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Old 14 February 2012, 05:09 AM   #1
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Scarce , limited Rolexes

What will be the less produced Rolex ever ?

Wil it be the 1831 ?

A watch almost nobody knows , only 8 in Platinum produced ever.
Day-Date and Midas style bracelet though not a Oysterquarz in Platinum.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5430976

Price doesn't reflect the rarity.

Drop the link to the rarest in your opnion
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Old 14 February 2012, 05:19 AM   #2
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Rolex Split Second Chronograph.

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Old 14 February 2012, 05:36 AM   #3
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Deep Sea Special

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http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...ep-sea-special
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Old 14 February 2012, 05:39 AM   #4
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Has the Deep Sea Special got squid,octopus and prawn in ?
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Old 14 February 2012, 05:43 AM   #5
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I'm already liking this thread, more please.

Picture or links to pictures are a must.
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Old 14 February 2012, 05:46 AM   #6
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prototype Dial without minute markers:

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Old 14 February 2012, 05:59 AM   #7
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I know of TWO of these...one in the US and one in Sweden....LOL
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Old 14 February 2012, 06:05 AM   #8
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White dial Sub

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Old 14 February 2012, 06:07 AM   #9
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Old 14 February 2012, 06:27 AM   #10
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Deep Sea Special
That's it - only one original Deep Sea Special, the one that went to the bottom of the ocean strapped outside the Trieste. I assume Rolex will never sell it.
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Old 14 February 2012, 06:33 AM   #11
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the deep sea special looks like a storm watch from today ,,, so far ahead of its time , and so retro .... crazy.
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Old 14 February 2012, 06:53 AM   #12
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The left handed (Destro) Seadweller 16660. Only 2 made in 1980. (Mr. Rolex, James Dowling)

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Old 14 February 2012, 09:02 AM   #13
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I am not afraid to admit that a single tear just dropped off my cheek and landed on my wool Knicks cap. Everytime I see pictures of that Rolex Chronograph I get chills! What an absolute beauty!
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Old 14 February 2012, 09:18 AM   #14
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i think it would be this one here, only 2 known examples of this prototype Yachtaster, Eric Clapton owned one.

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Old 14 February 2012, 09:41 AM   #16
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I am not afraid to admit that a single tear just dropped off my cheek and landed on my wool Knicks cap. Everytime I see pictures of that Rolex Chronograph I get chills! What an absolute beauty!
I really like the white dial, and the details they chose to include on the dial of this watch. A bit rich for my blood, but one can always dream.
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