A pair of "oldies but goodies"
My 18k RG bumper automatic and 18k YG Rolex bubbleback automatic:Both date from ~1950.I've had the Omega for several years and refer to it as my special occasion watch. The Rolex was acquired a couple of weeks ago out of the estate of this gentleman:C. Thomas ClagettThe Rolex came on a 14k YG mesh as shown here:As you may recall, the Omega also came on a 14k mesh. That bracelet is known as a rainbow mesh as it is comprised of RG, WG, and YG:The Rolex will soon be going off for some polishing and service but I wanted a photo of the two together before that happens.Fr. John?

Incoming 5905p
Needless to say, I am thrilled to have this baby inbound. I would like to send a huge thank you to Socal to az. I was recently in NY for the exhibition and fell in love with the blue 5905p. As much as I liked the watch, somehow the buckle on the strap seemed inconsistent with that level of watch. Then I came across the Socal post where he had ordered it with the depolyant clasp and that clinched it for me. The pictures of that strap on the watch solved the inconsistency. So, thank you again for helping contribute to my addiction.

Surprising Friday incoming...
I put my name down for this a while back and the call on Thursday afternoon took me a little by surprise. Still, I wasn't going to let that get in the way so in I went today to pick it up.As always my AD rocked it and provided the touch paper for the evening - a bottle of decent champs and, even more awesomely, a NOS Patek branded Graf Von Faber Castel pen which is gorgeous.

My Rolex story - new chapters added monthly
I was never big on Rolex due to the connotations associated with it and the fact that everyone and their mom knows Rolex - I don't like drawing attention to myself. I finally decided to give in and buy my first Rolex once my wife gave me the go ahead.I walked in to an AD 3 months ago and picked up a 114060 SubC. Great watch as it is built like a tank and the bracelet on it nothing short of amazing. Buying the 114060 was a bad idea . . . as it was an eye opener. A month later I walked in to a local jeweler that only carries pre-owned watches including quite a few Rolexes. I tried on a Polar 16570. I always thought the watch looked bland in pictures but in person I fell in love immediately. I went back home and did some research and ended up purchasing one with drilled lug holes and SELs. (side note - I had no idea what SELs meant only a few months earlier)I've since been kind of struggling with the SubC. While it is amazing in build quality and that bracelet is the best on the market, t

Need advice on Explorer II 16570 (1998)
Hi,I came across 1998 issue of the Explorer ii. I dont have any Rolex yet and was considering Explorer 1 214270. However, this pre-owned piece is in good condition, is sold by an AD, was serviced by them and AD gives additional 2 yrs warranty. The case has normal wear, some of the numbers on the bezel are losing paint and bracelet is missing extra links so I have to buy them or put on nato/leather. I should also mention that box and papers are included. Please share your opinion regarding buying 20yr old Rolex vs new or under 5 year old. The price is competitive, so not sure if there are any gotchas I don't know about or AD wants to get it out. This watch was at the store for at least 6 months now. If you can share price that you believe this should be at, it would help as well. I already checked eBay and chrono24Thank you