Miranda
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My first love, and still in love today
Have always loved the 16520, I have probably owned all the versions at various times, excluding the porcelain which I have seen but never owned. My favourite has always been the black dial, my favourite bezel is the vintage inspired 200 unit, and my favourite dial configuration is the cleaner less cluttered look of the four line.
all of thesae give us in my opinion the absolute rarest version (apart from the odd colour change cream dial, yellow subdials etc)
In some respects, this is the modern version of the 1967 thin case mk 2, both have a more expensive older version (patent pending pink for the 1665, porcelain for the 16520), yet both are unique and rare. In fact perhaps, the perfect Rolex duo?
Yes I am forever in love with this watch.
Best
Imran
This message has been edited by Miranda on 2015-10-28 08:44:07
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