A pretty long wait.. And a new arrival.. :)) Rolex Explorer 6610

Oct 04, 2014,14:51 PM
 


Well.. Over the years I have been a Rolex wearer of several modern ones
(Datejust, Milgauss, recently 116700 & 116710/ Bruiser ).
On several occasions with friends, I have been shown & explained various Vintages.

- Thus, l also have been happy to do my first steps into the Rolex Vintage terroir,
by getting some nice Subs and the one or another GMT.

I always was fond of Rolex "under the radar " pieces; Vintages have less Bling.
Lots of character fulfill that quest , and offer a vast field for interests.

Somehow funny, there had been one model, that has remained elusive to me, until now:
It was the Explorer I, sober but clean, pure but balanced, and with a nice pedigree.

It has been only very recently , that I had a chance to take this further plunge - at least for
humble me - by having found this one of my long standing wishes
of classical Vintage targets.

For quite some time, I had been looking for a nice Vintage Explorer I, gilt preferred.
Had seen a number, tried several, missed some, as it often goes.

Thanks to the encouragement and kind advice from several friends
( you know, who you are ! ) I had learned to focus my search a bit.
- Finally, a nice note from one of the friends, an Explorer in good condition,
had been located.

The dealer - being a friend to one of my friends, was the kind source, as he
parted from one, which had been in his personal collection..

- Enough rambling, thx for bearing with me :

Therefore, I just thought to share two quick weekend-pics from this tic-tac,
as the parcel has arrived just few days ago.

- Thus, for today I would just like to humbly introduce my new arrival :
Indeed love the proportions, the low key appearance, and a really splendid
condition with a superbly patinated dial.

Welcome, my new Explorer I, (gilt, CR, from 1956):

Explorer I , 6610 - 1956

Explorer I , 6610 - 1956


Really nice face.. Pleasure to look at

Really nice face.. Pleasure to look at


Hope you liked my new arrival,
I do..

Best, hs
This message has been edited by Baron on 2014-10-05 04:17:59 This message has been edited by Baron on 2014-10-05 04:18:36


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Wowwow, my friend. Now you are talking.

 
 By: amanico : October 4th, 2014-15:03
A superb 6610. Great catch, for sure! Enjoy the plunge! Best, and huge congratulations, H. Nicolas

Thank you kindly, dear friend !.. Slowly now, we might have enough ..

 
 By: hs111 : October 4th, 2014-15:12
.. for a nice little Vintage Rolex Group picture ( maybe with Baron ?) - 1645, now 6610.. Dr Mamadu's patient is on the go !.. LOLL ! Best & big thx again, hs

Great catch, HS.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : October 4th, 2014-17:36
You're braver than I am -- I have yet to venture into vintage Rolex, but I sure like to watch! Best, CaliforniaJed

Fantastic. But

 
 By: dr.kol : October 5th, 2014-02:41
watch out! I bought a nice vintage piece a week ago and last Friday already the next one. Those are like drugs. Better to stay away or you might be hooked! Best, Kari

pretty long wait

 
 By: geross : October 5th, 2014-03:55
vintage watches are growing on me. the explorer 1 is just the right size for me. you have a fine watch in my eyes , enjoy it to the hilt. cheers & best geross

Congratulations...the 6610 is a masterpiece...a superb catch...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : October 5th, 2014-04:01
....I am so pleased for you. You will enjoy this watch more and more as you wear it. H.....wear it in great health.

WOW, that is great find, well done! The more I see Explorer 1s...

 
 By: DivingT : October 5th, 2014-06:30
...the more I aprietiate the clean dials, just like the very early Subs - clean and functional. Well done, great find! Cheers Tony

Congratulation, HS! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : October 5th, 2014-06:53
That is a very nice catch! :) Looking forward to see this one in real! Best, my friend Blomman

Congratulations, hs!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : October 6th, 2014-08:25
What a great find, made even more meaningful thanks to all of your friends to helped you in the process. Enjoy it dearly, and please share more pictures of this beauty. Cheers, Alex

Thx , Alex for these...

 
 By: hs111 : October 6th, 2014-08:46
Thx , Alex for these NICE words AND your kind attention ! Best, hs About This E-Mail Manage Your Alerts - Switch off and on Alerts. To Unsubscribe click here Unsubscribe To unsubscribe simply reply to this message and type UNSUBSCRIBE in the message body.... 

Hello Hs! Congrats on your new capture! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : October 6th, 2014-11:58
... the Explorer is a beautiful model which I really love in any of its several references. The 6610 you got sports that special vintage look we collectors love: the case, the guilded markings, the luminous markers, and even the riveted bracelet which add... 

Hello, Abel: in kind return...

 
 By: hs111 : October 6th, 2014-13:14
Hello, Abel: in kind return thx for your nice words & wishes ! Yes, The Explo I is a great under-The-radar piece, but with a special spell ! Thx again and all the Best ! hs

Very gilty!

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : October 6th, 2014-14:39
Congratulations on this superb catch. The 6610 is certain a great reference to own. The hands are wonderfully full 'gilt' something not always seen anymore today. A fine example you have there. Wel done. Best Edmond

Now you are dead H

 
 By: Iceman : October 11th, 2014-04:22
Once you step into this vintage domain.......there is no turning back. I wish you best of luck. In no time you will be hypnotized and will leave the mordern domain..LOL. Great start on the 6610. There is nothing better then a GILT..........eeeehhhhhhh....... 

Late, but hopefully not too late.. To say thx for kind looking & experienced advice.. ;)

 
 By: hs111 : October 22nd, 2014-14:05
.. And yes, I do know , it has been the opening of Pandora's Box.. - but not now , happened a while ago ! Thx again for your nice words, and Best, hs