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bagel · 14 December 2010, 01:02 AM

Here is my recently acquired Zephyr from 60's. It is PG/SS model with 34mm diameter and come with 19mm PG/SS rivet bracelet.

Just love the PG diamond edge bezel.

Wrist shot. Not small at all for me though.

Thanks for watching ......

Dan Pierce · 14 December 2010, 01:09 AM

Absolutely stunning, my friend!

Love the simplistic elegance of the dial. The bezel just adds to the great character of this beauty.

dP

EE33 · 14 December 2010, 01:12 AM

WOW!!!! TT too.

buz-lh · 14 December 2010, 01:31 AM

Drop dead gorgeous. Congratulations.

adam78 · 14 December 2010, 02:12 AM

As I mentioned before, that is so cool, and the original bracelet really makes the watch.

STEELINOX · 14 December 2010, 02:16 AM

Thatsa lovely example, congrats

TRW · 14 December 2010, 02:21 AM

Very Nice indeed.Did Rolex not do TT End Links in that Era

Alcan · 14 December 2010, 02:34 AM

What an interesting bezel!

Cannop · 14 December 2010, 03:34 AM

That watch is absolutely beautiful - I love the 60's simplicity combined with that TT rivet bracelet. I want one. Badly!!

Subexplorer · 14 December 2010, 05:04 AM

Hello Bagel!!
Gorgeous watch!!
I love the riveted bracelet with a touch of gold! Just lovely!
Enjoy in good health, and thanks for sharing!
Cordial regards, Abel.

Lamone · 14 December 2010, 07:29 AM

Stunning example!! I love it.

adam78 · 14 December 2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TRW

Very Nice indeed.Did Rolex not do TT End Links in that Era

They did (at least in Jubilee bracelets; I assume also for riveted ones). Perhaps the original ones were lost or misplaced over the years and substituted by steel ones.

Here is my 1625 from 1962 on its original Jubilee:

TRW · 14 December 2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

They did (at least in Jubilee bracelets; I assume also for riveted ones). Perhaps the original ones were lost or misplaced over the years and substituted by steel ones.

Here is my 1625 from 1962 on its original Jubilee:

Thank You Adam,That Thing is Beautiful

Subexplorer · 15 December 2010, 12:51 AM

LOVE that watch Adam!! It is Gorgeous!
Thanks for showing!!
Kind regards, Abel.

bagel · 16 December 2010, 09:25 PM

Thanks everyone....

BTW, anyone know why it is named "Zephyr"?

Dan Pierce · 16 December 2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Thanks everyone....

BTW, anyone know why it is named "Zephyr"?

No, but I'd like to know!

dP

adam78 · 16 December 2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagel

Thanks everyone....

BTW, anyone know why it is named "Zephyr"?

I knew that Zephyr was in Greek mythology one of the winds; turns out it's the west wind.

From Wikipedia:

"Zephyrus, or just Zephyr (Greek: Ζέφυρος, Zéphuros, "the west wind"), in Latin Favonius, is the Greek god of the west wind. The gentlest of the winds, Zephyrus is known as the fructifying wind, the messenger of spring. It was thought that Zephyrus lived in a cave in Thrace.

Zephyrus was reported as having several wives in different stories. He was said to be the husband of his sister Iris, the goddess of the rainbow. He abducted another of his sisters, the goddess Chloris, and gave her the domain of flowers. With Chloris, he fathered Carpus ("fruit"). He is said to have vied for Chloris's love with his brother Boreas, eventually winning her devotion. Additionally, with yet another sister and lover, the harpy Podarge (also known as Celaeno), Zephyrus was said to be the father of Balius and Xanthus, Achilles' horses.

In the story of Cupid and Psyche, Zephyrus served Cupid by transporting Psyche to his cave."

Still doesn't quite explain that name with this watch, other than a marketing gimmick, akin to naming a car model. Maybe it was thought to be streamlined in style with the minimalist dial?

bagel · 17 December 2010, 11:32 PM

Adam, thanks for your interpretation .....

robsteve · 18 December 2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

I knew that Zephyr was in Greek mythology one of the winds; turns out it's the west wind.

Still doesn't quite explain that name with this watch, other than a marketing gimmick, akin to naming a car model. Maybe it was thought to be streamlined in style with the minimalist dial?

The bezel is like a compass rose, that may explain it.

Robert

14 December 2010, 01:02 AM	#1
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	TT Zephyr Here is my recently acquired Zephyr from 60's. It is PG/SS model with 34mm diameter and come with 19mm PG/SS rivet bracelet. Just love the PG diamond edge bezel. Wrist shot. Not small at all for me though. Thanks for watching ......

14 December 2010, 01:09 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Absolutely stunning, my friend! Love the simplistic elegance of the dial. The bezel just adds to the great character of this beauty. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	WOW!!!! TT too. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

14 December 2010, 01:31 AM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Drop dead gorgeous. Congratulations. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

14 December 2010, 02:12 AM	#5
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	As I mentioned before, that is so cool, and the original bracelet really makes the watch. __________________ Cheers, Adam

14 December 2010, 02:16 AM	#6
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Thatsa lovely example, congrats __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

14 December 2010, 02:21 AM	#7
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Very Nice indeed.Did Rolex not do TT End Links in that Era

14 December 2010, 02:34 AM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	What an interesting bezel! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

14 December 2010, 03:34 AM	#9
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	That watch is absolutely beautiful - I love the 60's simplicity combined with that TT rivet bracelet. I want one. Badly!! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14 December 2010, 05:04 AM	#10
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Bagel!! Gorgeous watch!! I love the riveted bracelet with a touch of gold! Just lovely! Enjoy in good health, and thanks for sharing! Cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

14 December 2010, 07:29 AM	#11
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Stunning example!! I love it.

15 December 2010, 12:51 AM	#14
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	LOVE that watch Adam!! It is Gorgeous! Thanks for showing!! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

16 December 2010, 09:25 PM	#15
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Thanks everyone.... BTW, anyone know why it is named "Zephyr"?

17 December 2010, 11:32 PM	#18
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Adam, thanks for your interpretation .....

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