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Ketler · 17 February 2025, 01:50 AM

Some people care nothing at all about the "Bits & Pieces" that originally came with their Rolex...And then there are others who can't live without them...

I happen to fall somewhere in the middle...I think it's great to have all the goodies, but if not that's okay too...

For those who care, here are all the original "Bits & Pieces" that came with my "K" series 16600 Sea Dweller...

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Solo118 · 17 February 2025, 03:28 AM

The good ole days!! I wish I kept one of those anchors for nostalgia, I recall sellers on ebay even made keychains out of them for a nominal fee...

Side note, I thought the actual "papers" were cool and very old school. My wife's Z serial DJ was one of the last to have actual papers but with a modern watch with engraved rehaut.

enjoythemusic · 17 February 2025, 03:48 AM

Wow, epic you kept it all.

KatGirl · 17 February 2025, 03:54 AM

Nice! I keep everything for all my watches, since I’m a serial flipper, of my non Rolex watches. I have them all stored in a spare room. I even bought a package of tiny baggies for the extra links and pins that were removed. It looks more professional, when I resell a watch. My Rolex boxes are kept in the original tote bags from the AD. Even they have the tiny baggies with links and screws.

Kat

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Bazil · 17 February 2025, 03:56 AM

It’s great all the trinkets that have come along through the years, I love the anchor too used to get …

ArtNouveau · 17 February 2025, 04:04 AM

I pretty much have all the paraphernalia that came with my watches. I have so many Seikos that came in identical boxes that I’ve labeled them.

Bxtek · 17 February 2025, 05:08 AM

I love seeing all of the bits and goodies that originally came with the watch. Very nice that you saved everything.....Including the original caseback cover stickers!

Thanks for sharing as this was really cool to see.

KatGirl · 17 February 2025, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I pretty much have all the paraphernalia that came with my watches. I have so many Seikos that came in identical boxes that I’ve labeled them.

Me, too, If they don’t have the model sticker attached to the box.

Kat

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ChronoZach · 17 February 2025, 12:22 PM

I try to keep all the trinkets too, even the plastic bezel protectors. Although nowadays the AD takes everything they can from you, even the box sleeves in some cases.

Cheers

illiguy · 17 February 2025, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketler

Some people care nothing at all about the "Bits & Pieces" that originally came with their Rolex...And then there are others who can't live without them...

I happen to fall somewhere in the middle...I think it's great to have all the goodies, but if not that's okay too...

For those who care, here are all the original "Bits & Pieces" that came with my "K" series 16600 Sea Dweller...

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The watch is what matters most, but as a completionist … I absolutely love seeing complete sets. Awesome.

illiguy · 17 February 2025, 12:33 PM

Here are some bits from my YG Daytona

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ArtNouveau · 17 February 2025, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

Here are some bits from my YG Daytona.

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What a beauty, about what year was that sold?
One of my first exposures to the Daytona was around ‘88-‘95 era. A motorcycle racing friend’s father had a yellow gold 5 digit on strap with the same dial as yours.

Old Expat Beast · 17 February 2025, 04:45 PM

My 1965 Tudor Royal and 1966 Datejust.

travisb · 17 February 2025, 09:21 PM

I love having all the "bits and pieces".
The more complete, the better for me.

brandrea · 17 February 2025, 10:26 PM

Love all the older sets. Rolex really needs to step up their game in terms of packaging.

PenDelicate · 17 February 2025, 10:32 PM

Oooo, love those bits and pieces.

Ideally, I'd have liked them for my 2002 Daytona, but mine - naked - was $4000 dollars cheaper than the cheapest one with box'n'papers. Wallet had final say.

S.Explorer · 17 February 2025, 11:19 PM

The bits and pieces are a must-have for me. The older boxes, manuals and papers are way nicer than the current items too.

1William · 17 February 2025, 11:42 PM

I just want what comes with the watch and for older models it is cool to have all the stuff. For current modern watches, not so much. I keep up with everything but that is just for the resale value as I never go back into the boxes until it is time for a service/sell/trade.

illiguy · 18 February 2025, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

What a beauty, about what year was that sold?
One of my first exposures to the Daytona was around ‘88-‘95 era. A motorcycle racing friend’s father had a yellow gold 5 digit on strap with the same dial as yours.

1994. Thanks!

TimeAZ · 18 February 2025, 03:21 AM

Awesome. Love the anchor. And that nice little passport / booklet.

17 February 2025, 01:50 AM	#1
Ketler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 473	The Bits & Pieces... Some people care nothing at all about the "Bits & Pieces" that originally came with their Rolex...And then there are others who can't live without them... I happen to fall somewhere in the middle...I think it's great to have all the goodies, but if not that's okay too... For those who care, here are all the original "Bits & Pieces" that came with my "K" series 16600 Sea Dweller...

17 February 2025, 03:48 AM	#3
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illiguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,697	The Bits & Pieces... Here are some bits from my YG Daytona Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,933	My 1965 Tudor Royal and 1966 Datejust. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

17 February 2025, 03:28 AM	#2
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,134	The good ole days!! I wish I kept one of those anchors for nostalgia, I recall sellers on ebay even made keychains out of them for a nominal fee... Side note, I thought the actual "papers" were cool and very old school. My wife's Z serial DJ was one of the last to have actual papers but with a modern watch with engraved rehaut.

17 February 2025, 03:54 AM	#4
KatGirl 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,879	Nice! I keep everything for all my watches, since I’m a serial flipper, of my non Rolex watches. I have them all stored in a spare room. I even bought a package of tiny baggies for the extra links and pins that were removed. It looks more professional, when I resell a watch. My Rolex boxes are kept in the original tote bags from the AD. Even they have the tiny baggies with links and screws. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 February 2025, 04:04 AM	#6
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,551	I pretty much have all the paraphernalia that came with my watches. I have so many Seikos that came in identical boxes that I’ve labeled them.

17 February 2025, 05:08 AM	#7
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,906	I love seeing all of the bits and goodies that originally came with the watch. Very nice that you saved everything.....Including the original caseback cover stickers! Thanks for sharing as this was really cool to see.

17 February 2025, 12:22 PM	#9
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 948	I try to keep all the trinkets too, even the plastic bezel protectors. Although nowadays the AD takes everything they can from you, even the box sleeves in some cases. Cheers

17 February 2025, 09:21 PM	#14
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,842	I love having all the "bits and pieces". The more complete, the better for me.

17 February 2025, 10:26 PM	#15
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,667	Love all the older sets. Rolex really needs to step up their game in terms of packaging.

17 February 2025, 10:32 PM	#16
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,437	Oooo, love those bits and pieces. Ideally, I'd have liked them for my 2002 Daytona, but mine - naked - was $4000 dollars cheaper than the cheapest one with box'n'papers. Wallet had final say.

17 February 2025, 11:19 PM	#17
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 835	The bits and pieces are a must-have for me. The older boxes, manuals and papers are way nicer than the current items too.

17 February 2025, 11:42 PM	#18
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,681	I just want what comes with the watch and for older models it is cool to have all the stuff. For current modern watches, not so much. I keep up with everything but that is just for the resale value as I never go back into the boxes until it is time for a service/sell/trade.

18 February 2025, 03:21 AM	#20
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,251	Awesome. Love the anchor. And that nice little passport / booklet. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

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