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Title: Interesting Rolex
Post by: TheHobbit on November 03, 2012, 07:02:35 AM: I understand these were prototypes (perhaps even uncompleted), but if they were actual issued watches, would you get one?

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/1680proto1.jpg)

Photograph: Jake's Rolex World

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/1351800930.jpg)

Photograph: Joe De Leon Marrero

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/No-minuteredsub.jpg)

Photograph: Stefano Mazzariol

I know I would. Well maybe not the last one....
Title: Re: Interesting Rolex
Post by: takashi78 on November 03, 2012, 08:08:02 AM: No minute markers?
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Post by: hanz079 on November 03, 2012, 08:56:20 AM: I would... looks good... ;D
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Post by: terrenceterrence on November 03, 2012, 09:24:32 AM: Well, a toughie for me. But I would prefer a rail dial with minute markers included. Need precise timing in my line of job.
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Post by: TheHobbit on November 03, 2012, 01:19:11 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on November 03, 2012, 08:08:02 AM
No minute markers?

Yeah no minute markers. Evidently there are a few floating around. Understand there is also a GMT Master version and Explorer II version, also without the minute markers.
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Post by: Godzillaz on November 03, 2012, 05:32:53 PM: It's definitely unique.

Do l like it? Maybe. I am unsure.

I would rather have the no crown version of the Sub or GMT.

Regards
Tyler
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Post by: dpkong on November 03, 2012, 05:34:07 PM: odd looking if you ask me.

are you sure they were prototypes or made like that or were they modded dials?
Title: Re: Interesting Rolex
Post by: TheHobbit on November 03, 2012, 07:34:25 PM: Quote from: Godzillaz on November 03, 2012, 05:32:53 PM
It's definitely unique.

Do l like it? Maybe. I am unsure.

I would rather have the no crown version of the Sub or GMT.

Regards
Tyler

Tyler,

Any Pictures?
Title: Re: Interesting Rolex
Post by: TheHobbit on November 03, 2012, 07:36:53 PM: Quote from: dpkong on November 03, 2012, 05:34:07 PM
odd looking if you ask me.

are you sure they were prototypes or made like that or were they modded dials?

According to those that have them says that these watches were prototypes .... yet others claim that these dials were discarded dials (damaged?) that somehow made their way to the watches. Who knows who is right and who is wrong.....
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Post by: watchfreak on January 24, 2013, 04:06:30 PM: nope, i still prefer the usual submariner :)
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Post by: tonykpk on January 25, 2013, 06:33:18 AM: Yes i would.
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Post by: satishnair on February 05, 2013, 09:33:48 AM: Would be cool to see the older Seadweller with ceramic bezel and the vintage yellow maxi markers. A touch of technology and heritage. The Deepsea looks plain pathetic.
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Post by: oldae on February 19, 2013, 12:04:58 PM: just get it if you keen, for me it's still the usual submariner 166xx model
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Post by: Spider boy on March 22, 2013, 01:32:06 PM: i will buy it for the 1st pic. It is beautiful !
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Post by: stevehenrry on April 12, 2013, 01:30:53 PM: As we know that Rolex watches have more expensive than other brands but Rolex watches are very attractive. I want to say that thank you for sharing here such a nice picture about Rolex watches. Definitely I will share these all pictures to my friends.
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Post by: citytime86 on April 13, 2013, 11:10:25 AM: BETTER BUY HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRACELET
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Post by: ck77 on April 17, 2013, 03:40:39 PM: White dial Explorer I, anyone?

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/RolexExplorerWhiteDial-2_zps454850b8.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/ongck77/media/RolexExplorerWhiteDial-2_zps454850b8.jpg.html)

source: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/found-a-rolex-explorer-i-with-a-white-dial
Title: Re: Interesting Rolex
Post by: CKL1213 on April 17, 2013, 04:02:59 PM: first time I saw a white dial explorer
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Post by: D'Andy on April 25, 2013, 03:03:25 PM: Looks all the more unique without the minute markers. If the prices are within reach, I would fork out the cold, hard cash for these unique Rollies.