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I can feel it coming in the air tonight....Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 24th, 2014-09:25
I do have a strong attraction to the Sea-Dweller. This one is not so hard to find....but to find one with such patina, well that is another matter. I waited for 2 years for this one and then it popped up in New York......I had to have it....and now it is ...  

This is the exact contrary for me, but I will give it some wrist time this winter.

 
 By: amanico : November 24th, 2014-09:40
And will tell you, but yes, this is a lovely Rolex to wear. All the best, Nicolas

Nice patina

 
 By: Bill : November 24th, 2014-10:24
This type of dark patina is generally found on watches that had been stashed away in drawers or safes. And in humid environments. Hong kong seems to be a place where both humidity and storing watches in safes occur and there is a huge rolex heritage. It w... 

This was a NY watch...and originated there too.

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 24th, 2014-10:32
But I do know what you mean about this type of patina and the HK/humidity effect. To be honest, i am a sucker for patina like this.....i see it on a watch and find myself wanting whatever reference it is on.....dangerous.

yes 16660 is the ...

 
 By: marcello pisani : November 24th, 2014-10:37
Abraham of watches .. LOL LOL LOL even better than the King Tiger ( the 1665 )

Now, you are going too far.

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 24th, 2014-10:41

for the " military " comparsion or ...

 
 By: marcello pisani : November 24th, 2014-23:28
just because you don't think the same about 1665 vs. 16660 ?? LOL LOL LOL

well,.....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 25th, 2014-01:01
I can think of a few military 1665s for sure....uhm .... my Rolex love is the 1665....above all....PNs, BCs.......nothing tops a 1665

ahh !!

 
 By: marcello pisani : November 25th, 2014-01:21
please ask your 1665 to forgive me !! LOL

I do not know from where you find these...

 
 By: dr.kol : November 24th, 2014-13:18
What I'm finding, is always much lighter. But perhaps with time... Congrats! You got a stunning watch. Best, Kari

Did you get my PM [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 24th, 2014-13:48

Nope, nothing.

 
 By: dr.kol : November 24th, 2014-14:12
Kari

I have sent you 2 messages using PM....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 25th, 2014-00:57

It's always great............

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : November 24th, 2014-15:20
to have some options. The triple 6 takes both matte and glossy dials. ...  

For me....on 666....Matt

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 25th, 2014-07:48

Easy to see why you fell for the patina...

 
 By: masterspiece : November 25th, 2014-11:50
(and the piece). It's so boldly seductive. Congrats on such a fine acquisition. Aloha, Bob