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djhiram · 18 April 2018, 09:09 AM

I met with a client today who was the proud owner of this beauty. After we had discussed what he came in for, I mentioned his watch. He shared with me that he purchased the watch new in the Caribbean in the early 70s for about $700. He then used it as his work watch for 25+ years as a commercial airline pilot.

He still has the full set of box, papers, tags, and original bill of sale. He recalled personally having it taken to be serviced by Rolex in Switzerland.

What an amazing watch. I congratulated him on being the keeper of such history. You could tell in his eyes that he really loves that watch. What a great guy with a great story!

bdex75 · 18 April 2018, 09:20 AM

Now that’s how a Rolex is supposed to look.

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c41006 · 18 April 2018, 09:26 AM

That’s the way every Rolex should be used and enjoyed. Buy one Rolex and wear it every day for life... unfortunately it’s really hard to stick to just one!

brandrea · 18 April 2018, 09:29 AM

Great story and great watch.

theflywrist · 18 April 2018, 09:30 AM

Incredible! Always loves hearing such stories, thanks for sharing.

djhiram · 18 April 2018, 09:36 AM

Another shot

albaserver · 18 April 2018, 06:22 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing!

gman5515 · 18 April 2018, 06:43 PM

As meant to be worn daily

DCgator · 18 April 2018, 07:09 PM

40+years old and still good looking to look at. That watch has been around a bit and it shows.

1William · 18 April 2018, 09:09 PM

Very nice.

sensui · 19 April 2018, 02:07 AM

Great find. Love it when the passion we share lead to cool encounters.

Rebel · 19 April 2018, 02:16 AM

Very nice.

Tmac478 · 19 April 2018, 02:28 AM

Now that's cool!!

Bruce G · 19 April 2018, 03:15 AM

Always enjoy hearing these types of stories. Thanks for sharing!

datejust24 · 19 April 2018, 03:35 AM

Very cool thanks for sharing

Ripcode · 19 April 2018, 03:42 AM

Awesome!

Tom1675 · 19 April 2018, 04:38 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

incontrol · 22 April 2018, 06:36 AM

Awesome story and great watch. This was a rare sighting indeed.

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spndx · 22 April 2018, 03:39 PM

Exactly how to use a Rolex making the watch an important part of you and enjoying it everyday, I just love stories like this.

Boaters · 23 April 2018, 06:52 AM

25 Years and the passion is still there .... Love it!

18 April 2018, 09:09 AM	#1
djhiram "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Spotted in the wild today I met with a client today who was the proud owner of this beauty. After we had discussed what he came in for, I mentioned his watch. He shared with me that he purchased the watch new in the Caribbean in the early 70s for about $700. He then used it as his work watch for 25+ years as a commercial airline pilot. He still has the full set of box, papers, tags, and original bill of sale. He recalled personally having it taken to be serviced by Rolex in Switzerland. What an amazing watch. I congratulated him on being the keeper of such history. You could tell in his eyes that he really loves that watch. What a great guy with a great story! __________________ - Charriol Columbus Chrono M.O.P Dial - Handfull of G-Shocks - Rolex Bluesy Co-Founder of the Brothers of the Leaf Society

18 April 2018, 09:36 AM	#6
djhiram "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Another shot __________________ - Charriol Columbus Chrono M.O.P Dial - Handfull of G-Shocks - Rolex Bluesy Co-Founder of the Brothers of the Leaf Society

19 April 2018, 02:16 AM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	Very nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

22 April 2018, 06:36 AM	#18
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Awesome story and great watch. This was a rare sighting indeed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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18 April 2018, 09:20 AM	#2
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Now that’s how a Rolex is supposed to look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 April 2018, 09:26 AM	#3
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	That’s the way every Rolex should be used and enjoyed. Buy one Rolex and wear it every day for life... unfortunately it’s really hard to stick to just one!

18 April 2018, 09:29 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,550	Great story and great watch.

18 April 2018, 09:30 AM	#5
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Incredible! Always loves hearing such stories, thanks for sharing.

18 April 2018, 06:22 PM	#7
albaserver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Milan Posts: 170	Great story, thanks for sharing!

18 April 2018, 06:43 PM	#8
gman5515 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 158	As meant to be worn daily

18 April 2018, 07:09 PM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	40+years old and still good looking to look at. That watch has been around a bit and it shows.

18 April 2018, 09:09 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	Very nice.

19 April 2018, 02:07 AM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Great find. Love it when the passion we share lead to cool encounters.

19 April 2018, 02:28 AM	#13
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Now that's cool!!

19 April 2018, 03:15 AM	#14
Bruce G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Javi Location: California Watch: 16750 GMT Posts: 14	Always enjoy hearing these types of stories. Thanks for sharing!

19 April 2018, 03:35 AM	#15
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Very cool thanks for sharing

19 April 2018, 03:42 AM	#16
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Awesome!

19 April 2018, 04:38 AM	#17
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Nice! Thanks for sharing!

22 April 2018, 03:39 PM	#19
spndx Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 108	Exactly how to use a Rolex making the watch an important part of you and enjoying it everyday, I just love stories like this.

23 April 2018, 06:52 AM	#20
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	25 Years and the passion is still there .... Love it!

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