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kingblackbolt · 20 November 2005, 02:52 AM

Greetings all,

I have been drooling over all these amazing watches here in the gallery so now I ask you all...

Can you post a pic of what is in your opinion the most unique piece in your collection?

I can't even begin to imagine the kind of pics I'll be able to use as my computers background soon.

JJ Irani · 20 November 2005, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Greetings all,

I have been drooling over all these amazing watches here in the gallery so now I ask you all...

Can you post a pic of what is in your opinion the most unique piece in your collection?

I can't even begin to imagine the kind of pics I'll be able to use as my computers background soon.

Well, I have just two Rollies....that's it....so if you are talking about unique, I guess it would have to be this one 'cause I think nobody else on this forum owns one!!

Uncle-AJ · 20 November 2005, 04:33 AM

I bought this Omega in the 70's new and will never get rid of it. In fact I've promised it to a friend when I pop my clogs.

JJ Irani · 20 November 2005, 04:36 AM

Very nice, Adrian....real solid looking piece.

BTW, would that friend be me?

padi56 · 20 November 2005, 06:04 AM

1924 H/mark case Paul Perregaux 17 Jewel. The inventor of the twin lock a screwed stem system crown, Swiss patent in 1925
Hans Wilsdorf of Rolex grasped that a hermetically sealed case, together with careful fitting of the crystal and a special stem mechanism, would produce a better water proof wristwatch.He quickly negotiated to have the Perregaux patent assigned to him. Wilsdorf then obtained a British patent on October 18 1926,Then Rolex Oyster was born and became a commercial success.. In 1927, a stenographer, Mercedes Gleitze, swam the English Channel with the unheard of accompaniment of a wristwatch –the Rolex Oyster— on her wrist for the entire 15 hour, 15 minute, swim.

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PaulPerregaux patent screwed stem system 1925.

1922 Rolex Unicorn.

Original Disney Micky Mouse watch not many of these around now

worktolivelife · 20 November 2005, 06:32 AM

Unique in the fact i can't think of another Rolex with as much hype surrounding it

steve

G Shearing · 20 November 2005, 12:05 PM

...from my Scottish Aunt Lizzie now dearly departed. Turns out after all these years I still have it and it is a collectible since it was introduced as the Polerouter in honour of the first jet flight of S.A.S. Scandinavian Airways in 1956.

kingblackbolt · 22 November 2005, 11:40 AM

Truly amazing my friends, these are some rare and impressive pieces... we need to have an international meeting of the Rolex Forum Society so we can admire these fine pieces in person... let me just make sure the jet is fueled and I'll just need to get some flying directions from all of you!
Keep those pics coming sil vous plait!

20 November 2005, 02:52 AM	#1
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Request to post pics of your most unique piece Greetings all, I have been drooling over all these amazing watches here in the gallery so now I ask you all... Can you post a pic of what is in your opinion the most unique piece in your collection? I can't even begin to imagine the kind of pics I'll be able to use as my computers background soon. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

20 November 2005, 04:33 AM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I bought this Omega in the 70's new and will never get rid of it. In fact I've promised it to a friend when I pop my clogs. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

20 November 2005, 04:36 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very nice, Adrian....real solid looking piece. BTW, would that friend be me? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 November 2005, 06:04 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,236	1924 H/mark case Paul Perregaux 17 Jewel. The inventor of the twin lock a screwed stem system crown, Swiss patent in 1925 Hans Wilsdorf of Rolex grasped that a hermetically sealed case, together with careful fitting of the crystal and a special stem mechanism, would produce a better water proof wristwatch.He quickly negotiated to have the Perregaux patent assigned to him. Wilsdorf then obtained a British patent on October 18 1926,Then Rolex Oyster was born and became a commercial success.. In 1927, a stenographer, Mercedes Gleitze, swam the English Channel with the unheard of accompaniment of a wristwatch –the Rolex Oyster— on her wrist for the entire 15 hour, 15 minute, swim. . PaulPerregaux patent screwed stem system 1925. 1922 Rolex Unicorn. Original Disney Micky Mouse watch not many of these around now __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 November 2005, 12:05 PM	#7
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	21st birthday gift... ...from my Scottish Aunt Lizzie now dearly departed. Turns out after all these years I still have it and it is a collectible since it was introduced as the Polerouter in honour of the first jet flight of S.A.S. Scandinavian Airways in 1956.

20 November 2005, 06:32 AM	#6
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Unique in the fact i can't think of another Rolex with as much hype surrounding it steve

22 November 2005, 11:40 AM	#8
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Truly amazing my friends, these are some rare and impressive pieces... we need to have an international meeting of the Rolex Forum Society so we can admire these fine pieces in person... let me just make sure the jet is fueled and I'll just need to get some flying directions from all of you! Keep those pics coming sil vous plait! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

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