Rolex Datejust 16013
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Datejust Reference: 16013 Series: 890xxxx (pre-letter serial number circa 1984) Movement: Rolex Caliber 3035 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: Two-tone, 904L grade Stainless steel with solid 18k gold bezel, and 18k gold crown Crystal: Acrylic (plastic) Notes: I acquired my 16103 Datejust in April of 2006 as a birthday present from my wife, who had wanted me to have...
Rolex Lady Datejust 69173
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Lady Datejust Reference: 69173 Series: S (circa 1993) Movement: Rolex Caliber 2135 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: Two-tone, 904L grade Stainless steel with solid 18k gold bezel, and 18k gold crown Crystal: Sapphire Notes: This model 69173 was presented to my wife as a wedding gift last year, much to her delight and is now her “daily driver.” Like the...
Rolex Yacht-Master 16622
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Yacht-Master Reference: 16622 Series: F Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: Stainless steel w/platinum bezel Crystal: Sapphire Notes: The Yacht-Master has the notable distinction of being the first Rolex to receive the new “Maxi Dial” – enlarged markers and a fatter minute hand. The embossed bezel and the dial are made...
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Cosmograph Daytona Reference: 116520 Series: F Movement: Rolex Caliber 4130 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: Stainless steel Crystal: Sapphire Notes: The Cosmograph Daytona is the trophy piece of my collection, as it is the rarest and most sought after watch in the world. Each authorized Rolex dealer is allocated only one, or perhaps two of the coveted stainless...
Rolex GMT Master II 16710
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: GMT Master II Reference: 16710 Series: Y Movement: Rolex Caliber 3185 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: 903L grade Stainless steel Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Notes: The original GMT Master was created by Rolex back in the 1950′s in conjunction with Pan Am airline as a tool to help their pilots who frequently crossed time zones. The Master II was introduced ...
Rolex Explorer II 16570
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Explorer II Reference: 16570 Series: Y Movement: Rolex Caliber 3185 Water Resistance: 330 ft./100 m. Case: 903L grade Stainless steel Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Notes: The Explorer II is one of Rolex’s newer models, having been introduced in 1971 as a supplement to the original Rolex Explorer, and with the current model 16570 having been introduced in 1989. The ...
Submariner 16610 LV- 50th Anniversary Edition
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Submariner – 50th Anniversary Edition Reference: 16610 LV (Lunette Verde) Series: D Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 Water Resistance: 1000 ft./300 m. Case: 904L grade Stainless steel. Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Notes: The Submariner 16610 LV, or “Lunette Verde” was issued in 2004 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Submariner, arguably the...
Rolex “Red” Submariner 1680
Nov 15
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Submariner Reference: 1680 – rare variant model with the word “Submariner” written in red. Series: Late 2 million serial from 1970 Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570 Water Resistance: 660ft./200 m. Case: Stainless steel. Crystal: Plexiglas (acrylic plastic) Notes: The Model 1680 model was launched in 1966 – the first Submariner to receive the date...
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
Oct 31
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Sea-Dweller Reference: 16600 Series: F Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 Water Resistance: 4000 ft./1220 m. Case: Stainless steel – integrated helium escape valve Crystal: Sapphire Notes: The Sea-Dweller is appreciated not only by true professional divers, but also by many Rolex purists who prefer the it to the more commonplace stainless steel Submariner model 16610. Due...
Submariner 16613
Oct 29
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Submariner Reference: 16613 Series: F Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 Water Resistance: 1000 ft./300 m. Case: Two-tone, 904L grade Stainless steel with solid 18k gold bezel, and 18k gold crown Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Notes: The Submariner 16613 is perhaps my favorite Rolex, and I consider it a privilege and blessing to own one (I’ve had three). I purchased my first...
Submariner 16610
Oct 29
SPECIFICATIONS: Model: Submariner Reference: 16610 Series: F Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 Water Resistance: 1000 ft./300 m. Case: 904L grade Stainless steel Crystal: Synthetic sapphire Notes: I’m often asked, “which Rolex should I buy?” If you plan on buying one and only one Rolex, this is the one to buy. It is without question the most popular of the Rolex sport...
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