JoJo35 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 ...I mean after all, James Bond was driving along in an Aston, Honor Blackman was flying over fort knox while wearing a 6542, it was an era of free love, and some of the best watches of all time were produced doing that time period! Someone recently noted that I seemed to be stuck in the sixties, and I suppose there could be worse things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I find that some of the greatest 'cultures' of product were created from the sixties: -Silver Age Marvel superheroes -Beautiful cars -Fantastic Sport watches from a number of different manufacturers Not a bad era to be 'stuck' within. I've noticed that a lot of my own personal collection preferences were born of this decade and the one following Oh, and beautiful watches, BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Stunning collection B. Quality and classic design never goes out of style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Magnificent!!! What a collection. All my favorites are from the late 50s, 60s, and early 70s. I like to use the term "sweet spot" to describe a time when everything is just.... "right". Everything is smooth and good things are happening. It seems like a real horological sweet spot was happening in that time. 1958, 1971, 1964, 1968, 1968, 1966 ... those are the magic numbers for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I concur with the previous comments. A truly wonderful collection. However, I would consider replacing the insert on your 5513 - it looks aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Couldn't agree more with what has been said. Great watches by the way JoJo. And best of all about the 60's? It was the decade in which I was born! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Also in agreement. Some of Rolex's best designs. Simple, elegant, functional... Nice collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Beauty collection! I still think your 1016 is your most stunning piece! The perfect coloring in the dial with the gilt is very beautiful. Definitely your crown jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Well, B, first let me apologize, that comment didn't exactly come out right. I was thinking of the old Ronnie Millsap song, "Lost in the 50's Tonight". And I probably should have googled it first to get on the right track. But obviously , like all great collections, you have to have an underlying theme and yours is certainly the 60's with these four beautiful watches. Like Stilty, I kinda like the 1016 the most, but the other three are great too. Congrats on a beautiful collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Beautiful pieces. That 5513 is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks everyone for your comments. I'll admit I like them all, however the color change 1016 is one of my favorites too (I guess you have to see it in person, it is especially beautiful in the sunshine). freddy, are you kidding??? lol ..the 45 year old "fat font" gen insert looks aftermarket??? Hmm.. I wonder what Mr. Dowling would say??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 freddy, are you kidding??? lol ..the 45 year old "fat font" gen insert looks aftermarket??? Hmm.. I wonder what Mr. Dowling would say??? Nope, not kidding at all. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You want to see something even more bizarre than the fat font? The insert and bezel on the left SD are gen ... the ones on the right are aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Fat font insert with serif font is correct, a la Nanuq's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Far out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nanuq's is correct (gen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 how about these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 or this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 or this one? Definitely gen. As to the gaggle of others, pictures are not good enough to be sure, but nothing sticks out as suspicious like the 1st 1 did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 How about a dial shot of that gorgeous Explorer hiding in the background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Perhaps this will put to rest the issue of wether the insert is gen or not. This is a picture from a very well known collector with untold experience collecting the most valuable of all Rolexes. All are Gen and all are different in their own way. Notice the 4th from the left.....it looks exactly like JoJo's insert with the #'s pushed out toward and over the insert's outer edge. I say JoJo's is as Gen as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Jojo, you're growning collection is mouth watering!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Commercial time... I long for the 60's, especially with the world so close to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 That Explorer is just amazing. All of a sudden (and after seeing Jocke's pictures) I'm getting the hankering for an old 1016 or a Tudor Ranger. Can it GET any better than this? @Freddy, what do you think of Yuki's Red Ranger on the 'Bay right now? Cheap, and the bezel is screwy. But such a good staring point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Unreal thread. Thank you. Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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