1st sub and its chocolate :-))

Apr 17, 2014,00:54 AM
 

Hello purist. My journey with vintage Rolex has been fast and furious to say the least. The last 10 months i have transformed my collection completely. From mordern contemporary to vintage ......The journey has Now taken me to this , my 1st ever sub. ( i never own a mordern rolex in my life, i used to hate anything and everything about rolex mordern or vintage). Hope you will enjoy my 1961 5512 .









Under the sun




It looks golden brown...i love it




With its tropical brother 6239




With a friends 5512 matt tropical




And with the best Tropical GMT i have ever seen.




One Big Happy Family




THE END


Best

Iceman


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OMG! I would not be able to resist to such a beauty, either!

 
 By: amanico : April 17th, 2014-01:23
Huge congratulations on this one. You know what? You should also grab the GMT! What a pair it would do! You made my day, Iceman. Nicolas

Thks Nikolas

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-01:50
I never thought i would get a sub . But this one is special so its a no brainer. The GMT belongs to a fellow collector. I think he wont part w it even if u put a gun on his head. Its a real beauty that one. Best Iceman

I agree

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-01:58
Maybe one on his head and one between his legs. That will do for sure........Hahahaha Iceman

Iceman....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 17th, 2014-03:55
. ....let me tell you it has been a true pleasure watching you evolve your collection.....it is a very refined and well-balanced approach with some stunning watches. Congratulations to you....seriously good collecting

Thks Joe

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-05:10
I sincerely have to thank you and marcello for helping me do provenance on a few of my aquisition. Really appreciate it. These collection has your name on it too.. Great that u are enjoying it too. Iceman

Wowee, you are really on a roll!

 
 By: fernando : April 17th, 2014-04:19
What an impressive line-up and congrats on the latest! :) cheers fernando

Thks fernando

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-05:12
Yeah i hv been bitten hard by the vintage bug. And i love it. :-)))) Iceman

Gorgeous Caramel Sub...

 
 By: SALMANPK : April 17th, 2014-05:47
Looks amazing, and great collection, could you tell us more about the bezel insert? Did it come with the watch? S

Hallo S

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-06:27
The insert did come with the watch. Im not sure if its born with the watch thou. Iceman

Congrats!

 
 By: alphabeta81 : April 17th, 2014-06:52
Like you said " i used to hate anything and everything about rolex mordern or vintage" except replace the "used to" with "currently" and you have my state. Maybe I will come around over time. Great to see collectors like you come around over time and evol... 

Thks , you sd try it

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-08:31
Vintage is so much fun and each piece is unique. That makes it special. Iceman

that's a beauty [nt]

 
 By: lhanddds : April 17th, 2014-07:12

The End???

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 17th, 2014-07:23
I think it's just beginning Are you building Iceman's Chocolate factory? :) When I throw beans I see GMT in your near future :) :) Great collection of vintage Rolexes you have and so unique Bravo Sincerely yours Damjan P.S. Darn you'll win WS few times in... 

Thks damjan. I do love chocolate in the vintage sense

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-08:36
But i think i hv enough for now. I am reaching the end of my journey. Another one or two pcs and i am done. GMT is not in athe plan. Some how i am never in love with it. Best Iceman

You have great taste. Another winner in your collection

 
 By: Bill : April 17th, 2014-08:54
I know the feeling. I also know ho hard it is to capture the true beauty of a perfect color change gilt dial. The only way s to see it with your own eyes. I recently had the pleasure of seeing these two. Enjoy your beautiful color change dials. Best Bill ...  

Hi bill, thks for the compliment

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-08:59
Im still learning many things as i collect. That GMT of yours is sublime. Love love Love Iceman

You are among friends

 
 By: Bill : April 17th, 2014-10:18
Always feel free to get in touch. Best Bill

A delicious Swiss chocolate!!!

 
 By: shipkeeper : April 17th, 2014-10:21
Beautiful collection each watch is a real gem!!! All the best Juan

Its sweet as swiss chocolate alright

 
 By: Iceman : April 18th, 2014-03:11
Thank Juan Iceman

great watch

 
 By: Ryan5446 : April 17th, 2014-11:31
and what a fantastic collection you have !!! Congrats

Thk you Ryan

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-15:39
Learning from the best here at purist Iceman

Wow what a vintage Rollie

 
 By: jxnco : April 17th, 2014-15:54
Collection! I think a GMT maybe like Nicolas' 6542 is next? Or something like Baron's 1665 PP (one of the best I've seen)? Those 2 watches will be an awesome addition to your collection.

stop poisoning me nikolas

 
 By: Iceman : April 17th, 2014-22:36
I am content for the moment ;-))) Iceman

LoL...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 18th, 2014-03:56
.....Iceman.....I know you have been a little reticent on the Sea-Dwellers because of their size. What I will say is that I have a very small wrist and the modern Sea-Dwellers just don't look right for me. However, the 1665 just isn't such a big watch...i... 

So all of you guys are ganging up on me now eehhhh????? LOL

 
 By: Iceman : April 18th, 2014-06:00
Hehehe...thks guys for sharing your genuine love and passion for vintage rolex. If i can tell you a short story, Every pc came to me by chance. 1) 8171 padellone, got it from auctioned. 1st ever auction bid, 1st ever rolex , 1st ever vintage...(LUCK?)....... 

Have a look at my new thread... ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 18th, 2014-06:09
No message body

Nice brown Joe

 
 By: Iceman : April 18th, 2014-07:15
Would love to see it in metal in the near future. Iceman

I fear it may get worse

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : April 18th, 2014-10:43

fantastic deep brown...

 
 By: Fricks : April 20th, 2014-07:08
... dial! Not all brown are the same. You got one of the nicest vintage rolex i've ever seen!

I certainly accept that there are beautiful watches.....

 
 By: shipkeeper : April 18th, 2014-11:45
....But the DRSD fits nicely on the wrist ...! All the best. JUan ...  

Wow, what a stunner !

 
 By: DrStrong : April 18th, 2014-12:06
congrats for the beauty !

Beautiful, Iceman!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-12:16
Perfect addition to your stunning Rolex collection! Congratulation. Best Blomman

Thk you blomman

 
 By: Iceman : April 18th, 2014-17:00
I fear Joe and Nikolas now. They are toxic. Iceman

very nice tropical

 
 By: atenaille : April 19th, 2014-04:37
as the title says it all, love the uniform color of the dial, the bezel also is very nice, congrats

Now, THAT's a real stunner.. Delicious choc.. Envied choice .. Huge Congrats !..

 
 By: hs111 : April 19th, 2014-07:38
.. but your rest of the gang are not much less attractive .. Very nice bunch of yours ! Have a great WE ! Best, hs

Quite a transformation

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : April 19th, 2014-12:28
you have done. Congratulations! Your 5512 tropical is very nice indeed. I also like the other references in your collection. Somehow it seems a coherent and happy family ;) Happy Easter! best Edmond

It's a real stunner my friend!

 
 By: i_am_Sam : April 22nd, 2014-09:12
And thanks for showing it to me last week! What a treat for my eyes I see your vintage rolex is getting bigger and greater Hope to see you again soon Sam ...  

Thks sam. Always a pleasure seeing you.

 
 By: Iceman : April 23rd, 2014-06:44
This one is special. Never thought i loved a SUB. Iceman