Le Monde Edmond
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Very nice indeed.
Apr 11, 2014,04:15 AM
This is a well aged example. Simply beautiful. Congratulations! E
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What is a Tropical dial - a compendium
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 10th, 2014-03:17
What is a tropical dial? It is a term that means different things to different people. To an unscrupulous dealer with a watch with a damaged dial, it represents an opportunity to represent that dial as something exotic and desirable. Also, lets not forget...
Interesting topic, Baron!
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 10th, 2014-03:56
Will have to read more carfully and come back to this post tonight... Best Blomman
That had to be said, Joe. Well written post.
By: amanico : April 10th, 2014-06:34
Though, I would not say that a dial is tropical because it has Brown subdials. I would say that THE subdials are tropical, not the dial. Too many times, too often, we read anything about so called Tropical things... Which are all except tropical. That had...
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By: Baron - Mr Red : April 10th, 2014-07:30
......so you'd call it a dial with tropical sundials? OK....how about this.....this style we'll call sub-tropicals!!
as at least ....
By: marcello pisani : April 10th, 2014-07:47
case and back ( and movement as well ) are Rolex for sure !!!! no " French cases " in this case ... LOL LOL LOL
LOL!
By: Mike Wood : April 10th, 2014-15:07
Very true Uncle! :-)
My friend
By: Iceman : April 11th, 2014-04:58
My heart just skip a few beats . Gorgeous Iceman
Yes
By: Guillaume Seventies : April 10th, 2014-07:23
Yes , this watch belonged to Jeff. With a very interesting provenance. Guillaume [URL=] [/URL] ...
A better photo of the 5508
By: Bill182 : April 10th, 2014-08:35
Thank you for publicly recognizing my watch Baron, it certainly is an honor to be among such esteemed collectors. Here's a better photo of my tropical 5508 under natural light: ...
Its certainly a pleasure to include it!
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 10th, 2014-08:39
I will re-use this new scan when i update the article.... 5508 is a watch with charm...and with this dial, even more so
Wonderful write up Baron!!
By: Ac.rolex : April 10th, 2014-09:15
Your summary on tropical dials is phenomenal!! Also I feel honored to have some of my tropicals make the cut and have your blessings :-) thanks for a great read. Here is a non rolex tropical dial...... Cheers Atin ...
Again....your watch deserved its place!!
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 10th, 2014-09:22
That Speedy is fantastic....i tell you, to own a Speedy with that type of dial is great. I have one Speedy that is sentimental....but if i was collecting them, i would want one like that!!
shedding some light
By: Le Monde Edmond : April 10th, 2014-13:49
Thank you Joe for shedding some light on this delicate topic. I enjoyed seeing some marvelous tropical dials. Which brings me to the upcoming christies sale. Have you noticed how many tropicals are being offered? This is HUGE trend at the moment. I only r...
Thks AC
By: Iceman : April 11th, 2014-04:50
This can be my first ever Sub......hehehehe...fingerscrossed Iceman
You like it Nikolas ?
By: Iceman : April 11th, 2014-04:51
U think this will fit well to my collection? Iceman
Excellent...maybe over time...
By: Baron - Mr Red : April 11th, 2014-00:49
....I will build a compendium of most references. Good to see your contribution Iceman
Very nice indeed.
By: Le Monde Edmond : April 11th, 2014-04:15
This is a well aged example. Simply beautiful. Congratulations! E
Thks Edmond
By: Iceman : April 11th, 2014-04:54
Its is 1961 and it certainly age very very nicely. Iceman
Thanks for this
By: LunetteVerde : April 12th, 2014-07:47
I like this guideline (and I don't own a tropical piece - yet)