Watchlords

Before the Submariner, GMT, Explorer, and the multiple models that derived from these famous 1950s sports models there was the humble Speedking.

Based on the volume of these available, they were a popular model and were the true sports Rolex of the 30's and 40's. I have many of these, but the one I picked up last week is pretty special.


Look at the dial. It is fantastic. Despite the radium burn from being stored with the hour and minute hands at 8:25, it is a time warp. Dating from 1945, this watch is 78 years young.

The crystalmis crazed and will be replaced, but from the different angles you can see how good the dial is.



Love the even patina to the lume.


Now look at this bracelet! It is TIGHT.





Before you ask, yes, it is a Rolex oyster bracelet. Just a VERY early one.


For me, the bracelet was worth the price of admission. Off for a service and new crystal.

Wow.

Just Wow!

Frickin' Awesome! The radium burns obviously add a ton of value and super cool points at any social occasion.

That's fucking beautiful. I'd send it to Rolex for a redial, forthwith.

j/k.

That's very cool, man — they ought to bring that bracelet back.

Coolness.

I am still in the will, right? Nice.

Terrific pick up!!..

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You sure do have a knack for finding these gems----- does your employer know what you do online during "work time"? ( )

I wasn’t gonna say anything because it should be obvious… but don’t you people understand - this guy has a Time Machine!!? Smellodi keeps going back to buy theses watches, but won’t even grab some leaded petrol!? GTFOOWTBS! Pretty selfish if you ask me!!