Cars and Wristwatches - Page 9 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

run.exe · #**121** 02-13-2004, 01:15 PM

(a pefect match to my 500E!!!)

; )

Rolex Yacht-Master (platinum + stainless steel, 40mm, full-sized, gentleman's superlative chronometer)

need2speed · #**122** 02-13-2004, 03:24 PM

Beautiful watch, Scott....my favorite Rolex!

I also picked up a new piece recently at a celebrity auction:

RolexBenz190E · #**123** 02-13-2004, 04:33 PM

Hey Run.exe, that is a lovely watch, also my favorite. I have the same exact watch an I never take it off (unless I am working on my car, then I put on my Rolex Submariner black dial & bezel/stainless steel 40mm). Mind if I asked how much you paid for your watch? I paid $6,748.30 and I was wondering if I got ripped a new one. I'm pretty sure I didn't, it came with the full one year warrenty from Rolex and another 2 year warranty from the company I bought it from.

run.exe · #**124** 02-13-2004, 04:43 PM

You have a PM; thank you.

Gilly · #**125** 02-13-2004, 07:18 PM

I'm getting very close to ordering a new Omega Speedmaster Professional.......

Gilly

omegabenz · #**126** 02-13-2004, 08:46 PM

I think the omega seamaster GMT is really pimp. Id like to get that one. I have the omega seamaster professional, its a great watch. I wear it all the time.

Gilly · #**127** 02-13-2004, 09:02 PM

I've really debated it and decided the Speedy Pro is the one for me. The only one that had me thinking otherwise isn't in production anymore, it was the '57 Replica Speedmaster. I still think it's a cool watch, but they made them back around 1997 or so, so even if I'd find a new one (leftover), it would have the older style bracelet, and I just love the current bracelet.....

Gilly

omegabenz · #**128** 02-13-2004, 09:04 PM

OH, I love the speedy. I just want to save up for my Europe trip instead of buying another watch.

www.omega-addict.com

RJ has a great page, it has been mentioned several times in this thread.

Flash Gordon · #**129** 02-20-2004, 04:55 PM

This must be the longest runing thread, but I am glad it is back. I recently inherited a very old Rolex, automatic, oyster case back not flat but completely round, gold crown, some gold trim around the dial, and gold trims in between where the leather strap meets the watch. I have not even seen it on Ebay or anywhere alse. I know it has to be 50's or older. Anyone know what model it is? Sorry no picture because I don't have a digit cam. You Rolex experts, I need your help! Show me a picture so I can identify it please.

vincec · #**130** 02-20-2004, 07:59 PM

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I also own a Rolex Daytona

Mapleleaf, a SS Daytona.....thats my favorite watch...!!

#**131** 02-22-2004, 09:48 AM

which was a case design of the '40s and '50s. Cases where steel and gold were mixed have been common since the brand began.

To ID your watch, I'd check out some vintage watch trader sites like finertimes.com, which carry a large inventory of Rolexes. Another site is timezone.com, which has an excellent Rolex forum moderated by James Dowling, maybe the leading Rolex expert and author of an exhaustive book on the subject.

Earlier Rolexes are getting hard to find parts for, but they were the first really waterproof, self-winding watches. Nice machines before they became big time status symbols. Sounds like you have nice one.

#**132** 02-22-2004, 10:15 AM

Here's a link to the Rolex section of one of the larger vintage watch places...a couple are like the one you describe.

http://www.finertimes.com/asp/watches/query.asp?Title=Timepieces&SubTitle=+%2D+Rolex&Where=(Man_Code='100')&TypeCode=0&ManCode=100

run.exe · #**133** 02-22-2004, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by MapleLeaf
You know, I'm realy not in love with the Daytona. In fact, I never really liked Rolex.
My Daytona, (although mint) was picked up at an auction and was given to me as a gift from my father-in-law. I never really took a liking to it.

In that event, might you care to sell it?

If so, please e-mail me at: release@500Ecstasy.com

Please be so kind as to include its serial # in your e-mail.

Thank you,

run.exe · #**134** 02-22-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by MapleLeaf
Thanks for the offer, but no thanks.
I'd never hear the end of it from my wife if I sold it. So, it mostly stays in the bank....sleeping.

What a tragedy/waste!!!

; )

No problem, though...

vincec · #**135** 02-22-2004, 11:10 PM

Mapleleaf, ithe problems you have with your Daytona might be becos you have it "sleeping" in a box at the bank. I am sure if you ask a watch expert, he would tell you to use a watch winder; this keeps the interior mechanism moving / ticking and preventing the parts from 'drying out'.....