A belated introduction...

Thought it was about time I said 'hello' after lurking around for a while!

I'm Richard - an Englishman now living in Sydney - and am addicted to 60s/70s sports Rolexes ;)

Some of you may know me from vintagerolexforum, where occasionally I chip in with the odd comment, post some happy-snaps, and buy and sell a bit too

I've got a self-imposed 'Three Watch Rule', and being a child from 1970 I've restricted myself to watches 'born' in that year. So in chronological order can I introduce you to:

1970 (2.9m serial - I-70 caseback) 1680 Red Submariner:

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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/P1010592.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/P1010600.jpg


1970 (3.0m serial - III-70 caseback) 5513 Submariner

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/IMGP2921.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/P1000470.jpg


And now for the 'black sheep' of the family! I've always wanted a 1970 DRSD, but when this was offered to me, it was just too good to refuse :dr:

1977 (5.0m serial) 1665 Double Red Sea Dweller

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/IMGP2984.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/P1010610.jpg


There's been a few come and go too:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...lex/1675BP.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...ex/My79281.jpg

But I'm very happy with my little collection:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...x/P1010605.jpg


Does it count as breaking my 'Three Watch Rule' if I buy a modern Rolex?? The new ceramic s/s GMT is stunning and is calling to me like a siren song... and if the rumours hold any truth, a new Sea Dweller with domed crystal and ceramic bezel will star at Basel. Now THAT'S worth breaking the rules for! :D

See you around guys

Cheers

Richard

Hi Richard,
very nice collection :gut:
I am sure your DR was produced 1976 and delivered 1977 :D
Kind regards,
Stephen

Sweet! Welcome aboard :dr:

Fantastic!!!! :verneig:

Welcome to R-L-X.

Hi Richard,
welcome to R-L-X.
You have a very nice watch collection. :gut:
I think you can break your rule, cause rules are made to break them. :D
Kind regards
Volker

Hello Richard,

very nice pictures, very nice story :gut:

Welcome on board :dr:

Welcome, Richard! :dr:

Very nice introduction! :gut:

Welcome Richard !!

Fantastic collection !!

I like your Red Sub complete collectors package, but I LOVE your DRSD
:verneig: :verneig:, so when the 1665 looses her fascination for you, think of me ;)

Welcome aboard!

That´s a sweet collection you have. If I were you, I´d add a diver at some point ;)

Wear them in the best of times-
Nico

very, very nice collection


grüßend an alle

joachim

Hi Richard,

Stunning collection! Wonderful examples of historic pieces. :verneig:

:verneig: :verneig: fantastic 1680 Red Submariner
... most welcome here :jump: :jump:

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Just gorgeous...... :dr:

Great collection, welcome!

wow great collection....wlecome!

but why did you sold the incredible gmt??

greetings

very nice collection :gut:

1665 drsd will be my goal for 08

Great nice collection. I love the Red Sub complete package. Would love to find that from my birthyear 1967... :)

FANTASTIC WATCHES!!!!!

GREAT TO SSE THEM,.. THE DRSD IS A KILLLER.... HE AND THINK ABOUT MATTHIAS...LOL

WELCOME AND ENJOY..... HE.. HOW COME, THAT YOU ARE ON THE GERMAN ROLEX FORUM,...???

Welcome to RLX. Very nice watches !!!! :verneig: :verneig:

Hi Richard,

great watches, welcome to RLX. :dr: :dr:

Erik

Excellent stuff! :gut:

Awesome collection!
Complete B&P's, just love it :verneig:

Hi welcome aboard
Wow great collection better treasure these beauties ;)

thanks for the welcome guys. I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to the forum :gut:

You already have ;)

Thanks for posting here.

Nico

hallo richard,

fantastic :gut: :gut:


detlef

Welcome to R-L-X Richard! Here's a recent shot of my own 1970 Red Sub (also my birth year) - it's the one on the right:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...subsframed.jpg