understand, so to gather it all will be a bit of trouble. May be some day! Thank you for your kind comment! Very cordially, Abel.
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Congrats Abel on two fantastic finds!!!
I just find this one stunning the "TOG" looking bezel and the california dial....
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rose gold is a stunner ,,, so are the pics too.
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Abel,
Both are fantastic to see - excellent shape and great pictures. Nobody has mentioned your choice of strap for the stainless BB, but I think that its the perfect compliment to the rare CA dial - and to the era! Thanks for sharing them with us. John |
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Awesome examples and I've always been a fan of the Brevet vintage crowns!
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Yes, this must be among the first occassions Rolex employed this type of bezel. Rolex called this particular model, reference 3372, Oyster Perpetual Luxury Model, so may be they considered this type of bezel as a way to distinguish a more luxurious offering in their line. Thank you again, and Iīm glad you like it. Kind regards, Abel.
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Thank you so much for your kind comments Tom!
Yes, the little rose gold 3131 is a stunner, and it looks awesome on the wrist. I was very fortunate to find that one ideed! Best cordial regards, Abel.
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Unfortunately, these are not the original straps, but they look very old anyway, and as you well say, they compliment very well the looks of this old watch, being made of lizard, with small scales. This was the set of straps which came with it when I bought it. Iīm glad you liked it, and thank you again for writing! Very cordially, Abel.
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Yes, the "Brevet" and cross which came with these little watches and with first years of Rolex brand, is very nice and distinctive. Unfortunately, in many cases the original crowns have been replaced with other of more modern manufacture, with the small coronet and a dash below it. So when a collector finds an example with the correct crown, it adds value and charme to the piece. Thank you again, and receive my cordial regards, Abel.
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Great photos guys. Abel your rose gold one is impressive. Mine has the same face only it's 14k yellow gold and a red second hand
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