Rolex - My Parma Report........( be aware, many pictures ;-)

My Parma Report........( be aware, many pictures ;-)

Mar 01, 2010,03:57 AM

To say the least, it was VERY cool & VERY interesting but at first i want to thank all my italian friends that took so good care of me!!!

Passionated guy's like Roberto Jatucka & Corda, Alesandro Ciani & Gilberto, Mauricio & Corrado, Barraca, Andrea, Stefano, Gorgio,
Auro, Alfredo, Marco, Peppo, Lorenzo, Marlon, Edouardo, Fransesco etc to name just a few of them i met, THANK YOU very much for your hospitality !!!!

It started here, in Köln Airport, thinking about what i will see the weekend...

Parma...

To be honest, the contrast between the rest of the Fiera & the watchdealers is enorm, the whole fair is more orientated on brocantic...

Fianlly i 'found' the watchdealers....

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I met some interesting arms ;-)

Best 6541 I've ever seen, WELL done Edo!!

Finally i met Mr.Pisani, i real big pleasure my friend!!

I tried my best, not for sale ;-(

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But it was great to share and see the pure passion for nice vintage watches in Italia
I had the pleasure of getting invited to a collectors dinner at openings day...

Mamma mia!!

At least he has 1 Rolex he told me ;-)

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Some collection of Rolex chrono's from Maurizio...

@ Jacuta...

Around the corner a nice Kampfschwimmer...

@ Alesandro & Gilberto

Lunch at the Fiera...

Chearleader Marco ;-)

Checking BC movement in the sun...

Some more exceptional...

And Daytona on the moon with Apollo 7!!

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Yes, i brought back some new stunners, like the tropical brown 6538 & SYL 6350 honeycomb in excellent condition for instance...

The brown BC is from Alessandro, he's truly a gentleman!! & the fine Serpico i got from Roberto, my BIG friend!

Happy as a child i'm back home, thanks i could share the pure italian passion!!!

Best to all
rg.Philipp This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-03-01 05:33:01 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-03-05 01:30:47

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Tough post ....

By: bimbeano : March 1st, 2010-04:29

Hi Phillips, thanks a lot for posting this ... truly an adventure walking around over there .... And a huge congrats on the 'new' pieces you brought back home .... oh, and next time bring us a "jambon" will you please ? Filip

Wow, what a report !

By: DrStrong : March 1st, 2010-05:32

thanks for sharing ! Any more informations about the Cosmograph worn in space ? Cheers Jeff

Yes...offcourse, no problemo ;-)

By: Philipps : March 1st, 2010-05:53

I just checked with the current owner and he's ok to show.... the Cunningham Daytona ;-) As you see it's sold in US many years ago by a smaller auctionhouse, think it was '97.. Watch comes with letter of provenance... best to you! rg.Philipp...

Fascinating watch, thanks ! [nt]

By: DrStrong : March 1st, 2010-06:22

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Nice expo

By: eparisini : March 1st, 2010-06:48

Hi Phillip! In Parma you met some of my friends, i recognized someone in the pics (Di Falco with wine bottle in his hands), Marcello Pisani, Peppolalli, Auro Montanari, Alessandro Ciani, Roberto (Jatuchka) and someone else ;-))) I still did not go, maybe ...

Some pure marvels, here

By: amanico : March 1st, 2010-13:52

These Big Crowns, Daytos, Explorers, Milgauss are to die for. Heaven must be located in Italy. I just have to book my ticket. Thanks for the share. Best, Nicolas

sat

By: eparisini : March 1st, 2010-15:05

I'll be there in Saturday ;-)))

So, be careful...

By: amanico : March 1st, 2010-22:17

It looks like a very dangerous place for a plastic card...I mean, the Parma Fair, of course. You mean the Parma Fair, or the Country? Best, Nicolas

Mecante in FIera Of Course

By: eparisini : March 2nd, 2010-07:55

At Fair of course, Parma is less then 100 Km far away from Bologna, would be nice meet You! ;-)))

Allora

By: amanico : March 2nd, 2010-07:59

Will see if I can make it... That's very tempting! Ciao, Nicolas

..... be aware we want more pictures ....

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 1st, 2010-14:02

great great report thank you so best Damian

Thank you very much...

By: joeyza : March 1st, 2010-16:39

...for the fantastic report. Your photos and narration put me right along with you on your trip. Congratulations on your new babies as well. Slainte, Joe

Always a delight to witness such an adventure!

By: fernando : March 1st, 2010-20:37

Truly inspirational and big congrats on the acquisition. cheers fernando

Amazing Array fo Vintage

By: layne_stayley : March 1st, 2010-20:57

Wow, thanks for posting. Some very impressive pieces there - that was quite some trip!

Amaaaazing!

By: masterspiece : March 2nd, 2010-00:57

Thanks, Philipp, for the post. Must have been hard to select just a few pieces! Aloha, Bob

Thankyou for sharing Philipp ..

By: hans_jorgen_1968 : March 2nd, 2010-03:14

For sharing these magnificent pictures. I think my next holiday needs to be to Italy.. Girlfriend at the beach and me on some small shopping I would apreciate some addresses... Best regards Hans