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molex · 10 November 2005, 05:29 PM

Have I ever done this here, exposed my heinous symbols of massive greed and egoism? Well, here they are. The fact that I own six Rolexes only serves to prove that I am intelligent, rich, powerful and exceedingly well hung

In reality, it appears that I've inadvertently created a balanced collection: I have 2 sport models and one Datejust that were all BNIB purchases and produced within 3 years of each other, and.... I have 2 sport models and one Datejust that are all vintage and produced within 3 years of each other. Unintended symmetry.

Back row from left: 16200 Datejust with rhodium dial and Roman numerals, 114270 Explorer, and 16610 Sub-date.

Front row from left: 1981 17000 Oysterquartz, 1980 16750 GMT Master, and 1979 5513 Submariner.

A little secret? I'm supposed to be selling the 16200 Datejust to fund the 5513, but... well, I think we'll just see if my wife asks about it or not =)

A fair shot of the three "bezeled beasts"... I really like the 5513's bezel notches, it's interesting how the GMT has almost nothing, the sub-date is inbetween, and the 5513 has those great, deep crenellations.

And lastly, my new baby, the 1979 5513. I finally got up the nerve to use the 10X loupe on this baby, I had to see if it's really as nice as I think. I inspected the entire dial, and found nothing of significance to complain about. I doubt that *any* of my other watches can pass that test. It makes me nervous about getting it serviced, now!

alpet · 10 November 2005, 05:33 PM

Absolutly love your collection!!

How do you decide each morning which of those babies you will wear??

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 05:34 PM

That is a beautifully well-balanced collection, Micah!!! Superb!!

RogerF · 10 November 2005, 05:37 PM

bah, your collection sucks, and that 36 mm 3-6-9 watch is for girls!!!!

Great collection Micah, you're my idol!!!

(man I need better role models in life)

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

bah, your collection sucks, and that 36 mm 3-6-9 watch is for girls!!!!

Great collection Micah, you're my idol!!!

(man I need better role models in life)

I could be your role model, Roger!!

RogerF · 10 November 2005, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I could be your role model, Roger!!

Sorry you make a better white sweater or fur coat model.....

molex · 10 November 2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

(I need better role models in life)

Nah, you just need a model in your life... they help you forget about all the other junk!

JJ Irani · 10 November 2005, 06:02 PM

Wow, Micah....I must be a terrible influence!!!

padi56 · 10 November 2005, 07:34 PM

Nice collection but the shining star must be the 5513,love the Zenith
pocket watch.As for the girlie model picture well they are less rare than 5513s.

mailman · 10 November 2005, 08:35 PM

Beautiful pics Micah.

Great collection also. Always liked the GMT since you got it but condition wise I think the 5513 has it beat hands down.

Gedanken · 10 November 2005, 08:48 PM

Whoa, I want a collection like that when I grow up!

Love that DateJust, Micah!

BruceS · 10 November 2005, 09:09 PM

Inadvertantly or not, that's gotta be the most balanced collection I've seen yet

Earl · 10 November 2005, 10:39 PM

Just love your collection micah !

10 November 2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by molex

Nah, you just need a model in your life... they help you forget about all the other junk!

Micah, nice collection but you cut out half of the best part of this picture.

dman · 11 November 2005, 01:24 AM

My arms are tired from the standing ovation I gave you Micah.

Not only for the watches, but because I know that you wear them and love each of them in their own way, like children.

molex · 11 November 2005, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I know that you wear them and love each of them in their own way, like children.

Very true, I've managed to stick to my ideal that one shouldn't buy a watch unless you want to wear it. I don't go in for the safe-queen stuff.

This 5513, though... it's so nice I feel nervous about wearing it. So far.

11 November 2005, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molex

This 5513, though... it's so nice I feel nervous about wearing it. So far.

You'll change your tune once you put the first scratch on it.

But Daren is right, Micah. You certainly do enjoy your watches and wear them the way they are designed to be worn. Good on ya!

Rockrolex · 11 November 2005, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

My arms are tired from the standing ovation I gave you Micah.

Not only for the watches, but because I know that you wear them and love each of them in their own way, like children.

Hey, Daren, Micah's the guy you ought to get to adopt you. That's one nice collection.

Goodwatch · 11 November 2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molex

Have I ever done this here, exposed my heinous symbols of massive greed and egoism?

Well, I must say that, eh, I'm, I'm, just JEALOUS!

So you can take your watches, and, and, and take really good care of them.

Great collection!

Frans.

dman · 11 November 2005, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Hey, Daren, Micah's the guy you ought to get to adopt you. That's one nice collection.

How could you say that to me Dad?

baseballduck · 11 November 2005, 07:41 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeet colection Micah. I'm jealous.

Tyler

Goodwatch · 11 November 2005, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Sweeeeeeeeeet colection Micah. I'm jealous.

Tyler

Tyler, have done your homework yet?

Frans.

Rockrolex · 11 November 2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

Sweeeeeeeeeet colection Micah. I'm jealous.

Tyler

Don't feel bad, Tyler. We're all jealous.

dman · 11 November 2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Tyler, have done your homework yet?

Frans.

LMAO!!

molex · 11 November 2005, 02:52 PM

Your kind words are really appreciated. I sometimes hesitate at posting pics because I don't want it to seem like I'm trolling for compliments, I'm not, I just enjoy taking pics of Rolexes and sharing them with people. The visual element of this hobby is meaningful, I think. In the past I've seen people bash picture-related posts (not so much on this forum as others) as being "just showing off" or "people with too much money and not enough sense" etc. etc. Like I said, I just enjoy taking pics and sharing them. Good pics are one of the things that led me so far into this hobby, I'm glad to repay some of that debt.

P.S. I can't believe no one's mentioned my "well hung" comment in the original post yet, you guys are slipping

dman · 11 November 2005, 02:59 PM

LOL!! I honestly had to just go re-read the post to see it, I was in such a hurruy to see your beautiful pics I skipped right over it.

As to your comments about the pics, that is absurd IMHO!!!! I love the photo part of this hobby, to me I have as much or more fun with that than the watches. I honestly could look at the pics from everyone, no matter how good or bad all day.

Don't get me wrong, it is a bonus when I look at yours or Mavs or any other "pure" pic, but I like them all. For anyone to even for one second think you were trying "brag" either does not know you or are just trolls out for trouble.

I hope you post many more pics of your watches, but by themselves and as a family, the family shots don't get enough airtime IMHO.

In closing of my thesis I just want to honestly from the bottom of my gut tell you Micah, PLEASE KEEP THE PICS FLOWING MY MAN!!!!

pensivedoc · 11 November 2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I honestly could look at the pics from everyone, no matter how good or bad all day.

Is that so? Well take THAT:

dman · 11 November 2005, 03:44 PM

LMAO!! You must have been real bored to take that one.

Rockrolex · 11 November 2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molex

Your kind words are really appreciated. I sometimes hesitate at posting pics because I don't want it to seem like I'm trolling for compliments, I'm not, I just enjoy taking pics of Rolexes and sharing them with people. The visual element of this hobby is meaningful, I think. In the past I've seen people bash picture-related posts (not so much on this forum as others) as being "just showing off" or "people with too much money and not enough sense" etc. etc. Like I said, I just enjoy taking pics and sharing them. Good pics are one of the things that led me so far into this hobby, I'm glad to repay some of that debt.

P.S. I can't believe no one's mentioned my "well hung" comment in the original post yet, you guys are slipping

Thre problem was, Micah, I couldn't get beyond laughing at the "intelligent, rich, powerful" self congratulatory accolades to finish reading the sentence.

Now that I wend back to read the whole thing, I am ROTFLMAO!!

As for the pictures, like Daren said, keep them coming. One request, though.

NO ORANGE PUMPKINS, PLEASE!!!

pensivedoc · 13 November 2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

LMAO!! You must have been real bored to take that one.

I just thought it would be a funny contrast to what we usually see here.

10 November 2005, 05:29 PM	#1
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	State of the collection... Have I ever done this here, exposed my heinous symbols of massive greed and egoism? Well, here they are. The fact that I own six Rolexes only serves to prove that I am intelligent, rich, powerful and exceedingly well hung In reality, it appears that I've inadvertently created a balanced collection: I have 2 sport models and one Datejust that were all BNIB purchases and produced within 3 years of each other, and.... I have 2 sport models and one Datejust that are all vintage and produced within 3 years of each other. Unintended symmetry. Back row from left: 16200 Datejust with rhodium dial and Roman numerals, 114270 Explorer, and 16610 Sub-date. Front row from left: 1981 17000 Oysterquartz, 1980 16750 GMT Master, and 1979 5513 Submariner. A little secret? I'm supposed to be selling the 16200 Datejust to fund the 5513, but... well, I think we'll just see if my wife asks about it or not =) A fair shot of the three "bezeled beasts"... I really like the 5513's bezel notches, it's interesting how the GMT has almost nothing, the sub-date is inbetween, and the 5513 has those great, deep crenellations. And lastly, my new baby, the 1979 5513. I finally got up the nerve to use the 10X loupe on this baby, I had to see if it's really as nice as I think. I inspected the entire dial, and found nothing of significance to complain about. I doubt that any of my other watches can pass that test. It makes me nervous about getting it serviced, now! __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul Last edited by molex; 10 November 2005 at 05:29 PM..

10 November 2005, 05:34 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That is a beautifully well-balanced collection, Micah!!! Superb!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 November 2005, 06:02 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Wow, Micah....I must be a terrible influence!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 November 2005, 07:34 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,822	Nice collection but the shining star must be the 5513,love the Zenith pocket watch.As for the girlie model picture well they are less rare than 5513s. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

10 November 2005, 08:35 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,458	Beautiful pics Micah. Great collection also. Always liked the GMT since you got it but condition wise I think the 5513 has it beat hands down. __________________ JJ

10 November 2005, 05:33 PM	#2
alpet Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Alex Location: New York Watch: me carefully Posts: 377	Absolutly love your collection!! How do you decide each morning which of those babies you will wear??

10 November 2005, 05:37 PM	#4
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	bah, your collection sucks, and that 36 mm 3-6-9 watch is for girls!!!! Great collection Micah, you're my idol!!! (man I need better role models in life)

10 November 2005, 08:48 PM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Whoa, I want a collection like that when I grow up! Love that DateJust, Micah! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 November 2005, 09:09 PM	#12
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Inadvertantly or not, that's gotta be the most balanced collection I've seen yet

10 November 2005, 10:39 PM	#13
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Just love your collection micah !

11 November 2005, 01:24 AM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	My arms are tired from the standing ovation I gave you Micah. Not only for the watches, but because I know that you wear them and love each of them in their own way, like children. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

11 November 2005, 07:41 AM	#21
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Sweeeeeeeeeet colection Micah. I'm jealous. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

11 November 2005, 02:52 PM	#25
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	Thank you all very much! Your kind words are really appreciated. I sometimes hesitate at posting pics because I don't want it to seem like I'm trolling for compliments, I'm not, I just enjoy taking pics of Rolexes and sharing them with people. The visual element of this hobby is meaningful, I think. In the past I've seen people bash picture-related posts (not so much on this forum as others) as being "just showing off" or "people with too much money and not enough sense" etc. etc. Like I said, I just enjoy taking pics and sharing them. Good pics are one of the things that led me so far into this hobby, I'm glad to repay some of that debt. P.S. I can't believe no one's mentioned my "well hung" comment in the original post yet, you guys are slipping __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

11 November 2005, 02:59 PM	#26
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	LOL!! I honestly had to just go re-read the post to see it, I was in such a hurruy to see your beautiful pics I skipped right over it. As to your comments about the pics, that is absurd IMHO!!!! I love the photo part of this hobby, to me I have as much or more fun with that than the watches. I honestly could look at the pics from everyone, no matter how good or bad all day. Don't get me wrong, it is a bonus when I look at yours or Mavs or any other "pure" pic, but I like them all. For anyone to even for one second think you were trying "brag" either does not know you or are just trolls out for trouble. I hope you post many more pics of your watches, but by themselves and as a family, the family shots don't get enough airtime IMHO. In closing of my thesis I just want to honestly from the bottom of my gut tell you Micah, PLEASE KEEP THE PICS FLOWING MY MAN!!!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

11 November 2005, 03:44 PM	#28
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	LMAO!! You must have been real bored to take that one. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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