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swish77 · 3 February 2020, 01:55 AM

Finally got another DRSD to replace one I stupidly traded about six years ago. Been wanting one ever since, but couldn’t find one I loved, and missed out on a couple. Shout out to Michael Morgan of Iconic Watches, whom I had been bugging for a couple of years about a 1665, and to Ed Delgado of DRSD.com for helping to look it over.

It’s from the last batch of MK3s dials, 4.1 million, about 1974; full serial number engraved inside case-back. Apparently unpolished case, silver date-wheel with open 6s/9s, and an immaculate dial with crazy matching patina that looks caramel in some light and mustard in other light. Had to give up a lot to get it, including my beloved 1655, but worth it.

Dan S · 3 February 2020, 02:02 AM

That's a real beauty. Congrats.

rootbeer7 · 3 February 2020, 02:06 AM

Wow, what a great piece. Wear in the greatest of health.

BamaHammer · 3 February 2020, 02:41 AM

Is the insert original?

swish77 · 3 February 2020, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BamaHammer

Is the insert original?

Presumably, yes. MK3 with wear, some fade and a pearl with matching patina to dial/hands.

RC2 · 3 February 2020, 02:54 AM

Wow. I also would have to give up a lot for that. And close to my birth year. Depends on what chart you are using. Congrats.

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stmoore · 3 February 2020, 04:17 AM

Congrats! What wonderful patina.

I missed my 1665s a little too. Had 8 over the years between white and red. So I just picked up #9!

swish77 · 3 February 2020, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stmoore

Congrats! What wonderful patina.

I missed my 1665s a little too. Had 8 over the years between white and red. So I just picked up #9!

Thanks!

That's a beautiful "Great White!" Wow, nine SDs?! How many do you still have?

1675-David · 3 February 2020, 05:07 AM

Congratulations! Such a cool watch!! I had the opportunity about 10 years ago to pick up a very nice mk3 but at the time I felt it was a bit bulky for my feeble wrist.
I've started training since then and I think today I could carry it off

Loosing that 1655 is going to hurt though

1watch · 3 February 2020, 05:14 AM

Congrats, looks great!

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hanybad · 3 February 2020, 05:16 AM

It’s a beautiful DRSD enjoy it Aaron.

wahoofan5 · 3 February 2020, 05:27 AM

What an incredible piece. Congrats on the pickup!

swish77 · 3 February 2020, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Congratulations! Such a cool watch!! I had the opportunity about 10 years ago to pick up a very nice mk3 but at the time I felt it was a bit bulky for my feeble wrist.
I've started training since then and I think today I could carry it off

Loosing that 1655 is going to hurt though

Thanks, all! Really loving the chunky feel, super dome, and the beautiful patina.

As for the 1655, definitely tough to let it go. But I have a rule that I must get rid of at least one watch when I get another, otherwise I'd be like a junky and never stop.

BrazenC5 · 3 February 2020, 05:37 AM

Great looking addition, congratulations! I know what you mean about maintaining a reasonable level of watches...I haven't slowed down myself and may put up my DRSD or 1655 on the block in the near future.

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colpol · 3 February 2020, 06:14 AM

Nice

Not worn mines for a while but your post got me in the mood. I’ll look this out for next weekend

stmoore · 3 February 2020, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Thanks!

That's a beautiful "Great White!" Wow, nine SDs?! How many do you still have?

Just this rail! All others are gone. Sold them to pay for a big crown!

athom · 3 February 2020, 06:57 AM

Just a rare classic ! Congrat's !

brandrea · 3 February 2020, 06:58 AM

That’s a real beauty Aaron, enjoy it

Boaters · 3 February 2020, 07:15 AM

What a beauty big congratulations..

sensui · 3 February 2020, 07:31 AM

Very nice watch indeed. I hear you on the drsd bug. Was bitten in the last year and had to scratch it hard. Don't let it go this time well done.

jedly1 · 3 February 2020, 01:29 PM

Congrats ... looks lovely !!

jaisonline · 3 February 2020, 01:43 PM

Very cool watch, I like that Ed was able to help.

Congrats.

Styles Bitchley · 4 February 2020, 01:07 AM

What an incredible example! Congratulations to you, sir.

scooba · 5 February 2020, 12:31 AM

Wow that is a nice DRSD , Well done arron you do get some nice watches I love your 6263 as well .

I have a MK4 DRSD full set it is super mint and has a stunning dial like yours ,May I ask where is the market for these now for reference I gave 22,500 euros for mine Nov 2014

I have a Patent Pending thin case with a incredible caramel dial these Red watches are my favourite

rmlovett1 · 5 February 2020, 12:42 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic! Big congratulations on that beauty!

tekno · 5 February 2020, 12:43 AM

That is a unreal watch. Congrats brother !

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Cduff · 5 February 2020, 02:21 AM

Gorgeous DRSD!

A few years ago, I was in San Diego on the flight deck of the USS Midway watching the America's Cup trials. I saw an older gentleman standing next to me...he caught my eye because he didn't look like anyone else watching. He stood out in the crowd of spectators.

I look over at him, then glance at his wrist...it was a DRSD...the only one I have ever seen in real life. It was magnificent!

Since then, every time I look at these threads where members have acquired the DRSD, I am in awe and think back to that day.

Thanks for sharing!

fusionstorm · 5 February 2020, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

otherwise I'd be like a junky and never stop.

You say that like it’s a bad thing.........

Congrats on putting a DRSD back into your collection. This one looks like a real beauty!

crazycarlitos · 5 February 2020, 02:30 AM

That’s a real beauty!!

Huge congrats!

SDREW22 · 5 February 2020, 02:47 AM

Stunning! Congratulations.

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RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Wow. I also would have to give up a lot for that. And close to my birth year. Depends on what chart you are using. Congrats. Member of Nylon Nation Member of Red Sox Nation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

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crazycarlitos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,906	That’s a real beauty!! Huge congrats! __________________

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BamaHammer Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: South Carolina Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 146	Is the insert original?

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stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	Congrats! What wonderful patina. I missed my 1665s a little too. Had 8 over the years between white and red. So I just picked up #9!

3 February 2020, 05:07 AM	#9
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,014	Congratulations! Such a cool watch!! I had the opportunity about 10 years ago to pick up a very nice mk3 but at the time I felt it was a bit bulky for my feeble wrist. I've started training since then and I think today I could carry it off Loosing that 1655 is going to hurt though

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1watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 657	Congrats, looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	It’s a beautiful DRSD enjoy it Aaron.

3 February 2020, 05:27 AM	#12
wahoofan5 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: Sub 16610/GMT 1675 Posts: 38	What an incredible piece. Congrats on the pickup!

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BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Great looking addition, congratulations! I know what you mean about maintaining a reasonable level of watches...I haven't slowed down myself and may put up my DRSD or 1655 on the block in the near future. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

3 February 2020, 06:57 AM	#17
athom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 688	Just a rare classic ! Congrat's !

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	That’s a real beauty Aaron, enjoy it

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Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	What a beauty big congratulations..

3 February 2020, 07:31 AM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Very nice watch indeed. I hear you on the drsd bug. Was bitten in the last year and had to scratch it hard. Don't let it go this time well done.

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jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,917	Congrats ... looks lovely !!

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jaisonline 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5 digit models Posts: 1,515	Very cool watch, I like that Ed was able to help. Congrats.

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Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	What an incredible example! Congratulations to you, sir.

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scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,490	Wow that is a nice DRSD , Well done arron you do get some nice watches I love your 6263 as well . I have a MK4 DRSD full set it is super mint and has a stunning dial like yours ,May I ask where is the market for these now for reference I gave 22,500 euros for mine Nov 2014 I have a Patent Pending thin case with a incredible caramel dial these Red watches are my favourite

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rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,490	Looks absolutely fantastic! Big congratulations on that beauty!

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tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,044	That is a unreal watch. Congrats brother ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Cduff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 1024, 16610 Posts: 17	Gorgeous DRSD! A few years ago, I was in San Diego on the flight deck of the USS Midway watching the America's Cup trials. I saw an older gentleman standing next to me...he caught my eye because he didn't look like anyone else watching. He stood out in the crowd of spectators. I look over at him, then glance at his wrist...it was a DRSD...the only one I have ever seen in real life. It was magnificent! Since then, every time I look at these threads where members have acquired the DRSD, I am in awe and think back to that day. Thanks for sharing!

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SDREW22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CNY Watch: TOG Posts: 580	Stunning! Congratulations.

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