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Old 12 August 2009, 01:03 AM   #1
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My Rolex collection (focal dystonia alert!)

i.e. from typing, copying, and pasting these URLs

79190 (ca. 1990s)


1016 non-hacking (1967, with later service dial and hands)


1016 non-hacking, gilt (II 66)


5513 hacking (II 70)


16750 (1983)


Some bubblebacks...

2940 (possibly 3131? case back says 2940) (ca. 1942)


2940 (1943)


3134 (1938)


Air-King 5500 (1958)


Manual wind Oysters

1573 (1938)


4361 (ca. 1943)


Tudor 4453 (1946)


Tudor Oyster Yorke (1947)


Double signed Oyster (ca. 1940)


Oyster Centregraph (ca. 1940)


5022 14K pink gold (1949)


6480 (1958)


6694 (IV 64)


And one I keep forgetting I have (Dad's wearing it more recently)
1625 (1962)
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Old 12 August 2009, 01:51 AM   #2
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All beauties Adam especially like the 2940 & Mills & Son
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Old 12 August 2009, 02:21 AM   #3
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What a collection!

Thanks for posting those wonderful vintage photos!
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Old 12 August 2009, 02:51 AM   #4
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WOW... Luv 'em all. Great photo's.
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Old 12 August 2009, 04:17 AM   #5
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Hubba hubba

Thatīs one mighty collection.....
Just love vintage pieces!
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Old 12 August 2009, 04:19 AM   #6
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Old 12 August 2009, 04:22 AM   #7
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gteat pics thanks for showing
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Old 12 August 2009, 10:12 AM   #8
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Awesome collection.
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Old 12 August 2009, 12:30 PM   #9
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Great collection..

Winners, every one.........
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Old 12 August 2009, 12:47 PM   #10
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A real pleasure to look at, thanks for sharing.
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Old 12 August 2009, 03:04 PM   #11
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Excellent collection .......
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Old 13 August 2009, 02:21 AM   #12
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wow.. amazing thanks for sharing foto
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Old 13 August 2009, 06:13 AM   #13
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Hi Adam!! I already wrote this in another thread you showed those beauties, but will repeat here anyway:
"You got a GREAT collection!!"
And it´s a pleasure to see all these fine watches you have.
I specially love those old little bubblebacks. How cute!
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your collection in good health!!
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Old 13 August 2009, 08:29 AM   #14
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Just stunning. What a wonderful collection of true vintage pieces.
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Old 13 August 2009, 10:53 AM   #15
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Wow! Incredible vintage collection. Enjoy.
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Old 13 August 2009, 09:21 PM   #16
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Stunning collection!
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Old 14 August 2009, 02:11 AM   #17
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Wow.

Lovin' that 1016 with the service dial and hands. Great look to that one.
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Old 25 January 2012, 09:12 PM   #18
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very beautiful
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Old 25 January 2012, 09:45 PM   #19
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I know this is a pretty old thread and you can't even view some of the pictures, but this is truly one heck of a great collection. Bravo!!!
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Old 25 January 2012, 11:21 PM   #20
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Just a treat to see these beauties !
Thanks for sharing them with us
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Old 26 January 2012, 12:02 AM   #21
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Very nice "mature" pieces there,.. Congratz!!!
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Old 26 January 2012, 01:02 AM   #22
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Very Nice!
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Old 26 January 2012, 01:05 AM   #23
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Thatīs watch porn!!
Very nice and beautiful!
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Old 26 January 2012, 01:21 AM   #24
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Yeah, sorry, I have probably changed the names of the some of the photobucket folders or (in the case of the Tudor Sub and Oysterdate) have sold some pieces.

I should post a revised list, I have added some nice ones!
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Old 26 January 2012, 01:26 AM   #25
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Impressive, thanks for sharing Adam :)
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Old 26 January 2012, 03:13 AM   #26
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Adam thanks for sharing. Very nice collection you have.
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Old 26 January 2012, 05:47 AM   #27
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What a great collection, thx for sharing these beauties !
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Old 26 January 2012, 07:33 AM   #28
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Yeah, sorry, I have probably changed the names of the some of the photobucket folders or (in the case of the Tudor Sub and Oysterdate) have sold some pieces.

I should post a revised list, I have added some nice ones!
Hello Adam!
Always nice to take a look at your wonderful collection.
Yes, I look forward to a revised list with your new additions!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces!
Cordial regards, your friend, Abel.
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Old 26 January 2012, 07:39 AM   #29
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Great to see them Adam ....

We seldom see fine old Tudors and your 2940 is also one damn sexy watch - I gotta get me one of those !

Thanks for posting
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Old 26 January 2012, 07:56 AM   #30
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So you bought all the vintage Rolexes Adam !!!
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