Andelain
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Beautiful blue Sub!...Andelain|1447585241|3949885 said:
Rockinruby|1447724768|3950561 said:Greg, your watch is lovely! The blue hands are such a wonderful feature! Congrats!
Dancing Fire|1447720508|3950530 said:Beautiful blue Sub!...
gregchang35|1447730918|3950610 said:Rockinruby|1447724768|3950561 said:Greg, your watch is lovely! The blue hands are such a wonderful feature! Congrats!
Thanx Rockinruby
Rockinruby|1447736564|3950643 said:Wow! Beautiful watches!
blingbunny10|1447792419|3950912 said:therainbowradish -
I am super late with this comment and you probably won't see it, but I love your watch! The white/cream tonal face looks so fresh and classic/modern at the same time.
Andelain|1447585241|3949885 said:
Andelain|1447738412|3950652 said:Rockinruby|1447736564|3950643 said:Wow! Beautiful watches!
Thank you! If you want to see the rest of mine, click here. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/andelains-catchup-bling-thread.177281/[/URL]
therainbowradish|1447802968|3951008 said:my phone takes terrible photos but here is the best I can muster up at the moment. I love the JLC deployment buckle, so smart. And the glow on the hands is crucial for me - that's one thing that drove me bonkers about my Tag. The crisp white face and white strap make me so happy.
gregchang35|1447438593|3949313 said:Hi LLJsmom,
I am happy to share. Sorry that it is a long story!
This search started a LONG time ago, in preparation for my 40th. Sadly, my 40th came and went and nothing to show for it. I guess I had searched google images to see what was out there and then fined tuned what I liked. It wasn't long before I knew which models I liked. Just like bling, I guess.
It started with the model 6694, which is a manual wind. Then it moved to the 1601, which is automatic- self winding. I love watches and I realized that I wanted a Rolex. There were many models but there was something about those 2 models that I liked. They were (for me) clean, simple and classically Rolex.
So i searched on chrono24, eBay, the Rolex forum, watchuseek. Nothing came up in time for the 40th. So, the searches were saved and thigns came up on my feed that I checked out from time to time. Bling got in the way, as it does!!!! So, Rolex was not a high priority. Lol.
This year, the Rolex itch got to me. I wanted something for my 45th(next year) and thought to start searching again. So I revisited those sites with renewed vigor and then contacted a few vendors on the Rolex forum, in the vintage section to help me look for one. I didn't realise that I could do that previously?! DOH!!! With Instagram, it made my search even more global and instant!
With Instagram, I think there is a mathematical way of things appearing on your feed. If you like a particular picture/post; it recognizes it and then more of the same type of pictures appear my feed. One day this picture of the Rolex came up. It was completely different to the 1601, that I have been hankering for. But it hit me between the eyes.
I made a few enquiries and also asked for feedback on The Rolex forum. This site is much like PS. There are seasoned watch collectors and specifically in the vintage section. Did my due diligence, since it wasn't the same model I have been searching for. Then, I decided to post the vendors pics on there for scrutiny. The feed back was positive.... Yay!!!
This watch reference/ model is 1003. Yr:1964. Rivet bracelet. Stainless steel. Automatic.
I was torn - cos this watch wasn't what I had initially set out in my quest for a Rolex. For me, this watch had: 'the one' written all over it.. When you know, you know; right? I contacted the vendor to make sure that the watch was still available: it was. Yay for me!!! I also has susimoo from PS, by my side. She helped me with my thought processes. She made sure it was what I wanted. Talked me through my indecisions. ! Thank susimoo!!!
The rest is....
Love this clean and simple watch. I stare at it all day, if I could.
Sorry for the long post, but those sites as the places that you can search for things. Some sites are complicated to navigate:- watchuseek, but u get the hang of it.
If u need more questions answered- ask away. I might take a while to respond, as I am in Australia and the time difference and all that!
Happy hunting!
gregchang35|1447395205|3949135 said:The watch finally arrived!!! Woo hoo!!!.
So happy with it!!!!
Vintage with high crown
Blue hands are rare. Rolex made them for ppl with ah- hem 'discerning' eyes!!!!!
Rockinruby|1448300307|3953156 said:Gregchang35, congrats on jewel of the week!
Beautiful "batman" watch! ..Can I have it for my BD?..Catmom|1449004027|3956127 said:Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.
Rubies-R-Me|1449005134|3956139 said:Oh my goodness.. AWESOME watch!!!
He is going to love it!!!!
Dancing Fire said:Beautiful "<a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" target="_blank" href="http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=batman" rel="nofollow"><span>batman</span></a>" watch! ..Can I have it for my BD?..Catmom|1449004027|3956127 said:Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.
Catmom|1449004027|3956127 said:Here is hubby's Christmas present. I'm being mean and making him wait.