New Member From The Old Continent 'chuckle'

[Dawatch]

Bonjour,

I have been collecting-searching-hunting for Rolex Watches since 1992.
It hit me on one of those ordinary days, without notice. This well established vintage watch dealer got me addicted to the brand-with-a-crown in a deal I could not understand at the time.
Travelling abroad, I was wearing a plastic quartz chronograph.
It happened to be VE - one to own then: VE so-called White horse Swatch Chrono.

As I was looking at the large selection of vintage Sport Rolexes this store was displaying, the gentleman was staring at my wrist with envy. I could not not notice his interest.
And stepped out of his place with a red dial 1665, and no more Swatch.

I am sorry I did not keep in the 21st Century! Same regrets for the Comex pieces I owned during more financially comfortable times.
I did love finding them, wearing them...but had to let them go.

There is a mix of senseless attraction to industrially made objects, and desire to own piece of a legend.

I keep getting some, and selling some. But the market has drastically changed those past 10 years. Fake and transformed pieces are common, and harder to detect. Too much money involved.
But...................the pleasure is still on, and the crowd of fans is growing.

I will be pleased to provide any help regarding Comex watches, based on my experience.

Looking forward to reading your comments,

Please accept my appologies for misspelling and/or eventual nonsens

Best regards

Dawatch

[Lol-x]

Welcome man, thanks for sharing your experiences.

I hope you can find some enjoyment in the interaction of the forums

[yannis]

Welcome to TRF buddy!!

[tomt8]

Grtgs Dawatch

I am new to this Forum but have been collecting Rolex [vintage models mostly] for many years

May I ask you if the Dbl Red Sea Swellers offer better utility & investment potential compared to the various Comex models?

This is perhaps a good time to pick up some of these as it seems to me & others that the global economy may be on the uptick
Thks
Tom

[Latrodectus]

Welcome to TRF and thank you for telling us your story

[idk01]

Welcome Dawatch,

You've certainly come to the right place, you'll love it here!

I can relate to the gain and loss of different Rolex's since the mud 90's but its been an adventure and thats what counts.

With the fakes, check out our 'Watchout' sections, see the guys in action, its an eye opener :-)

Enjoy,

Dave.