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1 September 2020, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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Real Name: Bert
Location: Staffs, U.K.
Watch: 1966 1675
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UK based Vintage fan
Hi all,
Just a courtesy post introducing myself properly. My name is Bert and I originate from Belgium but live since 1999 in the UK. The Rolex story for me started before I was born, as my father bought a 1960-ties air king and in 1983, a Root Beer Master GMT. Sadly, he passed away in a car accident (crushing an omega, which my grandfather found at the accident site) and my mother, bless her, sold the Rolexes on and bought a 18kt Lady datejust ref 69178. As a kid, I vowed to sell that damn datejust the moment she passed away! As it happens, my mum sadly did pass away but I still have her datejust and her 2004 yachtmaster. I also now have a 2008 Daytona ref 116518 and am the custodian of a “mongrel” of a 1966 1.4 serial number GMT, on a SS jubilee bracelet by JB Champion (New York). The case back engravings stated that she was serviced in 1974 and 1978 at NY RSC as well as two times more and london 12/19. I presume in NY it probably lost its gilt dial for either a mark 0 or a mark 4 matte dial. Hopefully my watch maker, who has serviced a number of 1675 1570 calibers, could further explore what’s what. My aim is to make it into a cool, patinated daily wearer. I am really not getting excited about the new Rolex releases, although I have my name down for a new Root Beer. I possibly have to be honest with myself and don’t get distracted but just find that 1983 GMT root beer on an oyster that isn’t polished to smithereens! take care, Berr |
2 September 2020, 03:41 PM | #2 |
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3 September 2020, 03:34 AM | #3 |
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3 September 2020, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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3 September 2020, 09:12 PM | #5 |
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3 September 2020, 09:37 PM | #6 |
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3 September 2020, 09:40 PM | #7 |
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6 September 2020, 10:18 PM | #8 |
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6 September 2020, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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Real Name: Bert
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Many thanks for the warm welcome!
I’m still a few posts short of posting pictures, but soon.... soon I will! Kind regards, Bert |
6 September 2020, 10:41 PM | #10 |
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