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Old 30 January 2009, 06:29 AM   #1
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Clapton & Rolex: Clapton Fans, May I Prevail Upon You?

Clapton and Rolex have had a protracted history. To my knowledge, this history extends back to 1983. (If you know differently, please correct me.) He has owned a number of Rolexes over time, and my question to you is: Which is your favorite?

I have an old video tape which captures a live performance ("Worried Life Blues") with Clapton and Buddy Guy at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London in late 1986. Clapton is wearing his stainless DJ with silver face - my personal favorite. What's yours?

By all means, if you have any pictures to upload, this would be most appreciated.
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Old 30 January 2009, 07:15 AM   #2
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He had a couple prototype Rolex watches...here is one of them!
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Old 30 January 2009, 07:28 AM   #3
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Clapton and Rolex have had a protracted history. To my knowledge, this history extends back to 1983. (If you know differently, please correct me.) He has owned a number of Rolexes over time, and my question to you is: Which is your favorite?

I have an old video tape which captures a live performance ("Worried Life Blues") with Clapton and Buddy Guy at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London in late 1986. Clapton is wearing his stainless DJ with silver face - my personal favorite. What's yours?

By all means, if you have any pictures to upload, this would be most appreciated.
Is this your fave? I sure like it, and somebody else really liked it! IMO, this is what a Daytona should look like
http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex...ls-for-505000/
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Old 30 January 2009, 07:56 AM   #4
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Here is one of him!
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Old 30 January 2009, 08:26 AM   #5
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These pictures are great, thanks. (I have Clapton's video on now "Nothing But The Blues" - PBS).
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Old 30 January 2009, 08:35 AM   #6
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Here is another one!!
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Old 30 January 2009, 08:37 AM   #7
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Yannis,

That is a fabulous picture! Thanks again, and if you have anymore, keep them coming! Taffi
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Old 30 January 2009, 08:42 AM   #8
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He wears a Day-Date here!!
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Old 30 January 2009, 08:42 AM   #9
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And the last one!! Top mucisian, top guitarist, top taste in watches! It's been a pleasure Taffi!
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He wears a Day-Date here!!


He may get a better shot if he takes off the lens cap!!
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